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Ron Saxton’s practice focuses on business law and utility law, with emphasis on major corporate initiatives, regulatory issues, project development, and counseling senior management. Ron served as Chair of Ater Wynne from 1990 to 2001.
His clients include companies in the manufacturing, energy, utility, cosmetic, and food processing industries. He has a substantial practice related to the development, financing, and operation of energy projects.
Ron was elected to the Portland Public Schools Board in 1997 and served as chair from 1998 to 2000. He is a member of the Board of the Portland Business Alliance, Associated Oregon Industries and is active in a number of local and state organizations. He was the founding president of the Portland Public Schools Foundation. In 2006, he won the Republican nomination for Governor.
Born in Albany, Oregon, Ron graduated from West Albany High School, Willamette University and the University of Virginia law school. He is married to Lynne Hume Saxton and they have a college-age son, Andy.
Ron enjoys fly-fishing, gardening and camping. He is active in Oregon politics and has appeared on the KATU (ABC television affiliate) evening news as a political commentator and wrote a regular column for the Medford Mail Tribune.
Professional Experience
Ater Wynne LLP, Portland, Oregon, Partner, 1984 to present; Chairman, 1990 to 2001
Education
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1979
Willamette University, B.S., 1976
Admitted to Practice
Oregon, 1979
U.S. Supreme Court, 1988
Professional Activities
American Bar Association
Oregon State Bar
Federal Energy Bar Association
American Agricultural Law Association
Community Activities
National Conference of Editorial Writers
Past Chairperson, Board of Education, Portland Public Schools
President Emeritus, Portland Public Schools Foundation
Member, Board of Directors, Portland Business Alliance
Member, Board of Directors, Associated Oregon Industries
Variety of civic, church and political activities
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