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Christine Brown has 30 years of experience advising clients on estate planning, taxation, probate, trust administration, real estate transactions and general business matters. She counsels clients on business succession planning and charitable giving and represents tax-exempt organizations. Ms. Brown served as managing director of the Portland office of Garvey Schubert Barer from 1992 through 1996, and currently serves as a member of the firm's Executive Committee.
Professional Activities
- Secretary, Estate Planning Council of Portland, Oregon, 2011-present
- Board Member, Estate Planning Council of Portland, Oregon, 2009-present
- Member, Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning and Administration Section, current; Chair, 1997-1999; Chair-Elect, 1996-1997; Treasurer, 1995-1996; Secretary, 1994-1995; Executive Committee, 1991-1999; Newsletter Editorial Board, 1985-1987
- Member, Oregon State Bar, Ancillary Business Task Force, 1991-1993
Community Activities
- Member, Investment and Gift Acceptance Committee, Albertina Kerr Center, 2005-present
- Member, Board of Directors, Albertina Kerr Foundation, 2003-2005
- Member, Board of Directors, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, 1999-2002
- Member, Board of Directors, Albertina Kerr Centers, 1993-2000; Chair of the Board 1998-1999; Secretary and Executive Committee, 1994-2000
- Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Friends of the Washington Park Zoo, 1985-1992; General Counsel, 1991-1992
Publications
- "Summary of Changes in Federal Estate and Gift Taxes," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, January 26, 2011.
- "2010 Estate Tax and Related Tax Law Changes," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, January 29, 2010.
- "Modification, Revocation and Termination of Trusts," Chapter in Administering Trusts in Oregon, Oregon State Bar, 1995, updated 2000.
