Kevin O’Scannlain counsels clients on the development and implementation of strategic plans to address specific needs that require attention by Congress, the executive branch and/or the courts. He represents clients on issues such as litigation reform, intellectual property, trade law, international relations and other areas.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. O’Scannlain served as Senior Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. His responsibilities included drafting and negotiating legislation, drafting hearing statements and floor speeches, and developing and coordinating legislative strategies with Senate and House leadership. He concentrated primarily on civil justice reform issues, and was integrally involved in the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Compensation Act and the Class Action Fairness Act, among other litigation management measures. He was also responsible for legislation on illegal tobacco sales, privacy and other issues.

Prior to working in the Senate, Mr. O’Scannlain practiced in Portland, Oregon, where he handled commercial, insurance coverage and political law cases in state and federal courts.

Admissions

• District of Columbia
• Oregon
• United States Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
• United States District Court for the District of Columbia
• United States District Court for the District of Oregon

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
  • Lawyers Chapter President, Portland, Ore., 2000-2001
  • Student Chapter President, Notre Dame Law School, 1997-1998

Publications

• Co-author, "Foreign Governments' Misuse of Federal RICO: the Case for Reform," Washington Legal Foundation's Critical Legal Issues Working Paper Series (May 2006)
• Co-author, "Requests for Production," Oregon Civil Litigation Manual (Supp.)

Seminars

• Speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel Seminar on Intellectual Property Legislation, 2008
• Speaker, Washington Legal Foundation Seminar on the Alien Tort Statute, 2007 (This presentation is available for viewing by clicking this link and selecting the low speed or high speed link under the program’s title - "The Alien Tort Statute of 1789: Trial Lawyers' Latest Mass Litigation Weapon.")
• Speaker, Financial Markets Association Seminar on Litigation Reform, 2005
• Speaker, United States Chamber of Commerce Seminar on Tort Reform, 2004
• Speaker, National Conference of State Legislatures Seminar on Taxation of Interstate Tobacco Sales, 2003