Cynthia Phillips has more than 25 years' experience in the area of municipal law. Prior to joining Jordan Schrader Ramis PC, Cynthia served as assistant county counsel, assistant city attorney, and deputy district attorney throughout the state of Oregon. Cynthia brings a solid working knowledge of municipal law for cities, counties, and special districts, including public contracting and procurement, land use, code enforcement, ordinance preparation, open meeting and public records laws, local budget laws, government ethics, elections, asset forfeiture, telecommunications siting and leases, as well as the myriad issues that arise in the every day conduct of government business.

While serving as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Lake Oswego, Cynthia was responsible for advising the Development Review Board, the Planning Commission, and the Historical Review Board.

Education and Professional Qualifications

J.D., Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law, Portland, Oregon, 1980

B.S., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1974

Memberships and Honors

Oregon City Attorneys Association

Oregon County Counsels Association

Admitted to the Oregon Supreme Court, United States District Court, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Cornelius Honor Society, Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College, 1980

Friends of the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History Executive Board Member, 1999-2003

Douglas County Bar Association, Executive Board Member, 2000-2005

Daughters of the American Revolution, Mailing Chair OSSDAR, 2002-2006; Volunteer Information Specialist NSDAR, 2002-2006; Senior Chapter President William Cannon Society CAR 2006

Background and Experience Highlights

Assistant County Counsel for Clackamas County. Code enforcement, preparing and defending county land use decisions in Land Use Board of Appeals and Court of Appeals; public contract review and negotiation; general advice to various county departments.

Assistant County Counsel for Lane County. Advised County on issues arising from Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, code enforcement, and land use.

Assistant City Attorney for Lake Oswego. General advice to various City officials and boards; land use, contracts, ordinances, misdemeanor prosecution in Lake Oswego Municipal Court.

Assistant County Counsel for Douglas County. Legal advisor to Building Facilities, Fairgrounds, Human Resources, Industrial Development Board, Information Technology, Library, Parks, Public Works, Salmon Harbor, Fleet Services, and Museum; purchasing; legal counsel for $6 million emergency response communication system upgrade and tsunami warning system.