Ms. Linenbrink is an advanced certified paralegal who has worked with founding member Wilson 
"Bo" Muhlheim since 1990. She obtained her certification and advanced certifications in bankruptcy, real estate, and contract administration from the National Association of Legal Assistants, her Certified Bankruptcy Assistant certification from the Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants, and is qualified by the National Association of Legal Assistants to provide certified paralegal services. She was the first paralegal in Oregon to obtain advanced certifications in bankruptcy and in real estate. She has been a paralegal since February 1983. Her expertise is in the areas of bankruptcy, debtor-creditor rights, litigation, and real estate.
Ms. Linenbrink is the firm's administrator and senior paralegal. Since 1997, she has held various elected and appointed positions with the National Association of Legal Assistants and for two years was the editor of its national magazine, Facts & Findings. In November 2003, Ms. Linenbrink was appointed to serve as an at-large member of the executive committee of the Oregon State Bar Law Practice Management Section, served as its Chair in 2007, and is currently serving as its Past-Chair. She has spoken on several occasions to high school students about the paralegal profession, has been involved with the planning of various seminars, and is assisting with the Executive Committee of the Roland K. Rodman Inn of Court.
Year Joined Organization
- 1992
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Debtor-Creditors Rights
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Contract Administration/Contracts Management
Certification/Specialties
- Certified Legal Assistant - National Association of Legal Assistants, 1995
- Advanced Certified Paralegal - National Association of Legal Assistants
- Bankruptcy, 1997
- Real Estate, 2000
- Contracts Administration/Contracts Management, 2006
- Certified Bankruptcy Assistant - Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants, 2002
Education
- Northeastern Junior College, Paralegal Certificate, 1988
- Linfield College, Bachelor of Science Business Management Degree in process
Classes/Seminars Taught
- Pacific Northwest Paralegal Association, The APC Program, Advanced Paralegal Certification by NALA, June 2007
- Various Presentations to High School Students about the Paralegal Profession
Professional Contributions and Associations
- National Association of Legal Assistants - Member since 1993, Region VIII Director (1997-2001), Chair, Certifying Board (2002-2004), Certifying Board Member (2001-2002), Certifying Board Ex-Officio Member (2004- 2005), Chair, Continuing Education Council (2005-2007), Editor, Facts & Findings (2005-2007), Continuing Education Council Member (2004-2005), 2005 Convention Committee Member (2004-2005), Budget Committee (1999), Chair, CLA Short Course Task Force (2007-2008), Proctored many CLA Exams, Participation in various subcommittees
- Pacific Northwest Paralegal Association - Member since 1992, Education Coordinator (1992-1994), Treasurer (1993-1994), President (1994-1997), NALA Liaison (1996-2003)
- Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar - Associate Member since 1993, Planner for Northwest Bankruptcy Institute (2006-2008), assist with Saturday Session since 1995
- Lane County Bar Association, Member Debtor-Creditor Subcommittee since 1990
- Law Practice Management Section, Oregon State Bar, Member since 2002, At-Large Member, Executive Committee since 2003, Chair-Elect, Executive Committee (2006-2007), Chair, Executive Committee (2007-2008) Past-Chair, Executive Committee (2008)
- Association of Legal Administrators Member since 2002
- ALA - Oregon Chapter formerly Oregon Legal Management Association Member since 2002
- Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants, Associate Member since 2002
- American Bar Association, Associate Member since 2005
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