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Ellen H. Grover

Law Practice 

Ellen Grover practices in the areas of land use, natural resources, indian, and energy facility siting law.  Ellen has represented numerous clients involving complex Oregon land use issues.  Her practice also focuses on advising the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon on project development, implementation and regulatory matters concerning the protection of tribal cultural resources, natural resource regulatory programs and compliance, water resources management, and renewable energy, hydroelectric and energy infrastructure among others.  For example, Ellen has successfully represented the Tribe in seeking and obtaining the necessary environmental permits and approvals for construction and operation of its proposed biomass generation project.

Professional Experience

2000-2005, Associate, Stoel Rives LLP
1998-2000, Judicial Clerk, Honorable Robert Wollheim, Oregon Court of Appeals
1997, Summer Clerk, National Wildlife Federation, Anchorage, AK
1996, Summer Intern, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Charleston, SC
1994-1995, National Sea Grant Marine Policy Fellow, NOAA, Silver Spring, MD

Education

Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, J.D. (1998), Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law
College of Charleston, B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science (1993)

Professional and Community Activities

Ellen is a member the Oregon State Bar  Environmental and Natural Resources section and the Real Estate and Land Use section. Ellen is also a member of the Deschutes County Bar Association and the World Affairs Council of Oregon

Admitted to Practice

Oregon