Robert D. Van Brocklin
Experience
Bob Van Brocklin is a partner and immediate past Managing Partner of the firm (20082015).
Prior to becoming Firm Managing Partner, Bob chaired Stoel Rives' Land Use,
Environmental, Natural Resource, and Real Estate practice group firm wide. He
concentrates his practice in real estate and energy development, including on
complex project siting and administrative law and policy matters. Bob has represented
industrial, commercial, retail, public institutions, private colleges, mixed use, natural
resource, and other clients in obtaining land use, environmental, facilities siting and
other regulatory and administrative approvals.
Bob has assisted clients in a wide range of governmental proceedings and negotiations
in the Northwest and at the federal level. Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Bob served on
the professional staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and
Transportation in Washington, D.C. and as Director of Government Affairs for the City
Partner
Portland, OR
(503) 294-9660 direct
(503) 220-2480 fax
of Portland, Oregon.
bob.vanbrocklin@stoel.com
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America© 2009-2016
Civic Activities
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Board of Directors, Portland Business Alliance
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Board of Directors, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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Board of Directors, Portland Schools Foundation
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Board of Directors, Portland Center Stage
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Board of Directors, Oregon Symphony Association
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Chair, Portland Region United Way Campaign
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Member, University of Oregon School of Law Dean's Advisory Council
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Co-chairman, Portland Public Schools Bond Measure Campaign
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Special Contributor, The Oregonian
Education
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University of Oregon, J.D., 1980
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University of Oregon, B.S., 1977
Admissions
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Oregon
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District of Columbia