Shawn N. Menashe
Managing Shareholder 
Shawn is no stranger to family law. He is a product of a divorced family. Thus, choosing family law as a profession has a higher meaning.
For Shawn, the choice to become a family law attorney was a matter of "keeping it in the family." While offers loomed from other prominent local business law firms, he decided to join Gevurtz Menashe, the firm founded by his father in 1982. Family law is his calling. He will honestly tell you that joining Gevurtz Menashe is a decision he has never regretted. Dedicated to helping clients navigate through difficult times, he inherited a tough-but-sensitive approach to divorce and family law. Common sense and tenacity are hallmarks of his advocacy. He strives to connect with his clients, Committed to open communication, Shawn gives clients his full attention every step of the way. Practicing law, to Shawn, really boils down to making a positive difference in people's lives when they need it most.

Shawn loves good food and cooking. Traveling adds extra spice. You might find him in Napa Valley or Greece enjoying a savory and fragrant repast. Or he might be in the kitchen cooking up a storm for friends and family. He also enjoys surfing, skiing and physical fitness.
Shawn N. Menashe
Managing Shareholder
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Practice Areas
Alternate Dispute, Attorney for the Child, Child Support, Custody/Parenting Time, Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Modification, Name Change, Paternity, Relationship Agreements
Professional Activities
* Member, Family Law Section, Oregon State Bar
* Firm Representative, Court Care, 2008 to Present
* Pro Bono Volunteer, Court-Appointed Child Advocate, 2004 to Present
* Member, OFLAP, 2003 - Present
* Chair, Pro Bono Committee, Young Lawyers Section, Multnomah Bar Association, 2006 to 2007
* Member, Pro Bono Committee, Young Lawyers Section, Multnomah Bar Association, 2004 to 2007
* Chair, Family Law Section, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2005 to 2006
* Vice-Chair, Family Law Section, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2004 to 2005
* Member, Gus Solomon Inns of the Court, 2005-2007
* Mid-size Firm Liaison, Campaign for Equal Justice, 2004 to 2007
* Volunteer Staff Attorney, St. Andrews Legal Clinic, 2005
Education
* Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon, 2000
* Juris Doctorate, University of Oregon, 2003
Civic Activities
* Board Member, Classic Wines Auctions, Inc., 2012
* Board Member, Make-a-Wish Foundation of Oregon, Junior Board, 2005 to Present
* Board Member, American Red Cross of Oregon, 2008-Present
* Board Member, The Greater Portland/Vancouver Connector Project, 2008
*Black Parent Initiative, Ambassador, 2009
*Green Light Greater Portland, Junior Board Member, 2009
*Co-Chair, Jewish Federation of Oregon, Young Lawyers Section, 2006 to Present
*Committee Member, Jewish Federation of Oregon, Men's Night Out, 2008
*Board Member, Portland Opera, Bel canto Club, 2005-2007
*Volunteer Reader, SMART Reading Program, 2000 to 2003
*Charity Event Organizer, Children's Miracle Network, 1999 to 2003
*Committee Member, Self-Enhancement Inc, "Here+Now" Event, 2006 to Present
Professional Honors
* Listed in 'The Best Lawyers in America', for Family Law 2013
* Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
* 40 Under 40 Recipient, Portland Business Journal, 2008
* Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, November 2008