Lindley Elected President of SOLV

PORTLAND, ORE. (December 12, 2005) – Perkins Coie partner Tom Lindley has been elected to serve a second term as President for SOLV, a non-profit organization that brings together government agencies, businesses and citizen volunteers in programs and projects that enhance the livability of Oregon. SOLV was established in 1969 by Governor Tom McCall and other community leaders.

Lindley's experience includes water, air, solid and hazardous waste permits, water quality and rights, site investigations and remediation and defense of Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act citizen suits. Lindley is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm, serving clients from 13 offices across the United States and China. Perkins Coie has been selected three times by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. Attorneys in Portland work with clients from a variety of industries, including software, wood products, telecommunications, manufacturing, financial services, real estate and utilities.

SOLV annually provides resources to more than 250 Oregon communities, focusing on cleanup, beautification and enhancement projects. SOLV creates an average of 85,000 volunteer opportunities across the state. Since 1997, SOLV has provided an estimated $60,000,000 in service to Oregon.

SOLV's many programs include the Spring and Fall Beach Cleanups, INTEL-SOLV Clean & Green, Down By the Riverside, K-16 Education, Volunteer Action Training, and more. SOLV's budget for 2006 is approximately $2.3 million.