Perkins Coie's Tom Johnson Named Among 40 Under 40

PORTLAND, ORE. (March 28, 2007) – Perkins Coie announced today that Portland attorney Tom Johnson has been named one of the Portland Business Journal's "40 under 40." Recognized for their leadership in business and service to the community, the 40 under 40 are considered to be among the most accomplished young executives in Portland.

A partner in the firm's national Litigation practice, Johnson focuses his practice on complex business litigation. He has represented clients in a diverse range of disputes, including matters with antitrust, securities and intellectual property components. Johnson also assists clients with distinctly international issues, including the enforcement of international arbitration awards and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

He was recently awarded the Judge Learned Hand Award by the Oregon Chapter of the American Jewish Committee for his pro bono representation of Ihlkham Battayav, a Kazakhstani national who was held as a detainee for five years at a Naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.