Carson K. Bortz
Licensed Paralegal
About
Carson is a Licensed Paralegal and an active member of the Oregon State Bar Association. Carson was born in Pasadena, California as a 7th generation Californian, and was raised in Toledo, Oregon.
Education and Professional Experience
Carson earned her BA in Criminology from Portland State University. During her time at Portland State, she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain and interned with the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice Family Services.
After college, Carson worked in community based mental health as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) helping underserved families and kids. In 2019, she studied in Portland Community College's Paralegal Program and assisted with a free Name Change clinic. Carson joined SKH in November of 2020, and became one of Oregon's first Licensed Paralegals in February of 2024.
Portland State University
Portland, OR · Criminology – 2016
Marist High School
Eugene, OR – 2008
Interests
Outside of work, Carson enjoys cooking and perfecting recipes, reading, and watching documentaries.
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