Natassia M. Tuhovak

Professional Experience

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Natassia moved to the Pacific Northwest for law school and loved the area so much that she decided to stay. Natassia became interested in family law after enrolling in a mediation course. She believes in the importance of providing her clients with empathetic and informed services.

During her law school career, Natassia interned with multiple non-profit organizations and worked as a student attorney at the Lewis & Clark Animal Law Clinic with the main mission of improving the lives of animals through the law.

Education

Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland, OR · J.D. – 2022

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY · Animal Behavior, Ecology & Conservation; Communication Studies; Political Science – 2019

Professional Activities

Natassia is currently a member of the Washington State Bar, Oregon State Bar, Clark County Bar Association, and Multnomah County Bar Association. During law school, Natassia was the Student Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s TIPS Animal Law Committee and an Associate Editor of the Animal Law Review.

Community Involvement

Natassia spends her weekends volunteering at a local farm sanctuary. Natassia also volunteers with the Volunteer Lawyer’s Program once a month.

Interests

Natassia enjoys spending time with her partner and two cats, Pancakes and Waffles. During her free time you can find her playing video games, shopping at thrift stores for vintage clothes, or trying out a new vegan recipe.