Miller Nash LLP welcomes Hong Huynh, who is rejoining the firm after spending seven years as in-house counsel at various Oregon local governments. Hong, based in the firm’s Portland office, is a seasoned attorney focused on government and regulatory affairs, municipal law, and environmental law. With a career spanning over two decades, she has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor to public and private entity clients who can help navigate them through and solve complex issues in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters.
"I appreciate the opportunity to return to Miller Nash, my professional home where attorneys constantly seek to exceed their client’s expectations," says Hong. "With some years of experience as in-house counsel, I am very excited to help deliver practical and effective legal solutions to the firm’s diverse clients."
In addition to her public sector work, Hong has a robust background in environmental law, including environmental investigation and remediation, hazardous substances and hazardous wastes, and water quality compliance. She has represented clients in both environmental litigation and transactional matters, advising on cleanup cost allocation, hazardous waste management, environmental and natural resources permitting, environmental insurance coverage, and natural resource damage assessments.
Prior to rejoining Miller Nash, Hong served as the chief legal officer to Oregon’s largest urban flood control district and later as senior assistant county counsel for Clackamas County, where she served as lead counsel on county transportation, development service, and emergency management matters.
About Hong Huynh
Hong has invaluable insight into the unique legal needs and challenges faced by government entities, allowing her to deliver tailored, effective solutions in both routine and high stakes matters. She received her bachelor’s degree from Pacific University before earning her law degree at the University of Oregon School of Law.
