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Loren Naldoza

I prioritize fostering relationships with clients that are built on trust, collaboration, and clear communication. Through thoughtful, responsive counsel and practical guidance, I strive to maintain confidence while helping clients navigate complex legal challenges. Quotation mark
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About Loren

Loren Naldoza is an associate on the firm’s litigation team. With a background in public policy, Loren has experience conducting in-depth policy research, analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, and drafting policy proposals, reports, and briefing materials. He excels at translating complex legal and policy issues into clear, actionable insights and helping clients navigate evolving policy landscapes and make informed decisions.

Before law school, Loren worked as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in Washington, D.C. where he supported a policy portfolio of various topics including economic policy, financial institutions, securities regulation, and federal taxation. During law school, Loren served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Jacqueline S. Kamins at the Oregon Court of Appeals. Before joining Miller Nash, he worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Amy M. Baggio at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

Services

Education

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, summa cum laude, 2025
    • Federal Tax Certificate, with distinction
    • Managing Editor, Lewis & Clark Law Review
    • Board Secretary, Public Interest Law Project
    • Member, Tax Law Society
    • Cornelius Honor Society
    • Recipient, Evening Student Award
    • Lezak Social Justice Fellow
    • Recipient, Best 1L Appellate Brief
  • B.A., Lewis & Clark College, economics and Hispanic studies, with honors, 2015
    • Recipient, J. William Fulbright Grant, 2015-2016

Bar Admissions

  • Oregon, 2025

Languages

  • Spanish

Activities

Professional Plus
  • Multnomah Bar Association, Member, 2022-present
  • Oregon State Bar, Member, 2025-present
Civic Plus
  • Lewis & Clark Law School, Volunteer Mentor, 2026-present
  • City Club of Portland, Member, 2018-present

Insights from Loren

  • Moore v. United States: The Constitutionality of The Taxation of Unrealized Gains, 28 Lewis & Clark L. Rev. 333 (2024)
Collaborations

Outside the Office

Loren enjoys spending his free time running, camping, playing music with groups across Portland, and spending time with his family and friends. Loren is a fan of the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns.

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