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Partner
- Phone:
- 208.388.4855
- Fax:
- 208.954.5935
- Email:
- cporter@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Chelsea Porter is a partner in the firm’s Public Finance and Local Government law practice group. She serves as bond counsel, issuer’s counsel and disclosure counsel in various public finance transactions. She also aids clients with ongoing compliance issues throughout the life of their bonds.
In addition, Chelsea assists in the representation of lenders and borrowers in the documentation and due diligence necessary for commercial lending transactions.
SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bond and Disclosure Counsel to Boise State University, University of Idaho, and Idaho State University
- General Counsel and Bond Counsel to the Idaho Health Facilities Authority
- Disclosure Counsel to the City of Boise
- Disclosure Counsel to the Idaho State Treasurer
- Bond Counsel to West Ada School District, Boise School District, and Vallivue School District
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Best Lawyers in America ©: Ones to Watch – Municipal Law, 2023
Women & Children’s Alliance, Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) award recipient, 2022
Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40, 2021
Idaho Business Review’s Leaders in Law – Associate, 2018
PUBLICATIONS & Presentations
Many Changes to Idaho’s Statutory Structure – Legislative Update, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, June 2015
Co-author, King v. Burwell: Obamacare survives another challenge, Idaho Business Review, June 2015
Developing an Executive Protection Plan Part IV: Advancement of Expenses, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, October 2014
EDUCATION
Law School:
Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude, 2014
Gonzaga Law Review, 2012-2014
Undergraduate:
Regis University, B.A. Communications cum laude, 2011
Lambda Phi Eta, Official Honor Society of the National Communication Association
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Idaho Public Television, Member of the Board of Directors,
since 2023
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Boise, 2021–2022
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), Pro Bono Attorney
Idaho Women Lawyers, Member
Boise Young Professionals, Member
YMCA, Assistant Basketball Coach, 2011; 2014-2016
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