We are a small and dedicated staff with extensive experience. We are proud not only of our excellent results, but of the sensitivity and warmth we bring to our work. We care about each and every one of our clients. Whether you want to start a family or plan for your future, we’re here to help.
Managing Partner
Tabitha L. Koh, Esq. was born and raised in Portland and attended Cleveland High School before moving to the East Coast to earn a liberal arts degree from Wellesley College. Tabitha first worked for the firm from 2001 to 2004 as the office manager and bookkeeper and providing general client support. After graduating from the University of California Berkeley Law School in 2007, she served as a litigation associate at Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe, before rejoining the team in 2009 as an attorney. In 2015 she became a named partner in the firm.
Tabitha is licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington, and California. Her practice areas include adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technology, as well as estate planning and probate. She is a member of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and the Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association. She is also a member of four sections of the Oregon State Bar Association: the Diversity, Elder Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning & Administration sections.
Outside of work, Tabitha enjoys cooking, gardening, and being outdoors. She and her wife live in Portland with their 2 children.
Attorney
Sarah Scott, Esq. was born and raised in Portland and attended Jesuit High School before seeking sunnier skies and an English degree from Santa Clara University in the Bay Area, CA.
After graduating from Santa Clara Law in 2014, Sarah worked as a Deputy District Attorney before moving to direct service work where she represented clients on mental health holds. Before moving back to Portland, she spent her last three years in California representing families in the child welfare system. Sarah is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, and California. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Multnomah County Bar Association, and Oregon Women Lawyers.
In her spare time, Sarah loves to bake and test her recipes on her coworkers.
Senior Paralegal - Family Protection Team
Leslie East graduated from Mt. Hood Community College in 1979 with a legal secretary associate’s degree. She began her career with an insurance defense firm before joining the BCK Attorneys team in 1981, and was Bob Bouneff’s right-hand woman for almost four decades. Leslie has extensive experience with probate, estate planning, guardianships, conservatorships, and adoption. During her career she has worked in most areas of law.
Leslie was born and raised in Portland. She is a mother of three adult children. Outside of work, she loves watching sports, golfing, hiking, and spending time with her family and her dog.
Senior Paralegal - Family Creation Team
Originally from southern Oregon, Shelly Reynolds has three decades of administrative experience in the medical, corporate human resources, and legal fields, including personal injury law. She joined BCK Attorneys as a legal assistant in 2000. Shelly loves children and can’t imagine working in any other field of law. She finds that being a mom allows her to empathize with mothers making their most difficult decision, and to share in the joy of mothers receiving the most precious gift.
Shelly and her husband and have three daughters and two granddaughters. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and reading mystery novels.
Legal Assistant - Family Protection Team
Margot van der Bie joined the team at BCK Attorneys in 2019 after moving to Portland from Northern California. Prior to her work at BCK, Margot worked as a legal and housing advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She is honored to be a part of a legal team that is dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones.
Outside of work, Margot enjoys gardening, tackling DIY house projects with her wife, camping, and hoarding house plants.
Legal Assistant - Family Creation Team
Kiana Cleary is a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Legal Studies. Throughout her coursework, Kiana studied law through a multidisciplinary lens and took courses in sociology, anthropology, and philosophy to gain a better understanding of legal systems. After graduation, she obtained her teaching credentials and began working in childcare. During this time, she learned and implemented several teaching methods including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and RIE.
Kiana is excited to have found a place at BCK where she can combine her interest in law with her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of families.
Finance and Human Resources Manager
Terra Darrow joined the team in 2018 after having spent 3 years in the surrogacy field. Terra is originally from central Pennsylvania and after graduating from college, she packed up her car and moved across the country to Portland. Terra has previously worked in garden centers and nurseries and the outdoor retail industry. Most recently, she worked for several years at Northwest Surrogacy Center as a case manager and finance team member. Terra loves working at BCK and being part of a team that helps to grow and protect families.
When Terra is not at work, she enjoys camping with her husband and two children, seeing live music, going to Portland Timbers soccer matches, and playing pinball. She also loves native gardening and growing orchids.
Administrative Assistant
Lucy Feuerherdt graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with a focus on International Relations and Diplomacy. After graduation, she spent much of the following year traveling and backpacking throughout Central America and Spain. After returning home, she began her career with a real estate firm before joining the BCK Attorneys team in 2025. Lucy is excited to be part of the passionate team at BCK that works hard to improve the lives of families and individuals and provides support to the LGBTQ+ community.
Outside of work, you can find Lucy going on walks and hikes, paddleboarding, reading, kickboxing, or cheering on the Portland Thorns.
