Meet Our Team

Heidi Mandler-Huff, J.D.

Principal Attorney

Oregon State Bar #202928

Doctor of Jurisprudence, Willamette University College of Law.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology, The Evergreen State College.

Member of the Oregon State Bar Estate Planning Section

Board Member, Clark County Historic Preservation Committee (second term)

Heidi was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, coming from a family who has lived in the Pacific Northwest for four generations.

Prior to law school, Heidi worked for five years as a victim’s advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Her love of collaborating with clients to achieve a goal of safety for their future, stems from this work.

Heidi is a graduate of Willamette University College of Law, where she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence. During her time in law school, she discovered her love for the area of estate planning, spending a year and a half in Willamette University's specialized Trusts and Estates Clinic, providing free estate planning services to low-income Oregonians, and receiving multiple awards for her work at the Clinic.

Heidi also clerked for a firm doing public defense and family law during her final two years of law school.

After law school, Heidi went on to provide estate planning services as an attorney at multiple boutique estate planning firms, before starting Liska Law.

Heidi enjoys connecting with clients, and providing a comfortable space for them to express their estate planning needs. She particularly loves working with parents to create legal protections for minor children.

Heidi is an avid gardener in her free time, with a special love for growing heirloom tomatoes. She also enjoys kayaking, spending time with her two cats and German Shepherd puppy, reading about history, rockhounding, and volunteering in the community with her spouse.

Nicole Hetz, J.D.

Of Counsel Attorney

Oregon State Bar #203855

Doctor of Jurisprudence, Willamette University College of Law.

Nicole Hetz has been practicing law for the past decade. She is licensed in Oregon and Argentina and speaks both English and Spanish.

She started her practice in corporate governance in Mendoza, Argentina handling contractual issues between multinational companies and the local Argentine government. After practicing in Argentina, Nicole moved to the United States where she completed her JD at Willamette University College of Law. Her legal practice in Oregon focuses on transactional law specializing in entity formation, contract disputes, client service agreements, trademarks, commercial lease agreements, small claims court and other issues that small businesses face. She compliments her practice with probate, trust administration, and estate planning, where she helps clients navigate the murky waters of Oregon estate law.

Her favorite part about being an attorney is working with small business owners, entrepreneurs and members of the queer community who are planning for their future. She loves advocating for education in every corner of her practice. You can find her giving presentations, attending events and leading an incubator program for entrepreneurs at ORPIB (Oregon Pride in Business) or volunteering for Skate like a Girl whose vision is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding.

Kevin Robbins

Legal Assistant

Kevin is currently a graduate student pursuing a degree in clinical mental health counseling.

He's a new puppy dad, and spends most of his time either studying or going for walks.

In his limited free time, he enjoys reading a good book, seeing his favorite bands live, and pursuing many of his more nerdier interests.

He's grateful to be on the team, and looks forward to providing a special experience to clients.

Rowyn Hathaway

Office Manager/Paralegal

Rowyn spent his childhood growing up in Eugene, OR, making him a true Pacific Northwesterner.

He attended the University of Oregon where he obtained his B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in Business Administration.

Shortly after graduating college, Rowyn moved to Portland, OR to expand his horizons.

Shortly before the Covid lockdown, Rowyn was taking fencing classes with friends, and was also working on his M.P.S. in Employment Relations with a specialization in the organization and management of American labor unions.

In December of 2021, Rowyn completed his Master’s degree.

Rowyn has several years of experience in the legal field and specifically in Estate Planning.

He is looking forward to working with Heidi to help her be as successful as she can be.

In his downtime, Rowyn likes to spend time with his kitty, Freyja, and also play video and board games with friends. He also attends a small weekly Madrigal Choir with friends.