About Me

EMAIL ADDRESS
rob@patridge.com

About Me

/Who Am I

I’m the General Counsel for Southern Oregon University where I oversee the Office of the General Counsel, Government Relations, Title IX, Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit.  At Southern Oregon University we are inspiring curiosity and creativity, compelling critical thinking, fostering discovery and creating lives of purpose.

My prior experience includes being a Global Regulated Products Leader for Deloitte Consulting LLP, General Counsel for Pacific Retirement Services, Inc., President of a multi-state real estate development firm, Corporate Counsel for Applied Laser Systems a NASDAQ traded company, small business owner, and business consultant.

I have served as the elected Klamath County District Attorney and Chair of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates recreational cannabis, alcohol and Oregon’s container recycling program.   

Previously, I was elected for three terms as an Oregon State Representative where I served in positions of Majority Whip, Chair of the Public Safety Sub-Committee of Ways and Means, and as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology. I have also been the President of the Medford City Council and served as the General Counsel and District Director for U.S. Congressman Greg Walden.

I grew up on a working cattle ranch in Eagle Point, Oregon.  I am an Eagle Scout.  I have served on the board of directors of several non-profits and continue to volunteer in my community.

Mary Patridge and I have been married for over 28+ years and we have two adult children.

Date:  May 2026.

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