Meet Innovative Law Group


Alan Photo 05 Web.jpgAlan J. Thayer, Jr. – Alan has practiced business law in Eugene since graduating magna cum laude from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in 1985. He is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to protect businesses.

Alan is an active community volunteer and advocates for business on the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council, on the board and executive committee for Associated Oregon Industries and as an active member of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lane County Home Builders Association and other business organizations.


Alan is also developing the EmployerDownloads.com and HandyNeighbor.com Internet ventures.

You can find out more about Alan by reviewing his Bio, reading why he became a lawyer or by calling Innovative Law Group at 541-345-2325.

Perrin_Mark_Web.jpgMark W. Perrin – Mark retired on October 31, 2006 after practicing business law in Eugene since 1978. Before that, he worked for the U.S. Justice Department as an Assistant Attorney General in Washington D.C. and St. Louis, Missouri. Originally hailing from Texas, Mark is now 100% Oregonian.

Mark’s interests include cooking, HAM radio and International travel.


Steph_Web.jpgStephanie Harris – Steph has been with the firm since September 1995. After the birth of her son Jake in 2000, she reduced her hours a bit to accommodate his school schedule.

Stephanie handles client matters as time allows. If you ask us to help you with your employee handbook and employment forms, you will most likely talk with Stephanie at one point or another. If you have any billing questions, she also handles our bookkeeping and billing and is the person to call.

Rose_Web.jpgRosemary Gilliland – Joining us in February 2001, Rose has become an indispensable member of our team. She proudly hails from Cottage Grove and is an accomplished soccer player and pool shark.

If you have a question and don’t know who to ask, call Rose. She is our primary legal assistant and does an outstanding job for our clients.