Paul Burton

Current

Creator at QuietSpacing(tm)
Principal at Vision Mechanix
Co-Founder at Outdoorplay, Inc.

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Past

General Counsel/Director of Professional Services at GemStone Systems
General Counsel at Caffal Bros. Forest Prodcuts
Associate at Tonkon Torp LLP

Associate at Ater Wynne LLP

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Education

Willamette University College of Law
Willamette University

Recommended

13 people have recommended Paul

Connections

328 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

Paul Burton’s Summary

Paul enjoys a national reputation as an expert in solving the productivity challenges faced by people working in today's frenetic environment. When not giving high-content keynote addresses on his experiences, Paul is delivering interactive training programs or customized coaching services to help his clients achieve greater success.

Paul is the author of QuietSpacing™ - Productivity Has Evolved, as well as numerous articles on productivity which have been published locally, regionally and nationally.

In 1999, Paul co-founded what is today the largest online kayaking retailer in the country - Outdoorplay, Inc. (www.outdoorplay.com). After grooming a management team to run the company, Paul founded Vision Mechanix where he developed the QuietSpacing(tm) method while working with his overwhelmed clients.

Earlier in his career, Paul practiced corporate finance law in Portland, OR. He later served as General Counsel to two Portland-based corporations. At the second, GemStone Systems, Inc., he also managed operations for the rapidly growing, 35-person professional services department serving a Fortune 500 client base. During Paul's tenure as corporate counsel he taught as an adjunct law professor, developed and participated in continuing education courses, and consulted numerous start-ups during their emergent stages.

As a former attorney who has worked in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, Paul is well qualified to work with clients in all fields. He is passionate about what he does and derives great satisfaction from his clients' successes.

Paul Burton’s Specialties:

Time Management
Workflow Processing
Organizational Skills
Productivity

Paul Burton’s Experience

Creator

QuietSpacing(tm)

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

2005 — Present (4 years )

The QuietSpacing(tm) productivity method helps smart people work better. It increases your success and gives you more time in your life ... in just six minutes!
Principal

Vision Mechanix

(Legal Services industry)

October 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

Vision Mechanix is a professional development consultancy that focuses on productivity and leadership issues. I provide my clients content driven keynote addresses, interactive training seminars, and customized coaching sessions on the topics of time management, workflow management and collaborative leadership.
Co-Founder

Outdoorplay, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Sporting Goods industry)

August 1999 — Present (10 years 4 months)

Outdoorplay is the largest online kayaking gear dealership in the United States. www.outdoorplay.com
General Counsel/Director of Professional Services

GemStone Systems

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

May 1996 — June 1999 (3 years 2 months)

Responsible for all legal affairs, as well as operations for 35-person consulting and training staff serving a Fortune 500 client base.
General Counsel

Caffal Bros. Forest Prodcuts

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Building Materials industry)

October 1991 — June 1993 (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for all legal affairs at large, family-owned forest products company.
Associate

Tonkon Torp LLP

(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

March 1989 — October 1991 (2 years 8 months)

Corporate Finance associate.
Associate

Ater Wynne LLP

(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

1988 — 1990 (2 years )

Paul Burton’s Education

Willamette University College of Law

1985 — 1988
Willamette University

B.A. , Economics , 1980 — 1984

Activities and Societies:

SAE

Additional Information

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Paul Burton’s Groups:

National Speakers Association
American Bar Association, Oregon Bar Association Washington Bar Association, Numerous Local Bar Associations

National Speakers Association (NSA)
Speakers and Panelists
Legal Marketing Association - Bay Area Chapter
Leadership for Lawyers
ISPI - Global
Puget Sound Association of Legal Administrator
GLA ALA
Organizational Skills, Time Management & Project Management (OSTPM)
Business Coaching PEG (Professional Emphasis Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
Storyteller PEG (Professional Expert Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
Professional Development for Legal Professionals
National Organization of Online Educators (NOOE)
BALRA (Unofficial)
Workplace TV
Legal Recruiters & HR Service Providers
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