Gülgün is a seasoned bond attorney and a partner at Hawkins. She has dedicated her career to public finance transactions and is privileged to have had a hand in hundreds of infrastructure projects from airports and education facilities to water and wastewater systems.
Gülgün was honored to receive the Honorary Life Member Award from OGFOA in 2025. This award was in recognition of her work for the public finance community including assisting in drafting ORS Chapter 287A and the 2009 revisions to ORS Chapter 457.
Gülgün previously served on the board of directors of the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission, having been appointed by Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber in 2014.
Gülgün often speaks to municipal issuers regarding public finance matters. She recently presented about continuing disclosure requirements under the amended SEC Rule 15c2-12.
Professional Memberships
- Oregon City Attorney’s Association
- Oregon Government Finance Officers Association
- Oregon Economic Development Association
- Oregon People’s Utility District Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
Commissioner, Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission (2014-2016)
Formerly on the board of directors of the OGFOA