Oregon State Bar

The Oregon State Bar congratulates Judge Nan G. Waller for receiving the 27th Annual National William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence! Visit ncsc.org/newsroom/news-…(Oct.,for%20State%20Courts%20(NCSC). to learn more.

The 2022 Judicial Candidate Voting Guide is now available on the OSB website at osbar.org/judicial/Judic… Learn more about Oregon's judicial candidates, including detailed backgrounds and professional histories before you cast your ballot.

Every year the OSB honors Oregon's most outstanding lawyers, judges and citizens but we can't do it without your help. We are currently accepting nominations through June 1. Visit osbar.org/osbevents for the nomination form.

Love nature? The May 2022 issue of The Bulletin features a story about Oregon attorneys protecting state parks. Read more starting on page 16 of The Bulletin here: osbar.org/bulletin/issue…

The Oregon Supreme Court is considering licensing paralegals to provide some legal services that currently only lawyers may provide. The OSB has drafted proposed rules to support the program, if it moves forward. Visit osbar.org/lp to read more and give your feedback.

OSB Annual Awards - Nominations Due June 1

The large majority of Oregonians facing family law and landlord/tenant matters now go to court with no legal help. One idea is covered here by @KGWNews and @Maggie_Vespa: Check it out and then share your input at the same link: youtube.com/watch?v=2OPKsS…

Members of the public are invited to a free online event: "The Fight Over Online Speech: The Events of January 6th, First Amendment, and the Future of Internet Speech." This special program will be held Dec. 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register at: lnkd.in/gh_Dh_fX.

Thank you @oregonian and @JRamakrishnanOR for bringing attention to this proposal. Comments and input invited. oregonlive.com/business/2021/…

The 3rd Convocation on Equality will be held this Friday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom and Whoova. Registration will end at noon on Nov. 4. For more details and to register, visit 2021coe.osbar.org/register/.

The Oregon State Bar hosted launched its Leadership Institute with a kickoff retreat last weekend. Congratulations to this inaugural cohort of future OSB leaders! More information about the Institute and sponsorship opportunities can be found at osbar.org/diversity.

Results of the July 2021 Oregon bar exam are now posted on our website at osbar.org/admissions/exa…. We congratulate all of the applicants who passed and look forward to welcoming you to the profession on October 7! #OregonStateBar #OSB #Admissions

OSB and OR Supreme Court are accepting feedback on two proposals relating to new pathways for admission of OR lawyers & changes to bar exam scoring, to be discussed at a Court meeting 7/7. Find reports and links to comment at osbar.org. #barexam #baradmission

Chief Justice Martha Walters has issued a new Chief Justice Order, CJO 21-025, effective June 30, which sets out updated provisions on court operations and supersedes earlier COVID-related orders and updates. View the new order at courts.oregon.gov/Documents/CJO_…

Oregon lawyers-a chance to revisit the Bar Exam from a new vantage point. Volunteer proctors needed in 3 Portland locations July 27 & 28. Stringent health and safety compliance will require a strong core of volunteers. Details here: bit.ly/3d1hcBB

Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Walters and the Oregon State Bar cordially invite you to view the 2021 Admissions Ceremony at osbar.org/admissions/wel….

Interested in being a leader in the legal profession? The OSB Leadership Institute is an opportunity for hard-working and skilled attorneys from diverse backgrounds to develop and refine practical leadership skills. Visit osbar.org/diversity to learn more.

21st Annual Oregon Tax Institute – Live Webcasts June 3-4 – CLE Credits: 11.75 General and 1 Mental Health and Substance Use. Register now at osbar.org/seminars (search for OTI21).

Thank you @kptv, @KLCCEugeneOR, and @ClackamasReview for your help spreading the word on this free resource for wildfire victims. More info here: oregondisasterlegalservices.org #OregonFires2020 #OregonRising

A chance to make an impact on Oregon's justice system. The OSB Board of Governors has a seat opening in Multnomah County Region, with election scheduled mid-Jan. Candidate statements due by 5pm December 16. Details here: osbar.org/_docs/leadersh…