Affirmative Action Program
presents 2nd annual ‘Bowlio’
Join Oregon’s judges, lawyers and law students to win prizes and network with other legal professionals on Friday, Oct. 29 at "Bowlio," a fundraiser for Opportunities for Law in Oregon (OLIO). The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Grand Central Bowl, 808 S.E. Morrison St., Portland.

The purpose of the fun-filled evening is to support the OSB’s ethnic minority law student recruitment and retention strategy.

Special guests will include Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Oregon’s first lady, Mary Oberst, both OSB members.

"Bowlio is a great opportunity to meet and interact with Oregon judges and minority law students in a fun and relaxed environment," says Stella Manabe, the OSB’s affirmative action program director.

Cost is $20 for students, $50 for all others. Bowling talent is "irrelevant."

Please RSVP by Oct. 25 to dgigoux@osbar.org or (503) 431-6338.

Firms sponsor tables at annual meeting’s tent show and dinner
Several law firms are sponsoring tables at the OSB Tent Show & Dinner to take place during the 2004 Annual Meeting on Friday, Oct. 15.

Many of the sponsoring firms are donating one of their tables to public interest lawyers. This festive evening will recall OSB Tent Shows of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. The entertainment lineup includes a special rendition of "Swan Lake" by past OSB presidents. The evening also includes a reception hosted by Wells Fargo Bank, a buffet dinner and dancing with Lou Savage and the Courthouse Doors.

To date, the following firms are table sponsors:

Barran Liebman LLP; Black Helterline LLP; Bullivant Houser Bailey; Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP; Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tounge LLP; Garvey Schubert Barer; Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe PC; Kell Alterman & Runstein LLP; Lane Powell Spears; Markowitz Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf PC; Miller Nash LLP; Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC; Stoel Rives LLP; Sussman Shank LLP; and Tonkon Torp LLP.

PLF adviser position available
The Professional Liability Fund is hiring a practice management advisor to educate attorneys and law office staff on law office systems and law practice management. The position is open to attorneys, law office administrators, legal assistants and law office staff who have at least 5 years’ experience in law office systems and management. Position requires travel throughout Oregon; and excellent teaching, interpersonal, computer and writing skills. Knowledge of employee assistance programs is preferred. Office is located in Lake Oswego. Salary range approximately $3,800 to $5,200 per month.

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Barbara S. Fishleder, Professional Liability Fund, P.O. Box 1600, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.

Application deadline is Nov. 19. Position begins Jan. 3, 2005.

Firm begins new diversity scholarship
Lane Powell Spears Lubersky has created the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship, to be awarded to a 2005 summer associate in its Portland or Seattle office. The individual will receive a $6,000 scholarship toward tuition and expenses during the third year of law school.

Lane Powell seeks candidates who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and who have a demonstrated desire to work, live and eventually practice law in Portland or Seattle. The candidates’ academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service and involvement in community issues will be taken into consideration. Candidates must be second-year students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four-year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year.

To obtain additional information or to apply, visit the firm’s website at www.lanepowell.com/firmprofile/
scholarship.asp, or contact Len Roden at (206) 223-6123 or e-mail rodenl@ lanepowell.com.

OWLs invites nominations for awards
Oregon Women Lawyers is inviting nominations for the 13th annual Justice Betty Roberts and Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals in promoting women and minorities in the legal profession in Oregon. The recipients will be honored at the annual Awards dinner on Friday, March 11, 2005, at the Portland Hilton.

The Justice Betty Roberts Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting women in the legal profession and in the community. The recipient of this award is a person who has influenced women to pursue legal careers, opened doors for women attorneys, or advanced opportunities for women within the profession. Past recipients of the award include Justice Betty Roberts, Judge Sid Galton, Helen Althaus, Norma Freitas, Katherine O’Neil, Barrie Herbold, Elizabeth Harchenko, Judge Maureen McKnight, Judge Ellen Rosenblum, S. Diane Rynerson, Diana Crane and Justice Susan Leeson.

The Judge Mercedes Deiz Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting minorities in the legal profession and in the community. The recipient of this award is a person who has influenced minorities to pursue legal careers, opened doors for minority attorneys, or advanced opportunities for minorities within the profession. Past recipients of the award are Judge Mercedes Deiz, Gayle Patterson, Nargess Shadbeh, Justice Edwin Peterson, Armonica Gilford, Okianer Christian Dark, Judge Janice Wilson, Madelyn Wessel, Lynn Nakamoto, Marva Fabien, Adrienne Nelson, and Leonard Girard and Pamela Jacklin.

"Women and minorities are still underrepresented at the top levels of law firms, academia and the judiciary. It’s very important for us to recognize people who are working to change that," said Jeanette Thomas, OWLs Board member and chair of the Roberts-Deiz Awards Committee.

Nominations should be submitted with the appropriate nomination form that can be found on the Oregon Women Lawyers website (www.oregonwomenlawyers.com). The nomination should include detailed information about the nominee explaining how that person fulfills the award’s criteria. At least three letters of recommendation should also be included. Nominations must be received by Nov. 29. Please send nominations to Jeanette Thomas, Oregon Women Lawyers, Perkins Coie, 1120 N.W. Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209; fax: (503)727-2222; e-mail: jthomas@ perkinscoie.com

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A public opinion poll released Aug. 9 by the ABA reveals a strong belief and trust in the American jury system and debunks the notion that Americans think jury duty is a burden to be avoided.

The following Oregon New Lawyers Division members are being honored for contributions to the division’s member and public services activities in 2004.

The Member Services Award honors members of the ONLD for contributions to the profession through member programs such as subcommittee work. The honoree is Jessica L. Cousineau, Tigard, for her work with the ONLD CLE subcommittee in planning the Portland Brown Bag series and the SuperSaturday CLE.

The Public Service Award honors an attorney who has made a substantial contribution to the public through efforts involving pro bono services, law related education, or activities to benefit the public. Matthew A. Chancellor, Jackson County district attorney’s office, Medford, and Craig J. Capon, Harrang Long, Eugene, are both being honored for their work with the public service display booth at the Jackson County and Lane County fairs, respectively. From setting up the display booth to soliciting volunteers, to troubleshooting, both honorees contributed many hours to this effort resulting in hundreds of people receiving legal information distributed from the display booth by local volunteer lawyers.

The Volunteer of the Year Award acknowledges that the success of the many ONLD programs and events occurs because of members who volunteer time and expertise. This award recognizes significant contributions to the division through volunteer activities and commitment to an ONLD program. The honoree for 2004 is Christine M. Meadows, Jordan Schrader, Portland. Christine is honored for her work as a delegate to the ABA Young Lawyers Division. She has contributed countless hours attending ABA/YLD conferences and ABA House of Delegates meetings.

Fair volunteers appreciated

The Oregon New Lawyers Division thanks the volunteers who gave their time and energy to staff the booths at the 2004 Jackson and Lane County fairs. With their help, thousands of legal information brochures and legal information resources were distributed to fair attendees over the 10-day period. Only a booth staffed with enthusiastic volunteers could have reached this many people!

The volunteers for this year’s county fair booths were:

Beverly Anderson (and husband); Collin Andrews (and friend); Wendy Baker; Timothy Brewer (and friend); Judy Brower; Stefanie L. Burke; Susan Campbell; Craig J. Capon (and Miranda Capon); Matthew A. Chancellor; Arne I. Cherkoss; Raymond Churba; Sara J. Collins; Juliana Elaine Coons (and Allan Coons); Tom J. Dzieman; Garrett Epps (and friend); H Thomas Evans (and wife); Lindsay H. Fowler; Nancy French (and husband); Michael R. Genna; Kristie L. Gibson; Tamara L. Gledhill; Hwa Go (and friend); Lisa C. Greif; Beth Heckert (and friend); Marilyn A. Heiken (and Emma Heiken); Allegra Helfenstein (and husband); Tristyne M.E. Huffman (and Kenneth Huffman); John Robert Huttl; Damian M. Idiart; Michael E. Kellington; Daniel F. Kellington; Mercedes Ly; Monica Martin; Monica E. McFadden; Morgain Faye McGaughey; Gretchen L. Miller; Sarah Susannah (Sue) Miller (and friend); Dorothy Morey (and Maryanne Morey); Lynn M. Myrick; Douglas G. Nash; James A. Palmer; Ryan Phillips; Kelly W. Ravassipour; Lindsay Reisner; Liane I. Richardson (and friend); Gerald M. Shean III (and Laura Shean); Caroline Smith (and father); Cheryl Smith; Holly Nanette Smith (and friend); Teri Stamsos; Michael Reuben Stedman; Jack H. Swift; Ken Tharp; Michael S. Thornicroft (and friend); David Tomlinson; Wallace E. Trembath III (and friend); James Underwood; James von Hippel (and wife); Victory D. Walker; Ross Williamson; Joel A. Wirtz; and Gloria D. Yates (and Stephanie Yates).