Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

06/10/2022

Congratulations to Natalie K. Wight who was nominated by President Biden to be Oregon’s next U.S. Attorney!

President Biden has nominated Natalie Wight for Oregon's U.S. Attorney. If confirmed, Wight would be the first African American and second Asian American to serve as Oregon’s U.S. Attorney. Wight currently heads the organized and violent crime section of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

06/09/2022

Get your tickets now for the Nancy Bergeson Ardent Advocacy Series! Ticket prices increase next week. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Abbe Smith as our speaker. The event will take place June 16, 2022, at 4:00, with the presentation beginning at 5:00. https://ocdla.force.com/OcdlaEvent?id=a235b00000JBq4CAAT

05/27/2021

Know a younger member of the Federal Bar who made an impact in your community in 2020? It is time to recognize that younger member by nominating them for the Robyn J. Spalter Outstanding Achievement Award! Deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, June 15, 2021. More information available on the FBA website at: https://www.fedbar.org/about-us/leadership/leadership-resources-portal/fba-awards-program/award-applications/the-robyn-j-spalter-outstanding-achievement-award-nomination-form/

03/24/2021

Attention young lawyers! Join us for a virtual lunch with U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut on Tuesday, April 6 from noon to 1pm. Judge Immergut will begin with a brief introduction about her entry into the legal profession including the rewards and challenges that presented. The conversation will then be opened up for an extended Q&A session in which Judge Immergut will take questions from attendees. This program is intended for lawyers with 8 or fewer years in practice. There is no charge for this event and registration is not required.

For more information and Zoom link, please contact Randi Ensley at [email protected]

03/23/2021

The Oregon Federal Bar Association's Haggerty Scholars Program seeks to provide high school juniors with an opportunity to engage with and within Oregon’s legal and civic community. Students attending underserved schools, or who are members of historically underrepresented communities, are especially encouraged to apply. Learn more at http://ow.ly/F2mR50E6BnD

03/05/2021

Join the Ninth Circuit Historical Society on Thursday, March 11th at 4PM PST, for a presentation of "Ninth Circuit Cowboy" along with a conversation with Judge Pregerson's children and two-time Academy Award winning filmmaker Terry Sanders about Pregerson's judicial philosophy, and his role as a mentor, an ethical leader, and a father. https://www.njchs.org/9th-circuit-cowboy/

03/03/2021

Attention Young Lawyers! Wednesday, March 3 is our virtual happy hour with U.S. Magistrate Judge Jolie Russo from 4pm to 5pm. Judge Russo will begin with a brief introduction about her entry into the legal profession including the rewards and challenges that presented. The conversation will then be opened up for an extended Q&A session in which Judge Russo will take questions from attendees. This program is intended for lawyers with 8 or fewer years in practice. For more information and Zoom link, please contact Randi Ensley at [email protected]

02/18/2021

Attention Young Lawyers! Join us for a virtual happy hour with U.S. Magistrate Judge Jolie Russo on Wednesday, March 3 from 4pm to 5pm. Judge Russo will begin with a brief introduction about her entry into the legal profession including the rewards and challenges that presented. The conversation will then be opened up for an extended Q&A session in which Judge Russo will take questions from attendees. This program is intended for lawyers with 8 or fewer years in practice. For more information and Zoom link, please contact Randi Ensley at [email protected]

02/12/2021

During times of inclement weather, up to date information on court operations can be found on the homepage of ord.uscourts.gov. Stay warm and safe!

02/12/2021

Civics Essay Contest is open for entries through March 31!

Make sure you spread the word to your colleagues, friends, and kids in middle and high school!

To learn more and to submit: ow.ly/txQY50Dy52i

02/07/2021

We are once again excited to sponsor the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. The contest is open to high school students in the Western United States and Pacific Islands and the topic this year is "What Does Our American Community Ask of Us?" Deadline for essay and video entries is March 17, 2021. For more information, see www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest