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In this issue:
. April Elections - Don't Forget to Vote!
. Nominations Sought for OSB Board of Governors
. Wallace P. Carson, Jr. Award for Judicial Excellence Luncheon
. The Complete Lawyer – The Fast Changing Face of Diversity
April Elections - Don't Forget to Vote!
Electronic and paper ballots for April elections – including OSB and ABA House of Delegates elections and a membership vote on military advertising in the OSB Bulletin – are due on Fri., April 13. Election results will be posted on the OSB website on April 16.

If you have not voted yet and are voting electronically, login to the OSB website and access your ballot at the top of the page. If you have questions or if you did not receive a ballot, contact Danielle Edwards at (503) 620-0222 or (800) 452-8260, ext. 426, or dedwards@osbar.org.

Relevant links:
Member Login for access to your ballot

Nominations Sought for OSB Board of Governors
The bar is currently seeking candidates for the OSB Board of Governors. There are three board positions open to active bar members: two in region 5 (Multnomah County) and one in region 6 (Clackamas, Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties). The filing deadline is May 8, 2007.

Links for filing forms follow. For more information, contact Danielle Edwards at (503) 620-0222 or (800) 452-8260, ext. 426, or dedwards@osbar.org.

Relevant links:
Information on the OSB Board of Governors
Board of Governors Candidate Form

Wallace P. Carson, Jr. Award for Judicial Excellence Luncheon
In recognition of his exemplary contributions to Oregon's judiciary, the bar is pleased to announce the creation of the Wallace P. Carson, Jr. Award for Judicial Excellence. The award recognizes a current or retired state court or federal judge who has made significant contributions to the judicial system and who is a model of professionalism, integrity and judicial independence.

Please join us in honoring Justice Carson and in celebrating the commencement of this special award at a luncheon on Thurs., May 31. Links for more information and a registration form follow, or contact Karla Houtary at (503) 620-0222 or (800) 452-8260, ext. 367, or khoutary@osbar.org.

Relevant links:
Information on the Judicial Excellence Luncheon
Registration form (PDF) for the Judicial Excellence Luncheon

The Complete Lawyer – The Fast Changing Face of Diversity
The Complete Lawyer (TCL) is a free national e-zine offering tips and advice for legal professionals on everything from business development to work/life balance. In addition to its regular features, the current edition of TCL examines the issue of diversity from a variety of perspectives.

The OSB is considering whether to make The Complete Lawyer available to our members in the future. Thus, we would appreciate your feedback on this publication, especially with regard to your interest in viewing subsequent issues. Please email your comments to barnews@osbar.org.

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The Complete Lawyer e-zine

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