U.S. District Court Vacancies Announced
Sen. Ron Wyden has asked us to pass along this announcement: U.S. District Court Judge Garr King and Chief U.S. District Court Judge Ancer Haggerty have announced that they will be taking senior status in 2009, which will leave two vacancies. 

Those wishing to be considered for either of these seats must send a letter of interest, resume and supporting material to Sen. Wyden’s office by April 15, 2009.  Materials, or inquiries, should be sent to the attention of Christina Reynoso at ORfederalcourt@gmail.com.

Nominations Sought for OSB Board of Governors
The bar is currently seeking candidates for the upcoming OSB Board of Governors election. Region 2 has one seat and Region 5 has two seats open to active bar members. The candidate filing deadline is May 12, 2009.

Information on the OSB Board of Governors can be found here, and the candidate nominating form is available here. For more information, contact Danielle Edwards at (503) 620-0222 or (800) 452-8260, ext. 426, or dedwards@osbar.org.

2009 OSB and ABA House of Delegates Openings
The Oregon State Bar is currently seeking candidates for the OSB and ABA House of Delegates (HOD) elections. There is one open seat for the ABA HOD and several openings in all regions for the OSB HOD. The ABA’s terms are for two years and the OSB’s terms are for three years.

The deadline for filing nominating petitions and candidate statements is March 23, 2009. For relevant forms and information click here or contact Danielle Edwards at dedwards@osbar.org, or by phone at, (800) 452-8260, ext. 426.

But there’s good news: if you have student debt of at least $60,000, your salary is $50,000 or less and you have shown a demonstrated commitment to public service, you are eligible to apply for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program.  The OSB LRAP provides forgivable loans of $5,000 per year for up to three years for qualified applicants.

For more information on the LRAP, visit here.  Applications are due April 15.