Legal Education 2016 42 OREGON STATE BAR BULLETIN • JUNE 2016 Advanced Estate Planning and Administration 2016 Thursday, June 10, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m Oregon Convention Center, Portland 6 general and 1 ethics credits AEP16 This year’s advanced estate planning and administration topics span a range of issues – from firearms to funding trusts and audits to arbitration. Examine components of the multistate estate, such as apportionment, Oregon elections and drafting considerations. Consider tax matters in charitable giving during life and at death, preparing estate and gift tax returns, strategies for resolving IRS audits and appealing “unagreed” cases. Review how trusts are funded and what to do with “difficult” property. Learn how mediation and arbitration can manage trust and estate disputes. An experienced panel will cover common legal ethics issues when representing married couples, family members and businesses. Cosponsored by the Estate Planning and Administration Section. Solo and Small Firm Conference 2016 Friday, July 8, 12:45 -5 p.m. and Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Bend 8.25 general or practical skills and 2 ethics credits SSFC16 Building a successful law practice is hard work. This multi-day CLE conference will provide the tools and tips to construct a new practice or improve an existing one. Nationally recognized presenters on legal technology and the business of law will be available for one-on-one advice during breaks. Prominent local and regional attorneys will round out the schedule with presentations on everything from ethics to tips on how to litigate against the big firms without busting the bank. With five general presentations, eight breakout sessions and a lively exhibitors’ hall, there will plenty of variety. The hosted social hour and a buffet BBQ dinner on Friday means plenty of networking opportunities. Cosponsored by the Solo and Small Firm Section. Call the Riverhouse at (800) 547-3928 for room reservations. Use Group Code 10001G for discounted rates, if still available after June 7. Register at osbar.inreachce.com (enter the program code in the search box), and check the calendar at osbar.org/cle for more seminar information. Live seminars Live webcast from your computer