Diversity & Inclusion
- D&I Mission
- Diversity Action Plan
- Diversity Story Wall
- D&I Programs
- Scholarships
- Bar Exam Grants
- Summer Stipend Programs
- – Clerkship Stipends
- – Public Honors Fellowship
- – Justice Across Oregon Programs
- (OLIO) Opportunities for Law in Oregon
- LSAT Scholarship
- Judicial Mentorship Program
- D&I Application
- OLIO Orientation Registration
- OLIO Employment Retreat
- ACDI Committee/Roster
- D&I Staff Contacts
- D&I Newsletter
- Links
- OSB Statement on White Nationalism and Normalization of Violence
- Specialty Bars and Affinity Sections
- Specialty Bars‘ Statement on White Nationalism and Normalization of Violence
2016 OLIO Orientation Participants
What is OLIO?
Opportunities for Law in Oregon (OLIO) is the Oregon State Bar's recruitment and retention program for law students who can contribute to the bar's historically or currently underrepresented membership; who have experienced economic, social, or other barriers; who have a demonstrated interest in increasing access to justice; or who have personally experienced discrimination or oppression.
This diversity and inclusion program begins with an orientation that provides a diverse group of Oregon's first-year law students with the opportunity to interact with each other, and with upper division students, judges and leaders who will serve as their mentors and role models. During orientation, students meet a diverse community of supporters committed to helping them succeed. The curriculum focuses on sharpening existing skills and providing new skills to help ensure success in law school and beyond. Students receive valuable information on networking, study skills and Oregon bar exam preparation.
OLIO participants also have opportunities to reconnect throughout the year at several OLIO events, including a bowling networking event (BOWLIO), an employment retreat and a spring social.
OLIO is a fundamental tool for recruiting and retaining diverse legal talent in Oregon and increasing the diversity of the Oregon State Bar. OLIO fosters an engaged, supportive and inclusive legal community necessary to advance our legal profession and improve legal services to an increasingly diverse population, clients and customers, locally and globally.
Following are video testimonials from past OLIO students from all three Oregon law schools about the benefits of this valuable program. More student testimonials from OLIO students and supporters can be seen on the Oregon State Bar video page.

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OLIO fosters innovation and excellence by creating a diverse community of talented lawyers in Oregon. A diverse bar is necessary to remove barriers to justice, promote respect for the rule of law, improve the quality of legal services and increase access to justice. Your tax deductible donation to the Oregon Law Foundation, OLIO's fiscal sponsor, supports OLIO.
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Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (ACDI)
Duties/Responsibilities
The Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee serves as a key resource to assist the OSB in advancing diversity and inclusion in all the bar’s mission areas, programs and activities. This committee of 21 volunteer attorneys, one OSB liaison, one Board of Governor's Contact and two public members is a critical part of the Diversity & Inclusion Department.
ACDI Committee Roster
Mr. Patterson, Jonathan A | Chairperson | |
Ms. Rutledge, Kasia E | Secretary | |
Ms. Brown, Adrian Lee | Member | |
Mr. Davis, Bryson E | Member | |
Ms. Groberg, Claudia G | Member | |
Mr. Hernandez, Tomas | Member | |
Ms. Krant, Susan Bradley | Member | |
Ms. Low, May Y | Member | |
Ms. Masih, Aruna A | Member | |
Ms. McGlaughlin, Sarah E | Member | |
Ms. Montag, Andrea G. | Member | |
Mr. Nguyen, Toan-Hao B | Member | |
Ms. Patterson, Jollee Faber | Member | |
Ms. Reading, Julie D | Member | |
Reddy, SreeVamshi C | Member | |
Ms. Summer, Miranda | Member | |
Cowal, Janet T | Public Member | |
Range, Juanita | Public Member | |
Ms. Commissiong, Nicole Rachael | Advisory Member | |
Ms. Myles, Phylis Chadwell | Advisory Member | |
Ms. Petersen, Sarah M | Advisory Member | |
Ms. Reeves, Liani JH | BOG Contact | |
Ms. Gregory, Shari R | OAAP Liaison | |
Ms. Fryefield, Chris Bianca | NLD Liaison | |
Puente, Jonathan | Bar Liaison |
Diversity & Inclusion Staff
Jonathan Puente
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
phone: (503) 431-6337
fax: (503) 684-1366
jpuente@osbar.org
Lucy Taylor
Diversity & Inclusion - Internal Coordinator
phone: (503) 431-6338
fax: (503) 598-6938
ltaylor@osbar.org
Sarra Yamin
Diversity & Inclusion - External Coordinator
phone: (503) 431-6335
fax: (503) 598-6999
syamin@osbar.org
Links
Oregon Law Schools
Willamette University College of Law
University of Oregon School of Law
Thinking About Becoming an Attorney?
The following links are resources that may assist you as you begin to explore a career in the legal profession.
College Resource Network - Scholarship Search Engine
For People of Color – Empowering People of Color to Enter Law School and Become Attorneys
For People of Color - Guide to Law School Application Process
Tips from the American Bar Association (ABA) on Preparing for Law School
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Dates
Oregon Law School Admissions Offices:
University of Oregon School of Law
Willamette University College of Law
Specialty Bars & Affinity Sections
OSB Diversity Section
OSB Indian Law
Multnomah Bar Association (MBA)
Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association (OAPABA)
Oregon Chapter, National Bar Association (OCNBA)
- Please contact OCNBA President, Alysia J. Harris, for information
Oregon Chinese Lawyers Association (OCLA)
OGALLA: The LGBT Bar Association of Oregon
Oregon Filipino American Lawyers Association
Oregon Hispanic Bar Association (OHBA)
Oregon Minority Lawyers Association (OMLA)
Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS)
External Scholarship Opportunities for Law Students
Student Loan Resources
Other Diversity Resources
Coalition of Communities of Color
Is Race Real?
Race – Are We So Different?
Race – The Power of an Illusion
Racial Disparities in Multnomah County report
Report of the Oregon Supreme Court Task Force on Racial/Ethnic Issues in the Judicial System May 1994
Portland Indian Leaders Roundtable
Job Resources