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The purposes of the Oregon New Lawyers Division (ONLD) are to encourage new lawyers to participate in Bar activities, conduct programs of value to new lawyers and law students, promote public awareness and access to the legal system, and to promote professionalism among new lawyers. Any law student presently attending an ABA accredited law school in Oregon is automatically considered an associate member of the Division without payment of dues. Individual students at other ABA accredited schools shall be associate members upon request.

Every lawyer who has practiced six years or less, or is 36 years old or younger (whichever is later) is automatically a member of the ONLD. No separate dues are collected by the ONLD and no separate sign up is required to join the Division. The ONLD is the only bar division representing over 2,500 lawyers, approximately 30% of the Bar. The ONLD was created in recognition of the special interests of new lawyers that are often different from those of more experienced attorneys. New lawyers are more likely to be concerned with issues of professional advancement, balancing family and career and substantive legal education.

The ONLD has its own bylaws, budget, programs and subcommittees comprised exclusively of ONLD members. The goals of the ONLD are set by its members and acted upon by the ONLD Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is made up of 11 members, 6 regional members (one from each Bar region), 5 at-large members, and is governed by a chair, chair-elect, secretary and treasurer, all of whom are elected by the ONLD membership at the annual meeting.

The ONLD is sponsoring a rafting trip on the North Santiam River on July 26, 2008. The 6-hour adventure begins at the North Santiam State Park with registration at 9:30 a.m. The cost is only $35 for ONLD members. To register you must complete the following forms.

Registration Forms

Credit Card Authorization Form

Participation and payment forms can be sent to the ONLD by email onld@osbar.org, by fax 503-598-6994, or by mail Oregon New Lawyers Division, PO Box 231935, Tigard, OR 97281. Space is limited and early registration is suggested.

For information on what to expect during the rafting trip, an itinerary and an equipment checklist are available here.

For questions about the rafting trip contact:
Shelley Dobson
sdobson@osbar.org
503-431-6404

Danielle Edwards
dedwards@osbar.org
503-431-6426

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