The mission of the Oregon State Bar Leadership College is to recruit, educate and retain emerging leaders for the community and the Oregon State Bar. Fellows commit to a one-year program consisting of six sessions, some of which require overnight travel. All expenses for the participation of the Fellows are paid. There is no tuition fee. Upon graduation from the Leadership College, Fellows are encouraged to seek out leadership opportunities within the bar and the community.

The Leadership College Advisory Board (LCAB) is responsible for the overall mission and goals of the College by developing program curriculum, participating in College sessions, overseeing recruitment and evaluating results. The LCAB – a panel of distinguished bar leaders and jurists recognized as outstanding leaders within the bar - ensures that the College reflects the diversity of the bar membership as to geographic location, age, gender, ethnicity, area of practice and leadership experience.

Selection Criteria for Leadership College Fellows:

• Candidates are active members of the Oregon State Bar and have practiced three years or more.
• Candidates have demonstrated leadership potential in bar-related groups, sections or committees or in community or service activities.
• Candidates commit to attend and participate fully in each session.
• Candidates are committed to promoting the values of the bar by exhibiting leadership, excellence and integrity.
• Candidates represent a variety of practice types and geographic areas.

2009 Leadership College Session Schedule Leadership in Legislation - Friday February 6, Phoenix Grand, Salem, Oregon Please note: the College session will probably be 1-4 p.m. with a LCAB meeting at noon. Access to Justice - Friday, May 30, Yakima, Washington This session is in conjunction with the Washington State Bar Leadership Institute in Yakima, Washington and requires overnight travel. There will be a shuttle bus to and from Yakima. Leadership In Addressing Poverty - Friday, June 19, Holiday Inn Express, Roseburg, Oregon Requires overnight travel. This is a day-long session. There will be a shuttle bus to and from Roseburg. The LCAB meeting time is to be determined. Environmental Leadership/Sustainability - Friday, October 9, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Eugene - U of O Law School Leadership Toolbox/Bar Works and OSB House of Delegates Meeting - Friday, November 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., OSB Center, Tigard, Oregon. This session includes attendance at the OSB House of Delegates meeting, followed by a wrap-up of the 2009 College year.

If you have demonstrated leadership potential and have been an active member of the Oregon State Bar for three years or more, complete this application for the Leadership College.

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