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Retake Your Oath of Admission for Law Month
In honor of Law Month, you are invited to join us in retaking your Oath of Admission to the Oregon State Bar on Thursday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. There are two ways to participate: 1) In person at the Spring Swearing-in Ceremony for new lawyers at the Willamette University Campus, Smith Hall, and 2) Virtually, as members from across Oregon and the country join the ceremony via Zoom. To request an email with the registration link and further details, please email info@osbar.org.
Board of Governors Vacancy – Region 6
If your primary office is in Benton, Linn, Marion or Polk counties and you are interested in being appointed to the OSB Board of Governors, click here for details. The application deadline is June 15.
Proposed Changes to RPC8.3 for Lawyers and LPS
The Oregon Supreme Court requests public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct that address Oregon State Bar licensees' obligation to report potential ethical misconduct by another licensee. Both changes reflect a newly created ombudsman's office within the Oregon Judicial Department. Please share your feedback by June 16 by emailing SupremeCourtInbox@ojd.state.or.us. See the proposed amendments here.
OSB Access to Justice Gap Analysis Report
The OSB has completed an Access to Justice Gap Analysis Report examining Oregon's civil legal system. The report draws on a robust statewide survey, focus groups, and interviews with system partners. It identifies key barriers to access to justice and concrete, actionable steps that the OSB can take, in coordination with system partners, to build a better civil legal system for people in Oregon.
OSB Awards
The nomination deadline for this year's OSB awards is Wednesday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m. Click here for nomination forms, details and event sponsorship opportunities.
OSB Access to Justice Gap Analysis Report
The OSB has completed an Access to Justice Gap Analysis Report examining Oregon's civil legal system. The report draws on a robust statewide survey, focus groups, and interviews with system partners. It identifies key barriers to access to justice and concrete, actionable steps that the OSB can take, in coordination with system partners, to build a better civil legal system for people in Oregon.
Oregon State Bar Public Meetings
Click here for notice of upcoming public meetings pursuant to ORS 192.640. Please note that meetings are subject to change or cancellation, and may be amended during the course of the month. To confirm a meeting, call the OSB Center at (503) 620-0222.
Judicial Vacancies
For the latest information on current State and Federal court vacancies, including selection processes, please visit our Judicial Vacancies page. This page also includes information on recent judicial appointments.

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