Board of Governors seeks comment on changes to HOD rules The Oregon State Bar Board of Governors seeks public and member comment on revisions to the OSB House of Delegates Rules of Procedure. The changes primarily address the new hybrid format, with both in person and remote options available for delegates. The current rules do not contemplate a hybrid meeting format. Background and the proposed revisions are here. Please comment by June 21, 2023 at feedback@osbar.org.
Volunteer with the Oregon State Bar The Board of Governors is now accepting applications for lawyer and non-lawyer volunteers interested in serving on a number of bar boards, committees, and councils. A description of each opportunity accompanies the application on the links below. Non-lawyer volunteers are asked to submit their interest form by July 14 and lawyers should apply by September 26.
Licensed Paralegal Program Becomes Law On Monday, May 8, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 306, clearing the final hurdle for the bar to create a new type of legal licensure for paralegals. Similar to a Nurse Practitioner, these new professionals will be licensed to perform limited legal work on some family law and landlord/tenant matters. This will be one more tool to combat the crisis in access to help in civil legal services. The OSB extends thanks to the members of the Paraprofessional Licensing Implementation Committee for their years of dedicated work to create this program.
