News and Events
- Scam Alert: Unemployment Scam
Numerous OSB members report that unemployment claims have been filed under their names with the Oregon Employment Division. Most discovered the scam through emails or letters to their employers referring to these claims. If you believe you may have been a victim of this scam, please report to the Employment Department here. The OSB Scam Alerts page is available here. - Proposed changes to Client Security Fund
At its February 12, 2021 meeting, the Board of Governors will consider a change to Client Security Fund (CSF) Rule 4.7. The change would increase the cap on reimbursements to claimants for claims involving lawyer theft from $50,000 to $100,000 for losses occurring on or after January 1, 2022. More information about the CSF and the Feb. 12 proposal can be found here. The BOG welcomes input from bar members and the public at feedback@osbar.org. -
Filing Deadline for ABA and OSB House of Delegates Candidates – March 5
The Oregon State Bar is currently seeking candidates interested in serving on the ABA and OSB House of Delegates. There are two open seats for the ABA HOD and openings in each region for the OSB HOD. More information and the relevant forms are available here. -
Board of Governors Vacancies – File by May 11
Three seats are up for election to the OSB Board of Governors. Relevant forms and information are available here. - Fire Information and Court Operations
The OSB Professional Liability Fund has developed a resource page for lawyers affected by the wildfires. -
A Message to Oregon Lawyers and Judges
From Chief Justice Martha L. Walters and Associate Justices of the Oregon Supreme Court -
Unified Bar Q&A
Currently there are multiple challenges across the country to the legitimacy or legality of unified bars. More information, including what these challenges could mean for the OSB, is available here.
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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.