State Lawyers Assistance Committee (SLAC)
Are you concerned about a lawyer’s professional competence?

SLAC receives referrals from attorneys, judges, clients, members of the general public, and members of the legal community about lawyers whose ability to practice law appears impaired.
Members of SLAC investigate lawyers who may be experiencing problems that impact their ability to practice law, including:
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Depression and mental health issues
- Gambling addiction
- Cognitive impairment
SLAC has statutory authority to investigate the problem facing the lawyer in need, develop a remedial action plan for the lawyer, monitor the lawyer’s compliance with the plan, and assure confidentiality for the lawyer in compliance with the remedial action plan.
SLAC may also monitor lawyers who are conditionally admitted by the Supreme Court or enter diversion agreements with Disciplinary Counsel.
How can I make a referral?
If you would like to make a referral about an impaired attorney, please contact Nik Chourey, SLAC Staff Liaison at 503-431-6363. You may also contact any one of the SLAC members.
The names of persons who make referrals are confidential, and will not be shared with the referred lawyer.
How is SLAC different from Discipline and the OAAP?
The Oregon Attorney Assistance Program (OAAP) (503) 226-1057
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State Lawyers Assistance Committee (SLAC) (503) 431-6312
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Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Counsel (503) 620-0222, ext. 319
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Links:
Oregon State Bar Bylaws: Article 19
Oregon State Bar Policies: Chapter 19 Attorney Assistance