Search Classes
Science of the Mind - How Jurors, Judges and Other Key Decisionmakers Really Think
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 @ 3-5pm
For many of us, the practice of law is about persuading jurors, judges, and others to make the decisions we want them to make. But how much do we really know about how the decisionmaking...
Dealing with Pro Se Parties
Tuesday, February 18th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: Worth one hour of ethics and one hour of general MCLE credit (2 hours total)Handling legal matters with unrepresented parties holds a number of challenges beyond those encountered in...
Multnomah County Presiding Court Update 2014
Wednesday, January 29th 2014 @ 2:30-5pm
Note: Seminar runs 2:30-5 p.m. and will be worth 2.5 hours of OSB MCLE creditIn this update session, the Multnomah County Presiding Judge Nan Waller and court staff will discuss the...
Paid Sick Leave - A Healthy Understanding of Portland's New Ordinance
Thursday, January 23rd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Join City of Portland Attorney, Catherine Riffe, and employment lawyer, Amy Angel, a partner at Barran Liebman LLP, for a review of Portland's new mandatory sick leave ordinance and administrative...
Effective Use of Time and Technology for Lawyers
Wednesday, January 8th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Successful lawyers manage their time and use technology effectively to reach their goals. Although efficiency is important, effectiveness is the key. Learn essential time management techniques to...
Alternative Fee Arrangements
Thursday, December 19th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Are you wondering how contingent, flat, and everything-in-between alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) could fit your practice? Hear from in-house and outside civil counsel, an ethics expert,...
The Affordable Care Act - Sailing in a Sea of Change
Wednesday, December 18th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Join veteran health care practitioner Bruce Howell, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, D'Anne Gilmore, from the Oregon Insurance Division and Michael Schopf, from Cover Oregon for their informed...
Is the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Dead? - U.S. vs. Windsor and Beyond
Thursday, December 12th 2013 @ 3-5pm
In U.S. v. Windsor, the United States Supreme Court held Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment thereby giving married...
Medicare - Why Should You Care?
Wednesday, October 30th 2013 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour program on Medicare and the Medicare Recovery Act. The attorney panelists will address a myriad of issues from the perspective of both plaintiffs counsel and defense...
An Innocent Abroad - Legal Lessons from Amanda Knox
Tuesday, October 29th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Anne Bremner, the attorney for Amanda Knox's family, will discuss lessons learned from Amanda Knox's four years in an Italian prison. Bremner, an experienced prosecutor and member of the...
Mediation is a Contact Sport - How to Get the Best Possible Result for Your Client
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 @ 3-5pm
"Mediation is a Contact Sport." So said the late Sid Lezak, former United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, and godfather of mediation of civil cases in Oregon. By this, he meant that...
HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance Checklist - For Law Firms and Other Entities that Fall Within the Definition of a Business Associate
Thursday, October 17th 2013 @ 3-5pm
HIPAA Omnibus Rule compliance deadline is September 23, 2013. If you or any of your clients are business associates, have you (they) done everything to be in compliance? This presentation will...
Preserving Your Case for Appeal
Tuesday, October 8th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Helen Tompkins, Attorney at Law and Jay Beattie, Lindsay Hart LLP will explain what trial attorneys need to do to properly preserve their cases for appeal. Jay represents appellants in civil...
Legislative Update 2013
Tuesday, October 8th 2013 @ 12-1pm
Please join two lawyer legislators to learn about the developments that took place during the Oregon State Legislature's 2013 session. This CLE will cover recent changes to civil laws that may...
Practicing in Oregon and Washington - A Guide to the Unwary
Wednesday, September 25th 2013 @ 3-5pm
This two-hour CLE will offer tips, tricks and shortcuts that will summarize the significant differences in state and local rules for practicing law in Washington and Oregon. Experienced...
iPad Apps and Tips for the Courtroom the Office and on the Road
Thursday, September 19th 2013 @ 3-5pm
The iPad has revolutionized the practice of law for those attorneys willing to discover its vast potential, not only for use in trial but also for improving productivity in the office, at home, and...
Summary Judgment Motion Practice
Tuesday, June 11th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Judge Henry Breithaupt will discuss the law of summary judgment and the points he sees as recurring problems for attorneys. He will also review points that have been helpful, or not, to him...
Litigating a Contested Foreclosure Case in Oregon
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Judicial foreclosures have increased dramatically in Oregon due to the Court of Appeals ruling on MERS in Niday v. GMAC Mortgage and the mediation requirements imposed by Senate Bill 1552....
How Jurors REALLY Think - A Live Focus Group Evaluates a Personal Injury Case
Thursday, May 30th 2013 @ 3-5 pm
This class will be a live demonstration of a focus group in a generic personal injury case.
Jeffrey Boyd, President of Boyd Trial Consulting, will present the evidence, arguments, and law...
The Power of Presentation - Best Practices, Winning Techniques and Industry-Leading Tools
Wednesday, May 29th 2013 @ 12-1 p.m.
Co-sponsored by LexisNexis Sanction
This one-hour seminar is intended to provide practical and useful suggestions to practicing litigators about technology tools for the courtroom. Mike Hahn is...
Construction Defect Cases - Navigating the Procedural and Cultural Differences Between Local Counties
Tuesday, May 14th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Each county handles construction defect cases differently. This two-hour CLE will provide some insight into how Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Marion Counties approach construction defect...
Multnomah County Trial Practices Seminar 2013
Wednesday, May 8th 2013 @ 3-5 p.m.
This year's program will feature presentations by Judges Stephen Bushong, Jean Maurer and John Wittmayer. Topics will include motion practice, jury selection, briefing, jury instructions, making...
In-House eDiscovery for Law Firms Large and Small
Wednesday, May 1st 2013 @ 3:00-5:00PM
Recent legal trends and improvements of technology make it possible for law firms to control and manage their clients' electronically stored information internally, thus better protecting clients'...
Working Effectively With In-House Counsel
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 @ 3-5 p.m.
Unlike law firms, companies do not revolve around their lawyers. In-house counsel often wear multiple hats and are working on important business decisions as well as legal tasks. Leah Cronn,...
Annual Probate Court Update 2013
Wednesday, April 24th 2013 @ 3:00-5:00PM
The MBA presents the 2013 Annual Probate Update, featuring Judge Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah County; Judge Rita Batz Cobb, Washington County; Judge Robert Herndon, Clackamas County; and Tim...
Clark County Presiding Court Update 2013
Tuesday, April 9th 2013 @ 3:00-5:00PM
This year's Clark County Presiding Court Update will be presented by Judge Richard Melnick and local practitioner Don Jacobs, Attorney at Law. This class is designed for anyone who practices in...
The Life Cycle of a Law Firm - How to Start a Firm, Leave a Firm, or Retire from the Practice of Law
Thursday, March 21st 2013 @ 3-5pm
Understand your liability exposure and ethical responsibilities when transitioning into or out of a firm. Tips and practical advice from the practice management advisors at the Professional...
Annual Family Law Update 2013
Wednesday, March 20th 2013 @ 3-5pm
On March 20 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law Update. Judge Maureen McKnight, the Chief Family Court Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte,...
An Employee by Any Other Name - Proper Characterization of Staff and Contractors
Tuesday, March 19th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Mischaracterization of employees as independent contractors is an increasingly audited issue for Oregon employers. Spend an afternoon with employment attorney Andrew Schpak, Barran Liebman...
Estate Planning During Uncertain Times
Wednesday, February 27th 2013 @ 3-5pm
With ballot measures failing to pass and the approaching federal fiscal cliff, it is a difficult time for estate planners to advise their clients regarding certainty in their estate and tax...
In Your Facebook - Cutting-Edge Subpoena Issues for a New Technological Age
Tuesday, February 26th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Interested in obtaining records from Facebook or other social media sites? Does your client have Google search histories or bank records you would like to protect? Learn the ins and outs of...
From Cuff Links to Handcuffs - What Business Lawyers Need to Know When the Feds Come Knocking on Their Client's Door
Thursday, January 31st 2013 @ 3-5pm
Federal prosecution of white collar crimes has increased dramatically over the last decade. A client's first instinct is to call a trusted business adviser when contacted by criminal investigators...
Nickel & Dimed - Controlling the Cost of Litigation
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 @ 3-5pm
Both inside and outside counsel are facing growing pressure to lower the costs associated with litigation. Court rulings, opposing parties and other unforeseen actions make predicting the cost of...
Multnomah County Presiding Court Update 2013 -
Tuesday, January 29th 2013 @ 3-5pm
In this update session the Multnomah County Presiding Judge Nan Waller
and court staff will discuss the Supplemental Local Rules for Multnomah
County Circuit Court and other issues unique to...
An Anatomical Look at Custody Evaluations -
Thursday, January 24th 2013 @ 3-5pm
This two hour class will examine what evaluators want to see
from lawyers and what lawyers need to know from evaluators. The
presentation will include an examination of how to prepare your...
Representing Non-English Speaking Clients - Issues in the Law
Wednesday, December 12th 2012 @ 3-5pm
NOTE: This class will be worth two Access to Justice Credits
Navigating the U.S. legal system is complex for anyone, and
even more so for non-English speaking clients. Our speakers will address...
Insurance Coverage - Fundamentals and Hot Topics
Tuesday, December 11th 2012 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour program on insurance coverage. Panelists representing both insurer and policyholder perspectives will discuss basic insurance coverage principles as well as recent...
Let's Get Technical - Business Transactions in the Electronic Age
Tuesday, December 4th 2012 @ 3-5pm
Do you know about and use the latest, greatest technology to make your transactional work more efficient? Have you ever navigated a data room or conducted a virtual closing? There are...
Advising Nonprofits and Serving on a Nonprofit Board - Navigating the Rules and Avoiding the Traps
Tuesday, November 13 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
There are an increasing number of rules, regulations, excise taxes and other sanctions that can apply to a tax-exempt entity. Whether you serve on a nonprofit board or advise nonprofits as...
Helping Clients with PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders Navigate Through Litigation - Note: This Class will be Worth Three Access to Justice MCLE Credits
Wednesday, November 7th 2012 @ 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PTSD expert and licensed clinical psychologist, Suzanne Best, PhD, will discuss the assessment and treatment of PTSD and trauma-related disorders and provide you with tips on how to help your...
Effective Cross Examination - with Judge Michael McShane and Judge Eric Bergstrom
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join Multnomah County Circuit Court judges Michael McShane and Eric Bergstrom, both experienced trial attorneys and judges, as they discuss effective cross examination techniques. Humorous...
The Care and Feeding of Commercial Litigation Clients
Thursday, October 25th 2012 @ 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
The MBA presents a breakfast program on managing commercial litigation clients. The key to most successful commercial litigation relationships is understanding the client's goals and setting...
Public Speaking for Attorneys
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
What are the most common public speaking mistakes litigators make in the courtroom? What is the number one non-verbal indicator of credibility? How do you keep from using distracting fillers such...
The Anatomy of a Derivative Action
Thursday, October 4th 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
From beginning to end, litigation of shareholder disputes is always challenging particularly for closely-held companies. Join seasoned commercial litigation trial attorneys Julie...
Child Abuse Reporting 2012
Thursday, September 27th 2012 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their...
