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Non-Economic and Punitive Damages
Tuesday, April 3rd 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Covering non-economic and punitive damages, this CLE
highlights the advantages and disadvantages of pleading punitive damage, and
how to best argue for and against non-economic damages. Kyle...
Carving Out a Civil Rights Practice - How it Helps Expand Your Network, Better Serve Your Clients, and Positively Impact Your Community
Thursday, March 22nd 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Are you interested in civil rights work but don't know where
to start? Would you like to learn how civil rights cases can expand your
practice and your network? Have you considered how just one...
MBA Employment Law Update: A Whole New (Old) World
Thursday, March 15th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This class was originally scheduled for February 20, but was rescheduled for March 15. With any new administration, some level of change is expected in federal policy enforcement. In...
How to Win Your Next Mediation - Strategies for Effective Advocacy
Wednesday, March 14th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Mediation is often your client's "day-in-court." If this is true, then effective advocacy in mediation is critical to serving your client's interests. The strategies required for mediation...
Presiding Court Update
Tuesday, March 13 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
In this session, Multnomah County Presiding Judge Stephen K. Bushong, the Chief Judges and court staff will present on the state of the court, review new Supplemental Local Rules, and provide...
Spousal Support Claims at Trial
Thursday, March 8th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Join Multnomah County Circuit Court Judges Katherine Tennyson and Beth Allen for a discussion about how to best present your spousal support cases at trial. They will discuss what evidence is most...
Anti-SLAPP Litigation in Oregon
Thursday, February 15th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Oregon's Anti-SLAPP statute is increasingly being used by strategic litigants across a range of industries and types of cases. In this CLE seminar the Hon. Erin Lagesen of the Oregon Court of...
Top 10 Things All Attorneys Should Know About Indian Law
Thursday, January 18th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Note: This seminar was approved for two hours of Access to Justice OSB MCLE credit.Regardless of your practice area, you may intentionally or unintentionally run into an intersection with Indian...
Get Proactive! How to Address and Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Wednesday, January 17th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
A Sexual Harassment Policy is not enough. Join the MBA for a discussion focused on practical advice on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace including real world guidance on addressing...
You, Me, and Data Security
Thursday, January 11th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Please join banker and recovering lawyer David Nijhawan, Esq., KeyBank, and lawyer Brian Sniffen, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn to discuss how data security and data privacy issues affect your...
Top 10 Family Law Electronic Discovery Tips and Ethics
Wednesday, January 10th 2018 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Evidence Matters! Learn how to collect, review and present
electronic evidence in your family law cases regarding custody, support,
property division, and business valuation issues. You will see...
Immigration for Civil Practitioners - Advocacy, Agency Navigation and Social Services
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Would you like to be more involved in the immigration issues
facing our courts today, either as a volunteer or in your practice? Are you
interested in learning how you can help clients navigate...
Rights of First Refusal, Rights of First Opportunity, and Options
Tuesday, December 5th 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Jeff Tarr and Amy Geerhart, business transaction attorneys and members of Sussman Shank LLP's Real Estate and Land Use practice group, will give an overview of various real estate contract...
Deposing the Organization
Tuesday, November 28th 2017 @ 3:00pm-4:45pm
John Dunbar, Larkins Vacura Kayser LLP; Beverly
Pearman, Port of Portland and Keith Dubanevich, Stoll Berne PC will
teach you strategies for taking and defending depositions under FRCP...
Effective and Ethical Ways to Deal with Impaired Litigants
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Every attorney should be familiar with the challenges, responsibilities, and risks of representation when a client or opposing party experiences a mental health, cognitive or substance abuse...
Appellate Update 2017
Tuesday, November 14th 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Please join the MBA for a two-hour update on Oregon appellate decisions. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Albrecht and Oregon Court of Appeals Judge Scott Shorr will present an overview...
Child Abuse Reporting 2017
Wednesday, November 1st 2017 @ 12:00-1:00pm
The MBA presents its annual seminar on attorney child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while...
The Ethics Workshop
Wednesday, October 18th 2017 @ 2:00-4:00pm
Join our panelists, Nellie Barnard and Dayna Underhill of Holland & Knight LLP, for an afternoon workshop discussing ethics and risk management. Panelists will lead attendees in a discussion...
Elder Abuse Reporting 2017
Tuesday, October 17th 2017 @ 12:00-1:00pm
New elder abuse reporting requirements for attorneys - together with an educational requirement - took effect January 1, 2015. The Honorable Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah County Circuit Court...
Legal Services as Products - How to Use Product-Development Tools to Design and Sell Legal Work
Tuesday, October 3rd 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
In this session you will learn how modern law firms are borrowing from product development and design thinking to create packaged legal services that drive client value and increase firm profit. As...
Don't Like the Law? Go Fix It!
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
A panel of speakers will include lawyers who have influenced the lawmaking process in a variety of ways including service as a legislator or on legislative workgroups, testifying on bills, and...
Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness
Tuesday, September 19th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Join two titans of the Oregon Bar, David Markowitz and Bill Barton, will discuss cross-examination of expert witnesses, with an emphasis on Oregon state court practice, which permits minimal...
Strategies for Effective and Efficient Legal Writing
Tuesday, September 12th 2017 @ 12:00-1:00pm
This program will help you improve your legal writing, and
maybe even enjoy the writing process a little more, by designing your own
writing checklists to streamline the writing and...
Mandatory Training to Become a Multnomah County Arbitrator
Friday, June 30th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Basic training to qualify for Multnomah County Arbitration
Panel. Participation meets one of the requirements for inclusion on the
Multnomah County list of approved court appointed...
Managing Electronic Discovery - Legal Developments and Practical Tips
Thursday, June 15th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Litigation attorney Ian Christy of Miller Nash Graham
& Dunn LLP and Adam Bowen of DTI will discuss recent developments in the law of electronic
discovery, including the impact of the...
Visual Presentations in the Courtroom - How to Use the Simplicity of an iPad to Transform How You Try Cases
Tuesday, June 13 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
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,...
Multnomah County Trial Practices Update
Thursday, June 8th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
This year's program will feature presentations by Multnomah
County Chief Civil Court Judge Stephen Bushong and Multnomah County
Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Dailey. Topics will include...
Early Dispute Resolution for Business Lawyers
Thursday, June 1st 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Learn strategies to effectively and efficiently resolve
business disputes before costly litigation is the only choice. Shannon
Armstrong, shareholder at Markowitz Herbold, and Nicholas...
Clackamas and Washington County Court Updates
Wednesday, May 31st 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
The MBA CLE Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on
Clackamas and Washington County court updates. This CLE is designed for all
attorneys and will provide information and forms for...
Litigating in the Public Eye
Tuesday, May 30th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Welcome to the new world of instant news... worthy or
not. When our cases end up attracting media attention (whether we want them to
or not), attorneys need to know how to deal with media and...
Annual Probate Update 2017
Tuesday, May 23rd 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
The MBA presents the 2017 Annual Probate Update, featuring Judge Janelle Wipper, Washington County; Judge Robert Herndon, Clackamas County; Judge Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah County County; and...
What's it Worth? - Developing, Evaluating & Critiquing Business Valuations for Litigation
Thursday, May 4th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Determining the value of a
business can seem a daunting task to a litigator. But, when the case calls for
it, effective advocacy requires at least a basic understanding of the
fundamentals of...
Bond and Lien Law in Oregon
Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Join us for a primer on Oregon bond and lien law, with a brief comparison of Oregon to Washington. William Fig, Sussman Shank, is presenting this class intended for attorneys who practice in the...
How Jurors REALLY Think - A Live Focus Group Evaluates a Personal Injury Case
Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 @ 2-5:00pm
This class will be a live demonstration of a focus group in
a car wreck personal injury case.
Jeffrey...
Appellate Practice: What Every Trial Attorney Needs to Know
Wednesday, April 19th 2017 @ 2:30pm-4:30pm
This seminar will cover appellate practice tips, tricks and pitfalls that trial attorneys should consider in their pre-appeal and appellate practice. This seminar will address considerations in...
Taking Some Sticks from the Property Rights Bundle - Adverse Possession, Prescriptive Easements, and Other Real Property Encumbrances
Wednesday, April 12th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Litigator Laurie Hager, a partner in Sussman Shank
LLP's Real Estate and Construction practice groups, will discuss Oregon law on
hidden encumbrances that may impact real property rights. This...
Resolving Discovery Disputes
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 @ 3:00pm-4:30pm
Discovery disputes can be time-consuming and expensive to resolve. Fortunately, many of them are also unnecessary. This class will provide young attorneys with tips and strategies for...
Filing Claims Against Contractors for Residential Construction Defects - What Lawyers Need to Know from a Plaintiff and Defense Perspective
Thursday, March 16th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Make sure you know the requirements for both filing and
defending claims against residential construction contractors and learn what it
takes to build/defend your case. We are pleased to announce...
Family Law Update 2017
Wednesday, March 15th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
On March 15, the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family
Law Update. Multnomah County Chief Family Court Judge Maureen McKnight
will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte, Anderson, Downes,...
Great Lawyer, Bad Manager - Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes Lawyers and Law Firms Make as Employers
Thursday, March 9th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Dan Rowan, an attorney at Bullard Law, will discuss
the most common mistakes lawyers make as employers and provide practical
guidance on how to avoid them. Topics will include separation...
Presiding Court Update 2017
Thursday, March 2nd 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
In this session, Multnomah County Presiding Judge Nan
Waller, the Chief Judges and court staff will present on the state of the
court, review new Supplemental Local Rules, provide tips...
Multnomah County Criminal Law
Thursday, February 23rd 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Criminal practice in Multnomah County can be complex, with
different types of cases having their own associated dockets, programs,
resolution options, and procedural pathways. Multnomah County's...
Employment Law Update 2017
Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Change seems to be the only constant in the labor and employment law world. The last year was marked by many new statutes, regulations, ordinances and cases that impact employees, employers and...
Post Judgment Collections - What Can You Do When the Judgment Debtor Won't Pay?
Thursday, February 16th 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This seminar will review post judgment collection methods available in Oregon, including execution, garnishment, supplemental proceedings (debtor examinations) and other techniques to help you...
Managing Risk and Reputation - The Value of Building Strong Legal and Public Affairs Partnerships
Tuesday, February 7th 2017 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm
Learn how aligning public relations strategy with legal strategy is becoming more important in this era of digital journalism, social media, public advocacy and accountability. Join Anna Richter...
Discrimination Because of Sex Under Title VII in the 21st Century
Wednesday, February 1st 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
What does "because of sex" mean in 2017? Since its addition to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the prohibition on workplace discrimination "because of sex" has been constantly evolving....
'Til Death (Or Otherwise) Do We Part - The Interplay Between Family Law Issues and Estate Planning
Tuesday, January 31st 2017 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
The MBA CLE Committee is pleased to present this two-hour class on key intersections of family law and estate planning. Family law attorney, Mark Barzda and trust and estates lawyer, Taylor...
Brewery Law - The Top 10 Things You Didn't Know You Don't Know
Thursday, January 26th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Oregon
is home to more than 200 breweries which produce more than 1.7 million barrels
of craft beer every year. Most of those breweries are run by small businesses
that need attorneys to help...
Evidence in Family Law
Tuesday, January 24th 2017 @ 3:00-5:00pm
The Honorable Patrick W. Henry, Multnomah County
Circuit Court judge and lawyer Daniel Margolin, Stephens & Margolin,
will lead an interactive presentation on challenging evidentiary issues...
Appellate Update
Thursday, December 15th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Please join the MBA for a two-hour update on Oregon
appellate decisions. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Stephen
Bushong and Oregon Supreme Court Justice Rives Kistler will present
an...
The Robe as Sword and Shield - How Should the Bench Model and Enforce Professionalism
Wednesday, December 14th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
A panel of judges committed
to advancing professionalism among the bar will discuss the role the bench
plays in enforcing professionalism both inside and outside the courtroom.A panel of judges,...
Effective Use of Time and Technology - Eliminate, Automate, Delegate, Do
Tuesday, December 13 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Note: Seminar approved for one hour of general and one hour of professional management assistance (2 total)Successful lawyers use technology and manage their time
effectively to reach their goals....
Representing Incapacitated Clients
Wednesday, December 7th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Note: The MBA has applied for one hour of ethics and one hour of general OSB MCLE credit, for two credits total.What ethical rules guide legal representation of a client
suffering from...
Child Abuse Reporting 2016
Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The MBA presents its annual seminar on attorney child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while...
Recovering Emotional Distress Damages
Thursday, October 27th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
The panel will discuss the
availability of emotional distress damages under Oregon law and provide
practice tips for successfully pleading and trying claims for emotional
distress damages. Join...
Taming The Medicare Gorilla In Your Injury Cases
Wednesday, October 26th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance has been an irritable 800-pound gorilla. But you can take steps to gain better control of MSP compliance. MSP compliance remains a complicated,...
Insurance Coverage for Small Businesses
Tuesday, October 11th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Business attorneys, as well as litigators, need to understand the basics of insurance coverage. Insurance is a critical component of company risk management - which is part of the role of a...
Elder Abuse Reporting 2016
Wednesday, September 28th 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
New elder abuse reporting requirements for attorneys - together with an educational requirement - took effect January 1, 2015. Mark Johnson Roberts, Deputy General Counsel to the Oregon State Bar...
Veterans' Preference in Public Employment - What Exactly Does the Law Require?
Tuesday, September 27th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn about the legal requirements imposed by Oregon's Veterans Preference statutes. Government attorneys Heidi Brown with the Portland City Attorney's Office and Kathy Short with the Multnomah...
Economic Damages in Employment Cases - How to Present and How to Attack
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come for a presentation by economist Kevin Cahill, ECONorthwest, plaintiff's counsel Charese Rohny, Charese Rohny Law Office, and defense counsel Nicholas Kampars, Davis Wright Tremaine. All three...
Complaints, Answers, and Motions to Dismiss - A Practical Guide to Effective Pleading Practice
Thursday, September 15th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This seminar focuses on pleadings as well as motion practice under FRCP 12(b) and ORCP 21. The presenters, Corey Tolliver of Folawn Alterman & Richardson LLP and Matthew Yium of Kennedy...
Public Speaking for Attorneys
Wednesday, September 14th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
What are the most common public speaking mistakes attorneys make in the courtroom? How can lawyers develop credibility from the start? How do you keep from using distracting fillers such as "um,"...
Washington and Clackamas County Court Update
Wednesday, June 15th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The MBA CLE Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for all attorneys and will provide information and forms for navigating...
Advising Nonprofits and Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Tuesday, June 14th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
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 part...
Annual Probate Update
Thursday, June 9th 2016 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
The MBA presents the 2016 Annual Probate Update, featuring Judge Andrew Erwin, Washington
County; Judge Robert Herndon, Clackamas County; Bryan Marsh, Multnomah County Probate Supervisor; and...
Campus Sexual Assaults - Understanding Title IX and Federal Policy
Wednesday, June 8th 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This panel
discussion will explore how sexual assault allegations on college campuses are
investigated and adjudicated, including the role schools, law enforcement
agencies and courts do and...
Beating the Odds: Defenses to Superfund Liability
Tuesday, June 7th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
As EPA issues the Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Portland
Harbor Superfund Site and cleanup costs are likely to exceed a billion dollars,
the "divisibility of harm" defense to CERCLA joint and...
Piercing the Corporate Veil and Other Limits on Limited Liability
Thursday, June 2nd 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
"Piercing the corporate veil." The "fiduciary shield"
doctrine. "Vicarious liability." "Imputed contacts." "Retained control." When
do the boundaries between one person and another work to limit...
All's Well That Ends Well - Settlement Agreements and Releases
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
All's well that ends well ... unless you've messed up. Jan Kitchel, Cable Huston, LLP and Johnathan Mansfield, Mansfield Law, will engage in a spirited discussion of wows, oops and oh-no's in the...
Updates on Real Property Documentation and Title Insurance in Oregon
Tuesday, April 26th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Please join us for a panel presentation regarding real property title insurance and deeds in Oregon. Alan Brickley, Retired (Emeritus) Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company, will...
Family Law Update
Wednesday, March 30th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
On March 30, the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family
Law Update. Multnomah County Chief Family Court Judge Maureen McKnight,
will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte, Anderson, Downes,...
Atticus Finch: Role Model, Racist or Realist?
Tuesday, March 29th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Come for a full and open discussion of the best and the
worst about fictional lawyer Atticus Finch as portrayed in Harper Lee's books, To
Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman....
Presiding Court Update
Thursday, March 3rd 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
In this update session, 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...
Medical Record Discovery Issues in the Motor Vehicle Case
Wednesday, February 24th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
With any motor vehicle crash injury case discovery issues arise regarding medical records and ORCP 44 Exams of the Plaintiff. This two-hour program will address discovery strategies, counter...
Mary Jane at Work: Employment Law Implications of Marijuana Use
Wednesday, February 17th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
This past year, the use of recreational marijuana became
authorized in Oregon. As a result, employers and employees face new challenges
and conflicting pressures on how to deal with marijuana use...
Top 10 Electronic Discovery Tips
Wednesday, February 10th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Evidence Matters! Learn how to collect, review and present
electronic evidence in all types of litigation. You will see demonstrations and
real-world examples showing the use of computer,...
The Top 10 Labor and Employment Updates for 2016
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
As always seems to be the case, the past year has produced
some monumental changes in the area of labor and employment law. Oregon lawyers
will once again need to adapt their practices to deal...
What Family-Law Trial Lawyers Should Know about the Appellate Process
Thursday, January 21st 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Most family law cases stay at the trial court level, but not
all do. Appellate issues can come up unpredictably. Whether your client might
benefit from an appeal, or might benefit from avoiding...
Criminal Practice in Multnomah County
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Criminal practice in Multnomah County can be complex, with different types of cases having their own associated dockets, programs, resolution options, and procedural pathways. Multnomah County's...
Lawyers in Transition: How to Avoid the Ethical and Practical Pitfalls of Legal Recruiting
Wednesday, December 16th 2015 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Lawyers moving from one job to another can create a host of
potential problems for themselves and their employers. This two-hour program
will address the most common ethical issues that arise...
How to Effectively Present and Defend PIP and UM/UIM Claims
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 @ 3:00-5:00pm
This seminar is designed to assist the practitioner in
assessing claims relating to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits and
Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. The...
Environmental Transactions 101
Wednesday, December 2nd 2015 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Selling and buying real properties and other business assets
with potential environmental problems can present some significant liability
issues. As with any challenge, being knowledgeable...
Witness Preparation - A How to Guide for More Effective Preparation Sessions
Thursday, November 19th 2015 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Covering deposition and trial preparation, this CLE
highlights the shortcomings of traditional approaches used and advice given in
the preparation of key witnesses and provides a detailed "how...
Advising Cannabusinesses in Oregon's Newest Emerging Market
Thursday, November 5th 2015 @ 3:00-5:00pm
This CLE is being presented by Bernard Chamberlain and Genny Kiley of Emerge Law Group; and Sean Clancy of Sean Clancy Law, counsel who have been the pioneers providing legal advice to businesses...
Collateral Immigration Issues in Your Practice - What You Need to Know if You Don't Practice Immigration Law
Tuesday, November 3rd 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Hear
from immigration lawyers about the ways immigration law impacts your practice. Consider how immigration status may affect access to the courts and access to effective representation, as well...
Accounting Literacy for Corporate Attorneys and Litigators
Thursday, October 29th 2015 @ 3:00-5:00pm
Let's just admit it - lawyers are usually not numbers
people, and certainly not accountants. For this session, two very experienced
CPAs give lessons on how to navigate and understand the types...
The Slants Band - Racial Slur or Reclaiming of a Stereotype?
Wednesday, October 28th 2015 @ 12:00pm-1:30pm
In April 2015, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
upheld the US Patent and Trademark Office's decision denying a trademark
request by the Portland band "The Slants" on the ground that...
Elder Abuse Reporting
Tuesday, October 27th 2015 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm
Amber Hollister, Deputy General Counsel to the Oregon
State Bar; Ellen Klem, Oregon Department of Justice; and Multnomah
County Circuit Court Judge Katherine Tennyson, will present this CLE...
Legislative Update
Thursday, October 8th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Hear about key developments during the 2015 session of
Oregon State Legislature, focusing on changes to laws that may affect your
business/property rights/litigation practice or your clients'...
Summary Judgment 2015
Wednesday, October 7th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Sarah Crooks, Perkins Coie and Andrew Schpak,
Barran Liebman will discuss the effective preparation of summary judgment
motions and presentation of oral argument, including what to cover in...
Advising Clients on Data Security & Data Privacy Issues
Thursday, October 1st 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
With data breaches in the news every day, more businesses
are looking to their lawyers for advice on what data security obligations apply
to them, and whether they are complying with those...
Public Speaking for Attorneys 2015
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
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...
Exceptions to the Trial Commandments
Tuesday, September 22nd 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
When should you consider rejecting mainstream trial advocacy
rules? Legendary Oregon trial lawyers Bill Barton and David Markowitz
will discuss how and when to break traditional rules in trial...
Annual Probate Update 2015
Thursday, June 11th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
The MBA presents the 2015 Annual Probate Update, featuring Judge
Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah County; Judge Andrew Erwin, Washington
County; Judge Robert Herndon, Clackamas County; and Sibylle...
Evidentiary Implications of Technology in the Courtroom
Tuesday, June 9th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This two-hour program will cover evidentiary implications of
technology in the courtroom. Attendees will hear seasoned Oregon attorneys Ralph
Spooner and Tim Williams discuss a variety of issues...
2015 Multnomah County Trial Practices Update
Thursday, May 21st 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This year's program will feature presentations by Multnomah
County Presiding Judge Nan Waller, Chief Family Court Judge Maureen
McKnight and Chief Civil Court Judge Stephen Bushong. Topics...
Commercial Leasing: Landlord & Tenant Perspectives
Wednesday, May 6th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
This seminar takes you through the ins and outs of the key
provisions in commercial leases, including recent developments in this area of
the law. Come to this informative CLE session to hear...
ERISA Benefits Litigation: Basics & Hot Topics
Wednesday, April 29th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
The MBA presents a two-hour program on Employee Retirement
Income Security Act (ERISA) insurance litigation. ERISA broadly preempts
otherwise applicable state law and gives the federal courts...
Washington & Clackamas County Courts Update
Thursday, April 23rd 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
The MBA CLE Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on
Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for
all attorneys and will provide information and forms for...
Buying, Selling, or Transitioning in or out of Law Practice
Wednesday, April 8th 2015 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Note: This class is worth .5 hours of ethics credit and 1.5
hours of general MCLE credit.
The MBA presents a two-hour program on buying, selling and
transitioning in and out of...
Assisted Reproductive Technology Law for Practitioners
Thursday, March 19th 2015 @ 3-5pm
Expose yourself to a growing area of law: Come learn the
basics about family formation law. It is an emerging, collaborative area of law
fraught with interesting legal issues. The rights and...
Presenting Expert Witnesses at Trial
Wednesday, March 18th 2015 @ 3-5pm
The MBA presents a two-hour "how-to" program on expert
witnesses at trial. Our panelists will discuss how to prepare an expert for
trial, how to effectively present expert testimony to a jury,...
Annual Family Law Update
Wednesday, March 11th 2015 @ 3-5pm
On March 11 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law
Update. Chief Family Court Judge Maureen McKnight, the Chief Family
Court Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner...
Multnomah County Presiding Court Update 2015
Wednesday, March 4th 2015 @ 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 Update on the Status of the Affordable Care Act and its Impact on Practitioners
Tuesday, February 24th 2015 @ 3-5pm
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is five years
old this March. Challenges to the Act continue and, indeed, one of the
most important challenges will be heard by the United...
Preparing Clients for Depositions
Thursday, February 19th 2015 @ 3-5pm
As the saying goes, cases are won or lost in deposition. A
client's poor performance in a deposition can destroy your case, while an
excellent one can devastate your opponent's. The stakes are...
International Law Issues in Domestic Litigation
Tuesday, February 17th 2015 @ 3-5pm
When do U.S. courts have jurisdiction over foreign parties?
How do you serve a foreign defendant abroad? When does foreign law apply to a
party's claim and how do you prove what that foreign law...
15 for '15 - The Top 15 Labor and Employment Updates for 2015
Thursday, February 5th 2015 @ 3-5pm
As always seems to be the case, the past year has produced
some monumental changes in the area of labor and employment law. Oregon lawyers
will once again need to adapt their practices to deal...
Elder Abuse Reporting 2015
Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 @ 12:00-1:00pm
Note: This class is worth 1 hour of elder abuse MCLE credit. Amber Hollister, Deputy General Counsel to the Oregon
State Bar; Ellen Klem, Oregon Department of Justice; and...
Insurance Coverage for Every Practice
Tuesday, January 27th 2015 @ 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...
Strategies for Litigating Attorney Fee Petitions
Wednesday, January 21st 2015 @ 3-5pm
Attorney fee awards can be a hotly litigated issue in state
and federal court litigation. In this program, our panelists - Judge
Jerome LaBarre, Judge Michael Simon, and David...
The Challenges and Rewards of Representing Non-English Speaking Clients
Thursday, January 15th 2015 @ 3-5pm
Navigating the legal system can be daunting for any client,
and even more so for clients who speak limited or no English. Join Judge
Oscar Garcia, Washington County Circuit Court; Irina...
Mandatory Training to Become a Multnomah County Arbitrator 2015
Wednesday, January 14th 2015 @ 3-5pm
This program will feature Multnomah County Presiding
Judge Nan Waller and a panel of experienced arbitrators who will explain
and discuss the statutes, rules, case law and ethical issues...
Oregon Legalized it... Now What?
Tuesday, January 13 2015 @ 3-5pm
This CLE explores the planned implementation of Measure 91
legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the general scheme for the
regulation of recreational and medical marijuana producers and...
Fire and Other First-Party Insurance Claims
Thursday, December 18th 2014 @ 3-5pm
First Party insurance claims are those made by an insured
against his or her own insurance company. Typical examples of first-party
claims are those made against a homeowner's insurance policy to...
Nontraditional Law Practices - The New Frontier
Tuesday, December 9th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: Worth two hours of ethics MCLE creditThe legal marketplace is changing. Consumers are now
demanding or can only afford limited legal representation. So too is the
definition of the...
Sports Law: Winning Strategies for Representing Athletes & Sports Businesses
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class will be worth .5 hours of OSB MCLE ethics credit and 1.5 hours of general credit. The MBA is pleased to present a two-hour sports law program
moderated by Will Glasson of the...
The Lifestyle Lawyer - Using Technology to Eliminate, Automate, Delegate, Do
Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Successful lawyers use technology and manage their time
effectively to reach their goals. While efficiency is important, effectiveness
is the key! See how technology can increase your...
The Portland Harbor Superfund Site Demystified
Tuesday, November 18th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Whether you are a business litigator or a transactional lawyer, your clients and practice may be impacted by the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, one of the largest and most complex Superfund sites...
A Litigator's Guide to Preservation
Wednesday, November 12th 2014 @ 3-5pm
The facts may make or break a case at trial, but the legal
rules of preservation can make or break the case on appeal. Whether there's a
risk that the other side may appeal a verdict for your...
Child Abuse Reporting 2014
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 @ 12-1pm
Note: Worth one hour of child abuse reporting MCLE credit The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal...
Getting on the Ballot - A Guide to Ballot Initiative Law in Oregon
Thursday, October 30th 2014 @ 3-5pm
In nearly every election, Oregon voters are asked to weigh in on a variety of state and local initiatives. But how do those initiatives end up on the ballot in the first place? Join Steve Berman of...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - What to Think About when Considering Withdrawing from a Case
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class will be worth 1 hour of OSB MCLE ethics credit and 1 hour of general credit. Even the best and most conscientious lawyers occasionally find it necessary to consider...
Oregon Benefit Companies - Merging Profit and Public Benefit
Thursday, October 2nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Almost a year has passed since Oregon authorized the formation of Benefit Company entities. Join Lane Powell Shareholder, Jeffery Wolfstone and Equilibrium Capital Co-Founder, William Campbell for...
Privilege and Ethics Issues Related to In-House General Counsel within a Small or Mid-sized Law Firm
Wednesday, October 1st 2014 @ 3-5pm
To what extent can lawyers within the same small or mid-sized law firm communicate confidentially regarding an ethics or malpractice issue involving a current client? The Oregon Supreme Court...
Negotiation Skills and Tactics
Tuesday, September 30th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Negotiation is a fundamental part of most legal practices. Yet, few attorneys have received formal negotiation training or understand basic negotiation approaches. Mediator Richard Spier, Scott...
Avoiding Discipline in Oregon - What's New, What's Not
Thursday, September 25th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class will be worth 2 hours of OSB MCLE ethics credit. View lawyer discipline from behind the scenes with Dawn Evans, OSB Disciplinary Counsel and Director of Regulatory Services,...
Ten Ways to Address the Risk of Litigation in Documenting the Deal
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Join transactional attorney Michelle Slater of Michelle Slater Law LLC and litigator Joe Franco of Markowitz Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf PC as they address best practices for minimizing the risk of...
How Jurors Really Think 2014 - A Live Focus Group Evaluates a Premises Liability Case
Thursday, June 26th 2014 @ 2-5pm
Note: Recorded seminar worth 2.5 hours of practice skills OSB MCLE credit.This class will be a live demonstration of a focus group in a typical premises liability case. Due to the popularity of...
Using Technology to Handle Litigation in Today's World - Case Analysis and Beyond
Tuesday, June 24th 2014 @ 7:30-9am
Note: Registration fee includes breakfast, which will be available at 7:30am. Seminar runs from 8-9am and will be worth one hour of general OSB MCLE credit.Join attorney David V. Dilenschneider,...
Annual Probate Court Update and eCourt Presentation
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 @ 2:30-4pm
Note: Archived recordings worth 1.5 hours of OSB MCLE credit The MBA presents the 2014 Annual Probate Update, featuring Judge Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah County; Judge Andrew...
Appellate Tips for Success
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 @ 3-5pm
The appeals forum is a vastly different world from trial court advocacy. Join us for an informative discussion with veteran Appellate Court Judge David Schuman on the techniques that...
Current Legal and Tactical Conundrums in Employment Cases
Tuesday, May 27th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Employment law is an ever-changing area. Attend this two-hour presentation to learn about recent case law, statutory, and regulatory developments. Trends and changes on the horizon will also be...
Multnomah County Trial Practices and eCourt Presentation
Thursday, May 22nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
This year's program will feature presentations by Judges Ed Jones, Judy Matarazzo and David Rees. Topics will include motion practice, jury selection, briefing, jury...
Collecting on Judgments
Wednesday, May 21st 2014 @ 3-5pm
Judgments are great - but collection is what your client cares about. Learn how to "get it done" efficiently and add to your tool chest of creative techniques while avoiding the minefields....
Clark County Presiding Court Update 2014
Tuesday, May 6th 2014 @ 3-5pm
The 2014 Clark County Presiding Court Update will be presented by Clark County Superior Court Judge John Nichols and Vancouver civil litigator Don Jacobs. This class is designed for anyone who...
Evaluating, Prosecuting and Defending Non-Compete and Trade Secret Litigation
Thursday, April 24th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Significant changes to Oregon's noncompetition statute, coupled with the growth in electronic communications and social media, now require fresh and creative approaches to evaluating, defending and...
Washington and Clackamas Presiding Courts Update 2014
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 @ 3-5pm
The MBA CLE Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for all attorneys and will provide information and forms for navigating...
Tax Planning for the Taxable Estate
Wednesday, April 16th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: This class is co-sponsored by UO Law and will be held at the White Stag Building in Room 142/144, 70 NW Couch St, Portland. The CLE will detail how to assess a client's exposure to...
Advising Nonprofits and Serving on a Nonprofit Board 2014 - Navigating the Rules and Avoiding the Traps
Tuesday, April 8th 2014 @ 3-5pm
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...
Working with Translators and Interpreters in Oregon
Thursday, April 3rd 2014 @ 3-5pm
Melanie DeLeon-Benham, Certification and Training Coordinator for the OJD, will speak on practical skills for securing and working with interpreters to secure access for clients who are limited...
Investigating Evidence from Both Sides of the Bench
Tuesday, April 1st 2014 @ 3-5pm
The MBA is pleased to present this evidence CLE. The CLE will cover:
Evidentiary issues relating to hearsay and document authentication
The best ways to get evidence in and keep it...
Intellectual Property Protection - Creative Approaches to Keeping What Your Clients Create
Thursday, March 20th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Intellectual Property can include some of your clients' most valuable and intangible assets. What are your options when faced with infringement, demands, or other challenges relating to copyrights,...
I Need Some Advice - The Status of Internal Law Firm Privilege in Oregon
Wednesday, March 19th 2014 @ 3-5pm
Note: Worth one hour of ethics and one hour of general OSB MCLE credit.
Should a lawyer's communications within her firm about an ethics or malpractice issue involving a current client be...
Annual Family Law Update 2014
Wednesday, March 12th 2014 @ 2:30-5pm
Note: Seminar runs 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. and will be worth 2.5 hours of OSB MCLE creditOn March 12 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law Update. Chief Family Court Judge Maureen McKnight, the...
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...
