Multnomah Bar Association

05/16/2024

Members of the public and legal community are invited to learn more about women in high courts at this free Law Day 2024 event.

05/14/2024

The MBF Annual Fundraising Campaign is Happening Now!

Please support the Multnomah Bar Foundation with a tax-deductible charitable donation. When you support the work of the MBF, you're giving back to the community, improving access to justice, and supporting the court system. Our fundraising goal of $120,000 will sustain operations for our Multnomah CourtCare, CourtSupport and CourtConnect programs, and provide funding to develop future projects that support the court and benefit the community. Donations made by May 31 receive special recognition.

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"To increase the public's understanding of the legal system, to promote civic education, public participation and respect for the law, to improve the quality and administration of the legal system, and to support programs and projects related to the MBF's purpose."

12/21/2023

Please consider a year-end charitable donation to continue the good work of the Multnomah Bar Foundation. Donations made by December 31 will receive special recognition in the Multnomah Lawyer.

All donors will be acknowledged on the MBA website. Your tax-deductible gift will help promote civic education and engagement, close critical funding gaps in areas impacting access to justice, and improve the quality and administration of the legal system through the CourtConnect, CourtSupport, and Multnomah CourtCare programs. Donate here.

"To increase the public's understanding of the legal system, to promote civic education, public participation and respect for the law, to improve the quality and administration of the legal system, and to support programs and projects related to the MBF's purpose."

10/03/2022

The fall event that you don't want to miss! Join us on Oct. 12 to catch up with friends and colleagues. No speeches; just food and collegiality. RSVP before Oct. 4 to avoid the late fee.

$45 for MBA members | $65 non-members  The fall event that you don't want to miss! MBA's Absolutely Social features 200 attendees who come together for a night of networking and good food. Bring a can of food for the Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger Food Drive and support the Oregon Food Bank.  Clic...

09/27/2022

MBA members and their families are invited join us at The MAiZe at the Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 22, 1-3pm. Coffee, hot chocolate and light snacks will be provided while you warm up near the fire. Attendance is free - RSVP for your party at https://bit.ly/pumpkin-yls

06/07/2022

The MBA Board and leadership congratulate Jacqueline Alarcón on her appointment as a family law judge. On May 24, Governor Kate Brown announced that Jackie, the 2022-23 MBA President, has been appointed to fill the vacancy created when Judge Jerry Hodson retires on June 30. Jackie's judicial appointment is effective July 1.

05/04/2022

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04/04/2022

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03/15/2022

We’re seeking a Head Teacher for Multnomah CourtCare, the free childcare program in the Central Courthouse. Full time, benefits, apply by March 24. http://ow.ly/Xt8350IkfaE

02/14/2022

Black History Month Virtual CLE: The Housing Challenges Facing Communities of Color in Oregon - Thursday, February 17

Join the Oregon Chapter of the National Bar Association (OC-NBA) in a conversation about the housing challenges that Black and communities of color face in Oregon with Komi Kalevor, Executive Director of Housing Authority of Washington County. Followed by Becky Straus, managing attorney of the Eviction Defense Project, to share about the work of legal aid's Eviction Defense Project and what we can do to help those facing eviction. Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2022 Black History Month CLE: Housing Challenges for Communities of Color in Oregon. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.