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the Bar Mission Forms Sitemap Member Directory Last Name: First Name: Bar Number: City: LoginScam Alert: Oregon State Bar Security Incident The email account of one Oregon State Bar staff person was compromised and spam emails were sent from their contact list. Further investigation of the incident indicated it was limited to one person’s email account, no other OSB systems or data were accessed.Updates regarding the COVID-19 virus Chief Justice Martha Walters has issued an amended CJO 20-006 , which extends and modifies the original order issued on March 16. In addition, CJO 20-008 modifies the UTCR and expands e-signature authority, and CJO 20-010 authorizes suspension/waiver of collection fees. An OJD News Release summarizes the three CJO’s, and the Chief Justice has also asked us to share a new message to bar members. OJD News Release concerning CJOs CJ message to members (03/27/20) The Chief Justice has also issued an emergency order, CJO 20-009 , amending the OSB Rules of Admission and Rules of Procedure. Statement from Chief Justice Chief Justice Court Order 20-006 CJ message to OSB members (3/24/20) CJ message to Legislature (3/24/20) OSB Member Input Statement from CJ CJ Court Order OSB Member Input CJ message to OSB members (3/24/20) On March 23, Gov. Kate Brown ordered Oregonians to stay at home , closing specified businesses and requiring social distancing measures. The OSB Center will be closed to visitors and operating with reduced staff on site, with other staff working remotely. Although we are taking all steps possible to avoid business interruption, you may experience some delay or interruption due to reduced on-site staff. The best way to reach us will be through email. We appreciate your patience during this time. The following document contains OSB Notices, Notices from Oregon Courts and Administrative Agencies, and Resources for Lawyers. This document will be updated as new information becomes available. COVID-19 ResponsePurchase ORPC Purchase OFEO Purchase Print Purchase eBook Purchase Print Purchase eBook Purchase Print Purchase eBook Civil Supplement Criminal Supplement Purchase Print Purchase eBook Mandatory Abuse Reporting for Oregon Lawyers (1 Abuse Reporting credit) Attorney Well-Being Awareness (1 Mental Health/Substance Use credit) Brochure Live Webcast Live Webcast Live Webcast Live Webcast BrochureNews and Events OJD Access and Fairness Survey As part of the Oregon Judicial Department’s Justice Campaign, the court is conducting an Access and Fairness survey of court users. The survey is available online and through courthouses in all 36 counties through June 30th. Details available here. July Bar Exam Fee will be Transferable to Portfolio Examination Fee The deadline to timely file for the July Bar Exam is Monday April 15. Applicants who pay the Bar Exam fee, and then find employment that qualifies them for participation in the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE), will be able to apply their Bar Exam fee to the SPPE fee (which will be higher than Bar Exam fee). Important details here . OSB Award Nominations The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, June 4. Please visit the OSB Events page for details, forms and instructions. Oregon Law Help Soft-Launch OSB and our partners are now testing Oregon Law Help, a new website where low-income Oregonians can find civil legal information and free or affordable legal help. During this soft-launch phase, OSB is collecting user feedback to help make the site the best it can be. View the in-progress site here and use this form to share your feedback or suggestions. Board of Governors Vacancies – File by May 14 Four seats are up for election to the OSB Board of Governors. Relevant forms and information are available here. Court Approves Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) On November 7, 2023, the Oregon Supreme Court approved a new method to assess the skills and knowledge of OSB applicants. The SPPE will be offered in addition to the Oregon Bar Exam, beginning in 2024. More information is here. Volunteer with the Oregon State Bar The Board of Governors is now accepting applications for lawyer and non-lawyer volunteers interested in serving on a number of bar boards, committees, and councils. A description of each opportunity accompanies the application on the links below. Non-lawyer volunteers are asked to submit their interest form by July 14 and lawyers should apply by October 2. Lawyer Volunteer Info Non-Lawyer Volunteer Info 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. Unified Bars and Federal Litigation 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. Membership Fee and Annual Regulatory Compliance Notice The Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 fee payment deadline has passed; an automatic fee increase has been assessed for accounts with a member fee balance due. The payment due date to avoid administrative suspension is May 1, 2019. Log into the Member Dashboard to pay fees and join sections along with further compliance items. Fee Payment Fee FAQ OSB Budget How are fees used? 2017 Oregon State Bar Annual Awards Nominations Every year the OSB honors Oregon’s most outstanding lawyers, judges and citizens but we can’t do it without your help. We are currently accepting nominations for the following awards: Award of Merit Wallace P. Carson Award, Jr., for Judicial Excellence President’s Diversity & Inclusion Award President’s Membership Service Award President’s Public Service Award President’s Public Leadership Award President’s Sustainability Award The Oregon Bench & Bar Commission on Professionalism is also accepting nominations for its Edwin J. Peterson Professionalism Award The deadline for all nominations is Wednesday, June 14. Nomination criteria, forms and other information can be found below. OSB Awards Professionalism Award Past Award History Please join us in recognizing these outstanding lawyers and judges at a luncheon on Thursday, December 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland. 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