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Three Multnomah County Judicial Vacancies Announced

Application Deadline Extended to January 26, 2009

Judge Frank Bearden retires from the bench effective January 1, 2009 and Judges Dale Koch and Marshall Amiton are retiring effective February 1, 2009. Governor Ted Kulongoski is now accepting applications for the three Multnomah County Circuit Court vacancies.

 

Any lawyer interested in applying for the position must submit an Interest Form for Judicial Appointments to the Governor’s office by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 26, to: Kelly Skye, General Counsel, Office of the Governor, 900 Court St NE, Salem OR 97301. Applicants also need to complete the MBA form to be considered for its “highly qualified” listing.

 

The MBA Judicial Screening Committee will review applications based on its own process. The MBA application and a copy of the completed Governor’s form should be sent to MBA Judicial Screening Committee, 620 SW 5th Ave Ste 1220, Portland OR 97204 by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 26. For a Word version of the form, please email carol@mbabar.org.

Seeking 2009 MBA Professionalism Award Nominations

Do you know a lawyer who is a joy to work with, someone who goes above and beyond the minimum professionalism standards? Nominate him or her for the 2009 MBA Professionalism Award.

MBA 7th Annual WinterSmash

Join us for the 7th Annual WinterSmash, a family friendly bowling event and Multnomah CourtCare fundraiser on Saturday, February 7 from 6-9 p.m. at 20th Century Lanes.

MBA 2008 Annual Report Available

Are you wondering about the state of the bar? The 2008 Annual Report is an insert in the September Multnomah Lawyer. Please let the MBA know if you have any questions or comments.

"Tips from the Bench" Topics

Do you have questions for the court? The popular "Tips from the Bench" column will now be written by several judges, on a rotating basis. The judges have asked for topics to plan their columns. This is your opportunity to submit them.

2009 Pro Bono Pledge

Help increase access to justice by committing to take at least one pro bono matter in 2009. Take the pro bono pledge today, and Take a Matter that Matters!

The YOUthFILM Project

The 2009 YOUthFILM Project will hold a kickoff event on February 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. See the 2008 top films, which were screened for the public and prizes were awarded by Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice, Paul J. De Muniz.