Welcome to the Multnomah Bar Association Website


Thom Brown (left) presents Jeffrey M. Batchelor
with the 2008 MBA Professionalism Award

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 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.

2008 Pro Bono Pledge

Help increase access to justice by committing to take at least one pro bono matter in 2008. Take the pro bono pledge today, and Take a Matter that Matters!

2009 MBA Mentor Program

The MBA Mentor Program is open to all YLS members. If you would like to participate, sign up by December 1.

The YOUthFILM Project

2008 was another successful year for the YOUthFILM Project. This year's top films were screened for the public at the Hollywood Theatre in Northeast Portland on April 29. Prizes were awarded by Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice, Paul J. De Muniz.