MBA Committees

MBA committees create and manage various projects and offer tailored volunteer opportunities for MBA Members. Some volunteer commitments involve limited time and activity while others involve monthly participation. If you are interested in getting involved in an MBA Committee, call the MBA at 503.222.3275 or fill out a volunteer sign-up sheet.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee
This committee develops topics and recruits speakers for all CLE seminars presented by the MBA. CLE classes are designed to address the varied areas of law in which MBA members practice. If you have a suggestion for a CLE speaker or topic, call the MBA at 503-222-3275.

Court Liaison Committee
The goal of the Court Liaison Committee is to foster constructive dialogue with the judiciary and court administrator with regard to rules or procedural changes, and to assist the court in educating members about court issues. In addition the committee surveys members on issues regarding the Multnomah County Circuit Court, writes the Multnomah Lawyer monthly "News from the Courthouse" column and creates profiles of local bench and full-time referees.

Equality Committee
The Equality Committee is dedicated to the promotion of equality in the profession and justice system. The committee identifies ways for the MBA to promote diversity in the practice of law in the metro area, and works with other ethnic minority and/or women lawyer organizations to assist them in promoting diversity.

Golf Committee
The MBA Golf Committee plans and publicizes a series of golf tournaments throughout the year.

Group Insurance Committee
The Group Insurance Committee reviews rates from current health insurance providers and negotiates with them to provide members with a range of health insurance plans and a variety of benefits. In addition, the committee assesses alternative coverage options and any additional programs for the members.

Judicial Screening Committee
The committee screens judicial appointment candidates in accordance with the current MBA confidential process.

Professionalism Committee
The Professionalism Committee fosters professional conduct in the legal profession. The committee administers a large firm professionalism training program, works with the MBA Young Lawyers Section and staff on the MBA Mentor Program, administers the MBA Professionalism Award Nomination & Selection Process and writes the "Corner Office" column for the Multnomah Lawyer.

Public Outreach Committee
The goal of the committee is to increase the public's perception and understanding of the legal system. Activities include the development of a comprehensive public outreach and external communications strategic plan and a "toolkit" to implement the plan.