Publications

Multnomah Lawyer

The MBA publishes a member newsletter eleven times a year. The Multnomah Lawyer is a well-read publication with a circulation of more than 4,400. It contains news about members, jobs, the courts and MBA activities & services. Advertising is also accepted.

Interested in writing for the Multnomah Lawyer? The MBA is looking for writers and article ideas for the newsletter. Please review the Multnomah Lawyer Submission Requirements and if you are interested in submitting ideas or articles, please contact Judy Edwards, MBA Executive Director at 503.222.3275. Our readers especially enjoy profiles of members, analyses of trends in law, tips on points of law and essays on issues in the profession.

Judges' Trial Practices Survey (on CD Rom)

This annually updated survey provides information regarding individual judges’ preferences for trial procedures and protocol. It is available without cost to MBA members, or you may purchase a CD using the Judges' Trial Practices Survey Order Form.

Other Documents and Publications

2006 State of the Oregon Courts: Justice in the 21st Century Report Available.
You may download the report here. A limited number of printed reports are available. You may request a copy by contacting the Executive Services Division of the State Court Administrators Office at 503.986.5500. To request a copy of the report in an alternative format, please contact the Statewide ADA Coordinator at 503.986.5611.

2009 Multnomah Bar Association Annual Report

2008 Multnomah Bar Association Annual Report

Juvenile Rights Handbook (PDF-English) (PDF-Spanish)

Pro Bono Opportunities

Pro Bono Volunteer Form

Domestic Violence Handbook (PDF-English) (PDF-Spanish)

Tips from the Bench

2006 Generation Gap Survey final report

2006 Generation Gap complete results