From the Multnomah Lawyer: 2019-20 MBA Committees

• Thursday, September 12, 2019

Each year, MBA members serve on committees that address member needs and general issues affecting the profession. A synopsis of each committee’s charge for the year and the committee chair follows. If you have ideas or concerns about a particular area, please contact the chair, MBA President Sarah Radcliffe, sradcliffe@droregon.org, or the MBA staff at mba@mbabar.org.

Continuing Legal Education
Chair: Adrian Brown, US Attorney’s Office, adrian.brown@usdoj.gov, 503.727.1000
Plan, conduct and evaluate approximately 40 CLE seminars, focusing on members’ primary areas of practice.

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Chair: Shalini Vivek, PSU Student Legal Services, spvivek@pdx.edu, 503.725.4556
Promotes equality in the profession, identifies ways in which the MBA can promote a diverse bar, and carries out the diversity award process.
Judicial Screening
Chair: Gloria Trainor, Trainor Law PC, gloria@trainorlawpc.com, 503.536.2172
Confidentially screens judicial and pro tem candidates in accordance with the MBA’s process.
Public Service
Co-Chairs: W. Todd Cleek, Cleek Law Office LLC, todd@cleeklaw.com, 503.706.3730 and Jill Mallery, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, jill.mallery@lasoregon.org, 503.224.4086
Explores new ways for lawyers to assist those in need in the community, in partnership with the court, pro bono, social service providers and other stakeholders.

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