Welcome to the official web site of the Marion County Bar Association (MCBA). The purpose of the MCBA is to promote a spirit of cordiality and mutual respect among its members, to uphold and elevate the standards of honor, integrity and courtesy in the legal profession, and to increase the usefulness and efficiency of the Bar and the quality of legal services to the public.

2nd Annual Mid-Willamette Valley Lawyers Against Hunger Soiree

Thursday, June 3, 5:00-7:00 pm
Carousel Riverfront, Salem

Live and Silent Auction
Free Admission

Featured Guests will be the Honorable Wallace P. Carson and Oregon State Bar President Kathy Evans. Complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvers and desserts. All proceeds benefit Marion/Polk Food Share. For more information please visit the Mary Leonard Law Society web site.

Sponsors
Mary Leonard Law Society
Marion County Bar Association
Garett Hemann Robertson PC
Robert L. Dorszynski
Heather O. Gilmore PC
Swanson Lathen Alexander McCann & Prestwich PC
Jeff J. Carter PC
Douglas Conroyd & Gibb PC
Salem Riverfront Carousel
Reed Catering
McMenamins
Sokol Blosser Winery
Oregon Beverage Service
Capital Rentals

www.oregonwomenlawyers.org
shawn@oregonwomenlawyers.org • Oregon Women Lawyers

This CLE, co-sponsored by MCBA, will emphasize technology related legal issues that are having an ever increasing and significant impact on the practice of law, whether at the office or in the courtroom. Submission for Oregon CLE credit in process (4 General, 1 Ethics).

Program Highlights:
* Update on some of the latest electronic discovery cases.
* Reviewing the potential malpractice risks to lawyers re: unprotected email.
* Learn why encryption of email and data will soon become mandatory.
* Understand the increasing risks of “metadata” malpractice for lawyers.
* Learn some of the ways to protect against client data theft.
* Learn how GPS technology will transform the law practice.
* Review some of the latest ethical concerns impacting lawyers using technology.
* Learn how to protect against many wireless network risks.
* Learn how case management software can enhance your practice & reduce your risks.
* Learn how Twitter, Facebook, et al, will affect your law practice.

Prices for MCBA members:
$75.00 Early Bird Registration (through November 27, 2009).
$125.00 Seminar Registration (after November 27, 2009).
Prices for non-MCBA members:
Add $25.00 to above prices.

Register: Register on line at: www.technology4attorneys.com
MAIL CHECK / SEMINAR REGISTRATION / CONTACT US:
Technology 4 Attorneys, LLC
P.O. Box 4811
Boise, Idaho 83711
Tel: 208-371-7171
Fax: 208-575-2004

The 2009 Biennial MCBA Memorial Service is scheduled for November 20, 2009 from 1-3pm in Courtroom 2A. At this memorial service, the Marion County Bar Association recognizes members that have passed in the past two years for their significance to the Salem legal community. Families of deceased members are invited to attend this ceremony.

Below is the list of members currently on the list and the person who will speak on their behalf.

If you are aware of any other members we have missed or would be willing to speak on behalf of please contact Ryan W. Collier, ryan@collier-law.com; 503-485-7224.

The Marion County Bar Association is sad to report that our friend and colleague, James D. Tiger, passed away on July 4, 2009.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9 at Stayton High School Auditorium.

Marion County’s Trial Court Administrator, Jim Murchison, is retiring on June 30 after 40 years of working for the Courts. There will be an informal “open house” from 1pm-3pm on Tuesday, June 30 in the administration wing with refreshments. Please invite people to drop in and wish him well.

Title: Marion County Family Law Advisory Committee Training/Meeting/Event
Location: 555 Court Street NE
Description: The Marion County Family Law Advisory Committee is inviting all Family Law Judges, Attorneys, Mediators, and Custody Evaluators to attend our extended training/ meeting/event. The purpose of the event is to provide input to the FLAC, meet the mediators and custody evaluators, conduct domestic violence training, and to facilitate discussion on current issues. The event will be held in the Senator Hearing Room in the Marion County Building at 555 Court Street NE, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. 2 hours of CLE credit are pending. Contact David Bertram for more information (503)584-4754.
Start Time: 13:30
Date: 2009-03-12
End Time: 17:00

Gary Martin and Presiding Judge William M. Horner recently announced the selection of Gene Berg as the new Trial Court Administrator of the 12th Judicial District (Polk County Circuit Court).

Gene has worked at the OJD for 20+ years, most recently as a Senior Business Analyst with the Enterprise Technology Services Division (ETSD), and has been involved at the enterprise-wide level with several key technology implementation projects, including the initial key efforts towards implementation of the e-Court project. Gene also served as a key team member with the Court Programs and Services Division (formerly called Trial Court Programs Division) within OSCA, and participated in a job rotation during that assignment as a Court Operations Supervisor at the Marion County Circuit Court. Gene also briefly worked for the Marion County Board of Commissioners as a Management Analyst. In these various assignments Gene has had the opportunity to lead diverse projects and staff; to conduct research and analysis for, and recommend technological and process improvements to, OJD management and Judges; and to represent the OJD with community partners and stakeholders.

Gene earned his B.S degree in Public Policy and Administration from Western Oregon State University.

Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act.

Speaker: Lou Savage

Date: November 19th, 2008

Time: 12-1 PM

Place: Marion County Courthouse, 100 High Street NE, Salem, Oregon

Room: Judge Joseph Guimond’s Courtroom

Contact Person: David Daniel 388 State Street, Suite 1100, Salem Oregon 97301 (503) 588-2300

Cost: $10 Members/$25 Non-members

Friday, August 8, 2008 At 3 o’clock in the afternoon Marion County Courthouse Courtroom 2A

Reception immediately following the ceremony.