Road to the Bench Discussion with the Honorable Claudia Burton,
the Honorable Mary James, the Honorable Tracy Prall and Liani Reeves

For those contemplating a career on the bench to those who appear in front of the bench, this discussion will offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Please join us as our honorable guests from the Marion County Court share their stories and thoughts. Liani Reeves, of the Office of the Governor, will also be on hand to to provide insights into the appointment process. This program is sponsored by the Mary Leonard Law Society, Courthouse Connections, the Marion County Bar Association, and the OWLS Judicial Workgroup.

This program will be preceded by the Mary Leonard Law Society general elections for the 2013-2014 Board Term.

There are several openings on the MLLS board, and we encourage any MLLS members who are interested in filling a position or who have questions about board membership to email us at maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.com.

Serving on the MLLS board is a great way to network, to get involved in the Salem area legal community, and to promote the MLLS mission of transforming the practice of law and ensuring justice and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession. MLLS offers monthly meetings from September through May each year. Meetings feature presentations by guest speakers, CLEs, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities. The MLLS board also meets once a month from September through May. Both general meetings and board meetings are typically held on weekdays over the noon hour.

To RSVP, contact maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.com

Staff Appreciation Lunch
July 17, 2013, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Riverfront Park (North Meadow)

Val Sloper Memorial Golf Tournament
September 13, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
Creekside Golf Course

MCBA Holiday Party
December 6, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
Mission Mills

Annual Awards Dinner
January 23, 2014, 5:30 p.m.
Illahe Hills Country Club

Contact Shannon Snow with questions:
Shannon Snow
Saucy & Saucy, P.C.
475 Cottage Street NE, Suite 120
Salem, Oregon 97301
(503) 362-9330
Shannon@YourAtty.com

Mary Leonard Law Society Hosts

Monte Carlo Casino Night & Silent Auction

To benefit Liberty House & Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service

Friday, April 19, 2013   |   6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Creekside Golf Club, 6250 Clubhouse Drive, Salem

Admission Prices
Early Bird (ends April 7, 2013): $30 for one or $50 for two
Regular Admission: $40 for one or $70 for two
Law Student & Modest Incomes: $20 for one

 Tickets can be purchased at the MLLS website (www.maryleonardlawsociety.org), or by sending an RSVP email to maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.com and a check to Mary Leonard Law Society, PO Box 773 Salem OR 97308.

Please visit maryleonardlawsociety.org for more information!

Join us for an evening of fun and casino games including:
blackjack, poker, and roulette with professional dealers.
Silent auction will be held throughout the evening.
Hors d’oeuvres provided, local wine and beer available for purchase.

 Thank you to our generous sponsors:

 Entertainment Sponsor:
Saalfeld Griggs PC

Table Sponsors:
Heltzel Williams Yandell Roth Smith Petersen & Lush PC
Marion County Bar Association
Willamette Valley Bank
Gatti Gatti Maier Sayer Thayer Smith and Associates
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C. Attorneys at Law
Willamette Valley American Inns of Court

 Additional Support:
Law Office of Gordon L. Dick

MLLS is also seeking wine donations for our wine auction. Please consider donating of bottle of wine with a retail value of at least $15. Your auction item donation is tax deductible because 100 percent of silent auction proceeds go to Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service. Interested in donating a bottle of wine or other auction item for the event? Please contact Erin Dawson at erinndawson@gmail.com.

The Willamette Women’s Law Caucus invites you to join us for our first
Professional Clothing Sale!
Swing by the law school on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 pm
and mingle with law students, browse professional clothing for both men and women, and help support a great cause. 

Light snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Willamette University Public Interest Law Project (also known as The Project) hosted its first annual auction called the Bid for Justice in 1992. The Project continues its tradition by hosting our 21st auction on March 15, 2013 in Salem, Oregon.

Please join us for Willamette University Public Interest Law Project’s
21st Annual Bid for Justice
The Bid for Justice raises funds for public interest student fellowships.
Friday March 15, 6:00pm
Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill (Mission Mill)

These fellowships allow our students to give back to not only their community, but the community at large, providing assistance to those who may not have access to justice. These students truly are catalysts of change thanks to the support of our donors and attendees.

This year’s Bid for Justice will truly be a night to remember. Hosting both a silent and live auction, delicious food, a dessert auction, and live music and entertainment.

Tickets may be purchased online. Please contact Yazmin Wadia if you have any questions at ywadia@willamette.edu

We are still accepting silent and live auction donation, and all of your in-kind contributions are tax-deductible!
If you would like to donate, please contact Michael Sullivan, mcsulliv@willamette.edu.

Thank you for supporting The Project!

The Mary Leonard Law Society (MLLS) presents a special benefit
For Liberty House and Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service: 

Monte Carlo Casino Night and Silent Auction

Friday, April 19, 2013, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
(doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Creekside Golf Club, 6250 Clubhouse Drive, Salem, OR

Join us for an evening of fun and casino games including blackjack, poker, and roulette with professional dealers. Prize drawings will be held at the end of the evening. Silent auction will be held throughout the evening. Hors d’oeuvres provided, local wine and beer available for purchase. Enjoy great company while supporting two deserving charities!

This event is open to those 21 and over only!

Tickets:

Students and Modest Income: $20 (includes $10 casino scrip)
Early Bird Admission for One: $30 (includes $10 casino scrip)
Early Bird Admission for Two: $50 (includes $20 casino scrip)

Early bird tickets sales end April 7, 2013.
Tickets can be purchased at the MLLS website, or by sending an RSVP email to maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.com and a check to
Mary Leonard Law Society, PO Box 773 Salem OR 97308.
Please visit maryleonardlawsociety.org for more information!

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Entertainment Sponsor:
Saalfeld Griggs PC

Table Sponsors:
Heltzel Williams Yandell Roth Smith Petersen & Lush PC
Marion County Bar Association
Willamette Valley Bank
Gatti Gatti Maier Sayer Thayer Smith and Associates, Attorneys at Law
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C. Attorneys at Law

Additional Support:
Law Office of Gordon L. Dick

It’s Time to Celebrate!

Join us in a retirement celebration for
ROSA TREVINO

After 38 years of service to the Marion County Circuit Court Rosa is retiring.
Please join us in wishing her well on Thursday, February 28, 2013
from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
at the Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street , Salem, Oregon
in the Fifth Floor Jury Assembly Room

Spring – that time of year when we clean out our closets and visit the local Goodwill.

This year, why not donate your clean, gently used professional clothing to the neediest of folks in the legal community: law students!

The Willamette Women’s Law Caucus is now accepting donations of men’s and women’s professional clothing: suits, slacks, blouses, button downs, etc. The clothing will be sold to law students who will be able to look the part for summer jobs, internships, externships, and volunteer work. Proceeds from the sale will help sponsor a WUPILP fellowship specifically focusing on women’s issues.

Everyone is invited to join us for our first Professional Clothing Sale on Wednesday, April 3, so please mark your calendar. Light snacks will be provided.

To donate, just swing by Student Affairs in the Willamette Law building, 245 Winter Street SE, and let them know you are donating for the WLC sale.
Or contact Casondra Albrecht at calbrech@willamette.edu to arrange for a student to pick up your donation.

Thank you for donating to this great cause!

Her Wife / His Husband: Marriage Equality & The Law

Willamette University College of Law

Tuesday February 26, 2013

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

245 Winter St. Room 201

SPONSORED BY WILLAMETTE LAMBDA LEGAL ORGANIZATION

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Panelists Include:

• Steven K. Green, Fred H. Paulus Professor of Law, Dir. of the Center for Religion, Law & Democracy
• Gwynne Skinner, Assistant Professor of Clinical Law, Dir. of the International Human Rights Clinic at Willamette
• Norman R. Williams, Ken and Claudia Peterson Professor of Law, Dir. of the Center for Constitutional Government
• Kim Sogge, Marriage Equality Field Organizer Basic Rights Oregon
• Sasha Buchert, Communications Manager Basic Rights Oregon

Contact Nathan Payne at npayne@willamette.edu for more information

The Mary Leonard Law Society (MLLS) presents:

Arbitration in Marion County, a panel discussion

Tuesday, January 29 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Marion County Courthouse 5th floor jury assembly room
100 High Street Northeast, Salem 97301

Please join MLLS and panelists Judge Dale Penn, Dave Hilgemann, and Michelle Vlach-Ing for a conversation about the practice of arbitration in Marion County.  This practical discussion will focus on how to become a court appointed arbitrator in Marion County, as well as requirements and tips for becoming a private arbitrator.  Panelists will also discuss how practitioners select arbitrators. 

This is a free event.  Brownbag lunches welcome. 

For more information, please contact maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.com.