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Past Meetings
2026 September - Think Tank Thursday
September 03, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Topic TBD
August OR ALA Education Session
August 18, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Larkins Vacura Kayser
121 SW Morrison Street, Suite 700
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Paid Leave Oregon Three Years Later: What Employers Need to Know
August 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
August 13, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Pastini
911 SW Taylor St
Portland, OR 97205
Venue website
August 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
2026 ALA Annual River Cruise
July 30, 2026
5:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Caruthers Landing Dock
110 SE Caruthers St
Portland, OR 97214
Venue website
Set sail and join the Oregon ALA for a fun evening on the Willamette for a river cruise!
July PLF Presentation - Attorney Succession and PLF Practice Aids
July 08, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Larkins Vacura Kayser
121 SW Morrison Street, Suite 700
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Succession planning isn’t just a retirement issue—it’s a risk management essential.
2026 July - Think Tank Thursday
July 02, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Topic TBD
June 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
June 18, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Pastini
911 SW Taylor St
Portland, OR 97205
Venue website
June 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
HR Presentation: “Today is your Last Day”!
June 10, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
McDermott Weaver Connelly Clifford LLP
1000 SW Broadway, Suite 960
Portland , OR 97205
Venue website
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to approach terminations with confidence and compassion—by planning ahead, managing emotions, responding to reactions, and taking care of yourself along the way.
ALANYC Free Educational Session - May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
TBD
Leading Under Pressure: Helping Others While Protecting Your Own Well-Being
ALA Chapter Collaboration: Mental Health Charity Walk
May 12, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
BEHIND THE ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL - (concert hall located at 1037 SW Broadway)
OR ALA and Portland’s legal community is All In for Mental Health. Law firms, business partners, and professional chapters are joining together for a collaborative walk dedicated to raising awareness, supporting mental wellness, and strengthening our comm
2026 May - Think Tank Thursday
May 07, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Topic TBD
Hiring & Retention in Today's Legal Market (2026 Lens)
May 05, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Dunn Carney
851 SW Sixth Avenue, 15th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
How firms need to rethink screening, candidate evaluation and "pickiness" to attract and retain the right talent.
Golden Gate Chapter: 5 Part Workship - AI Implementation Series with Spencer Smith
May 05, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Details forwarded after registration
A PRACTICAL PLAYBOOK FOR LAW FIRM AI SERIES
April 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
April 20, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Pastini
911 SW Taylor St
Portland, OR 97205
Venue website
April 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
Let's Discuss Legal Operations! Smarter Workflows for Legal Ops.
April 08, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Move beyond basic task tracking and learn practical patterns that help Legal Ops teams increase visibility, manage capacity, and deliver work more predictably using the tools they already have!
Hot Topic! Let's Brainstorm Volunteer opportunities!
April 02, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Bring your ideas and join the conversation! This Hot Topic Roundtable is an opportunity to collaborate with fellow members and explore meaningful volunteer opportunities that support our chapter, profession, and community.
2026 March ALA Oregon Board Meeting
March 24, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Black Helterline
805 SW Broadway, Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97205
ALA Oregon Board Meeting
Employer Guide to Law Enforcement Actions at the Worksite: Preparation, Response, and Post-Action Steps
March 12, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Black Helterline
805 SW Broadway, Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97205
Venue website
Let's talk about Notices of Inspection, I-9 audits, and on-site visits or raids!
2026 March - Think Tank Thursday
March 05, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Topic TBD
2026 February ALA Oregon Board Meeting
February 24, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Microsoft Teams
ALA Oregon Board Meeting
Gen Z Meets Jurisprudence: What Law Firms Need to Know About the Newest Generation
February 19, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Dunn Carney
851 SW Sixth Avenue, 15th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Your newest hires are brilliant, tech-savvy, and ambitious—so why are they leaving faster than any generation before them?
February 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
February 17, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Pastini
911 SW Taylor St
Portland, OR 97205
Venue website
February 2026 I3 Informal Information Idea Exchange Lunch
2026 January ALA Oregon Board Meeting
January 20, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Black Helterline
805 SW Broadway, Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97205
ALA Oregon Board Meeting
2026 Employment Law Update
January 15, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Key employment laws and considerations for employers in 2026
2026 January - Think Tank Thursday
January 08, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Barran Liebman LLP
601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Topic TBD
