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Past Meetings
December Informal In-Person Idea Exchange
December 27, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dragonwell Bistro
735 SW 1st Avenue (1st & Yamhill)
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening.
Volunteer Opportunity - Load Boxes at Sunshine Division PIR Dec 17
December 17, 2022
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunshine Division at Portland International Raceway
1940 N Victory Blvd
Portland, OR 97217
Help the Sunshine Division out by loading boxes into cars for distribution for those in need.
November Informal In-Person Idea Exchange
December 01, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Paddy’s Bar & Grill
65 SW Yamhill Street
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening.
Hot Topic: Budgeting for the Hybrid Office
November 16, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Planning for 2023
In-Person Member and Business Partner Social!
November 02, 2022
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Punch Bowl Social
340 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97204
Are you ready for fun, food and to have a fantastic time!
Special Education Webinar with Michael Cohen: Law Firm DEIB and Mental Health Awareness
October 27, 2022
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Online Webinar
The time is now for your firm not just to talk about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and mental health awareness, but to take action.
October Informal In-Person Idea Exchange
October 24, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Dragonwell Bistro
735 SW 1st Avenue (1st & Yamhill)
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening.
Hot Topic – Oregon Paid Leave Law
October 19, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Online Webinar
30 minute session to ask questions and brainstorm
DEI&A A/V Club Discussion: Microaggressions
October 06, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Join us for an insightful discussion of an important DEI topic.
September Informal In-Person Idea Exchange
September 26, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dragonwell Bistro
735 SW 1st Avenue (1st & Yamhill)
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening.
2022 Oregon ALA Annual Conference
September 23, 2022
10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Oregon Garden Resort
895 W Main St.
Silverton, OR 97381
Venue website
Remember to register for the 2022 Conference!
Paid Leave Oregon: Equivalent Plans Explained
September 14, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Presented by Tyler Krieg / Moderated by Donna Moser
August Informal In-Person Idea Exchange
August 22, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dragonwell Bistro
735 SW 1st Avenue (1st & Yamhill)
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening.
DEI&A Webinar: Best Practices for Building a Sustainable DEI Program with Jill Long
August 17, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Jill Long from Glassman Coaching + Consulting will share her insights about what it takes to build a sustainable DEI program. Bringing over a decade of experience helping law firms build and maintain DEI programs, Jill brings a unique perspective about w
Paradigm Shift—The Human Resource
August 16, 2022
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Stoel Rives LLP
760 SW Ninth Avenue, Suite 3000
Portland, OR 97205
Venue website
If finding and retaining talent are at the top of your firm’s agenda, this event is for you and your firm’s managing partner.
JULY INFORMAL IN-PERSON IDEA EXCHANGE
July 25, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dragonwell
735 SW 1st Avenue (1st & Yamhill)
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening.
ALA Compensation & Benefits Survey Recap & Discussion
July 20, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Please join us as Marie Porter discusses...
Quarterly DEI&A A/V Club Discussion: Allyship
July 19, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Thoughtful lunch hour discussion regarding DEI&A related topics.
Informal In-Person Idea Exchange
June 27, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dragonwell Bistro
735 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Venue website
Getting together in small groups makes for great opportunities to share what’s happening in the moment or to brainstorm ideas.
ALA Oregon Hot Topic: Current Covid Climate
June 15, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Come with questions and your solution-oriented answers.
DEI&A A/V Club Discussion: Exploring Cultural Competence
June 01, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
You're Invited to Participate in our First-Ever DEI&A A/V Club Discussion: Exploring Cultural Competence
HOW LEGAL IS ADOPTING MICROSOFT TEAMS
May 25, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Join us to learn more on how law firms are leveraging the use Microsoft Teams for work collaboration.
HOT TOPIC: Associate Salary Wars - WHAT NEXT??
May 11, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Law Firms announce major associate pay hikes .....
2022 Economic Update with Christian Kaylor
April 20, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Christian Kaylor will update our members on how Oregon has fared the pandemic - what is ahead of us??
HOT TOPIC: Time to Get Back To Work!
April 07, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Schedules, calling in on their scheduled days in the office, hiring vaccinated or unvaccinated…oh what fun
HOT TOPIC SERIES PART 3: SUCCESSION PLANNING - Your Next Administrator
March 30, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
When to begin mentoring or searching for your replacement
Annual Chapter Meeting and Best Practices for Acquiring Cyber Insurance & Cyber Security for Law Firms
March 11, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Securing cyber insurance, and staying up to date on cyber security measures and protocols is increasingly more and more difficult.
RESCHEDULED: HOT TOPIC: SUCCESSION PLANNING SERIES - Key Attorneys
March 02, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Preparing for the departure, sudden or scheduled, of a key attorney
HOT TOPIC SERIES PART 2: SUCCESSION PLANNING - Key Staff
February 24, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
...implementing a succession plan for key staff who have vital historical knowledge of the firm and clients
HOT TOPIC: Firm Mission Mottos & Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Statements
January 31, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Do mission statements really impact a firm's culture?
Creative Recruiting!
January 19, 2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
How law firm recruiters are getting creative in drawing in top talent
HOT TOPIC: Pooled Office Resource Teams & Non-Timekeeper Time Tracking Tools
January 12, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Pooled Office Resource Teams, Non-Timekeeper Time Tracking Tools
