Oregonians, the Oregon Judicial Department is working on automatically clearing certain evictions from tenant's records. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gTx3VKua
About us
We use IOLTA interest to fund organizations in Oregon that provide legal services to people of lesser means, promote diversity in the legal profession, and educate the public about the law.
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http://oregonlawfoundation.org
External link for Oregon Law Foundation
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- IOLTA, Justice for All, Lawyer Trust Accounts, Legal Aid, Civil Legal Help, Legal Profession Diversity, and Education About the Legal System
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
PO Box 8367
Portland, Oregon 97207, US
Updates
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Lawyers from outside North Carolina, you can help. The NC Supreme Court has approved a "Katrina Rule" to help lawyers licensed outside of NC provide pro bono disaster legal help. Follow the link in the repost to sign up to volunteer. Here is the announcement of the rule: https://lnkd.in/e2CWUde7
The NCBA Young Lawyers Division, FEMA, ABA Young Lawyers Division and Legal Aid of NC, with support from the NCBF are collaborating to provide critical pro bono legal assistance to survivors of Tropical Storm Helene through the NC Disaster Legal Services program. Volunteer here: https://buff.ly/4dss1ZF.
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Don't worry lawyers, recent FDIC deposit insurance updates regarding trusts *do not* change coverage for IOLTAs. Learn more about how pass-through deposit insurance works for IOLTAs from the FDIC. https://lnkd.in/dh6-khjx
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Bonnie Allen-Sailor from OLF grantee Northwest Workers' Justice Project is going to be part of this fantastic City Club event addressing labor trafficking. Forced and coercive labor exist in Oregon, and OLF grantees are part of the effort to put an end to these practices.
I'll be speaking at a City Club event this Wednesday night at Kells Irish Pub, along with some really incredible people who do crucial work to combat labor trafficking in Oregon. Would love to see some of you there! Please register at the link on eventbrite (in the info below) so we can know how many folks will be showing up. ~Kimberly
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Hey Civics Learning Project, Athena Wooters is an alum of both the high school Mock Trial Program and the We the People Program; now she is interning in Senator Merkley's office! The OLF is proud of the work Oregon's legal community puts into supporting justice for all and is proud that our grantees make a difference in peoples' lives.
This month, members of the Oregon legal community attended ABA Day in Washington, D.C., where they met with lawmakers and worked to support Legal Services Corporations funding to advance access to justice. Take a look at their visit. Photo 1: Monica Goracke, Lee Ann Donaldson, Rep. Andrea Salinas, Edwin Harnden, Ayla Ercin, Susan Grabe Photo 2: Susan Grabe, Lee Ann Donaldson, Ayla Ercin, Edwin Harnden, Monica Goracke Photo 3: Monica Goracke, Edwin Harnden, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Lee Ann Donaldson, Ayla Ercin, Susan Grabe Photo 4: Ayla Ercin, Susan Grabe, Edwin Harnden, Senator Jeff Merkley, Lee Ann Donaldson, Monica Goracke Photo 5: Susan Grabe, Edwin Harnden, Athena Wooters, Senator Merkley, Lee Ann Donaldson
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Three cheers for Randy Compton!
We are excited to announce that we will be awarding the Henry Hewitt Access to Justice Award to Randy Compton, Co-Chairman of the Board of Pioneer Trust Bank, in recognition of his lifetime of work advocating for IOLTA and encouraging support for legal aid among the banking community. This award recognizes individuals who, through strong leadership, consistent effort, and commitment to the ideal of equal justice under the law, have made a substantial contribution to legal aid or low-income Oregonians. Congratulations, Randy! Buy a ticket and come celebrate with us at the Awards Celebration: https://lnkd.in/e2HuNjr6
Annual Awards Celebration
https://cej-oregon.org
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Are you part of a couple that wants to get married but is facing barriers? Love Day 2024 is bringing free weddings to the Multnomah County Central Courthouse on Feb 14, 2024. 👰 Couples must be pre-screened to participate - contact sokhoe@irco.org or diane.nguyen@lasoregon.org for eligibility. 🤵 Part of #JusticeforAll is making sure everyone, regardless of socio-economic status or cultural heritage has equal opportunity to participate in marriage ceremonies recognized and protected by the law. 👰 Want to volunteer, checkout info from Oregon Women Lawyers https://lnkd.in/gAekUHTy Shout out to immediate past OLF Board President Judge Sinlapasai for being a driving force behind making Love Day happen. 🤵
Love Day at Multnomah County Courthouse - Oregon Women Lawyers
https://oregonwomenlawyers.org
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Did you know? In Oregon, 75% of low-income individuals face life-changing legal problems and most cannot access the professional assistance they need to protect their rights. ⚖️ These issues perpetuate poverty. You can help support #CivilLegalAid in Oregon. Donating to our friends at the Campaign For Equal Justice funds civil legal aid in every Oregon county - it's an investment in our communities & economic well-being. #OppositeOfPoverty #PovertyInAmericaAwarenessMonth
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Did you know civil legal aid is an essential tool for fighting poverty? The Oregon Law Foundation will be joining with other members of the access to justice community to share posts in January during National Poverty Awareness Month. Stay tuned for to The Opposite of Poverty Campaign! #OppositeOfPoverty #CivilLegalAid
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