mba ANNOUNCEMENTS

The District of Oregon Seeks Nominations for Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives

Being a lawyer representative is a rare opportunity to collaborate with federal judges and other federal practitioners in the District of Oregon and Ninth Circuit. Representatives serve three-year terms. Details are available on the Ninth Circuit Court’s website at this link: www.ca9.uscourts.gov/lawyer-representatives. The deadline to apply is May 5. To nominate yourself or someone else, please send a short statement of interest and resumé to Judge Youlee Yim You at youlee_yim_you@ord.uscourts.gov.

New Narrative Sponsorship Opportunity

New Narrative, a Portland-based nonprofit community mental health agency serving adults with integrative mental health services is seeking sponsors for their Annual Celebration Luncheon on May 25 at the Multnomah Athletic Club. To learn more about New Narrative, purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit www.newnarrativepdx.org.

Pledge to Increase Access to Justice

Sign the MBA Pro Bono Pledge at www.mbabar.org/probonopledge and commit to taking at least one pro bono case in 2023. Visit www.mbabar.org/probono to discover pro bono opportunities in Multnomah County.

Weekend Lobby Hours Change at Inverness Jail

Due to ongoing staffing challenges, which the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is working to solve, the Inverness lobby will close at 3 p.m. on weekends, just as it does during the week. Any visits already in progress at that time will be allowed to continue. Additional information is available at www.bit.ly/inverness-hrs.

Noontime Rides

Join all ages of bicycle riders for noontime hill climbs on Mondays and Thursdays. Assemble at noon at SW Corner of Pioneer Square and leave together at 12:15 p.m., rain or shine. Frequent regroups. Mondays include rotating paceline around SW Fairmount; Thursdays go up through Forest Park. E-bikes okay. Great repeating interval workouts. Contact Ray Thomas, 503.228.5222, if you are a new rider or for additional details.

Rogue Farm Corps Seeking Board Members

Are you, or talented folks in your network, looking for unique opportunities to help support the next generation of farmers, and your community? Rogue Farm Corps (RFC), an Oregon nonprofit working to build a better food system, is seeking two to three people to join our Board of Directors. RFC is looking for board members with experience in real estate, land use transactions, cooperative business entities, or human resources. Please reach out to Maia Larson, maiaflarson@gmail.com, with questions or to apply.

Volunteers Needed to Serve as Courthouse Experience

Tour Guides

Classroom Law Project is seeking volunteers who can dedicate at least one weekday morning a month to guide teachers, students, and chaperones on courthouse tours. Training and support will be provided. Email Christopher Parrucci at cparrucci@classroomlaw.org for more information.

PDX Starting Grounds

The coffee café in the Central Courthouse offers beverages, breakfast, lunch and snack items. Open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. See the menu or order online for takeout at www.pdxgrounds.com.

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law ConferenceApril 27-28

The 56th Annual Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference will be held on April 27 and 28 at the Seattle Convention Center (formerly the Washington State Convention Center). More details, including the full program with the list of speakers and topic is available at https://pacificlaborlaw.com/.