The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation has pledged $10,000 as a founding contributor to the campaign to establish the Marion County CourtCare project. The campaign is being spearheaded by the Mary Leonard Law Society, the Marion County chapter of Oregon Women Lawyers. This project will improve the access to justice for litigants by providing day care for their children during the time the litigants need to appear in court. … [Read more...] about OWLS Foundation pledges to be a founding supporter of Marion County CourtCare
Foundation Board Member Jill Tanner Recognized as “Woman of Achievement”
The OWLS Foundation congratulates Hon. Jill Tanner, who received the Woman of Achievement award from the Oregon Commission of Women on May 2, 2015. At the event, the awards were presented by Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Several Foundation Board members attended the luncheon. … [Read more...] about Foundation Board Member Jill Tanner Recognized as “Woman of Achievement”
OWLF Joins OCF Endowment
By Kat Kogan, OWLF Board Member. The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation (OWLF) is proud to announce that it has joined the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) as an Endowment Partner. With this step, OWLF becomes one of many charitable organizations to take advantage of investing its endowment within OCF's large and diversified portfolio under high-quality investment management at reasonable cost. In addition, OWLF and its donors may now turn to OCF for professional advice and assistance with complex gift transactions. … [Read more...] about OWLF Joins OCF Endowment
Armonica Grants Awarded to Law Students by Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation
By Traci Ray, OWLF Board Member The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation (OWLF), the 501(c)(3) sister organization to Oregon Women Lawyers, is proud to announce the 2014 Armonica Law Student Book Grant recipients. The OWLF focuses on educating and supporting women and minorities in order to further their access to and participation in the justice system and funds four grants including the Armonica Law Student Book Grant, the Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant, the Justice Betty Roberts Leadership Conference Grant, and the Janis Hardman Medical Support Grant. This year, the Foundation is thrilled to fund six Armonica Law Student Book Grants, and the awardees are as follows: Jayme Mori from Willamette Law School, and Judge Nelson’s mentee, says that “The Armonica Book Grant will help me pay for a bar review course to prepare for the Oregon State Bar exam. Additionally, the grant will serve as a reminder and motivation to continually support women and minorities in the legal community. … [Read more...] about Armonica Grants Awarded to Law Students by Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation
Kim Sugawa-Fujinaga Will Receive Oregon State Bar Award
The OWLS Foundation congratulates Kim Sugawa-Fujinaga, who will be presented with one of the Oregon State Bar's President's Diversity and Inclusion Awards at the Bar's annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The Award recognizes Bar members who have made significant contributions to the goal of increasing minority representation in the legal profession. Congratulations to Kim, who served on the OWLS Foundation Board from 2010 to 2014. … [Read more...] about Kim Sugawa-Fujinaga Will Receive Oregon State Bar Award
Katherine H. O’Neil Volunteer Service Award Winner Named
The OWLS Foundation congratulates Kathryn Smith Root who received the OWLS Katherine H. O'Neil Volunteer Service Award, named after OWLS' founding president, on September 26, 2014, during OWLS' Fall CLE. Kathy has worked tirelessly on behalf of OWLS and the OWLS Foundation, and she currently chairs the Foundation's Advisory Board. Congratulations, Kathy! … [Read more...] about Katherine H. O’Neil Volunteer Service Award Winner Named
2014 Auction
Immediately prior to the Oregon Women Lawyers Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner on Friday, March 14, 2014, the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation will host a silent auction. Although the auction will be scaled down from that of previous years, through the generous support of our donors, there will be various ways in which to show your support of the Foundation, while socializing with your friends and colleagues. The auction and dinner will be held at The Nines Hotel. The auction and social will begin at 5:00pm. Tickets to the dinner can be purchased through Oregon Women Lawyers. Attendance to the auction only portion of the evening is free. Click here to register for the social or to buy advance raffle tickets. A donation to the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation will be used to further our mission to educate the public and the legal community about the needs of women and minorities within the justice system. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and makes grants to law students and … [Read more...] about 2014 Auction
2010 Armonica Grants Announced
The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation announces that it has awarded the 2010-2011 Armonica Grants to the following law students: Erin McKee (Lewis and Clark Law School), Elizabeth Wooten (University of Oregon Law School), and Veronica Digman-McNassar (Willamette University School of Law). The Armonica Law Student Grant Program is awarded in honor of late Foundation Board member Armonica Gilford. The grant is available to 3rd year law students attending the three Oregon law schools who can demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation’s goals through an essay about their personal, volunteer, or educational experience. Ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Annually, one recipient is selected from each of the law schools to receive a text book grant in the amount of $500. In addition to the monetary grant, each recipient is matched with an ethnic minority female judge or attorney, who serves as the student’s mentor for the year. The Foundation thanks Judges Darleen Ortega, … [Read more...] about 2010 Armonica Grants Announced
Foundation Announces 2010-2011 Officers
Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation announces the Board officers for 2010 to 2010: Phylis Myles, President; Aruna Masih, Vice President/President-Elect; Libby Davis, Treasurer; Jill Brittle, Secretary; and Trudy Allen, Historian. … [Read more...] about Foundation Announces 2010-2011 Officers
2010 Annual Grants Awarded
Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation has awarded its annual grants to several organizations which advance the Foundation’s mission to promote greater access to the justice system for women and minorities. The grant recipients are: Domestic Violence Clinic and Stop Violence Against Women Clinic Project at Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center - Program gives services to low income survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Service is provided by third year law students and three staff attorneys – two of whom work primarily with Latina and rural outreach. They are working to develop a base of pro bono attorneys to help. Funds will be used to bring a nationally renowned speaker in the area of domestic violence to Eugene. Child Centered Solutions - Program provides pro bono legal representation for children in high conflict divorce and custody cases in Multnomah County and trainings/consultations to attorneys representing children and other service providers in other parts of the … [Read more...] about 2010 Annual Grants Awarded
