The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation believes that Black lives matter. We share in the collective grief and anger following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Oregon’s own Patrick Kimmons, Terrell Johnson, Keaton Otis, Andre Gladen, Quanice Hayes, Kendra James, Jason Washington, James Perez, Byron Hammick, Aaron Campbell, Koben Henrickson, John Elifritz, Christopher Kalonji, William Patrick Floyd, and too many others nationwide and here in Oregon at the hands of police and white supremacist vigilantes. When the system fails one of us, it fails us all. As legal professionals, we have a duty to stand up and demand a more just society. As members of our community, we have a duty to listen. To educate ourselves. To understand. To act. Our mission at the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation is to provide access to justice opportunities and grants to women and underrepresented members of our community. Today, in the spirit of our mission and common humanity, we … [Read more...] about Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation Statement in Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Lewis & Clark Law Student Queenisha Rynders is Named 2020 MBA Fellow
Queen Rynders, a Lewis & Clark law student, has been named a 2020 Multnomah Bar Association Fellow, supported by the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation for an assignment this summer with Legal Aid Services of Oregon. She hopes to earn a certificate in international law. From 2015 to 2018 she taught in Egypt, Colombia, and the United Arab Emirates. She is a US Air Force veteran and is the recipient of a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. … [Read more...] about Lewis & Clark Law Student Queenisha Rynders is Named 2020 MBA Fellow
Vernellia R. Randall Grant Awarded to Judy Kim
The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the February 2020 Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant is Judy Kim of Lewis & Clark Law School. The bar exam grant is named in honor of Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Foundation and is playing a significant role in the efforts to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system. This grant is available to parents with children under the age of 18. Applicants must be in their final year of law school and intend to practice law in Oregon. For more information about the grant criteria and deadlines for future awards, click here. … [Read more...] about Vernellia R. Randall Grant Awarded to Judy Kim
OWLS Foundation Advisory Board Member Cristina Sanz Receives Katherine H. O’Neil Volunteer Service Award
On October 18, 2019 at an event marking the 30th anniversary of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Cristina Sanz was presented with the Oregon Women Lawyers Katherine H. O'Neil Volunteer Service Award. The award is presented to a member of Oregon Women Lawyers who, like Katherine O'Neil, epitomizes steadfast dedication and long-term volunteer service to promote women in the legal profession. The inaugural award was presented to Katherine O'Neil in 2009 at an event marking the organization's 20th anniversary. Here are excerpts from Trudy Allen's speech describing Cristina's service: Cristina was a charter member of OWLS and served on the OWLS Board from 1993 to 1996, when she represented Southern Oregon and made sure to make the trips to Portland (or other venues around the state) for board meetings. She ensured that the OWLS Board had a warm welcome when it traveled to Southern Oregon for meetings. And a few years ago, she helped bring OWLS’ Road to the Bench presentation to … [Read more...] about OWLS Foundation Advisory Board Member Cristina Sanz Receives Katherine H. O’Neil Volunteer Service Award
Congratulations to 2019 Armonica Law Student Grant Recipients!
Receiving the 2019 Armonica Law Student Grant are the following: From Lewis & Clark Law School – Ollie Caron-Noble and Dixy Iglesias From the University of Oregon School of Law – Fernanda Douglas and Ravyn Goss From Willamette University College of Law – Bridget Lawson and Dina Rivera The Foundation is pleased to offer this grant in honor of late Foundation Board member Armonica Gilford. The grant is available to students in their final year at one of the three Oregon law schools. Applicants must intend to practice law in Oregon and demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation’s goals through their personal volunteer or educational experience. Annually, up to six recipients are selected from Oregon law schools to receive a textbook grant in the amount of $1,000. In addition to the monetary grant, each recipient is matched with a female judge or attorney, who serves as the student’s mentor for the year. Those who identify as women and/or as members of … [Read more...] about Congratulations to 2019 Armonica Law Student Grant Recipients!
Deadline Extended to October 18 for Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant Application
Parents who are in their final year of law school and plan to sit for the February 2020 Oregon bar exam should consider applying for the Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 18. The bar exam grant is named in honor of Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Foundation and is playing a significant role in the efforts to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system. This grant is available to parents with children under the age of 18. The Foundation will heavily consider the ages and number of children of the applicant with special consideration to students with children under the age of 6 or with special needs, and to those who are single custodial parents. Applicants must be in their final year of law school and intend to practice law in Oregon. The current amount of the grant is $5,000. For more information and the online application form, click here. … [Read more...] about Deadline Extended to October 18 for Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant Application
Emily LeBlanc Awarded Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant
The OWLS Foundation is pleased to award a Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant to Emily LeBlanc. Emily is the single custodial parent of a young toddler. She will be graduating from the University of Oregon in May 2019 and will take the July Oregon bar exam. She hopes to practice business law in order to help women and minorities open and operate their own businesses. The grant is awarded in honor of Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Foundation and is playing a significant role in efforts to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system. … [Read more...] about Emily LeBlanc Awarded Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant
Support the OWLS Foundation with a Chance to Escape to Wine Country!
You can support the charitable work of the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation by buying a raffle ticket for a chance to win a wonderful weekend escape to Oregon's Dundee Hills. All raffle tickets will be sold on line in advance of the OWLS Roberts & Deiz Dinner on March 8. Please click here to purchase one or more raffle tickets. The prize package includes the following: Lodging valued at $300 at The Inn at Youngberg Hill Winery One bottle of Argyle 2015 Vintage Brut Oregon Sparkling Wine Sokol Blosser Farm & Forage Experience for 4 Stoller Family Estate Legacy Tour & Tasting for 4 … [Read more...] about Support the OWLS Foundation with a Chance to Escape to Wine Country!
Thanks from Armonica Grant Recipient April Stone
2018 Armonica Law Student Grant recipient April Stone recently shared her thoughts on what it means to be among those who receive the grant: "As you know, attending law school requires an increasingly daunting financial obligation, especially for students like me, who are raising a child during law school. I could not be more delighted to have been awarded a grant to assist with the expense of textbooks. The grant provided a significant offset against my school expenses, which in turn has allowed me to provide a little more to my family this year. I decided to pay your generosity forward and donate the texts that I purchase with the grant to other law students in need after I use them." The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation is pleased to be able to recognize April Stone with the 2018 Armonica Law Student Grant. … [Read more...] about Thanks from Armonica Grant Recipient April Stone
2018 Armonica Grant Recipients Announced
Congratulations to our 2018 Armonica Grant Recipients: Natalie Barringer, Lewis & Clark Law School; Cristela Delgado-Daniel, University of Oregon Law School; Carolyn Griffin, Lewis & Clark Law School; Maya Rinta, Lewis & Clark Law School; Catharine Roner-Reiter, University of Oregon Law School; and April Stone, University of Oregon Law School. A special thanks to our 2018 Armonica Grant Mentors: Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman, US District Court for the District of Oregon; Judge Amy Holms Hehn, Multnomah County Circuit Court; Judge Josephine Mooney, Lane County Circuit Court; Justice Adrienne Nelson, Oregon Supreme Court; Judge Debra Velure, Lane County Circuit Court; and Magistrate Judge Youlee You, US District Court for the District of Oregon. To learn more about the Armonica Grant, click here. … [Read more...] about 2018 Armonica Grant Recipients Announced
