I came to Portland as a single mother of two. Balancing school, work, children, and home has been challenging. The Foundation grant was immediately important to me because I had been reading textbooks in the library but I did not own any of the books for my open-book exams. The grant was a lifeline. I was able to buy books that I could tab, write notes in, and fill with Post-Its. Being able to graduate and work in the legal profession will allow me to do the work which I believe in and be able to support my family. I am very, very grateful to Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation. … [Read more...] about Grant Recipient Tells What a Difference It Made
Support the 2014 OWLS Foundation Raffle
Soccer fans, you won't believe these great prizes! For only $25/ticket, you can enter to win: Grand Prize: 4 tickets to PORTLAND TIMBERS vs. COLUMBUS CREW on Saturday, May 17, 2014 Runner Up: 4 tickets to any PORTLAND THORNS FC regular season home game All seats are reserved in the lower level at Jeld-Wen Field Each game comes with team scarves and a concessions voucher ONLY 200 raffle tickets will be sold Attendance at the March 14 2014 Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner is not required to win We need your first and last name, email address and phone number Click here to buy tickets. … [Read more...] about Support the 2014 OWLS Foundation Raffle
OWLS Foundation Hosts Another Successful Auction – 2013
As part of the OWLS Roberts-Deiz Dinner, the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation once again hosted its annual auction on March 8, raising twice as much as last year. The success of the auction is attributed to a wonderful Auction Committee and the more than 120 donors who contributed items, including artwork, entertainment tickets, weekend trips, and many baskets of special gifts. This year’s Auction Committee was chaired by Libby Davis and coordinated by Robin Jerke. The live auction, which took place during dinner, generated a lot of laughs and competitive bidding due to the splendid performance of the auctioneer, JillMarie Wiles. The live auction featured two fabulous packages: A Weekend in Central Oregon which included a two night stay at River Ridge, Bend bucks, mountain bike rentals and more which raised $1,000; and Sunday Night Dinner with Chef Pascal Chureau of Allium which included a decadent wine dinner for 8 cooked by Chef Chureau and wine from WillaKenzie vineyard raised … [Read more...] about OWLS Foundation Hosts Another Successful Auction – 2013
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
OWLF Armonica Lunch 2009
2008 Armonica Award Recipients
The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of three outstanding third year law students as recipients of this year’s Armonica Law Student Grants. This year’s recipients are Jessica McKie of Lewis & Clark Law School, Jemine Mode of University of Oregon School of Law, and Angela Wanak of Willamette College of Law. The Armonica Law Student Grant Program was created in honor of the late Armonica Gilford, a former Foundation board member. The grant is available to 3rdyear law students attending the three Oregon law schools who can demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation’s goals through their personal, volunteer or education experience. Each recipient receives a book grant in the amount of $500 and an opportunity to be mentored by an ethnic minority female judge or attorney. This year’s mentors are Judges Adrienne Nelson and Youlee You of the Multnomah County Circuit Court and Judge Darleen Ortega of the Oregon Court of Appeals. … [Read more...] about 2008 Armonica Award Recipients
2007 Armonica Grant Recipients
Foundation Selects Three Armonica Grant Recipients The Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the Armonica Law Student Grant Program recipients for 2007-2008. Linda Barrera, a third year student at Lewis & Clark Law School, is a law clerk for the Washington County District Attorneys Office. In addition to being the only black and Hispanic person carrying out the clerk duties in the office, she also serves as a mentor to female and minority students at the Portland OIC Rosemary Anderson High School. Vanessa Nordyke, a third year student at the University of Oregon Law School, is a clerk with the Oregon Department of Justice. At UO, she is the Co-Director of the Women's Law Forum and President of the American Constitution Society. Vanessa was also instrumental in creating a pro bono group project in Eugene which introduces high school students to legal resources and the rights of domestic violence victims. Shenoa Payne, a third year student at Willamette University … [Read more...] about 2007 Armonica Grant Recipients
