The Oregon Federal Bar Association & the U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society jointly present:
An Introduction to Federal Court
An introduction to federal practice for young lawyers, summer associates, and law clerks.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 || 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
followed by a “Bench and Bar” social from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse
1000 S.W. Third Avenue || Portland, Oregon
$40 Private Sector || $20 Public Sector and Nonprofit || Free for FBA Student Chapter Members
Scholarships available upon request.
PROGRAM
Lunch and Courthouse Panel: The Clerk’s Office, Probation and Pretrial Services, and the U.S. Marshal’s Service provide an overview of courthouse operations.
What is Federal Practice Really Like? Civil and criminal practitioners discuss their federal practices.
Panel Discussion with the Federal Judges: Federal judges share stories and provide valuable tips.
Courthouse and Chambers Tours: Federal judges lead tours of the courthouse and chambers.
The U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society’s Famous Cases Series: Attorneys involved in well-known Oregon cases share insights and experiences.
Bench and Bar Social: Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the sixteenth floor terrace.
Questions? Contact Nadia Dahab at dahab.nadia@gmail.com