RSVP soon!  Limited seating is filling fast!
The Oregon Chapter of the National Bar Association 
and the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association 
jointly present: 
The Justice System and the American Muslim:
The Promise and Reality of the Obama Administration
 
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
5:30 – 7:00 pm 
  
Join us as Steven T. Wax, Oregon Federal Public Defender and author of the award-winning Kafka Comes to America, discusses how America’s treatment of Muslims in the justice system has changed, and failed to change under the guidance of President Barack Obama.
 
Mr. Wax will also discuss:

• The War on Terror during the Bush and Obama Administrations

• Brandon Mayfield’s case and its implications

• The Patriot Act and the Material Witness Statute

• What may be in store for the next four years 

 
Schedule:
5:30 pm Reception 
with hosted beer, wine and light appetizers
6:00 – 7:00 pm Program
  
Location:
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Pacwest Center
1211 SW 5th Ave., Suite 1900
Portland, OR 97204
 
Cost:  FREE
 
1.0 hour diversity CLE (credits pending)
 
RSVP:
Space is limited. To reserve your spot please RSVP to Ali Seals at  Aseals@schwabe.com.
Questions? Contact Ali Seals at Aseals@schwabe.com or Gosia Fonberg atGosia_Fonberg@ord.uscourts.gov.