2005 Committee and Section Annual Reports

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Affirmative Action..........................................1Bar Press Broadcasters Council ......................2Certified Public Accountants-Joint ................3Client Security Fund ......................................4Continuing Legal Education ..........................4Federal Practice & Procedure..........................5Judicial Administration ..................................5Legal Ethics......................................................6Legal Heritage Interest Group ........................6Legal Services ..................................................7

Medical Profession-Joint ................................7Minimum Continuing Legal Education..........8Pro Bono ..........................................................9Procedure & Practice ....................................10Public Service Advisory ................................11Quality of Life................................................11State Lawyers Assistance ..............................12Uniform Civil Jury Instructions ....................13Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions..............13Unlawful Practice of Law ..............................13

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2005 Committee and Section Annual Reports

Table of Contents

Administrative Law ......................................15Admiralty ......................................................16Agricultural Law............................................17Alternative Dispute Resolution ....................17Antitrust, Trade Regulation ..........................18Appellate Practice ........................................19Aviation Law ................................................20Business Law ..................................................20Business Litigation ........................................21Civil Rights....................................................22Computer & Internet Law ............................22Constitutional Law........................................23Construction Law ..........................................24Consumer Law ..............................................25Corporate Counsel ........................................25Criminal Law ................................................26Debtor-Creditor ............................................27Disability Law ................................................27Diversity ........................................................28Elder Law ......................................................29

Energy, Telecommunications & Utility Law ................................................30Environmental & Natural Resources ............30Estate Planning and Administration ............31Family Law ....................................................31Government Law ..........................................32Health Law ....................................................32Indian Law ....................................................33Intellectual Property ......................................34International Law ..........................................34Juvenile Law ..................................................35Labor & Employment ....................................35Law Practice Management ............................36Litigation ......................................................37Products Liability ..........................................37Real Estate & Land Use ................................38Securities Regulation ....................................39Sole and Small Firm Practitioners ................40Taxation ........................................................41Workers' Compensation ................................42

Committees

Sections

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Affirmative Action Committee

This report regards the OSB Affirmative ActionProgram (AAP) allocative programs, OLIOprograms, and 2006 Sunset efforts. The AAPprograms are designed to advance the followingmission statement:

The mission of the Affirmative Action Program ofthe Oregon State Bar is to support the mission ofthe Oregon State Bar: by promoting respect for therule of law, by improving the quality of legalservices, and by increasing access to justice. TheProgram serves this mission by striving to increasethe diversity of the Oregon bench and bar to reflectthe diversity of the people of Oregon, by educatingattorneys about the cultural richness and diversity ofthe clients they serve, and by removing barriers tojustice.

ALLOCATIVE PROGRAMS:

The bar’s Affirmative Action Program includesallocative programs (scholarships, stipends,fellowships, and grants) funded by the bar’s AAPassessment. Law students who can help to advancethe program’s mission are eligible to apply.Eligibility is not limited to ethnic minorities.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The ScholarshipSubcommittee scored 48 applications, and awarded8 scholarships in the amount of $2000 each, paidin two installments directly to each law school.

CLERKSHIP STIPEND PROGRAM: Thirty-five students applied for 20 stipends designated tosecure clerkships with employers who could matchat least the $5.00/hour stipend. In 2004, theAffirmative Action Committee decided to grantup to three exceptions per year to raise the stipendto Oregon’s minimum wage (budget permitting)when an employer could not provide the match.There were no exception requests in 2005.

PUBLIC HONORS FELLOWSHIPPROGRAM: The Public Honors Subcommitteereviewed 7 applications for six fellowships and oneEnvironmental Law grant. The AAP received theEnvironmental Law Grant for the fifth yearthrough the American Bar Association. Thefellowship recipients clerked for the OregonSupreme Court, Oregon Court of Appeals, Officeof the Governor, Oregon Law Center, MarionCounty DA and Multnomah DA. The ABAEnvironmental Clerk worked for Harrang LongGary Rudnick PC in Eugene.

BAR EXAM GRANT: The Bar ExamSubcommittee reviewed a total of 28 applicationsfor both the February and July bar examinations toaward 9 grants. OMLA, through their annualauction in June, raised funds to award Bar ExamPreparation Course scholarships for ethnicminority graduates who did not receive awardsthrough the Bar Exam Grant program.

OLIO:

The bar’s Affirmative Action Program includesOLIO (Opportunities for Law in Oregon), arecruitment/retention strategy for Oregon’s ethnicminority law students. All entering ethnicminority law students are invited to participate inthe OLIO Orientation. All students, regardless ofethnicity, who are committed to advance theOLIO mission can apply to participate in theOrientation and are also eligible to participate inother OLIO activities.

EMPLOYMENT RETREAT: The calendar yearbegan with the Seventh Annual EmploymentRetreat at Lewis & Clark Law School on the lastSaturday in January. The traditional round-robinmock interviews were again a tremendous hit.Through the mock interview process and thepersonal involvement of Career Services of thethree law schools, we are finding that students are

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much more prepared for interviews, and are betterequipped to secure employment through AAPprograms as well as through individual efforts. TheEmployment Retreat included an Employer Forumwherein private and public sector firms of diversesizes sponsored tables to meet and greet the lawstudents. The participating firms paid a $50 fee tohelp cover Retreat expenses.

SPRING SOCIAL: In lieu of the annual SpringSocial to honor graduating students, law studentswere invited to attend the OWLS Awards Dinnerin March, especially to honor the recipient of the2005 Mercedes Deiz Award, Stella Manabe, AAPAdministrator. Individual lawyers and law firmssponsored seats for the attending students.

LEGAL WRITING AND RESEARCHWORKSHOPS: These workshops are designed totransition ethnic minority law students fromclassroom Legal Writing/Research to LWR inpractice. David Bartz and Judge Dick Baldwinconducted the workshop at the SchwabeWilliamson firm in Portland. Judge Virginia Linderand Bob Rocklin conducted the workshop atWillamette in Salem. Joe Richards conducted theworkshop at the Luvaas Cobb firm in Eugene.

FIRST YEAR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM(FYIP) implemented new Personal Statementcriteria which the participating law firms decidedwould help to identify students who would betterfit their firms’ diversity objectives. Studentssubmitted the Personal Statements along withresumes and legal writing samples.

BAR EXAM WORKSHOP: Stella Manabe andJim Bailey presented this workshop in Portlandand in Eugene for OLIO participants. Theworkshop is a comprehensive approach to barexam study with focus also on cultural issues ethnicminority applicants may experience.

OLIO ORIENTATION: The AAP held theSeventh Annual OLIO Orientation in Redmond,Oregon. The Retreat successfully bonded theincoming ethnic minority law students to eachother and to the bar. The 2005 Orientation

included a social co-sponsored by the OregonMinority Lawyers Association for Central OregonOMLA members and bar leaders. Alsoparticipating for the first time was a middle schoolstudent and her mother as a pilot project toencourage younger ethnic minority Oregonians toconsider a legal career while helping to expand theethnic minority law student community outside oflaw school.

3rd ANNUAL BOWLIO: BOWLIO is afundraiser for OLIO. The 2005 event featuredguest First Lady Mary Oberst. Over 200 lawstudents, lawyers, and judges participated.

2006 SUNSET:

The AAC appointed a subcommittee headed byJudge Douglas Van Dyk. Judge Van Dyk identifieda three-prong strategy to bring about an AAPextension beyond 2006 – (1) HOD education andelections; (2) membership education and publicity,(3) reunion of all AAP participants andbeneficiaries.

Respectfully Submitted: Stephen F. Crew (CH),Lynn R. Nakamoto (SEC), Carl D. Crowell,Timothy R. Harmon, Hong N. Huynh, AmandaL. Mayhew, Anastasia Yu Meisner, Douglas V.Van Dyk, Susana Alba, Judith Woo Poutasse,David Schuman, David R. Simon, Trung D. Tu,Richard J. Brownstein, Lori E. Deveny, DavidW. Giles, Tom Kranovich, Marva Fabien (BC),Stella K. Manabe (BL).

Bar Press Broadcasters Council

The Bar Press Broadcasters Council has adopteda mission of “Building a Culture of Dialogue”among lawyers, judges and journalists. In 2005,they held two major events around this goal, onein Portland and one in Eugene. The programsbrought together some of the most prominentjudges, lawyers, and journalists from print, radioand television to talk about the process of coveringhigh-profile crime and court stories. The goal was

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for all parties to learn from other constituenciesabout their concerns, and to gain perspective thatwill inform future decision-making in courtrooms,law offices and newsrooms.

Additionally, in order to meet the specific needsof TV stations, the Council developed a programto take directly into broadcast stations. Theprogram brings a judge, a defense attorney and aprosecutor into the newsrooms to share theirperspective on working with media, and then toanswer questions from the journalists. The programwas held at 3 of the 4 TV stations in Portland, andeach station has requested follow-up visits. Asimilar program was held for radio reportersthroughout the city.

The Council began work on a major project toreplace the Bar Press Guidelines, considered to beoutdated. The Council is drafting a comprehensivebooklet to be used as a resource for bar membersand journalists involved in legal issues coverage.The booklet will track the chronology of acriminal case, and address the concerns of eachconstituent group at each stage. Development ofthat book is well underway. Publication expectedin mid-2006.

As a side note, the Oregon State Bar MediaRelations Program is working concurrently todevelop some separate products specifically forlawyers when the Bar Press Guidelines are officiallyreplaced by the Council.

Plans for 2006 include Building the Cultureevents (outlined above) in Portland andBend, publication of the Bar PressGuidebook, additional programs brought directlyinto print, radio and TV news departments.

Respectfully submitted: Duane A. Bosworth(CH), Stephen R. Blixseth, Michael D.Schrunk, Suzanne Upton, Daniel L. Keppler,Jim Losk, Janine Robben, Marc Sussman, AllieO’Connor, Jeffrey S. Seymour, Ronald D.Thom, David C. Wang, Steven M. Wilker,Nena Cook (BC), Kateri Walsh (BL).

Certified Public Accountants-JointCommittee

1. The committee regularly held meetings inFebruary, April, June, August and December forapproximately 1 hour at the Oregon State Baroffices.

2. Committee members and other legal andaccounting professionals wrote ProfessionalInsight articles for the OSCPA magazine. Themagazine is published 11 times during thecalendar year and Professional Insight articlesare in every other issue. The articles covereditems of interest to both accountants andattorneys, and dealt with issues such as businessvaluation, social security reform, Circular 230amendments, and changes in bankruptcy law.

3. The Committee cancelled its annual golftournament because the tournament lost moneyin 2004. A subcommittee was formed toreevaluate the golf tournament for 2006.

4. The Committee cancelled its fall retreat.

5. The Committee discussed and OSB liaisonAlbert Menashe helped Committee memberThomas Brown schedule a half-day CLEprogram on business valuations at the OregonState Bar offices.

6. The Committee had several discussions andmade changes to the Committee’s assignment toencourage more pro bono work andinformational public speaking.

7. The Committee worked to update its websitehosted at OSCPA.com. The Committeeprovided information about its assignment andmeeting schedule, and copies of past minutesare available for viewing my members and non-members.

Recommendations for 2006

Continue the following goals:

1. Continue to update and maintain theCommittee’s website hosted by the OSCPA.

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2. Submit Professional Insight articles for theOSCPA magazine and OSB Bulletin (asappropriate).

3. Provide social and networking opportunities forlawyers and accountants, including restartingthe annual golf tournament this summer.

4. Encourage members to start or assist withcontinuing education programs through theOSB and OSCPA.

Additional goals for 2006:

1. Reevaluate the specific Committee assignments.

2. Promote additional opportunities foraccountants and attorneys to socialize.

3. Discuss establishing a list server for accountantsand attorneys to discuss cross-disciplinequestions.

4. Hosting one Committee meeting at analternative location, such as the Oregon FoodBank.

5. Evaluate the future of the fall retreat.

Respectfully submitted: Thomas L. Hutchinson(CH), Brandon A. Benson (SEC), Gary R.Barnum, Stephen Bush, Owen D. Blank,Thomas S. Brown, Eric R. Foster, Justin C.Jones, Gary S. Leavitt, David J. Malcolm, DavidM. Mondress, Robert N. Muraski, Hoang H.Nguyen, Gregson Parker, John D. Parsons,Steven B. Resnikoff, Mark W. Rose, Brian S.Thompson, Albert A. Menashe (BC), andCathi Pittman (BL).

Client Security Fund Committee

The committee met four times in 2005. Twomeetings were held at the Oregon State Bar officesin Lake Oswego, and two meetings were held inSalem at a committee member’s office.Teleconferencing was available at each meeting foranyone unable to attend in person.

At the January meeting bar liaison SylviaStevens gave an orientation for new members,which included an overview of the committeepurpose and funding, as well as claim investigation.The committee received and investigated twenty-eight claims in 2005 and continued itsinvestigation into several claims filed in previousyears. Of these claims, seventeen were paid,including two from 2002, two from 2003, and tenfrom 2004; and fifteen claims, nine from 2005, andsix from 2004, were denied. The remaining claimsare under continued investigation.

As of October 31, 2005 the CSF had a fundbalance of $915,762.00. Next year the committeewill continue its investigation of pending and newclaims.

Respectfully submitted: Darrin Class(CH), ScottHoward(SEC), Scott Asphaug, William Crow,Jennifer Kimble, Dennis McCaffrey, BonitaMerten (PM), Thomas Moore, Sarah Rinehart,Constantin Severe, Floyd Shebley, TheodoreSumner, Conrad Yunker, Mark Comstock (BC),Sylvia Stevens (BL).

Continuing Legal EducationCommittee

In lieu of an annual report, the CLE Committeesubmitted a memorandum to the Board ofGovernors requesting that the board either sunsetthe committee or provide it with new specific andworkable charges. At it’s November 19th meeting,the board voted to sunset the CLE Committeebecause its traditional role is now duplicated byCLE Seminar planning committee and CLEPublication editorial committees

Respectfully submitted: Kathleen A Cushing(CH), G. Victor Tiscornia (SEC), Harry M.Auerbach, Steven A. Chase, Jenna LeighMooney, Timothy J. Bernasek, James C.Casterline, Walter L. Cauble, Shari L. Lane,

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Robert A. Schuler, Gina M. Stewart, MichaelE. Swaim, Alycia N. Sykora, Trinh C. Tran,Richard S. Yugler, (BC), Karen Lee (BL), LindaKruschke (BL).

Federal Practice and ProcedureCommittee

The Federal Practice and Procedure Committee(“Committee”) regularly met at noon in the federalcourthouse on the second Wednesday of eachmonth in 2005, except for the months of May, July,August and November. The Committee’s majoractivities are outlined below.

The Standing Subcommittee on Proposed RuleAmendments continued to monitor and report tothe full Committee on proposed changes in federalrules. Additionally, in an effort to further itscoordination with the Local Rules Committee,Chairperson Jim Hiller and others on hiscommittee were contacted several times during theyear to update the Committee on local ruledevelopments and issues of concern.

The Committee also continued to followdevelopments concerning electronic discovery,including the proposed amendment to the federalrules regarding electronic discovery. Judge JaniceStewart joined the Committee and added herknowledge of these issues.

The Committee followed up on therecommendation of last year’s Committee to theOregon State Bar Board of Governorsrecommending that it take a stand against severalCongressional proposals to split the Ninth Circuit.Last year, the Board declined to consider the issue.This year, the Committee sent a letter to theBoard again recommending that it consider theissue. It did, and came out against the proposals tosplit the Ninth Circuit.

The Committee continued to discuss the needfor greater participation by federal practitioners inthe “Saturday Session.” This is an annual meetingthat is well attended by the federal judiciary and it

provides a valuable opportunity for interactionbetween the bench and the bar.

The Committee discussed ways to possiblystreamline summary judgment practice in theCourt.

Respectfully submitted: Jeffrey Stewart Love(CH), Michelle Holman Kerin (SEC),Christopher Carson, James Sutherland, JeffBrecht, Thad Guyer, John F. McGrory, DennisN. Balske, Joel I. Bruhn, Vishnu N. Jetmalani,Matthew J. Lynse, Kathryn M. Pratt, Mark L.Stermitz, Dana L. Sullivan, Garr King (ADV),Janice M. Stewart (ADV), Randall L. Dunn,(ADV), Timothy C. Gerking (BC), George A.Reimer, (BL).

Judicial Administration Committee

In 2005, the committee took on several largeprojects, consisting of creating momentum aroundJury Appreciation and Law Day, in-depth studieson judicial evaluation and judicial independenceas well as continuing outreach work on the JudicialSpeaker’s Bureau.

In 2006, the committee will work with theboard on preparing legislative proposals for theupcoming 2007 session that will impact the courtsand judicial system.

Respectfully submitted: Marilyn Odell (CH),Michael Bloom (SEC), Ann Christian,Kathleen Dolan, Marsha Morasch, Jack Morris,Douglas Bray, Bruce Rubin, Hon. Dale Koch,Kenneth Crowley, Debra Vogt, David Hittle,Kristen David, Michael Washington, MaryMcCauley Burrows (PM), Audun Sorensen,(PM), Carol Skerjanec (BC), Susan Grabe(BL).

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Legal Ethics Committee

The committee met seven times during theyear. The committees work focused on reviewingand updating OSB Formal Ethics Opinions 1991-1through 2004-175 in light of the adoption of thenew Rules of Professional Conduct. Thecommittee submitted the complete set of 175revised opinions to the Board of Bar Governors,which approved the changes at its August meeting.The committee recognizes and thanks bar liaisonSylvia Stevens and committee member Peter Jarvisfor their diligence and excellent work.

The committee received two new requests forformal opinions in 2005. Due to the scale of thebar opinion revision project (which included 25completely revised opinions), the committeedeferred work on those new requests until aftercompletion of the bar opinion revision project.

For the upcoming year, the committee plans torespond to the two pending opinion requests aswell as any others that are received. In additionthe committee will complete its study of severalpossible amendments to the Oregon Rules ofProfessional Conduct and make a recommendationto the Board of Governors.

Respectfully submitted: William Kirby (CH),Wendy Baker (SEC), Paul Levy, Roger DeHoog,Bonnie Richardson, Janice Turner, Joan-MarieMichelsen, Lane Borg, Mark McCulloch,Christopher Cauble, Robert Simon, Peter Jarvis,Joseph Dean, Frank Weiss, Sheree Lynn Rybak,Gerry Gaydos (BC), and Sylvia Stevens (BL).

Legal Heritage Interest Group

Recommendations:

1. Space permitting, all OSB 50-year membersshould be permitted to audit OSB CLEprograms at no charge.

2. An archive policy should be developed bythe OSB, to ensure the safe keeping of itemsof future historic interest.

The Legal Heritage Committee should becontinued through the next membership year.

During 2005, the Legal Heritage Interest Groupscheduled four meetings. Two of the meetingsfocused on libraries. We met at the OregonHistorical Society Library and learned about itsresources. At the Multnomah County Law Libraryannex, librarian Jacque Jurkins briefed us on thehistory of the library and professional lawlibrarianship in Oregon.

Marketing of the Oregon State Bar’s history,Serving Justice, A History of the Oregon State Bar1890-2000 continued to be an emphasis, withefforts to sell individual copies at variousgatherings of lawyers. We continued ourdiscussions of making the book the centerpiece ofan educational event, with a possible emphasis ondiversity.

We maintained liaison with other groupsinterested in Oregon legal history, notably the USDistrict Court of Oregon Historical Society, theMultnomah Bar Association’s 100th anniversarycelebration history subcommittee and the Queen’sBench history committee.

In addition, the group continued its efforts todevelop ideas and recruit authors for articles ofhistorical interest in the OSB Bulletin.

Respectfully Submitted: S. Diane Rynerson (CH),Janet D. Kreft (SEC), Richard D. Barber, JackGore Collins, Betty I. Crofoot, Dean S.Kaufman, Jack L. Kennedy, Hon. Randall B.Kester, Deanna Page Laidler, Prof. Ron B.Lansing, Johnston A. Mitchell, Hon Owen M.Panner, Katherine O’Neil (HON), David B.Avison (ADV), Fred A. Granata (ADV),Caroline Stoel (ADV), Bette L. Worcester(BC), Marlyce Gholston (BL), and Paul Nickell(BL).

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Legal Services Program Committee

The committee will meet a total of three timesduring 2005 with their last meeting held inDecember after this report was submitted.

The Committee took action on two issues overthe course of the year. Those actions are as follows:

1. Amending the OSB-LSP Standards andGuidelines

The committee approved, subject to BOGapproval, the amendments to theStandards and Guidelines. The amendmentsstrengthened the OSB Legal Services ProgramPolicies concerning integrating services andeliminating the legal and physical separationbetween the programs and will be used tochallenge the restrictions that have been placedon programs that receive LSC federal funding.

2. Amending the Presumptive Funding Level inthe OSB-LSP Standards and guidelines

The committee approved subject to BOGapproval, that the presumptive fundinglanguage in the Standards and Guidelines beamended to raise the existing 3.1 millionfunding ceiling to 5.1 million. The increase to5.1 million represents the 2003 filing fee leveladjusted for inflation increased by the 1.6million dollar gap to meet the legal needs of thepoor assessed in 2003. It was agreed by thecommittee that the amended language changeas presented meets the 1997 and 2003legislative intent to provide additional fundingfor legal services to the poor at the same timecontinuing the approach adopted by the InterimCivil Legal Services Task Force who developedthe Standards and Guidelines in 1998.

The committee also discussed and agreed thatthe language found in the Standards andGuidelines at V. A. 2. Additional Funds shouldbe changed so as not to create an expectationthat the Legal Services Program Committee“will” award additional funds to applicants if thepresumptive funding level is met in the future.

Respectfully submitted: Howard G. Arnett (CH),Stephen S. Walters (SEC), Douglass H.Schmor, Kent Thurber, David Ross, WilliamVan Atta, Ron Chase (PM), Jennifer StenzelGrant (ADV), Laurence H Hamblen (ADV),Michael Keeney (ADV), Debra Lee (ADV),Thomas Matsuda (ADV), Ralph Saltus (ADV),David Thornburg ADV), Samuel E Tucker,Linda K Eyerman (BC), Judith Baker (BL).

Medical Profession-Joint Committee

At the recommendation of the Policy andGovernance Committee the Oregon State BarBoard (OSB) of Governors voted to disband theJoint Medical Legal Committee on November 19,2005. There has been no request for action ormeeting to deal with a substantive issue since July2, 2001 with the exception of an informationalmeeting requested by the Chair Bruce WiegmanFebruary 25, 2003.

The OSB suggests the following resources:

The Health Law Section of the Oregon StateBar is active, involved in continuing education,legislative activities, and applicable federal andstate law involving healthcare.

The OSB Client Assistance Office (CAO),manager Chris Mullman with a staff of six,investigates inquiries and complaints. TheCAO will direct complaints with credibleevidence of ethics violations to the Office ofDisciplinary Council and attempt to resolveother matters within the resources of theOregon State Bar.

An existing OSB committee handles attorneyfee disputes.

The Oregon State Bar is interested in acontinuing relationship with the Oregon MedicalAssociation and would recommend future issues bedirected to the Board of Governors if notsatisfactorily addressed by one of the offices,committees or sections outlined above.

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Respectfully submitted: Douglas L. Schaffer (CH),Michael D. Crew (SEC), Mary L. Pool, Keith J.Bauer, Robert L. Cowling, Margaret M.Maguire, Robert W. Staley, John A. Enbom,Paul R. Frisch (BC), Scott A. Morrill (BL).

Minimum Continuing LegalEducation Committee

The Minimum Continuing Legal EducationCommittee is an advisory body to the MCLEAdministrator and to the Board of Governors.During 2005, the Committee has:

• Reviewed and made decisions on requests forreview of MCLE Administrator decisions;

• Considered and recommended changes to theMCLE Rules and Regulations; and

• Continued to develop expertise regarding theMCLE programs in Oregon and in otherjurisdictions.

One committee project is underway and close tocompletion; transcript reporting of MCLE credits isin effect and coverage will expand with the comingyear. State bar staff and the MCLE committee arehopeful that this process will make compliancewith MCLE requirements easier for all members.

The committee has continued to havediscussions and comments from members regardingthe diversity credit requirement, which was firstimplemented in 2001. During 2004 and 2005, thecommittee had many discussions about whether ornot substantive law programs could qualify forelimination of bias (diversity) credit. In 2005, theBoard of Governors approved MCLE Regulation5.500, which states:

“A program shall not be ineligible foraccreditation as an elimination of bias activitysolely because it is limited to a discussion ofsubstantive law, provided the substantive lawrelates to issues involving race, gender,economic status, creed, color, religion, nationalorigin, disability, age, or sexual orientation.”

In March 2005, the MCLE Committeerecommended amending Rules 3.2(b) and 5.5(a)to clarify 1) that the child abuse reporting creditcounts as an ethics credit; and 2) that theelimination of bias credit requirement is inaddition to the legal ethics credit requirement.The Supreme Court approved these amendmentsin August 2005.

In June 2005, the MCLE Committeerecommended adoption of a non-discriminationattendance rule for accreditation of CLE programs.The Supreme Court approved the proposed rule inSeptember 2005. MCLE Rule 5.1(f) states:

“The activity must have no attendancerestrictions based on race, color, gender, sexualorientation, religion, geographic location, age,handicap or disability, marital, parental ormilitary status or other classification protectedby law, except as may be permitted uponapplication from a provider or member, whereattendance is restricted due to applicable stateor federal law.”

The function of the MCLE requirement is tomaintain and enhance the competency of Oregonlawyers in substantive areas of law governing theareas in which they practice, including ethicalconsiderations. In the year ahead, the Committeewill continue to assist the MCLE Administrator indeveloping and carrying out a work plan to meetperformance measures and to achieve goals set bythe BOG. Meetings will continue to be quarterly,or at the call of the Administrator or the Chair.

The committee has in the past suggested that astudy be done on the extent to which various CLErequirements improve, or fail to improve, attorneycompetence. The committee continues to believethis proposal has merit.

Respectfully submitted: Laura H. Kosloff (CH),Ellen M. Voss (SEC), Stace B. Gordon (PM),Thomas M. Ryan, Donald P. Bourgeois, Kara K.Davis, Carol D. Skerjanec (BC), and DeniseCline (BL).

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Pro Bono Committee

The Pro Bono Committee has met 11 times thisyear to date and will meet for the 12th time onDecember 20, 2005. The Committee formed threesubcommittees to address the following subjects:(1) a model pro bono policy, (2) reporting of probono hours, and 3) a pro bono mentor program. Inaddition, members of the Pro Bono Committeecontinued to pursue judicial involvement in probono as liaisons to the State Family Law AdvisoryCommittee’s (SFLAC) Subcommittee on Self-Represented Litigants. The Pro Bono Committeealso participated in the Coordination Committee(ONLY Committee) with the MBA Young LawyerDivision Pro Bono Subcommittee, the OSB NewLawyers Division, and the OLC/LASO Pro BonoCommittee to coordinate pro bono activities inMultnomah County and statewide.

Accomplishments

Model Pro Bono Policy Subcommittee

• Developed a customizable pro bono policy thatlaw firms can adapt to their unique needs andcultures with a worksheet for firms to selectparticular policy components.

• Coordinated a marketing and implementationstrategy to assist law firms in adopting a probono policy, expected to continue through2006.

Pro Bono Mentor Program Subcommittee

• Developed a resource for attorneys seekingassistance on pro bono cases and an opportunityfor attorneys willing to offer pro bono assistanceto other attorneys.

• Collaborated with the OSB Referral andInformation Services Department to develop apro bono component to the Lawyer to LawyerProgram and evaluate how often bar membersuse the Lawyer to Lawyer program for pro bonocases.

Reporting Subcommittee

• Evaluated the pro bono reporting process from2003 and 2004 through data analysis andfeedback from law firms to identify barriers tovoluntary reporting.

• Revised the pro bono reporting process,including new Pro Bono Roll Call categories, anew reporting form, a new Pro Bono Roll Callbrochure, a new form for law firms to report onbehalf of their attorneys, and improved onlinereporting.

• Considered the experiences of other states withmandatory pro bono reporting and thepossibility of adopting a similar policy inOregon. The Committee will consider this ideafurther in 2006.

• Met with members of the Small Firm and SoloPractitioner Section to calm concerns that theOSB is pursuing a mandatory pro bono policy.The Committee agreed that criticalinfrastructure issues and widespread oppositionby bar membership make mandatory pro bonorequirements infeasible for Oregon.

• Advertised the 2005 Pro Bono Roll Call in theSeptember and December issues of the BarBulletin.

SFLAC Subcommittee on Self-RepresentedLitigants (Pro Bono Accomplishments)

• Recommended that the Board of Governors co-sponsor a presentation by Richard Zorza, anationally known expert on pro se matters, forthe 2006 Annual SFLAC Conference and the2006 Circuit Judges Association Conference.The BOG approved $1,500 in support for thispurpose. Mr. Zorza will address the ethics ofjudicial involvement in the promotion of probono service.

• Developed a joint workshop with the Pro BonoCommittee for the 2006 Annual SFLACConference.

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Other Pro Bono Committee Activities

• Worked with the ONLY Committee tocoordinate the 2005 Pro Bono Fair, includingthe 2004 Pro Bono Challenge awards ceremony,two CLE programs (on domestic violence andlandlord-tenant law), and an information fairfeaturing several pro bono programs.

• Worked with the OSB on the December 2005Bar Bulletin pro bono story.

• Discussed incentives to encourage pro bonoservice, such as CLE credits.

• Worked with the OSB New Lawyers DivisionPro Bono Subcommittee and the MBA YoungLawyers Section Pro Bono Committee to reviseand expand the Pro Bono Opportunities inOregon handbook. The new handbook wasdistributed at the 2005 new member swearing inevent, the OSB Leadership Conference, andseveral CLE program. It is also available on thePro Bono website.

• Worked with the OSB to add a section to theBar Directory for programs that provide probono opportunities.

• Redesigned the Pro Bono website to providemore information and to make it easier to find.

Respectfully submitted: Jeff Lindberg (CH), Jeff S.Pitzer (SEC), Nyla L Jebousek, Matthew AWilson, Mark A Friel, Michael S Guy, BradleyD Maier, Beverly C Pearman, Daniel K Reising,Laura L Schantz, Tiffany Jan Davidson, TimMcNeil, BeaLisa Sydlik, Catherine L Keenan(ADV), Maya Crawford (ADV), Linda KEyerman (BC), Debra Cohen Maryanov (BL).

Procedure & Practice Committee

The Procedure & Practice Committee has beenmonitoring and reviewing legislative proposals thataffect Procedure and Practice issues in Oregon.

The Procedure & Practice Committeesubmitted one bill to the 2005 Legislature. SB 285,

which was enacted as Ch. 457 Oregon Laws 2005,modifies existing statute to allow an extension ofthe statute of limitations upon attorney’s deathunder certain circumstances. The Procedure andPractice Committee also submitted a suggestedamendment to ORCP 54 E Offer of Compromiseto the Council on Court Procedure and consultedwith the Council on a possible amendment toORCP 9 to permit service of papers via e-mail ifall parties consent. During the course of the 2005legislative session, members of the committeereviewed and analyzed literally dozens of proposalsthat related in some fashion to the practice of lawin Oregon. Several members also testified beforelegislative committees or attended committeehearings to act as a resource if needed.

Along with the legislative proposals theProcedure & Practice Committee has liaisonassignments with the following groups: 1) UniformTrial Court Rules (UTCR), 2) Council on CourtProcedures (CCP) and the 3) Chief Justice’s CivilLaw Advisory Committee (CJCLAC).

The committee will continue to explore issuesthat affect the practice of law that arise out of thelegislative process and case law. Furthermore, thecommittee will continue to provide liaison to theCouncil on Court Procedures, Chief Justice’s CivilLaw Advisory Committee, and the Oregon LawCommission.

Respectfully submitted: Michael C. Zusman,(CH), Everett W. Jack (SEC), Brian C. Dretke,John N. McKeegan, Richard A. Weill,Christopher Morgan, David P. Morrison, ScottO. Pratt, Christopher A. Bishop, Wm KeithDozier, William G. Earle, Harrison Latto,Maureen H. McKnight, Connie L. Speck,Alexander S. Wylie, Dennis P. Rawlinson (BC),Sally Ann LaJoie (BL).

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Public Service Advisory Committee

The Public Service Advisory Committee advisesthe Board of Governors and Oregon State Bar staffon public service issues and priorities to assist theBar in achieving its public outreach and educationgoals. In general, the Public Service AdvisoryCommittee seeks to act as a sounding board andprovide advice in two primary areas: publiceducation regarding available legal resources andthe provision of legal services to the public.

In particular during 2005, the Public ServiceAdvisory Committee provided advice regardingthe following topics, among others:

• Networking and training for the staff of RIS andother providers of legal services to the public;

• A statewide Jury Appreciation outreach effort,including a legislative proclamation for JuryAppreciation Week in May;

• The Bar’s Tel-Law and Web-Law programs,including updating the programs’ scripts;

• Marketing of the Modest Means and Lawyer toLawyer programs;

• Development of topics and questions for apublic survey on the legal system;

• Program suggestions for the LegalLinks cabletelevision series;

• Encouraging Bar members to participate inpublic service and public education programs;

• Model retainer agreements for the ModestMeans Program;

• Distribution of the updated book Legal Issuesfor Older Adults;

• Feasibility of sponsoring a second CitizensJustice Conference;

Respectfully submitted: Steven Todd (CH),Nichole DeGroodt (SEC), Don Hopkins,Robert Steringer, Katie Lane, Chuck Reynolds,

Bruce Bornholdt, Craig Hopkins, Joel Corcoran,Paula Hammond, Sonya Fischer, AlbertMenashe (BC), and Kay Pulju (BL).

Quality of Life Committee

The Quality of Life Committee held sevenmeetings during 2005. At the start of the year, theCommittee’s goals were:

1. Continue to work on outreach to members oflocal Bar Associationsand establish speaking opportunities via theCommunity BuildingSubcommittee;

2. Submit one article for publication in theBulletin or other OSB publication;

3. Make presentations to Oregon law schoolsconcerning financialplanning and maintaining life balance; and

4. Update and maintain Quality of Life website.

Substantial progress was made in the followingareas:

A. The Community Building Subcommitteecontinued to work on initiating contact withlocal Bar presidents using the mock scriptcompleted early in 2005. After a list ofestablished liaisons was created, follow-upprojects were initiated and an e-mail letter wassent to Bar liaisons in October, reiterating theactivities of the Quality of Life Committee. Asa result of the outreach activities, theCommittee received two opportunities to makepresentations.

B. The Articles Subcommittee successfullycompleted the research, writing and publishingof an article about law firms selected as greatplaces to work and how those firms addressquality of life issues to keep their employeessatisfied. The article was published in the July

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issue of the OSB Bar Bulletin and was positivelyreceived.

C. The Law School Presentation Subcommitteecontinued to work on making presentations tolaw school students concerning quality of lifeissues. A presentation was made at WillametteUniversity School of Law by a panel of speakersincluding two members of the Committee andan outside financial advisor. This Subcommitteeis now working on the creation of a PowerPointpresentation and a step-by-step “how to” binderfor future presentations. Additionally, thisSubcommittee intends to expand the scope offuture presentations and will work ondeveloping that scope during 2006.

D. The Quality of Life website was further updatedto improve ease of access and direct links toother quality of life-related websites and to thearticle published by the Articles Subcommitteewere added.

E. During 2005, the Committee hosted a guestspeaker who spoke about quality of life issuesresulting from marketing activities by lawyers.

Respectfully submitted: Thomas S Smith (CH),Tonya M Alexander (SEC), Timothy J Felling,Mary A Overgaard, Jerry B Hodson, Elizabeth ASemler, Herbert L Harry, Edward B Anderson,Patricia A Deem, Mary D McCourt (PM), ShariR Gregory (PLF), Michael P Long (PLF),Timothy C Gerking (BC), Stacy Hankin (BL).

State Lawyers Assistance Committee

During 2005, the committee received newreferrals from judges, attorneys, and the Bar. Eachreferral was investigated in accordance withprocedural goals adopted by SLAC in 2001. Thecommittee continues to accept jurisdiction and tomonitor remedial programs for several attorneys.Other investigations resulted in the committeedeclining jurisdiction. Most of the businessconducted by the committee involved confidentialdiscussions surrounding cases assigned to each

member. Those confidential discussions cannot berevealed in this report.

This past year, SLAC invited a member fromthe medical community to discuss how physiciansare handled when a drug or alcohol problem arisesand how a doctor or one in the medicalcommunity makes such a referral. The primarydifference between the medical and legalcommunities is the lack of mandatory reporting.Currently, attorneys are not required to report orrefer a member of the bar who they feel may behaving difficulties in their practice as a result ofimpairment from the use of drugs or alcohol.SLAC discussed a proposal that would entail a newrule wherein the District Attorneys office in eachcounty would be required to report or refer toSLAC a member of the bar who has been arrestedfor an alcohol/drug related offense or DUII. Thereferral would be made to SLAC and SLAC wouldtake the normal steps to investigate the issue andto determine whether further action is needed.SLAC feels as though many of the referralsreceived by the committee over the years involvedattorneys who were beyond help with theiraddictions. SLAC would like to become moreinvolved in assisting attorneys before it is too late,not only for the attorney but for any client whomay be harmed by the lawyers impairment. Thisproposal is currently being discussed with DistrictAttorneys Association.

Respectfully submitted: Susan R. Gerber (CH),Calvin Souther (SEC), Richard L. Barton,Andrew T. Burns, Eveleen Henry, Lee C.Nusich, Douglas S. Querin, Michael W. Seidel,Douglas D. Hagen, Michael C. Lewton, RobertM. Lusk, Stephen J. Williams, Shane Haydon(PM), Donald Muccigrosso (PM), John A.Enbom (BC), Meloney Crawford Chadwick(PLF), Jonathan Benson (BL).

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Uniform Jury Instruction-CivilCommittee

This year the committee held a total of 11meetings. All meetings were held at the OregonState Bar offices in Lake Oswego.

The committee completed a multi-year projectto update and reorganize the Red Book so that theinstructions and comments contained therein arelegally and substantively up to date. As a part ofthat review of the Red Book, the committeereviewed dozens of instructions for accuracy. Thecommittee also continued the process ofattempting to simplify language of the instructionsto make them more easily understood and readableby jurors. Unfortunately, the committee was unableto reach consensus relating to UCJI 46.08(Premises Liability-Invitee’s Duty) and theinstruction was not revised although it will have acaveat discussing the diverging viewpoints.Further, the committee decided to not makewholesale changes to the punitive damagesinstructions as the law is rapidly evolving in thatarea.

The OSB publications staff has indicated thatthe revisions will be published in late 2005.

Respectfully Submitted: Jeffrey D. Capps (CH),Jennifer K. Oetter (SEC), Megan B. Annand,Jan K. Kitchel, Christopher P. Koback, Jay W.Beattie, Scott N. Hunt, Caroline R. Guest,Christopher T. Hill, Michael H. McGean,Charles J. Merten, Damien J. Sinnott, WilliamB. Stockton, David J. Elkanich, KathleenHansa-Rastetter, Mark Comstock (BC), LindaKruschke (BL).

Uniform Jury Instructions- CriminalCommittee

In 2005, the committee met monthly andadded new instructions regarding traffic offenses(failure to carry, present license), boating under

the influence, and several new crimes. In addition,the committee began a review of the entire book,for the purpose of updating outdated material andfinding errors in existing instructions; thecommittee completed reviews of several chaptersand intends to continue the review next year.Finally, the committee modified certain generalinstructions to take into account ABA Principlesfor Juries and Jury Trials.

Respectfully submitted: Jennifer S. Lloyd (CH),Guy B. Greco (SEC), Cheryl A. Albrecht,Rankin Johnson, Ethan D. Knight, DavidAngeli, Douglas R. Marteeny, Michael J.Slauson, Steven Griffin, Lisa J. Ludwig,Katherine Weber, Karla Nash, Ladd Wiles, LeahB. Cronn, Susan K. Hohbach, Douglas Minson(BC), Dean Land (BL).

Unlawful Practice of LawCommittee

The Unlawful Practice of Law (UPL)Committee met each month, except November,during 2005 to discuss UPL issues, present thefindings of Committee member investigations, andrecommend action based on such findings.

2005 was another very busy year for theCommittee. So busy, in fact, that the Committeerequested and the Board of Governors approved anincrease in the Committee’s membership. In fillingvacancies on the UPL Committee, a critical factoris geographic diversity. Many UPL complaintscome from areas of Oregon outside the Portlandmetropolitan area, and the public is best served byhaving Committee members from all corners of thestate available investigate UPL complaints.

As in years past, many UPL complaints referredto the Committee for investigation in 2005involved multijurisdictional practice by lawyerslicensed in other states, professionals in law-relatedfields, such as accounting, tax advice and financialservices, non-lawyer bankruptcy preparers, anddebt collectors. In 2005, there also seemed to be a

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significant number of complaints regarding non-lawyers performing legal services for immigrantpopulations and independent paralegals performinga variety of legal services.

As of the date of this report, approximately 60new complaints have been referred to theCommittee for investigation since the beginning of2005. This is a decrease from the number ofcomplaints which had been referred to theCommittee as of this date last year. While thiswould seem to result in less work for theCommittee in 2005 than in 2004, that did notseem to be the case. There were several casesunder investigation from prior years which carriedover into 2005, and the complexity of several ofthe cases, both new and old, required significanttime commitments by Committee members.

Respectfully submitted: Daniel J. Drazan (CH),Bruce A. Bornholdt (CH-Elect), Noel Snyder(SEC), J. O’Shea Gumusoglu, Michelle Teed,Christine Coers-Mitchell, Jennifer P. Kimble,Robert P. Schulhof, Thomas C. Howser,Kathleen Johnson, Trent T. Whitford, TheresaL. Wright, Alan K. Brickley, Donn M. Bury,Ronald M. Somers, Gregory A. Sackos (PM),Gil Moss (PM), Dean D. Hollomon (PM),Frank H. Hilton (BC), Linn D. Davis (BL).

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Administrative Law Section

Executive Committee 2006 as approved atthe Annual Business Meeting, September 30, 2005:

Chair: Ann Fisher

Past Chair: Lorey H. Freeman

Treasurer: Thomas Ewing

Secretary: Janice Krem

At Large: Philip Schradle; Michael Lilly; Timothy Sullivan; Steve Rissberger; Sandra Hansberger; Louis Savage; William Boyd; Thomas M. Cooney

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee met five timesduring the year at the offices of the Oregon StateBar and once in Salem following the AnnualBusiness meeting. The committee adopted aSection Mission Statement and protocols forselecting legislative concepts.

Subcommittees

The newsletter committee, chaired by TimSullivan, produced three outstanding newsletters.The Administrative Law Section's DeskbookSupplement was completed and published in early2005. Three legislative proposals were pre-sessionfiled by the Judiciary Committee at the OSBAnnual meeting. One of those proposals wereenacted into law.

Annual Meeting

The annual meeting was held on September 30,2005 at the Salem Convention Center. Thetreasurer's report was received and new officers and

at-large members elected. There was a paneldiscussion CLE entitled "What Do You Have theRight to Know? Discovery Issues in OregonAdministrative Law."

Continuing Legal Education

The Section sponsored three Continuing LegalEducation seminars; there were presentations inboth Salem and Portland of "Judicial ReviewUnder the APA-the Basics and Beyond"; inaddition to the CLE at the Annual BusinessMeeting.

Budget

The section expects to close the year with acarry-over balance of $3858.

Proposals for Next Year

The section intends to continue publication ofnewsletters and make improvements to its website.It also hopes to sponsor additional opportunitiesfor section members to socialize.

During the 2005 legislative session theLegislation and Rules Committee will be workingon legislative proposals approved by the ExecutiveCommittee to present to the OSB Public AffairsCommittee in April.

The section will continue its support for theCampaign for Equal Justice with a $500.00contribution.

Respectfully submitted: Lorey H. Freeman (CH),Ann Fisher (CH-Elect), Thomas Ewing (TR),Michael Campbell (SEC), Janice Krem, PhilipSchradle, Mary Nester, Timothy Sullivan, SteveRissberger, Lou Savage, Sandra Hansberger,Jonathan P Hill (BC), Susan Grabe (BL).

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Sections

Admiralty Law Section

On Thursday, November 10, 2005, the sectionheld its annual meeting and CLE entitled"Endangered Salmon and Steelhead" at the USBankcorp Tower. Section member John J. Breiling,from the Office of Counsel for the Corp ofEngineers presented the CLE and outlined theframework of Maritime and traditional AdmiraltyLaw changes from 1776 through 2004. He alsodiscussed the 9th Circuit: Federal Columbia RiverPower System Cases and other ESA Cases - 5 - 9thCircuit and 1 - 8th Circuit decision. The CLE wasapproved for 1 MCLE credit.

Respectfully submitted: Dennis R. VavRosky(CH), Craig C. Murphy (CH-Elect), John J.Breiling (TR), Ky Fullerton (SEC), Darien S.Loiselle, M. Christie Helmer, Nancy R.Walseth, Linda K. Eyerman (BC), SarahHackbart (BL).

Agricultural Law Section

Section Information

Members: 120

Annual Dues: $15.00

2006 Executive Committee:

Chair: Joe HobsonChair Elect: David Smiley Past Chair: Jean Underhill WilkinsonTreasurer: George L. AndersonSecretary: VacantAt Large: Steven Shropshire, David

Simon, Chuck Toole, Larry Rew, Tim Bernasek, Elizabeth Howard, Jesse Lyon, Scott Warner

The Agricultural Law Section of the OregonState Bar represents a diverse group of attorneys

who tackle legal issues involving agricultural cropsand livestock throughout Oregon. The ExecutiveCommittee held monthly telephone conferencesrather than face to face meetings since theseattorneys are widely dispersed throughout themetro and rural areas of the state. Thesetelephone conferences were well attended andparticipants often shared weather and crop statusreports from one end of the State to the other.

2005 Activities

The Section hosted multiple guest speakersduring its conference calls to give updates onagricultural issues discussed and negotiated in the2005 Oregon State Legislature. The guestspeakers included: lobbyists from the Oregon FarmBureau, Don Schellenberg, Katie Fast and GregAddington; legislative committee chairs, SenatorCharlie Ringo, Representative Bill Garrard, andRepresentative Patti Smith; and OregonDepartment of Agriculture employees, Brent Searleand Jim Johnson. The Section paid particularattention to Measure 37 negotiations, pesticidereporting, and renewable energy efforts.

The Section was also able to secure additionalfunding and continue the efforts started in 2004 onits water law project. In 2004, the Sectioncontracted with Weisha Mize to research, organizeand make available Oregon Water ResourcesDepartment decisions on a website maintained bythe Office of Administrative Hearings for easyaccess and research by the public.

The Section jointly hosted a brown-bag CLEentitled “Wolves in Oregon!” with theEnvironmental and Natural Resources LawSection. This CLE featured a panel of attorneysand stakeholders involved in Oregon's planning todeal with the anticipated re-emergence of wolvesin Oregon. The topics included: the history ofwolves in Oregon and their contribution towildlife diversity; Oregon's Wolf Conservation andManagement Plan and the status of legislationassociated with it; the federal court decision“uplisting” the gray wolf from threatened to

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endangered status and its impact on Oregon'splanning efforts; the range of impacts that wolvesmay have on natural resources and associatedindustries, including ranching; and other policyand legal aspects of the “wolf question.” Thespeakers included Sharon Beck, a 4th generationcattle rancher from NE Oregon in the heart of theGrande Ronde Valley; Brett Brownscombe, theConservation Director for the Hells CanyonPreservation Council; Bill Cook, a SeniorAssistant Attorney General in the NaturalResources Section of the Oregon Department ofJustice's General Counsel Division; Mark Henjum,the State Wolf Program Coordinator for ODFWand lead author of the Oregon Wolf Conservationand Management Plan; and Elizabeth Howard, anassociate attorney at the law firm of ChurchillLeonard Lodine & Hendrie, LLP in Salem.

Respectfully submitted: Jean UnderhillWilkinson (CH), Joe Hobson (CH-Elect), JesseD. Lyon, (Past-CH), George L. Anderson (TR),David Smiley (SEC), Steven Shropshire, DavidSimon, Bob Butler, Chuck Toole, Larry Rew,Steve Joseph, William Ganong, Carol Skerjanec(BC), Barbara Buehler (BL)

Alternative Dispute ResolutionSection

We began our year with an ExecutiveCommittee retreat on January 21, 2005. We madeplans for the year that resulted in either thecontinuation or the initiation of the followingactivities:

• A series of Brown Bag lunches on mediationtopics in Salem including such topics asUnderstanding Lying in Mediation, Dealingwith Difficult Behaviors in Mediation, and Howto Determine What Cases Should Go toMediation.

• Our Legislative Committee tracked legislationof interest to the Section and reported to theExecutive Committee on developmentsthroughout the legislative session.

• The Section instituted a new award forexcellence in arbitration. This award honorsProfessor Carlton J. Snow a law professor atWillamette University College of Law for over33 years. In his national work as an arbitratorhe published over 3,000 opinions and was anational leader in the arbitration community.The first Carlton J. Snow Excellence inArbitration award was made at our SectionAnnual Meeting to the family of Carlton J.Snow who died November 19, 2004. Thisaward will be made annually, or as isappropriate, to an outstanding arbitrator.

• The Section also, at its Annual Meeting,September 30, 2005, awarded the Sidney LezakAward for Excellence in ADR to Eugeneattorney, John Gartland. The Section did notmake an award this year for its InterdisciplinaryCooperation Award, the first recipient of whichwas Shannon L. Stewart, now deceased, for herfifteen years of dedicated and excellent serviceas the Mediation Coordinator for Small Claimsand F.E.D. Mediation for Multnomah County.

• The Section published two newsletters this yearwith articles on Resolving School BoardConflicts, Using the Internet to Benefit YourMediation Practice, The Uniform MediationAct, and Court-Connected MediatorQualifications Rules.

• Our Annual Meeting and CLE were held onSeptember 30, 2005 in Lincoln City.

The CLE included sessions on ADR in theTribal Courts, The New OSB Ethics Rules,Legislative Updates, Oregon's State and LocalMediation Programs, and Arbitrators and theArbitration Process.

• Section officers met with Oregon MediationAssociation officers during the year on jointplanning efforts for the OMA AnnualConference on November 4 and 5, 2005.Section members Sue Leeson and Les Swansonpresented a program at the OMA Conferenceon How Values Cause Conflicts that Drive

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Change. Also, OMA representatives attendedone of the Section's monthly meetings.

• The Section monitored developmentsconcerning the Uniform Trial Court Rules asthey might affect mediators.

• The Section continued its website on ADRactivities.

• The Executive Committee enjoyed its work onbehalf of the Section during the year and isworking on ways in which to increase theopportunity for Section members to participateon committees and in the important activitiesof the Section.

Respectfully submitted by Les Swanson, Chair ofthe ADR Section Executive Committee for2005.

Respectfully submitted: Les Swanson (CH),Alison S. Kelley (CH-Elect), Jane Gordon (PastCH), Stanley A. Sitnick (TR), Cynthia M.Fraser (SEC), Jeffrey M. Batchelor, Kristena A.LaMar, Alan T. McCollom, Jim Melamed,Suzanne Townsend, Julie Gentili Armbrust,Bradley L. Brown, Rebecca H. Hiers, AdrienneC. Nelson, William J. Boyd, Bethany Evans,Susan M. Leeson, Lauren J. Paulson (BC),Helen M. Hierschbiel (BL).

Antitrust Trade Regulation Section

Introduction

This is the annual report for the ANTITRUST,TRADE REGULATION & UNFAIR BUSINESSPRACTICES SECTION, outlining our activitiesover the last year, and plans for next year.

Membership

The membership of the section has remainedstable in 2005. The Section hopes to offer greatervalue and, in turn, expand membership.

2005 CLEs

The Executive Committee determined that itwanted to continue to focus its efforts on offeringexcellent and time CLEs. Specifically, the sectionhad a three part series related to distribution issues.Each program is described below.

March 31, 2005

"Where is My Product Going?: Perspective on thelegal issues that arise in distribution relationships,including franchising, brand protection and antitrustconcerns."

Speaker: Mike Heilbronner, the principal ofIdealLegal, P.C., a law firm located in Portlandthat provides expert brand and other intellectualproperty advice that is business-focused, practical,and customized for each client. Mike spent theprevious decade handling intellectual propertyissues for a number of Fortune 500 companies asin-house counsel for Adidas, and as an associatewith the esteems intellectual property group ofKillpatrick Stockton, LLP.

June 2, 2005, Wells Fargo Tower

"The Accidental Franchise: Defranchise MyLicense, Please"

Speaker: Gary S. Duvall, Partner at Dorsey &Whitney in Seattle. Gary is a nationally-recognized franchise expert. He has been selectedby his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers ofAmerica,” 1995-present.

October Annual Meeting CLE:

Keynote Speaker:

• William “Billy” Vigdor, of Vinson & Elkins LLP,Washington D.C., was formerly the DeputyAssistant Director in the Bureau ofCompetition at the Federal Trade Commission.Billy is the author of “Antitrust alerts”,available at www.velaw.com, has been publishedin several journals, and has spoken on antitrustlaw across the country.

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• John McGrory, partner at Davis WrightTremaine LLP, has years of experience litigatingin the antitrust and securities arena.

• Ann Spiegel, of the St. Louis, MissouriGreensfelder, Hemker & Gale firm, wasformerly in-house with Shell Oil. She nowlitigates antitrust and trade regulation andfranchise matters.

• Andy Aubertine, founder of the Aubertine LawFirm, specializes in antitrust and traderegulation litigation. He has drafted legislationamending provisions of the Oregon AntitrustAct and was an assistant attorney general forthe Oregon Department of Justice.

2005 Activities

Update Section Website

The section has made a dedicated effort toimprove the section's website in order to makematerial more readily available to section membersand others. In December, we hope to make accessto a digitized video of our annual meeting availableto section members over the website, who couldnot attend the meeting live.

Results of our Section Survey.

We conducted a survey of our membership andrecently tallied the results. We have found that weare on our way to achieving this year's goal ofdiversifying our membership base beyond the largePortland area firms. In fact, we are digitally tapingthis meeting and CLE presentation so that it canbe viewed from the Section website. Surveyrespondents expressed interest in a newsletter andpresentation of materials specific to Oregon, whichare our goals for the upcoming year. By and large,respondents ranked the Sections CLEpresentations as “very good” and chose topics forupcoming CLE's to address specifics of unfairbusiness practices, antitrust intellectual propertyissues and antitrust healthcare related issues.Although a number of members mentioned thatthe locations of the CLE's were not convenient tothem, more often than not, inability to attend was

due to being too busy. Our survey also revealedthat many people may not realize the Section has awebsite, which is accessible through the OregonState Bar website www.osbar.org.

2006 Planning

In 2006 the Section hopes to continue toprovide high quality, relevant CLEs to the section.The Section hopes to have three CLES, with atleast one providing a Judge as a panelist to providethe judicial perspective on the issue. The sectionhopes to continue to improve its access toinformation, particularly to members outside thePortland area, who often cannot participate in ourprograms live. In addition, the section hopes togenerate two issues of a Section Newsletter.

Respectfully submitted: Kristin L. Cleveland(CH), Tom Johnson (CH-Elect), Michelle Teed(Past CH), Scott Seidman (TR), ChristinaBeatty-Walters (SEC), Ken Davis, RichardBaum, James Denham, Mark Anderson, SarahAdams Lien, David Silverman, Chin See Ming,Vincent Chiappeta, Andrew Abertine, DavidAman, Ben Fetherston, Chris Mullman (BL).

Appellate Practice Section

On November 11, 2005, the section held theirannual meeting via broadcast e-mail vote: thefollowing executive committee members wereelected for 2006:Officers

Chair Keith M. GarzaChair-Elect Walter LedesmaTreasurer Thomas W. SondagSecretary Scott ShorrPast Chair Robert K. Udziela

New Members-at-Large - Terms Ending 12/31/07

Mary M. Reese Charles F. AdamsMeagan A. FlynnJudith GiersMarc D. Brown

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Existing Members-at-Large - Terms Ending12/31/06

Jeffrey C. DobbinsLisa E. LearWendy M. Margolis

The Appellate Practice Section also launched anew publication -- The Oregon AppellateAlmanac. The section's Executive Committee willpublish the Almanac annually and distribute it toall members as one of the benefits of sectionmembership. Guided by the words of the founderof the Farmer's Almanac, Robert B. Thomas, “Ourmain endeavor is to be useful, but with a pleasantdegree of humor.” Our Almanac will aim toinform and delight by presenting a broad variety oftopics of interest to the appellate bar.

Respectfully Submitted: Robert K. Udziela (CH),Keith M. Garza (CH-Elect), Jacqueline L. Koch(Past CH), Scott Shorr (TR), Walter J.Ledesma (SEC), Bruce L. Campbell, MaureenLeonard, Thomas W. Sondag, Marjorie A.Speirs, Jeffrey C. Dobbins, Lisa E. Lear, WendyM. Margolis, Frank H. Hilton (BC), Kay Pulju(BL).

Aviation Law Section

The Aviation Law Section meets at noon onthe last Tuesday of each month at the OswegoLake Country Club. The Section discusses issuesgermane to aviation law specifically and thepractice of law generally. The Section co-sponsorsthe annual Pacific Northwest Aviation LawConference with the Seattle-King County BarAssociation - Aviation Section.

Specific Activities Occurring in 2005:

• Held its annual meeting at Oswego LakeCountry Club.

• Presented Phil Rush with the Jim BarronAward.

• Section members, led by Phil Rush,

presented an aviation law course at the LawSchool in the 2005 Spring semester. TheLaw School scheduled to course again forSpring 2006.

• Held a noon CLE with the director of theOregon Department of Aviation.

• Held a fall Hangar party at Tim Miller'shangar, with airplane rides for all.

The Section continues to be interactive withthe Lawyer Pilot Bar Association, a nationalassociation of lawyers specializing in Aviation Lawand related fields.

Respectfully Submitted: Patrick Kurkoski (CH),Philip Rush (CH-Elect), Steven Myers (PastCH), John Barker (TR), Stuart Smith (TR),Charles Sams, Donald Bowerman, ThomasFlaherty, Jonathan Hoffman, John Hutchison,Timothy Miller, David Sweeney, ChristineTracey, Richard Vial, Lance Caldwell, RobertHopkins, Barbara Jacobson, Martin Schedler(ADV), Sarah Hackbart (BL).

Business Law Section

1. Section goals and objectives for the periodending December 31, 2006.

• Continue to enhance and expand BusinessSection website.

• Promote alignment of Oregon Securities Actwith the Uniform Securities Act, inconjunction with the Securities Law Sectionand the Public Affairs Committee.

• Produce and deliver continuing legaleducation programs to section members andthe bar on relevant and timely business-lawrelated topics.

• Continue outreach to non-Portland sectionmembers with localized meetings, events andmixers.

• Inform members of events, trends and

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developments in business law and sectionmatter via website, newsletter (OregonBusiness Lawyer, published 2-4 times peryear), listserv and blast e-mail messages.

• Review the Business Corporation Act andwith the assistance of the Public AffairsCommittee make recommendationsregarding changes.

2. Committees

• Legislative: Andrew Morrow

• Newsletter (Business Lawyer): AndrewOgnall

• Continuing Legal Education and AnnualMeeting: to be determined

• Corporate Finance/M&A: PaulMigchelbrink

• Financial Institutions: Claire Philpott

• Business Practice Tools: Melissa A. Boge

• Regional Outreach: to be determined

3. Legislative Contact

Andrew Morrow

4. Committee meetings schedule throughDecember 15, 2006

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will beheld in Portland.

1) December 16, 2005 (Tonkon Torp)2) January 20, 2006 (Foster Pepper)3) February 17, 20064) March 17, 20065) April 21, 20066) May 19, 20067) June 16, 20068) July 21, 20069) August 18, 200610) September 15, 200611) October 20, 200612) November 17, 200613) December 15, 2006

Respectfully Submitted: Timothy J. O'Hanlon,(CH), Andrew Morrow, CH-Elect), BrentleyBullock (Past CH), Jason Brauser (TR), BrendaMeltebeke (SEC), Jason Anderson, VickiBallou, Sally Anderson-Hansell, Neil Cole,Claire Philpott, Patricia Chapman, MichelleDruce, Andrew Ognall, Gerry Gaydos (BC),Michelle Peterson (BL).

Business Litigation Section

During 2005 the Business Litigation Sectioncontinued its CLE programs and presented fiveCLEs. All CLEs were held in Portland at theGovernor Hotel. These were:

February 9, 2005: Protective Orders - How to GetThem and Recent Changes in State and FederalCourt —Speakers: Honorable Dale Koch,Presiding Judge Multnomah County CircuitCourt, Theresa Bottomly, Managing Editor ofthe News Department of The Oregonian AndJeffrey S. Love, Chair OSB Federal Practice andProcedure Committee

April 13, 2005: FROM AMFAC TO PAMCORP(With Not Much in Between): Law and lessonsfrom the PamCorp piercing litigation —Speakers:Jeffrey M. Batchelor and Joseph C. Arellano

June 8, 2005: A THORN IN THE ROSEGARDEN - The Oregon Arena CorporationTrial: A "Classic" Confrontation with ExpertEvidence —Speakers: Richard J. Stone

September 14, 2005: PLAINTIFFS,PARISHIONERS, AND THE CHURCH: TheArchdiocese in Bankruptcy —Speakers: David L.Slader, Albert N. Kennedy, and Steven M.Hedber

November 9, 2005: THE INTERSECTION OFELECTRONIC DISCOVERY AND ETHICS—Speakers: Peter R. Jarvis, Hinshaw &Culbertson LLP, and Barbara A. Frederiksen,Senior Managing Consultant, Johnson-Laird,Inc.

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A new slate of officers has been electedeffective January 1, 2006. The Board will meet inJanuary 2006 for the annual planning session.Topics for this meeting will include:

1. CLE planning for 2006. In particular,attendance seems to have leveled off, so waysto increase attendance will be discussed.

2. Reviewing website capabilities andopportunities through the Oregon State Bar.

3. Discussing potential for CLE programsoutside of Portland.

4. Discussing long range budgeting in the eventCLE attendance does not increase.

The Business Litigation Section does not at thistime anticipate proposing any new legislation.

Respectfully submitted: Julie Vacura (CH),Christopher Carson (CH-Elect), Steve Larson(Past CH), Bruce Cahn (TR), JonathanRadmacher (SEC), Keith Dubanevich, JosephArellano, Mary Ellen Farr, Roxanne Farra, LynnStafford, Paul Conable, Julie Haddon, JohnMcGrory, Dennis Rawlinson (BC), TeresaWenzel (BL).

Civil Rights Section

In 2005, the OSB Civil Rights Sectionaccomplished the following: hosted two successfulCLEs - one a full day program on Section 1983litigation in Oregon, the other an evening programdiscussion Oregon's Death With Dignity Actcurrently pending before the Supreme Court of theUnited States; produced three newsletters (thefourth will be published in December); donated$500 to the Campaign for Equal Justice. For 2006,the section plans to continue it's tradition ofpublishing the newsletter, hosting one or two CLEprograms, contributing to the Campaign for EqualJustice, and monitoring legislation that affects civilrights.

Respectfully submitted: Edward Johnson (CH),Dennis Steinman (CH-Elect), John Kreutzer(TR), Katelyn Oldham, John Geil, David Park,Michael Dale, Barbara Diamond, SethKarpinski, Richard Liebman, Marva Fabien(BC), Paul Nickell (BL).

Computer and Internet Law Section

The Computer and Internet Law Section(CILS) strives to further the continuing educationand enhance the effectiveness of attorneys whopractice in fields including computer and internetrelated issues. At its January 2005 kick-off meetingthe Executive Committee of the CILS agreed toconcentrate its efforts on improving upon thealready high quality CLE programs presented tothe Section and to providing additional value-added practice aids through the development of aCILS web site. This report provides details of theSection's accomplishments toward those ends.

Membership and Finance

Although there has been some reduction in ourSection's membership, at 276 members the CILSremains healthy and participation and interest inour CLE programs continues to run strong. Ourrevenues remain stable, and the Section is fiscallysolid at year-end with a healthy fund balance tocarry us into 2006.

Luncheon CLE's

During 2005, our members received a steadymonthly diet of informative and compellingluncheon CLE programs. We plan to continuepresenting a strong luncheon CLE program in2006, with continued emphasis on practical skills-related programs.

Legislative Subcommittee

The legislative subcommittee, ably led by Prof.Lydia Loren, has made concerted efforts to make

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Oregon legislators aware of the section's presenceand its utility in regards to computer and internet-related legislation. During 2006, the subcommitteewill continue to work to identify and commentupon legislation of interest to the section.

Annual CILS CLE Programs

In October, the Section co-sponsored with theBar a full-day CLE program entitled “LicensingContent and Technology: Tips, Traps andStrategies.” This well-attended and well-receivedprogram featured uniformly excellent speakers andcontent, and generated positive feedback from theattendees.

CILS Web Site

Recognizing the rapid pace of the evolving bodyof computer and internet law, this year theExecutive Committee is focusing on developing aweb site to serve as an invaluable resource tool andpractice aid for CILS members. Unfortunately, thedevelopment of the website ran into someunanticipated delays this year. It should beavailable fairly early in 2006.

CILS Annual Meeting

The Section's annual meeting on September21st at Pazzo restaurant was well attended andprovided a low-key and relaxing environment formembers to meet with the Executive Committeeand network with colleagues.

The Future

Every year the Executive Committee is facedwith the challenge of increasing the value ofSection membership for all of our members. Thebest means for us to meet that challenge is toensure that the energy and engagement of ourmembership remains at a high level. Your activeparticipation in the Section and its activities willcontinue to provide us with the feedback, supportand direction we need to provide only the highestquality programs and services. I encourage each

Section member to contact anyone on theExecutive Committee for information on how tomore actively participate. A list of the ExecutiveCommittee contacts may be found on our web siteat www.osbcils.org.

In closing, it has been a busy and rewardingtime for me as Chair of the Section. I was given aunique opportunity to work with an extremelytalented and energetic group on this year'sExecutive Committee. I want to thank all of themand you, our members, for your combined supportand hard work. Together we have once againdelivered on a commitment for increasing valueand promoting excellence.

Respectfully Submitted: Timothy Siegel (CH),Martin Medeiros (CH-Elect), Marc Visnick(Past CH), Renee Rothauge (TR), ThomasBahrman (SEC), Charles Bowers, Jacob Carroll,Kohel Haver, Nicholas Herriges, MichaelCohen, Anthony Davis, Anne Koch, HeatherSelf, John Stevason, Robert Swider, LydiaLoren, Jonathan Hill (BC), David Johnson BL)

Constitutional Law Section

The Constitutional Law Section was formed topromote understanding and appreciation for thefundamental importance of constitutional law,both state and federal.

CLE: On November 4, 2005, the Sectionsponsored a full-day CLE program at the EmbassySuites in Portland. The program featured nationaland Oregon speakers, including Professors JesseChoper and Mark Tushnet. The professors sharedtheir perspectives on the legacy of the RehnquistCourt, and on what the future may hold with theRoberts Court. Professor Tushnet also provided a“wrap-up” of the last term and a preview of the2005 October Team. Another panel discussed therecent United States Supreme Court argument inGonzales v. Oregon, related to Oregon's Death withDignity Act. Robert Atkinson of the OregonDepartment of Justice, who argued the case for

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Oregon, provided his perspectives and insightsfrom that experience. Donald Daugherty ofWisconsin, who briefed the case on the opposingside for amicus federal legislators provided hisperspectives and a counterpoint. Finally, a panel—consisting of the Honorable David Schuman,Charles Fletcher, Charlie Hinkle, and ErinLagesen—discussed developments in stateconstitutional law. This CLE was well attendedand well regarded.

Weblog (“blog”): Following discussions last year,we launched the first blog of any section of theOregon State Bar. The blog is up-and-running andis frequently updated, thanks primarily to thediligence of Erin Lagesen. The blog providescurrent information about developments inOregon and federal constitutional law, along withcommentary on such developments. The objectivesof this project are to provide a venue to discusstimely issues of constitutional law, to inform theSection, the Bar, and the public about issues anddevelopments in this field, and to do so in a waythat is interesting and, hopefully, entertaining.

Newsletter: The Section published a newsletterthis year. The Section is grateful to the HonorableJack Landau, and to executive committee membersMichael Simon and Les Swanson, for theircontributions.

Finances: At this writing, the Section remainsfiscally sound. We await the final accounting as toour Fall CLE.

Respectfully submitted: David Leith (CH), JamesWestwood (CH-Elect), Michael Simon (PastCH), Katherine Georges (TR), Charles Hinkle(SEC), Erin Lagesen, Chin See Ming, LesSwanson, John (Toby) Graff, David Schuman,Paula Abrams, Henry Lazenby, MargaritaMolina, Ruth Spetter, Edward Trompke,Timothy Gerking (BC), Diane Campbell (BL).

Construction Law Section

CLE Programs

On September 15, 2005, the section sponsoreda CLE titled “Practice Tips for ConstructionIndustry Outside Counsel”. The CLE was held atthe Pazzo Ristorante and included their AnnualMeeting.

On November 4, 2005, the section co-sponsored a CLE titled “Crossing the River:Washington & Oregon Construction Law.” It washeld at the Clark County Bar Assocation.

In 2005 the Section published two Newsletters

The April 2005 newsletter included thefollowing articles:

• Suggestions for Multnomah CountyConstruction Litigation Procedures.

• Revisions to the AIA A201 - GeneralConditions?

• What is the Statute of Limitations forConstruction Claims?

• Oregon's Lane Use Revolt

• Are you Medadata Savvy?

The November 2005 newsletter included thefollowing articles:

• 2005 Legislative Update

• 2005 Case Law Update

Respectfully submitted: Janelle C. Chorzempa(CH), Jack Levy, (CH-Elect), Roger A.Lenneberg, (Past-CH), Alan L. Mitchell (TR),Dana A. Anderson (SEC), Nancy K. Cary,Angela Otto, Jason W. Alexander, D. GaryChristensen, Darien S. Loiselle, James H. VanDyke, Frank H. Hilton (BC), Beth Richley,(BL).

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Consumer Law Section

1. Formation

The Board of Governors approved theformation of the Consumer Law Section inOctober 1995.

2. Finances

The Section currently has 153 members. Theannual Section dues are $15. The estimated end ofyear account balance for the Section is $10,653.

3. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee has met on a regularmonthly basis since the formation of the Section.Executive Committee meetings are generally heldfrom noon to 1:00 pm on the third Wednesday ofeach month at the Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic,310 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 1018, Portland,Oregon. Telephone: (503) 768-6500.

As of January 1, 2006, the ExecutiveCommittee will be:

Chair: Hope Del CarloChair-Elect: Pamela YeeImm. Past Chair: Justin BaxterSecretary: Lara GardnerTreasurer: Bret KnewtsonMembers-At-Large: Truman Stone

Margaretta EakinMoloy Good Tim Quenelle Ronald RubinoTerrance SlominskiRichard SlotteeGreta Gibb Eva Novick Phil GoldsmithRobert Sola

4. Committees

The Section currently has a four standingCommittees: CLE, Legislative, Newsletter/Website,Public Outreach, and Social. Each of these meetperiodically as needed.

5. Continuing Legal Education

The section presented two CLEs. The first was aday long CLE on identity theft, which was held onAugust 5, 2005. The second was a one-hour CLEon the ethics of taping phone conversations, whichwas held on December 1, 2005.

6. Newsletter

The Section has published three issues of ournewsletter in 2005, and has a third issue pending.The position of Newsletter Editor has been ablyfilled by Amber Anderson who is supported by astanding committee. The Section receives printingand mailing assistance from the OregonDepartment of Justice Financial Fraud / ConsumerProtection Section.

7. Legislation

The Section successfully advocated for SB273relating to increases of the homestead andautomobile exemptions.

Respectfully submitted: Justin Baxter (CH),Hope Del Carlo (CH-Elect), Truman Stone(Past CH), Pamela Yee (SEC/TR), LaraGardner, Bret Knewtson, Tim Quenelle, RonaldRubino, Richard Slottee, Margaretta Eakin,Greta Gibbs, Moloy Good, Terrance Slominski,Mark Comstock (BC), David Nebel (BL).

Corporate Counsel Section

The Executive Committee met regularly duringthe year to discuss, plan and coordinate theactivities of this 400-member section. Activitiesincluded maintenance and further expansion ofthe section's website, publication of an onlinenewsletter, two breakfast roundtables, a lawyer-to-lawyer networking luncheon and presentation ofthree CLE programs.

In March a Legislative Update roundtable washeld at the OSB offices in Lake Oswego, attendedby a number of section members as well as statelobbyists and legislators. In May, the sectionpresented an ethics CLE focused on potential

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conflict inherent in Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.In June we hosted the lawyer-to-lawyer, no agenda,networking luncheon. The Section's Fall CLEexploring intangible asset exploitation was held inSeptember at the World Forestry Center. October'sroundtable involved an intriguing discussion ofOregon lawyers whose careers have evolved toinclude literary endeavors. The annual meetingand election of section Executive Committeemembers and officers for the coming year was heldon November 15. The final section activity for2005 will be a CLE to be held on December 7,2005 and will focus on Elimination of Bias, andMandatory Child Abuse Reporting.

The section's finances are solid and it wasdetermined that there was no immediate need for adues increase.

Future section activities are expected to includemonthly Executive Committee meetings, generallyon the first Wednesday of each month except Julyand August, two to three roundtable discussionsand two to three CLE presentations on topics ofinterest to members of the section. The sectionplans to continue publication of its onlinenewsletter and to expand and enhance its website.

To participate in section activities or to becomeinvolved in section administration, please feel freeto contact any member of the ExecutiveCommittee.

Respectfully submitted: Kathleen Barsocchini(CH), John LaVeille (CH-Elect), Philip S.Harris (Past CH), Brian Thompson (TR),Andrea L. Bushnell (SEC), Joel L. Augee, MarcBocci, Joseph A. Brislin, Jeff Erb, Dan Field,David Meisels, Hollis McMilan, DonovanSnyder, Tom Wettlaufer, Mathew Wilson,Victoria Baum, Richard Yugler (BC), LorraineJacobs (BL).

Criminal Law Section

The Criminal Law Section was created toprovide a forum for discussion of issues affectingpractitioners in the criminal justice system and to

educate the members of the Section on currentissues in the field. The Section has more than 600members, including prosecutors, defense attorneys,and judges. The Executive Committee is made upof twelve members, always consisting of six fromthe prosecution side and six from the defensepractice.

Ken Bauman has been the Treasurer of theSection for several years and is principallyresponsible for the financial success of the Section.Unfortunately, he is stepping down at the end ofthis year, but he is leaving the Section in a verysecure position, well able to continue its work.

In April, 2005, the Section held its 18th AnnualContemporary Issues in Criminal Justice, a CLEsession centering on breaking issues in criminallaw. It was held in the new Federal Courthouse indowntown Portland and was well attended. Thesection continues to circulate a newsletter and hasa website. Members can also receive the latest stateand federal appellate decisions through a listservice.

Two members of the Executive Committeeserve on the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee(CJAC), chaired by Chief Justice Carson. TheSection followed legislation affecting criminal lawpractice during the last legislative session.

The Executive Committee has a tradition ofmeeting at least once a year outside the Portlandarea to accommodate those members who travelmonthly to the Bar office from the far-flungcorners of Oregon. In July, the Committee met onthe central coast at Newport.

Respectively submitted: Daniel Ousley (CH),Rebecca Duncan (CH-Elect), Lindsay R.Partridge (Past CH), Kenneth C. Bauman(TR), Janelle Factora Wipper (SEC), Bradley C.Berry, Peter L. Deuel, Joseph A. O'Leary,Gregory B. Scholl, Tahra Sinks, Marc Sussman,Timothy A. Sylwester, Douglas L. Minson (BC),Kateri Walsh (BL).

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Debtor-Creditor Section

CLE Programs

On January 13, 2005, the Young Lawyers'Committee of the Debtor-Creditor sectionpresented a panel discussion with the Judges fromEugene and Portland

On February 16, 2005, the Young Lawyers'Committee hosted a panel discussion regarding§707(b) substantial abuse with Gail Geiger, inEugene and Vivienne Popperl in Portland.

On March 23, 2005, the Young Lawyers'Committee hosted a panel discussion regardinggeneral Chapter 13 bankruptcy issues.

On April 15 and 16, 2005, the section co-sponsored a CLE titled “Northwest BankruptcyInstitute” with the Oregon State Bar.

On May 20, 2006, the Young Lawyers'Committee hosted an after work social for sectionmembers at the 21st Avenue Bar & Grill.

On October 7 & 8 2005, the section co-sponsored a CLE titled “Bankruptcy 2005: Stateand National Legislative Changes for NorthwestPractitioners” with the Oregon State Bar.

On December 7, 2005, the Young Lawyers'Committee hosted a presentation by Judge Perrisand Geil Geiger on the nuts and bolts of themeans test analysis.

In 2005 the Section published three Newsletters

The Winter 2005 included the followingarticles:

• New Legislation Creaes NoticeRequirements (and Traps!) in ConstructionDefect Cases.

• Chapter 7 Debtor Converts Collateral Post-Discharge - What Can the Secured CreditorDo?

• The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage - ATool for Debtor-Creditor Attorneys.

The Spring 2005 included the following articles:

• Some Bankruptcy Amendments AreEffective Now!

• Creditors' Counsel Can't Ignore theBankruptcy Bill

• Capped Claims and Letters of Credit

The Fall 2005 included the following articles:

• What Bankruptcy Attorneys Need to KnowAbout the New Bankruptcy Rules andForms.

• New Obligations of Debtor's Counsel.

• A Few Practical Considerations for CreditorsUnder BAPCPA

Respectfully submitted: Peter McKittrick (CH),Thomas W. Stilley (CH-Elect), Carolyn G.Wade (Past CH), Stephen T. Tweet (TR),Teresa H. Pearson (SEC), Ronald C. Becker,Susan T. Egnor, David A. Foraker, ChristopherD. Hatfield, Thomas M. Renn, GeorgeHoselton, Miles D. Monson, Elizabeth L. Perris,Douglas R. Schultz, Richard J. Parker, Mark B.Comstock (BC), George A. Riemer (BL).

Disability Law Section

The Disability Law Section ExecutiveCommittee meets monthly (with the exception ofone summer month and one winter month).Working under the Executive Committee, theSection's standing subcommittees help the Sectionserve to advance and enhance the administrationof justice and the legal system by disability lawattorneys in Oregon. These are: *Publications*CLE Committee *Public Policy *DisabilitySurvey, Judicial Systems.

In February 2005, the Section sponsored a wellreceived half day CLE with a panel of five expertattorneys discussing the statutory changes to theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act. A

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follow-up CLE on IDEA/IDEIA regulatory changesis planned for February or early March 2006.

The Section co-sponsored with the OregonSocial Security Claimants Representative(OSSCR) group, a 2 hour lunch time CLE inNovember on the Medicare Modernization Act,Part D with a panel of three experts which was alsowell-attended and received. Further such, low-cost, lunch-time seminars on other topics ofinterest to disability law practitioners are plannedfor late spring.

The Public Policy & Disability Surveysubcommittees helped host a focus group for theBench/Bar Courthouse Access Task Force, andcontinues to assist with the Task Force's efforts.

The Publications subcommittee has opted todevelop to a web based format, but additionally torestart print newsletters for 2006. The web site isopen and under development. Announcementshave begun to be posted. (Including acongratulations to multiple term Section Treasurer,Alice Plymell who was selected for the 2005Meritorious Service Award by the University ofOregon Law School - given each year to recipientswho have made extraordinary contributions tolegal education and the law.)

Section polls will be posted on the website, aswell as inquiries for input on Section policycomments. E-mail reminders regarding web siteupdates will be sent to the Section membership.Past print newsletters have been archived there,along with current contact information for theExecutive Committee members. The web addressis: http://osbdisabilitylaw.homestead.com/ (or linkvia the 'sections' information on the www.osbar.orgwebsite).

Respectfully submitted: Theodore E. Wenk,(CH), Alice M. Plymell (TR), Suzy Harris(SEC), Robert C. Joondeph, Linda Ziskin,Margaret J. Nightingale, Neisha Saxena, JohnA. Enbom (BC), Rod Wegener (BL).

Diversity Section

This Section has 235 members. The activitiesof the Section during 2005 included the following:

Executive Committee Meetings

The executive committee met eight times in2005 at the offices of Bullivant Houser Bailey indowntown Portland. A retreat was held atMcMenamin's Kennedy School in northeastPortland. The Section's Annual Meeting was heldat the Bullivant offices on October 12th.

Best Practices Committee (Todd Hanchet,Chair/David Simon)

The Best Practice Committee is in the processof gathering information from the law firms whoparticipated in the Convocation on Equality 2001.The committee has asked for the status of the "bestpractices” (as recommended by the Convocation)implemented by the firms in order to determinehow the section can best support the firms' goals ofrecruiting, maintaining and increasing diverseattorneys.

Education Committee (Alice Bartelt, Chair)

The Education Committee, created a survey topoll members of the Oregon State Bar whoattended an Elimination of Bias CLE . Thepurpose of the poll is to determine if interest ishigher for substantive law or for cultural issues.The survey might also be used to giverecommendations for highly rated CLEs/speakersto aid other sections or organizations who plan topresent an Elimination of Bias CLE.

Networking/Career Development Committee (DianeSchwartz, past Chair)

The Networking Committee planned twoevents in 2005 on February 23rd and May 23rd. Thepurpose of these events was to introduce diverseattorneys to other professionals in order to meetand develop business relationships.

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Elder Law Section

Membership in the Elder Law Section continuesto increase. There were 562 members as ofNovember 30, 2005.

2005 Officers: Mark Williams, Chair; KristianneCox, Treasurer; Steven A. Heinrich, Secretary,Jane Patterson, Chair-elect and Wesley D.Fitzwater, Past Chair.

2005 Members at Large: Susan Ford Burns,Hon. Claudia M. Burton, Penny L. Davis, SamFriedenberg, Ryan Gibb, Brian Haggerty, LeslieKay, Alexis Packer, Sylvia Sycamore and Gary L.Vigna, and John A. Enbom.

2005 Section Subcommittee Activities:

1. Continuing Legal Education. The Section'sannual CLE program was held at the OregonConvention Center on October 7, 2005. Theprogram entitled “Tools of the Trade for theElder Law Practitioner” was highly rated byregistrants. Attendance was slightly down. Inkeeping with the alternating cycle, theprogram was geared toward basic elder lawissues. Topics included administration ofrevocable living trusts, basic Medicaid, estaterecovery and end-of-life decision-making.

In May, the section held its third UnCLE inEugene. Based upon a format taken from theNational Academy of Elder Law Attorneys,the UnCLE provides a relaxed andunstructured shared discussion format ofcurrent substantive and practice topics.Reviews of the program were very positive,with participants urging repetition of theformat for the substantive and networkingbenefits.

2. Newsletter. The newsletter began beingelectronically distributed during 2005 forcost-saving purposes. The newslettercontinues to provide valuable and up-to-datearticles and information for elder lawattorneys. There is a paid editor, Carole

Barkley. The new chair of the subcommitteeis Prof. Leslie Harris.

3. Agency and Professional Relations. TheAgency and Professional Relationssubcommittee continued to meet withofficials from Department of Human Servicesto discuss pending rule changes and currentissues, and to advocate for continued fundingand services for medical and long-term carefor seniors and the disabled.

4. Computer and Technology. The Elder LawSection's is very active and has become oneof the most significant resources for elder lawattorneys around the state. Multiple topicsare posted and discussed daily. The sectionalso maintains a website.

5. Pro Bono. The subcommittee has not hadany significant activity in 2005.

6. Legislative. The subcommittee promotedseveral successful bills in the 2005 legislativesession.

2006 Section Activities:

Oregon's revenue shortfall continues to play amajor role in Section activities for 2006. TheAgency and Professional Relations subcommitteewill meet with the Department of HumanResources and advise the Section on upcomingchanges and issues. The Legislative subcommitteeis working on proposed legislation for the 2007legislative session. The newsletter will continue tobe distributed in electronic format, and along withthe Section , the Section provides invaluablesharing of information to its members.

The section's annual CLE is scheduled forOctober 6, 2006. The unCLE will be held on May5, 2006 in Eugene.

Respectfully Submitted: Mark Williams (CH),Jane Patterson (CH-Elect), Wesley D. Fitzwater(Past CH), Kristianne M. Cox (TR), Steven A.Heinrich (SEC), Penny L. Davis, Ryan E. Gibb,Claudia M. Burton, Brian Haggerty, Alexis

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Packer, Sylvia Sycamore, Gary L. Vigna, SusanF. Burns, Sam Friedenberg, Leslie Kay, John A.Enbom (BC), David W. Nebel (BL).

Energy, Telecommunications &Utility Law

2005 Activities

On April 15, 2005, the section hosted a CLEtitled “Third Annual Developing Markets in theWest teleconference hosted by RestructuringToday.” The CLE occurred at the offices of PerkinsCoie in Portland Oregon. This years speaker wasYakout Mansour, Nora Brownell, Peter Weigand,Jackson Mueller and Bob Dickerman.

On September 28, 2005, the section hosed aCLE titled “Energy Policy Act of 2005”, at theSweetbrier Inn and Suites.

• The Public Utility Holding Company ActReform was addressed by panel members:Steven McCarrel, J. Dudley and MikeMorgan.

• The Transmission Reform was addressed byMichael Early.

• The PURPA Reform and the Implicationsfor independent Power Producers wasaddressed by Ken Kaufmann.

Activities Planned for 2006

Future plans for the upcoming year include:

• Updating the Section's web site.

• Coordinating additional CLE events focusingon current events in the energy andtelecommunications industries

Respectfully submitted: Edward A. Finklea,(CH), Susan Ackerman (CH-Elect), JonathanM. Norling (Past CH), Ann L. Fisher (TR),Lawrence H. Reichman (SEC), J. JeffreyDudley, James Richard George, Kathryn A.

Logan, Melinda J. Davison, Stephen C. Hall,Christina M. Smith, Phyllis J. Edmundson(BC), Cheryl L. McCord (BL).

Environmental & Natural ResourcesSection

In 2005 the section had 461 members. TheExecutive Committee held the sections annualmeeting November 16, 2005 at the offices of LanePowell, 601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2100, Portland,Oregon 97204. The section distributed severallegislative alerts as broadcast e-mails and created afull section list serve.

1. CLE Programs

January 12, 2005 Brown-Bag CLE titled“Oregon Supreme Court's Decision inNorden v. Water Resources Dept.” at LanePowell Spears Lubersky LLP.

May 25, 2005 Brown-Bag CLE titled“Mixing Zones - Does Oregon Need Themor Not?” at the ODS Tower.

September 21, 2005 CLE titled “Wolves inOregon” at the ODS Tower.

2. In 2005 the Section published two OutlookNewsletters

The Spring newsletter contained the followingarticles: West of the Beach : Oregon's OtherNatural Resources; Floodplain Protection andNFIP: Preparing for a Programmatic Shift; PoliticalPressure and Public Policy in the Siskiyous; SteensMountain: Threatening to use the Antiquities Actto Force Lane Protection; An Endangered SpeciesAct Concept Returns From the Brink ofExtinction: Nurturing the Adverse ModificationStandard.

The Fall newsletter contained the followingarticles: Why sustainability matters to lawyers;Meshing Law Practice and Sustainability; The Cityof Portland: Legal and Sustainability Project;

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Common Ground in Energy Policy: EnergyConservation and Renewable Energy Programs inOregon; Wolves in Oregon.

Respectfully submitted: Kirsten T. Bonanno(CH), Donald H. Pyle (CH-Elect), Steven L.Shropshire (Past CH), Renee Moulun (TR),William Sherlock (SEC), Marjorie C. Lifsey,Diane Henkels, James J. Adams, Leslie A.Carlough, Kenneth P. Dobson, James D.Williams, Anita MA Winkler, David Ashton,Peggy Hennessy, Carol D. Skerjanec (BC),Scott Morrill (BL.

Estate Planning and AdministrationSection

In 2005 the section had 1,054 members. TheExecutive Committee held the sections annualmeeting November 4, 2005 at the OregonConvention Center.

The primary activities of the Estate Planning &Admin. Section in 2005 were:

1. CLE Programs

June 10, 2005: Cosponsored with the OregonState Bar, “Hot Topics in Estate Planning” at theDouble Tree Hotel Lloyd Center. This CLEprovided 6.25 General CLE credits.

November 4, 2005: Cosponsored with theOregon State Bar, “Administering Trusts inOregon”, at the Oregon Convention Center. ThisCLE provided 5.75 General CLE credits and 1.5Ethics credits.

2. In 2005 the Section published three newsletters

January 2005 issue included the followingarticles: Proposed Legislation on Death of aProtected Person; Evidentiary Issues in EstateClaims: Claimant Testimony Rule; UnitrustConversion and Power to Adjust Under Oregon'sUniform Principal and Income Act.

April 2005 issue included the following articles:Basic Estate Planning for Nontraditional Couples;

Who Wants to be a Realtor?; What's New;Practice Tip: Draft Estate Documents to Allow forGifts from an Incapacitated Donor; LegislativeWatch.

July 2005 issue included the following articles:Legislation Report - as of July 1, 2005;Hendrickson's Estate v. Warburton is Not the OnlyLaw That Governs Representative Actions, and ItsHoldings is Qualified; Hendrickson's Estate v.Warburton Continues to be “Good Law”; What'sNew: Reynolds v. Schrock.

Respectfully submitted: Christopher P. Cline(CH), James R. Cartwright (CH-Elect), RichardA. Pagnano (Past CH), Timothy J. Wachter (TR),Jonathan A. Levy (SEC), Penny H. Serrurier,Karen C. Allan, David E. Paulson, Thomas J.Sayeg, Anne M. Thompson, William D. Brewer,Susan N. Gary, Donna R. Meyer, Michael R.Sandoval, Kenneth Sherman, Eric H. Vetterlein,Theresa M. Wade, Bette Worcester (BC), JillMallery (BL).

Family Law Section

The Family Law Section continues to be activeand successful. The Section successfully conductedits annual three day collegial Annual Meeting andCLE Conference at Salishan by presenting 11hours of high quality CLE to nearly 400participants. The Section List serve is increasinglyactive The Family Law Forum, the sectionWebsite, and the section Newsletter continue tobe useful practice aids to section members. A newsection newsletter editor was appointed.

The Executive Committee monitored andcommented on numerous legislative items this yearduring the Legislative Session. The Section alsoappointed a task force to study possible legislativeamendments to ORS 107.126. This task force hasbeen actively meeting pursuant to its charge. TheSection also established a Standing Committee onLegislation to collect family law related legislativeideas and to proactively assert them to the

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legislature. The Section's Executive Committeecontinues to meet bi-monthly.

Beginning January 1, 2006, Jeffrey R. Renshawof Portland will be Section Chair.

Respectfully Submitted: Ronald Johnston (CH),Jeffrey Renshaw (CH-Elect), Tammy Dentinger(Past CH), Mary Lois Wagner (TR), GordonDick (SEC), Kimberly Brown, John Case,Gordon Dick, William Francis, Lynn Jarvis, TedMeece, Michael Bandonis, Gweneth Burgess-Thompson, Michele Grable, David Hull, DavidGannett (Adv), Albert Menashe (BC), SusanGrabe (BL).

Government Law Section

The Government Law Section continued itsefforts to make Oregon a better place to practicegovernment law. Membership increased beyondprojections to 441 members. The section put ontwo well-attended CLE programs. A full-day CLEwas held on February 25 at the Inn at SpanishHead in Lincoln City. CLE topics included:updates on Ballot Measure 37 as explained by alawyer, an appraiser and a land use planner; andtroubleshooting public contracts, insurance andpublic agent issues.

The section also cosponsored a half-day CLEwith the Oregon State Bar on September 23 at theWorld Forestry Center in Portland. That CLEincluded a legislative update and discussions ofpublic/private development agreements and civilunions. It was followed by the annual meeting andelection of officers and executive committeemembers for 2006. New members elected areClackamas County Counsel Steven R. Lounsburyand Oregon Department of Justice Chief TrialCounsel Stephen K. Bushong.

The section's CLEs and meetings are oftenoccasions for social events designed to bringmembers together and honor membercontributions. After the annual meeting onSeptember 23, the section held the second annual

social event to honor recent retirees from the in-house practice of government law. The event washeld at the Washington Park Zoo's Cascade Grilland honored Adrianne Brockman, Tom Sponsler,Rusty Brewer, Jeff Condit and Chip Lazenby.

The section uses an e-mail communicationsystem to alert section members to importantrecent developments on government law issues,such as pending legislation and important courtdecisions.

The section's website(www.osbgovlaw.homestead.com) provides links tosample contract forms and other useful informationfor government law practitioners. The executivecommittee takes on special projects from time totime.

The section budgeted for contributions of$2,000 to the Campaign for Equal Justice and$1,000 for outreach programs such as the OregonMinority Lawyers Association. It contributed$2,000 to support the upcoming 2006International Municipal Lawyers Association(IMLA) Conference to be held in Portland.

Annual dues have been maintained at a low$10.

Respectfully submitted: Stephanie Smythe (CH),Danny Olsen (CH-Elect), John R. Osburn (PastCH), Terrence D. Mahr (TR), Wayne Belmont(SEC), Walter R. Gowell , Steven E. Rich,Ruth M. Spetter, Lisa M.Umscheid, John H.Hammond, Henry H. “Chip” Lazenby, Karen M.Williams, Christy K. Monson, Timothy Gerking(BC), Denise Cline (BL).

Health Law Section

In 2005 the section had 256 members. TheExecutive Committee met the third Thursday ofevery other month at 9:00 am at the Oregon StateBar offices. In addition, the Section held itsannual meeting and CLE on October 20, 2005 atthe Ecotrust Conference Center.

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The primary activities of the Health Law Section in2005 were:

1. CLE Programs

The Health Law Section continued its CLEprograms, focusing on topics of particular interestto section members. The 2005 sponsored thefollowing programs:

August 3, 2005: Brown-Bag Lunch CLEPresentation, “Medical Marijuana: Legal Update”held at the Multnomah County Courthouse.

October 20, 2005: CLE Presentation “2005Health Law Legislative Update” held at theEcotrust Conference Center.

December 9, 2005: CLE co-sponsored with TheOregon Health Lawyers Association, “2005 HealthLaw Update” held at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

2. Newsletter

In 2005 the Section published two issues of theOregon Health Law Newsletter, and containedsome of the following articles: Detecting MedicalRecords Tampering; Oregon's Safety Net Providers;Oregon Patient Safety Commission Update: andEconomic Credentialing.

Respectfully submitted: Matthew M. Werner(CH), Gary P. Harrell (CH-Elect), Lorey H.Freeman (Past CH), Charles A. Sinsel (TR),Dana S. Scheele (SEC), Mark A. Bonanno,Kurt F. Hansen, Nicola Pinson, Gwen M.Dayton, Amanda H. Guldager, Emily J.Kaufmann, Margaret M. Maguire, John Enbom(BC), Jon Benson (BL).

Indian Law Section

In 2005 the section had 157 members. TheExecutive Committee held twelve meetings during2005. Meetings were held at 9:15 am on the thirdWednesday of every month via conference call. Inaddition, the Section held its annual meeting witha CLE on December 2, 2005, at the offices of theAter Wynne LLP.

The primary activities of the Indian LawSection in 2005 were:

CLE Programs

On October 21 & 22, 2005, the sectionsponsored the “Second Annual Northwest TribalWater Rights Conference”. This CLE was co-sponsored with The Center for Tribal WaterAdvocacy, the University of Oregon School ofLaw, the Wayne Morse Center, and theMountaineers Foundation.

On December 2, 2005, the section hosted aCLE titled “Standing Tall: The Lifeway of KathrynJones Harrison, Chair of the Confederated Tribesof the Grand Ronde Community.”

Activities

On July 29, 2005, the section held acomplimentary networking reception and lightsupper with students from the Lewis & ClarkIndian Law Summer Program and the PortlandState University Tribal Government Program atthe Native American Community and StudentCenter at the Portland State University

The section also distributed a newsletter titled“The Arrow's Edge” which contained the followingarticles:

• Connecting The Dots: an examination of theFederal Government's trust responsibility tothe Columbia River Treaty Tribes and theirsalmon.

• An overview of credit enhancement optionsfor tribal transactions.

• NAHASA Negotiated RulemakingActivities in FY 2004

• Alternative Dispute Resolution: a burden oran opportunity?

Respectfully submitted: Deneen Aubertin Keller(CH), Christopher L. Burford (CH-Elect), LeaAnn Easton (Past CH), John M. Schultz (TR),Melissa M. Robertson (SEC), David G. Brown,

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Howard G. Arnett, Edmund C. Goodman, BrettV. Kenney, Starla K. Roels, Douglas C.MacCourt, Lee K. Shannon, Harold S.Shepherd, Cynthia J. Starke, Carol Skerjanec(BC), Jami Curl (BL).

Intellectual Property Section

This has been a busy year for the IntellectualProperty Section. We started the year with severalgoals, including putting together a number ofCLE's on significant, IP-related topics and co-sponsoring CLE's of interest to our sectionmembers; sponsoring IP moot court teams fromOregon law schools; continuing to produce aquality newsletter in conjunction with Lewis andClark Law School's Intellectual Property StudentOrganization; updating the section website toprovide more current and meaningful resources toIP practitioners; and creating an outreach programto encourage section involvement from lawyersand law students beyond the Portland metro area. Iam happy to report a successful year in each ofthese areas.

As part of our outreach program, we now havemembership on the executive committee fromseveral areas outside of Portland, helping us keepin touch with the needs of our section membershipthroughout the state. We also co-sponsoredactivities with student organizations at theWillamette and University of Oregon Law Schools,in addition to the traditional Lewis and Clark LawSchool activities.

The section's newsletter, powered by the IPSOat Lewis and Clark continues to be a big success.In addition, the section has been heavily involvedin assisting Oregon law schools in their intellectualproperty moot court competitions both byproviding judges and by contributing financially tosupport teams. The section's website has also beenupdated and is undergoing continuedimprovements to make it more helpful andmeaningful to section members.

And, as always, in addition to co-sponsoring anumber of CLEs on IP-related topics, the sectionput together a number of its own informativeCLEs, including such topics as noncompetitionagreements and trade secret law, patent licensing,publicity rights, and others. Throughout the year,we have been grateful for the attendance andsupport of the many section members who havehelped to contribute to our continued success as asection. We plan to continue to expand on thesegoals as we move forward into the new year.

Respectfully Submitted: Craig Rogers (CH),Paula Holm Jensen (Past Chair), Gregory Zafiris(TR), Anne Glazer (SEC), Christopher Lewis,Anna McCoy, Michelle Craig, Bartley Day,Paul Havel, Michael Heilbronner, Carol Busby,Karen Wetherell Davis, Thomas Evans, DanielLarsen, Joseph Miller, Ambyr O'Donnell, BetteWorcester (BC), Mark Saltveit (BL).

International Law Section

The section continued its focus on its continuedenhancement and participation in ILS-sponsoredCLE events, development of its website and thecontinued exploration and implementation of waysto utilize section resources to best serve itsmembers.

The section focused on the following areas:

1. CLE's: The executive committee held threeCLE's during the year for its members.Average attendance was approximately 25attendees.

2. The executive committee, in conjunctionwith the website subcommittee and thesection's website administer worked toenhance the ILS website for the benefit of allof its members. The website includesupdated contact information, calendarnotices and electronic newsletter articles.

3. The articles and linking subcommitteeexplored additional, helpful links for posting

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on the section's website for the benefit of themembership.

4. The executive committee has begun theprocess of bringing CLE attendance to thosemembers who may be outside of the Portlandarea via phone conferencing. This remainsin the development stages, but if there ismembership interest, hopes to be in place forthe following year.

Respectfully submitted: Shannon K. Waage (CH),Lew E. Delo (CH-Elect), Ambyr M. O'Donnell(Past CH), Patchen M. Haggerty (TR), Jacob J.Carroll (SEC), William L. Clydesdale, MarcyEdwards, Akana K. J. Ma, Turid L. Owren,Steven C. Smith, Natella V. Svistunova, D.David Rossen (ADV), Peggy Miller (BL).

Juvenile Law Section

In 2005 the section had 251 members. TheExecutive Committee met the third Saturday ofevery month at the OSB Offices. In addition, theSection held its annual meeting on October 29,2005. The Executive Committee used broadcast e-mail for communication and found this method ofcommunication to be very helpful.

The primary activities of the Juvenile Law Section in2005 were:

1. CLE Programs

On March 11, 2005, the section co-sponsored aCLE with the Oregon State Bar titled “CurrentIssues in Juvenile Law: Sex and Science.” Theseminar occurred at the World Forestry Center inPortland Oregon and provided 5.25 General CLEcredits and 1 Child Abuse reporting credit.

On October 17 and 18th, 2005, the section co-hosted a CLE with the OSB Family Law Sectiontitled “Essentials of Juvenile Court Practice" duringthe judicial conference at the Serbu YounghCampus in Eugene.

Respectfully submitted: Douglas P. Killiam (CH),Kristy K. Barrett (CH-Elect), Lissa K. Kaufman(Past-CH), Janie M. Burcart (TR), Emily S.Cohen (SEC), Kristine M. Kaufman, Dawn M.McIntosh, Rahela K. Rehman, James A. Palmer,Ingrid Swenson, Katherine E. Tennyson, KirstenE. Thompson, Ricahrd A. Cremer, AngelaSherbo, Robin J. Wright, Karen R. McClintock,Victoria S. Baum (ADV), Jonathan P. Hill(BC), Helen Hierschbiel (BL).

Labor and Employment Section

The Labor and Employment Section maintainsa membership of 771 member as of the October2005 monthly report which is slightly than theprior year's membership. Attorneys who passedthe Oregon State Bar during 2005 were invited tojoin the section at no cost for the first year.

This section continued its practice ofsponsoring “brown bag” seminars in both Portlandand Eugene. The Portland seminars were held inFebruary, April and September. Renee Byrant, TaxManager of the Oregon Department ofEmployment address how the employmenttaxation system works, common mistakes inunemployment hearings and what's new pendinglegislation. Sylvia Stevens from the Oregon StateBar discussed the new Oregon Rules of ProfessionalConduct. Anna Zanolli also from the Oregon StateBar led a presentation on using Casemaker. InJanuary 2005 in Eugene the administrators of theOregon Bureau of Labor, Civil Rights Divisionpresented an overview of the agency's role andprocedures.

On October 8, 2005 the section held its annualmeeting and CLE program in Sunriver. Speakersand topics covered were as follows.

Update of Labor and Employment CasesRichard LiebmanBarran and Liebman

Sexual Orientation Claims in OregonEdward Reeves, moderator

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Stoel Rives LLPPanel Members:Barbara Diamond, Smith, Diamond & OlneySusan Eggum, Susan K Eggum PCCorbett Gordon, Fisher & Phillips

Roundtable Discussions(Attendees selected one)(A) Significant Cases 2004 with Richard

Ahearn, Regional Director, NLRB Region 19 Seattle (Private Sector)

(B) PECBA Decisions 2004 and 2005 with James Kasameyer, Member of the Oregon Employment Relations Board (Public Sector)

(C) Evidentiary Issues in Employment Caseswith Craig Crispin, Crispin Employment Lawyers and Calvin Keith,Perkins Coie LLPLegislative UpdateDennis Westlind, Tonkon Torp

The program was well received withapproximately 55 attendees.

Michael Tedesco will become the section chairon January 1, 2006. Newly elected officers are:

Chair Elect: Craig Armstrong Treasurer: Karin GuentherSecretary : Giles GibsonMember at Large - Term ending 12/31/07

Allyson KruegerAdam MorrisonVickie Stilley Cowan

Member at Large - Term ending 12/31/06David SynderMike HollandSusan HammerScott Hunt

In 2005 the decisions of the OregonEmployment Relations Board were added toCasemaker. William Greer, arbitrator and RodWenger, Oregon State Bar were instrumental inseeing this project to completion.

The section continues its support of theCampaign for Equal Justice with a $1500contribution. The section also contributed to thememorial funds for Carlton Snow and HarryChandler, who were pioneers in Oregon's publicsector labor law.

Respectfully submitted: Nancy E. Brown (CH),Michael Tedesco (CH-Elect), Jeffrey Chicoine,(Past CH), Craig Armstrong (TR), MitaShahri, (SEC), Ann Boss, Brian Hungerford,Adam Morrison, Giles Gibson, Karin Guenther,Susan Hammer, Michael Holland, Scott Hunt,David Snyder, Albert Menasche (BC),Christine Kennedy (BL).

Law Practice Management Section

In 2005 the section had 171 members. TheExecutive Committee met every other month indifferent location throughout Oregon. In addition,the Section held its annual meeting on November10, 2005, at 3:00 pm at the Oregon State BarOffices, 5200 SW Meadows Road, Lake Oswego,Oregon The Executive Committee used forcommunication the broadcast e-mail servicesprovided by the OSB Member ServicesDepartment and found this method ofcommunication to be very helpful.

The primary activities of the Law PracticeManagement in 2005 were David Carlson, DavidDaniel and Dee Crocker did a technology show atthe Oregon New Lawyers Divisions Super Saturdayon October 22, 2005

Respectfully submitted: M. David Daniel,(CH), David L. Carlson (CH-Elect), Fern Puls(Past CH), Craig K. Edwards (TR), Carol Decker(SEC), Evan P. Boone, Dawnne L. Linenbrink,Fred C. Nachtigal, David P. O'Brien, Dennis M.Odman, Darla L. Pierce, Steve Sequin, Robert D.Butler, Daniel A. Hill, Jay Richardson, DawnaBrophy, Albert A. Menashe (BC), MargaretRobinson (BL).

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Litigation Section

The litigation Section remains the largestsection of the Oregon State Bar. It is comprised ofattorneys practicing in diverse areas of litigation,ranging from civil to criminal, plaintiff to defense,personal injury to commercial, consumer tobusiness, and real estate to family litigation.General activities include publication of theLitigation Journal, sponsorship of the annualLitigation Institute and Retreat and the biennialFundamentals of Oregon Civil Trial ProcedureCLE, frequent sponsorship of speakers at otherCLE events, maintenance of a section web site,and promotion of communication, camaraderie,and professionalism within the bench and bar.Specific activities in the past year have included:

• Publication of three issues of the LitigationJournal;

• Sponsorship and presentation of the 12th

Annual Litigation Institute and Retreat atSkamania Lodge on March 4 and 5, 2005(including the award of four scholarships);

• Planning and preparation for the 13th AnnualLitigation Institute and Retreat to be held atSkamania Lodge on March 10 and 11, 2006;

• Initial planning for the 14th AnnualLitigation Institute and Retreat in 2007;

• Administering and awarding the annualOwen M. Panner Professionalism Award;

• Planning, preparation, and presentation ofthe Fundamentals of Oregon Civil TrialProcedure CLE held October 21 and 22,2005 (a practical skills CLE);

• Providing support for an OSB CLE programon evidence topics;

• Support of pro bono support activities, suchas the Campaign for Equal Justice;

• Participation in the OSB's CasemakerEvaluation Group;

• Appointment of a liaison to the Civil LawAdvisory Committee; and

• Creating, expanding, and maintaining thesection's web page (www.osblitigation.com).

Respectfully submitted: Richard A. Lane (CH),Marc A. Spence (CH-Elect), Karen E. Saul(Past CH), John A. Berge (TR), Nancie K.Potter (SEC), Benjamin Bloom, StephenBushong, Raymond D. Crutchley, W. EugeneHallman, Lindsey Hughes, Michael R. Mahony,Tracy A. Prall, Simeon D. Rapoport, Judy D.Snyder, Sarah R. Troutt, Dennis P. Rawlinson(BC), and Karen D. Lee (BL).

Products Liability Section

This is a small section with about 174 members.The Executive Committee held twelve meetingsduring 2005. Meetings were held at noon on thethird Tuesday of the month in the conferencerooms the law offices of Lindsay, Hart, Neil andWeigler. In addition, the Section held its annualmeeting and CLE on November 18, 2005 at theoffices of the Oregon State Bar.

The primary activities of the Products Liability Sectionin 2005 were:

1. Annual CLE Program

The Products Liability Section continued itstradition of presenting high-quality CLE programs,focusing on topics of particular interest to sectionmembers. The 2005 program was titled “EffectiveWarnings Product Liability Strategies.”

2. Products Liability Newsletter

In 2005 the Section published two issues of theProducts Liability Newsletter. The issues had anaverage length of 21 pages, a professionallydesigned logo, and professional typesetting andprintings. All issues of the newsletters were mailedto section members, judges and referees.

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3 Activities

The anticipated primary activities of theProducts Liability Section in 2005 are its annualCLE, the continued publication of SectionNewsletters, and updating and maintaining thenew Products Liability Committee web site.

Respectfully submitted: Charles S. Tauman,(CH), Jay W. Beattie (CH-Elect), William A.Masters, (Past CH), Meagan A. Flynn (TR),Edward T. Tylicki (SEC), Timothy J. Helfrich,Rick Klingbeil, Michelle K. McClure, LawrenceBaron, Bruce C. Hamlin, Georgory T. Lusby,Leslie W. O'Leary, Thomas B. Powers, Ellen M.Voss, Anne D. Foster, Laura L. Rhodes, LindaK. Eyerman (BC), Teresa Wenzel (BL).

Real Estate and Land Use Section

2005 was a very busy year for RELU. Twosignificant factors contributed to the level ofactivity of the Section this year: the legislature andMeasure 37.

During the course of the year, RELU'sExecutive Committee created and coordinatedsubcommittees who met regularly to deal withpending legislation. While the Section did notsponsor any bills this year, we provided testimonyon several, and during each Executive Committeemeeting we received a report on the current statusof real estate and land use bills. In addition,written reports of the status of legislation pendingof interest to the Section was posted on ourwebsite.

Measure 37 provided the Section with muchopportunity for discussion. We have tracked theactivities of the measure, followed potentiallegislation as it was being considered and discussedthe implementation of it at the state and localgovernment level. We have and continue toconsider the wisdom of conducting a specialseminar on the topic.

Education of our members continues to be theprimary goal of the section. To that end RELU

puts on two extensive CLE programs each year.The first is the annual meeting which was verywell attended, and provided a day and a half oftraining, including topics for both real estate andland use practitioners. Our October CLE focusedon special advanced real estate topics. The sectionadministers its own annual meeting, with somelimited services from the OSB, but the OctoberCLE is co-sponsored with the OSB.

The Executive Committee met 10 times duringthe course of the year. Two of those meetings wereheld outside the Portland metro area. One washeld in Ashland, the other in Tillamook. Theannual meeting was in Redmond at Eagle Crest,and our October CLE was in downtown Portland.A quorum was present for every meeting, withsome members attending by phone and others inperson.

The Section's website and list serve continue tobe excellent resources for the provision ofinformation to our members. The ExecutiveCommittee uses the website for posting andarchiving group info, and for recruitment of newmembers and leadership. The list serve hasdeveloped into a wonderful source of discussionamong members on a variety of topics. TheExecutive Committee reviewed the guidelines andprotocols for use of the list serve this year in lightof the increased use of this tool.

One of the biggest projects undertaken by theSection this year was converting the Digest toelectronic format and distribution. Thatconversion is expected to eventually result insignificant savings. The conversion has allowed usto keep membership dues at a stable level and yetstill provide the same amount of quality. We willcontinue to review the distribution policies andrefine them. During 2005 we produced one hardcopy Digest under the former system and willpublish five or six electronic versions. Each Digestis full of useful and timely information for Sectionmembers. In 2004 the Digest celebrated 25 yearsand it remains the crowning jewel of our Section.

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Recruitment of new members has become ahigher priority for the Section this year. TheExecutive Committee has formed a MembershipCommittee to look at ways to retain existingmembers and to recruit new members. We haveemployed free memberships to recent admittees,offered discount coupons for enrollment at ourCLE's and changed the pricing structure for ourannual meeting in order to attract new members.This new strategy seems to be working as ourmembership increased even during registration forthe annual meeting. This is a subcommittee thatwill continue to work and provide ideas to help ourSection grow.

Also during the course of the year, theExecutive Committee has revised ourReimbursement Policy to favorably match up tothe OSB administration of mileagereimbursements. We also eliminated our oldlending library since its materials were completelyoutdated, and the location and availability of thematerials were questionable. We have continuedour contractual relationship with Clay Tablet, andhave enjoyed several hundred dollars in revenuefrom that contract. We updated our Recruitmentpolicies so that the nominating committeematches the RELU By-Laws.

The Education Committee continues to beactive year round, and is already beginningplanning activities for next year. A separate CLEreport will be coming from that subcommitteedirectly to the OSB to fulfill that requirement.The Education Committee has made huge stridesin upgrading our annual meeting. The quality ofthe program is strong, and for the second year in arow it has been a positive cash flow for theSection. The addition of advertising sponsorships,and the keen eye for cost management are theprimary reasons for the turn around. Attendancehas been way up due to the quality of the programas well.

A new budget is being discussed and will beadopted and transmitted along with this AnnualReport. Our current revenue and expenditures aregenerally within budget, and our cash carryover is

predicted to a reasonable amount given the size ofour annual budget.

In the year to come, the Section intends tocontinue producing up to 6 Digest issues; to havean annual meeting (this year it will be atSalishan); to have an October CLE (this time itwill be on land use topics); to work on potentiallegislation for introduction in the 2007 legislature;to enhance and upgrade our website; and tocontinue to provide the list serve for our members.The Membership Development Committee willcontinue to meet and suggest ways to increase ourmembership and to attract new members into theleadership of the Section.

Respectfully submitted: Wallace Lien (CH),Patricia Chapman (CH-Elect), ShannonJohnson (Past CH), Joan Kelsey (TR), KarenWilliams (SEC), Dominic Collette, DeanAlterman, Christopher Crean, Jeffrey Keeney,John Pinkstaff, Liz Fancher, Christian Hearn,Gregory Nelson, Victoria Baum (ADV),Kathryn Beaumont (ADV), Norma Freitas(ADV), Dennis Rawlinson (BC), Jane Gillespie(BL).

Securities Regulation Section

The Securities Regulation Section continued tohold monthly luncheons in Portland at theFernando's Hideaway restaurant with CLE speakersof interest to its members. A list of the monthlylunch speakers and the dates and subjects of theirpresentations held to date follows:

OSB SECURITIES REGULATION SECTIONLUNCHEON SPEAKERS FOR 2005

Jan. 19, 2005Don Mazziotti, Portland DevelopmentCommissionDiversity Issues Facing the PDC

Feb. 2005NWSI-No Luncheon

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March 16, 2005Keith Ketterling, Stoll StollTips for Cross-Examination of Experts inCustomer-Broker Cases

April 20, 2005Cliff Spencer, Foster PepperCompensation Committee Reports and ProxyStatement Disclosures

May 18, 2005Allan GartenWhite Collar Investigations and Prosecutions by theUnited States Attorney

June 15, 2005Jeff Tarbell, Willamette ManagementFairness OpinionsJuly 20, 2005Art Crozier, Innisfree M & A Inc.Proxy Contests

Aug. 17, 2005David TatmanRecent Developments at the State of Oregon

Oct. 2005Annual Mtg. Tim Boyle“Home Grown Oregon Company”

Nov. 16, 2005Ralph Shaw“Venture Capital in Oregon”In addition, the section's the annual meeting

was held on October 18, 2005. As indicated in thetable above, Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boylewas our speaker. His remarks addressed howColumbia has grown and operates.

The Section continues to enjoy a positivefinancial situation. The Section has a projectedsurplus in excess of $5,000 which it has maintainedfor several years, and the cash flow frommembership fees and other revenue sources issufficient or nearly sufficient to cover the expensesrelating to luncheons and the section's otheractivities.

For 2006, the section has budgeted $750 to setup a website. This project has been deferred fromprior years. In 2005, the section awarded a $500scholarship to a top student at each of Oregon'sthree law schools who chosen by the professor whoteaches securities regulation at each school. TheSection also contributed $500 to the Campaign forEqual Justice.

In 2006, the Section expects to continue itsmonthly luncheons, its scholarships and itssponsorship of and participation in the NorthwestSecurities Institute.

Sole & Small Firm PractitionersSection

The section hosted two free CLE's in 2005, oneon July 29, 2005 CLE at the Marion CountyCourthouse showed replays of recorded diversityand child reporting seminars. The second was onSeptember 30th at the Salem Conference Centertitled “The Business of Law - Resources for Soleand Small Firm Practitioners.”

Below is a description of benefits sectionmembers receive:

*** Access to our on-line member list serve.We were the first Bar Section to use a member listserve and ours remains one of the best. The listserve is a wonderful resource for seeking answers tolegal questions or problems related to new or smallpractice, to trade forms, to make referrals, and tonetwork together for the benefit of our clients andeach other.

*** Local Chapters. Local chapters arecurrently meeting periodically in Portland andEugene. These are a great opportunity to networkand get one free CLE credit from an hourpresentation during the meeting. We are lookingto establish other local chapters; if you areinterested, let us know and we will help you startone in your area. This is one place where you canvolunteer and really make a difference.

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*** Bar Advocacy. We actively and effectivelyadvocate within the Bar for the benefit of sole andsmall firm practitioners. We have successfullyhelped defeat proposals for “multi-disciplinarypractice” (i.e., other non-lawyer entities owninglaw firms) and we successfully advocated for arecent disciplinary task force for review of thedisciplinary process, obtained a position for SSFPmembers on the task force, and then spearheadedadoption of the task force recommendations.

Respectfully submitted: Vincent A. Deguc,(CH), W. Scott Phinney (CH-Elect), Robert A.Browning (Past-CH), James A. von Hippel(TR), Donna G. Goldian (SEC), Velda H.Rogrs, Russell D. Bevans, Kelly M. Doyle,Randall E. Poff, Michael L. Cooper, Lauren J.Paulson (BC), Margaret Robinson (BL), RodWegener (BL).

Taxation Section

In 2005, the Section focused on the followingareas:

Luncheon Series

Tax luncheons are held in both Portland andSalem for local practitioners. The Portland seriesincluded sessions throughout the entire year. Salemhad seven lunches again this year. Both lunchesmake a small profit, but the primary focus iseducation of members.

Legislative Issues

The Tax Section proposed two differentstatutory changes in 2005:

• Allow nonprofit entities to hold real estatein an LLC and still qualify for property taxexemptions.

• Change the definition of a QTIP trust forinheritance tax purposes, to allow moreexisting trusts to qualify for exclusion ofinheritance taxes at the death of the firstspouse to die.

• In addition, John Draneas represented theTax Section on a Governor's Task Force todevelop a new definition of independentcontractor. The Task Force unanimouslyapproved a change, which will be presentedto the Legislature in the 2005 term.

All legislation in which we were involvedpassed the Legislature.

2005 Annual Tax Institute

We held our 5th annual Tax Institute, and wasable to make a profit again this year. Our marks forthe seminar were very high, and we realized thatwe are probably best to focus on quality in-statespeakers, without the need to bring in a lot of outof town speakers. We are already planning for our2006 Tax Institute to be held in June.

Broadbrush Taxation Seminar

Our Broadbrush Taxation Seminar which isheld every other year was held in October 2005.The Seminar is aimed at those Bar members whoare not tax experts, and was well attended withapproximately 180 Bar members. Approximately2/3 of those attending were season ticket holders.

Newsletter

We continued to produce a newsletter to ourmembers, with articles of interest to the TaxSection members. Our newsletter editor let thingsslide a bit this year, and we only sent out 2newsletters this year. We have made a change ineditor of the newsletter, and expect to issue either3 or 4 newsletters in 2006.

Respectfully submitted: Karey A. Schoenfeld(CH), Jeffrey Abbott (CH-Elect), TimothyO'Rourke (Past CH), Mark Huglin (TR), MarcSellers (SEC), Joshua Husbands, Charles Lewis,Katherine VanZanten, Joseph Wetzel, IanRichardson, Valerie Sasaki, Barbara Smith,Gerry Gaydos (BC), Karen Lee (BL).

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Workers' Compensation Section

2005 Section Activities:

1. Executive Committee Meetings

Monthly Section Executive Committeemeetings were held, with the exception of July,August, October and December, 2005 due to a lackof a quorum. A meeting which likewise failed tohave a quorum present at the time of the Section'sBench/Bar Ethics program in November. Minutesof each meeting have been submitted to the Bar inaccordance with the Section Bylaws. The Minuteswere taken by Linh Vu, Secretary, and can beaccessed on the Section's Website.

2. Annual Meeting

The Section's 23nd Annual Meeting was heldon May 20, 2005 at the Salishan Lodge atGleneden Beach, Oregon. The meeting is coupledwith a two-day CLE, which was held on May 20-21, 2005. This CLE was, as usual, verywell-attended by both sides of the bar, judges andBoard members. The CLE was approved for 4.25MCLE credits. The program also included 2diversity credits. After appeal, these credits werenot allowed by the Oregon State Bar. The programincluded various legal and medical speakerscovering topics relevant to practitioners on bothsides of the Bar.

3. Bench/Bar CLE

The Section also sponsored a Bench/Bar EthicsCLE on November 18, 2005. The CLE was held atthe Willamette Valley Vineyards in Salem,Oregon. The conference covered three hours ofdiscussion regarding various topics involvingworkers' compensation and ethics. The seminarwas once again very well attended and wasapproved for 3.00 ethics and 1.00 general credits.This seminar, which included lunch, was providedfree of charge to members.

4. Executive Committee Officers and Membersfor 2006

At the 2005 Annual Meeting, the sectionmembership elected officers and executivecommittee members for 2006. The terms of officefor these officers commence January 1, 2006.

Officers for 2006:Martin Alvey, ChairLinh Vu, Chair ElectALJ Holly Somers, SecretaryMatthew Roy, TreasurerRodger Hepburn, Past Chair

Committee Members for 2006:Shelly EdlingDean LedererMarcos Thesing Meg CarmanArthur Stevens, IIIChuck MundorffJill ReichersJulie Masters

5. Executive Standing Committees:

LegislativeRulesProfessionalismRace/ethnicSalishan CLECommunicationsDouglas Daughtry Award of Merit

These committees met on an as needed basisthroughout 2005.

6. Resignation of Section Chair AbigailHerman.

Section Chair, Abigail Herman resigned herposition in June, 2005. ALJ Herman was appointedby Governor Kulongoski to Chair the Workers'Compensation Board. As a result of herappointment, Board Chair Herman felt that itwould be a potential conflict of interest for her toalso serve as Chair of the Workers' CompensationSection. Martin Alvey became Chair of theSection upon ALJ/Board Chair Herman'sresignation. The remaining Officers retained their

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positions until the regularly scheduled change inofficers on January 1, 2006.

2006 Section Activities

1. The Executive Committee will continuewith monthly meetings held in accordance withthe Section Bylaws.

2. The standing committees will continue tomeet on an as needed basis to function with thefollowing general goals:

Legislative: Monitor proposed and potentiallegislation; give advice to the committee regardingthe advisability of proposed legislation, and reviewcurrent workers' compensation laws to keep thecommittee apprised of new developments.

Rules: Monitor proposed and potential rulesunder the Board and Department; advise thecommittee regarding the advisability of proposedrules; and review the current rules of the Boardand the Department in consideration ofsuggestions for the improvement of current rules.

Professionalism: Advance the interests ofsection members by sponsoring seminars andprograms dealing with professionalism and ethics;consider means by which the Section can improverelations between the membership and thoseproviding services to injured workers andemployers, clients and members of the public. Thegoal for 2006 is to put on at least one Bench/Barethics CLE at Willamette Valley Vineyards.Facilitators/planners for next years' Bench/Bar CLEhave not been identified.

Race/Ethnic: Identify means by which theSection can facilitate the use of the workers'compensation forum by practitioners and membersof the public; Educate lawyers, judges and thoseproviding services to injured workers andemployers regarding the potential impact ofcultural differences upon use of the workers'compensation system.

Salishan/CLE: Plan and coordinate the annualsection business meeting and CLE. The sectionvoted to hold the 2006 annual meeting/CLE at

Salishan Lodge. Sally Curey has agreed to chairthe subcommittee and the committee already hasthe process of planning the 2006 event largelycompleted.

Communications: Monitor the development andproduction of the Section Website, the SectionNewsletter, and continue efforts in getting relevantpractice information to all section members. Thecommittee is looking into sending out a highquality section newsletter on a monthly orquarterly basis.

Douglas Daughtry Award Committee: Thiscommittee is made of the most recent three pastchairs and meets to make recommendations to thefull committee on the merit of nominations for theaward. This committee will begin meeting inJanuary, 2006 to start accepting nominations andmaking recommendations to the full committee forthe award, which, if given, will be presented atSalishan 2006.

3. Proposed Legislative Changes: None at thistime.

4. Proposed Rule Changes: None at this time.

2006 Budget:

The 2006 Section budget was presented to thecommittee at the October meeting by the SectionTreasurer, Matthew Roy. The budget was to havebeen voted on and approved at the time of theNovember meeting at the Bench/Bar Forum. Aquorum was lacking at that meeting. The budgetwas approved by the Executive Committeemembership by an e-mail vote and was submitteddirectly to the Board of Governor's Budget andFinance Committee for its approval.

Respectfully Submitted: Martin Alvey (CH),Rodger Hepburn (Past CH), Matthew Roy(TR), Linh Vu (SEC), Holly Somers, MegCarman, Shelley Edling, Dean Lederer, JulieMasters, Charles Mundorff, Jill Riechers, ArthurStevens, Mark Thesing, Jonathan Hill (BC),Suzanne Cushing (BL).

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