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• "Best in the West" Voir Dire Competition

  • When
    Friday, February 13, 2026
  • Location
    Seattle University

  "Best in the West" is a voir dire competition between the law schools in Washington and Oregon. This year's competition will be hosted at Seattle University. 

  We need the following volunteers:

  • ABOTA Coaches - we need 1 ABOTA member to team up with each Oregon law school to help coach the team. Time commitments will be determined by the ABOTA member and the law school faculty.
    
    
  • Judges - we need 4 judges to attend the competition and evaluate the teams using the provided rubrik.
    
    
  • General Staffing - we need 4-5 people to help the day of the event, including check-in, jury management, timer, and other jobs that help make the day run smoothly.
    
    

  Please reach out to Nicole at nicole@or-abota.org if you are interested in helping. Travel to Seattle is required for the roles listed above.

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• Past Presidents Dinner

  • When
    Thursday, April 30, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Southpark Seafood

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• Masters In Trial Session 2: Opening and Presentation of the Case

  • When
    Friday, May 01, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lewis & Clark Law School

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  Join us as we take a deep dive into opening statements and case presentation with our all-star team of expert civil trial lawyers and judges. Whether you’re new to the courtroom or an experienced litigator looking to stay at the top of their game, this program delivers practical, real-world training to elevate your practice.

  Following the program, we invite you to continue the conversation with fellow attendees and speakers at a cocktail reception (included). You don't want to miss this chance to learn from some of the best in Oregon. Program details and registration information are below. 

  The program includes lunch and a reception which are included in the registration fees.

  Space is limited.

  Venue:
  Lewis & Clark Law School
  10101 S Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219-7762
  This program is available in-person only.

  Agenda:
  Registration Opens at 8:30am
  9:00am - 9:05am  |  Welcome/Introductions
  9:05am - 10:50am  |  Presentation of the Case
  11:05am - 12:05pm  |  Trial Pad
  12:30pm - 1:30pm  |  Lunch Speaker
  1:45pm - 3:45pm  |  Opening Statements
  3:45pm - 4:00pm  |  Q&A
  4:00pm - 5:00pm  | Reception for all attendees and speakers

  Speakers:
  Kelly Anderson, Andersen & Linthorst
  Anne Foster, Smith Foster King
  Brent Smith, Baum Smith LLC
  Gretchen Mandekor, Mandekor Law Firm
  Peter Richter

  CLE:
  6.0 Standard Credits  |  Applied for in Oregon

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• ABOTA National Board Meeting

  • Start
    Thursday, July 09, 2026
  • End
    Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Location
    Detroit, MI

  ABOTA National Meetings are open to all ABOTA members. The January meeting includes a Leadership Conference with additional programming and speakers.

  Registration is through the National website www.abota.org.

  Once registration is open (likely in January 2026) you must register for the meeting first, and then you will be sent information on booking the hotel.

  If you have questions, please contact Nicole at nicole@or-abota.org.

  
  

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• Masters In Trial Session 3: Direct and Cross Examination

  • When
    Friday, October 09, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lewis & Clark Law School

  Join us as we take a deep dive into direct and cross examination with our all-star team of expert civil trial lawyers and judges. Whether you’re new to the courtroom or an experienced litigator looking to stay at the top of their game, this program delivers practical, real-world training to elevate your practice.

  Following the program, we invite you to continue the conversation with fellow attendees and speakers at a cocktail reception (included). You don't want to miss this chance to learn from some of the best in Oregon. Program details and registration information are below. 

  The program includes lunch and a reception which are included in the registration fees.

  Space is limited.

  Venue:
  Lewis & Clark Law School
  10101 S Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219-7762
  This program is available in-person only.

  Agenda:
  Registration Opens at 8:30am
  9:00am - 9:05am  |  Welcome/Introductions
  9:05am - 10:50am  |  Direct Examination
  11:05am - 12:05pm  |  TBD
  12:30pm - 1:30pm  |  Lunch Speaker
  1:45pm - 3:45pm  |  Cross Examination
  3:45pm - 4:00pm  |  Q&A
  4:00pm - 5:00pm  | Reception for all attendees and speakers

  Speakers:
  Karen O'Kasey, Hart Wagner LLP

  Dana Sullivan, Buchanan Angeli Sullivan & Ferrer LLP
  
  Peter Tuenge, Keating Jones Hughes, P.C.

  CLE:
  6.0 Standard Credits  |  Applied for in Oregon

  
  

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• ABOTA National Board Meeting

  • Start
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • End
    Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Location
    Philadelphia, PA

  ABOTA National Meetings are open to all ABOTA members. The January meeting includes a Leadership Conference with additional programming and speakers.

  Registration is through the National website www.abota.org.

  Once registration is open (likely in July 2026) you must register for the meeting first, and then you will be sent information on booking the hotel.

  If you have questions, please contact Nicole at nicole@or-abota.org.

  
  

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• Masters In Trial Session 4: Experts, Considerations at Trial for Appeal, and Closing

  • When
    Friday, May 07, 2027
  • Location
    Lewis & Clark Law School

  Join us as we take a deep dive into experts, considerations at trial for appeal, and closing, with our all-star team of expert civil trial lawyers and judges. Whether you’re new to the courtroom or an experienced litigator looking to stay at the top of their game, this program delivers practical, real-world training to elevate your practice.

  Following the program, we invite you to continue the conversation with fellow attendees and speakers at a cocktail reception (included). You don't want to miss this chance to learn from some of the best in Oregon. Program details and registration information are below. 

  The program includes lunch and a reception which are included in the registration fees.

  Space is limited.

  Venue:
  Lewis & Clark Law School
  10101 S Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219-7762
  This program is available in-person only.

  Agenda:
  Registration Opens at 8:30am
  9:00am - 9:05am  |  Welcome/Introductions
  9:05am - 10:50am  |  Session 1
  11:05am - 12:05pm  |  Session 2
  12:30pm - 1:30pm  |  Lunch Speaker
  1:45pm - 3:45pm  |  Session 3
  3:45pm - 4:00pm  |  Q&A
  4:00pm - 5:00pm  | Reception for all attendees and speakers

  Speakers:

  Don Corson, The Corson & Johnson Law Firm

  Anne Foster, Smith Foster King LLC

  Faith Morse, Morse Law

  Janet Schroer, Hart Wagner LLP

  Jeff Street, Hodgkinson Street Mepham

  Gordy Welborn

  CLE:
  6.0 Standard Credits  |  Applied for in Oregon

  
  

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