The Mary Leonard Law Society is excited about its upcoming Salem Diversity Summit on September 9 and several other great events around Salem (and beyond) this month!

1) Salem Diversity Summit, 9/9/15
2) MCBA Val Sloper Memorial Golf Tournament, 9/11/15
3) OAPABA Public Speaking CLE and Workshop, 9/18/15
4) Liberty House Champions for Children Luncheon, 9/22/15
5) Marion-Polk CEJ Luncheon, 9/24/15

1) Salem Diversity Summit, 
September 9, 2015, 1:00-4:45 pm, followed by networking social
Saalfeld Griggs PC, 250 Church St. SE, Salem 
Mary Leonard Law Society and Saalfeld Griggs PC proudly present the Salem Diversity Summit, a 3.25-hour Access to Justice CLE on diversity in the Salem legal community, followed by a networking social generously hosted by Saalfeld Griggs PC. Learn about the advantages of building a diverse team at your workplace; gain practical tips on cross-cultural communication and creating a workplace that incorporates diverse perspectives; and join the discussion on how to attract and retain diverse attorneys in Salem. 
 
    What:  Salem Diversity Summit
     When:  Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 1:00 to 4:45 pm; networking social to follow
     Where:  Saalfeld Griggs PC, 250 Church St SE, Salem, Oregon 97301


PROGRAM SCHEDULE
     1:00 pm--Welcoming remarks.
     1:15 pm--“The Business Case for Diversity,” Christina Lincicome, Director of Diversity & Inclusion for SAIF Corporation, will discuss advantages of a diverse team in creative problem-solving; benefits of diverse perspectives; and tips for including diverse employees in the company culture and encouraging their contributions.
     2:15 pm--“Communicating Across Cultures,” Lillian A. Tsai, a cross-cultural competency trainer, facilitator, coach, consultant, and founder of TsaiComms, will deliver an interactive presentation to  help you discover your own style and how to relate to and work effectively across cultures.
     3:30 pm--BREAK
     3:45 pm--Mariann Hyland, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Oregon State Bar, will moderate a  discussion with local firm and government leaders on how to attract and retain diverse attorneys to the Salem legal community. Panelists include Shannon Martinez, incoming Managing Partner, Saalfeld Griggs PC, Kim E. Hoyt, Shareholder and Managing Officer, Garrett Hemann Robertson PC; Jill Woods, Senior Recruitment Coordinator, Oregon Department of Justice; and Erious Johnson, Jr., Assistant Attorney General and Civil Rights Director, Oregon Department of Justice. 
    4:45 pm--Networking Social hosted by Saalfeld Griggs PC

REGISTER online at http://www.maryleonardlawsociety.org/september-9-2015-salem-diversity-summit.html or send a check to MLLS at PO Box 773, Salem, OR 97308: 
$45 general admission
$30 for OWLS and other diversity bar members
$20 for judicial clerks and modest income
Free to law students
Free if not seeking CLE credit

2) Marion County Bar Association Val Sloper Memorial Golf Tournament
September 11, 2015, 1:00-6:00 pm
Creekside Golf Club
Supporting the Campaign for Equal Justice. Cost is $85 for MCBA members, $95 for nonmembers. Registration ended on August 28, but late registration may be available. http://www.marioncountybar.org/val-sloper-memorial-golf-tournament-friday-september-11-2015/

3) Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association Public Speaking CLE and Workshop
September 18, 2015, 3:00-5:30 pm 
200 SW Market Street, Portland, Propeller Conference Room, Lobby Level
RSVP to Coni Crone at CCrone@bullardlaw.com. $25 for OAPABA members; $50 for non-OAPABA members; $10 Lawyers in First 3 Years of Practice/Students.  http://oapaba.org/

4) Liberty House Champions for Children Luncheon
September 22, 2015, 12:00-1:00 pm, seating starts at 11:30 am
Salem Convention Center
Join your friends for this complimentary lunch to learn about our work with children and how you can help Liberty House provide hope and healing. With Master of Ceremonies KGW Anchor Russ Lewis. http://www.libertyhousecenter.org/events.php?spid=3


5) Marion-Polk CEJ Luncheon
September 24, 2015, 12:00-1:00 pm
Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street Southeast, Salem, OR 97301
Table captains in the Marion-Polk area will be recruiting guests to sit at their tables, but you are also welcome to call CEJ at (503-295-8442) to RSVP. There is no cost to attend the luncheon. It will be an opportunity to socialize as well as learn more about the important work that legal aid is doing in Marion and Polk Counties and across the state. The Mary Leonard Law Society serves as a table captain each year, so contact us at maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.org if you'd like to join our table. http://campaignforequaljustice.org/

With so many great events for lawyers coming up, we thought you might appreciate this addendum to the Mary Leonard Law Society September Events Calendar!

1) Marion-Polk CEJ Luncheon, 9/24/15 (Salem)
2) OSB Diversity Section 2015 Fall CLE & Social, 9/24/15 (Portland)
3) Oregon New Lawyers Division Salem Fall Social, 9/30/15 (Salem)
4) OAPABA 2015 Annual Gala Dinner, 10/30/15 (Portland)

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1) Marion-Polk CEJ Luncheon, 9/24/15 (Salem)
September 24, 2015, 12:00-1:00 pm
Willamette Heritage Center, Spinning Room, 1313 Mill Street Southeast, Salem, OR 97301
There are still a few seats left at the MLLS table for the CEJ luncheon! No cost to attend, but contributions to the Campaign for Equal Justice are encouraged. It will be an opportunity to socialize as well as learn more about the important work that legal aid is doing in Marion and Polk Counties and across the state. Contact us at maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.org if you'd like to join our table. Please also let us know if you have any dietary restrictions so that we can have the right food available at the luncheon. For more information: http://campaignforequaljustice.org/.

2) Oregon State Bar Diversity Section 2015 Fall CLE & Social
September 24, 2015, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Hotel Monaco -- Lipman Wolfe Conference Room, 506 SW Washington, Portland OR 97204
"Create, Connect, Contract: The Nuts & Bolts Of Public Contracting for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses." 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. CLE (1 hour Access to Justice MCLE credit pending); 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Catered Social. 
Join panelists Melvin Oden-Orr (former Assistant General Counsel to the Portland Development Commission) & Lisa Gramp (Deputy Portland City Attorney) as they discuss how minority and women-owned businesses can effectively procure and manage contracts for governmental projects.The presentation will also address important new legislation that impacts projects utilizing certified firms in Oregon. Please RSVP to Carlos Rasch at crasch@houser-law.com. 
Cost:  $25 (includes CLE & Catered Social); $15 for Diversity Section members (New Diversity Section members can get the discounted price by signing up for membership at or before the event!); $10 (Catered Social only); No cost for members to attend Social only. Advanced payment preferred, but you may pay in cash or check at the event.  Please mail checks payable to OSB Diversity Section to: OSB Diversity Section –c/o Carlos Rasch, Houser & Allison APC, 9600 SW Oak Street, Ste 570, Portland, OR 97223.

3) Oregon New Lawyers Division Salem Fall Social
September 30, 2015, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Archive Coffee & Bar, 102 Liberty St NE, Suite 120, Salem
Come meet and socialize with other local attorneys new to the practice of law Free appetizers; no host bar. Questions? Email: ErinNDawson@gmail.com. No RSVP necessary.

4) Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association 2015 Annual Gala Dinner
October 30, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
The Sentinel Hotel | 614 SW 11th Aveue | Portland, Oregon
The theme of this year’s dinner is Asian Pacific Americans: A Community of Many. Oregon’s APA community is extremely diverse and OAPABA embraces all facets of our community. There could be no better keynote speaker to illustrate this theme than the Honorable Mary Yu. Born to immigrants from China and Mexico, Justice Yu is a role model as an Asian American, as a Latina, and as the first gay member of Washington’s Supreme Court. We will also honor the recipient of the 2015 OAPABA Judge Lynn Nakamoto Award, announce the inaugural OAPABA Foundation Scholarship Fund, and feature a special performance of the Jai Ho Bollywood Dreams Dance Troupe. Please join us for the Gala Dinner to celebrate the depth and diversity of our community.
Cost: $85 General Ticket; $65 Student Ticket/Low-income Ticket; $800 Full table (10 general tickets). Please register on our website: www.oapaba.org. For more information please contact: president@oapaba.org.