Courthouse Connection is a partnership between the OWLS Mary Leonard Chapter and the Marion County Bar Association.  Courthouse Connection events are held at the Marion County Courthouse over the noon hour several times each year.  Courthouse Connection events provide an opportunity for judges, attorneys, and law clerks to gather to discuss the practice of law in our courts and community.

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Upcoming Courthouse Connection events:

Get your questions answered about the developing OSB Paraprofessional Licensing Program​

January 26, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Due to the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Courthouse Connections will now be virtual only. Please do not come to the courthouse.
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Join us by Zoom to get your questions answered about the developing OSB Paraprofessional Licensing Program

The OSB Board of Governors recently accepted a report on the development of a program to license qualified paralegals to provide limited legal services to clients in family law and landlord/tenant cases. This topic has been hotly debated on legal listserves, local publications, and in OSB Board of Governors' public meetings. Come to this lunchtime presentation by the Honorable Kirsten Thompson who heads the Paraprofessional Licensing Implemental Committee to learn more about the program and the next steps in implementation. 

Join By Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83267066907?pwd=TzVSaWc1MHlBVXJpZlI5QWZ0UCtmUT09
Meeting ID: 832 6706 6907
Passcode: 077175
Join By Phone:
(253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 832 6706 6907
Passcode: 077175
 
1.0 general MCLE credit will be sought.
This program is free to attend, but please RSVP to help with our CLE record-keeping. 

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Prior Courthouse Connection events:

Practicing During the Pandemic - An overview of Marion County Circuit Court's operations in civil and domestic relations cases

Friday, July 10, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom teleconference; details will be sent to registrants

Join Marion County Presiding Judge, the Honorable Tracy Prall, for a presentation and update on the new procedures and operations in Marion County.

1.0 general MCLE credit pending. This program is free to attend but you must RSVP to receive the login information.​

Judge's Expectations in the Courtroom

Thursday, February 28, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
Marion County Courthouse,
Jury Assembly Room (5th Floor)

​Join Courthouse Connection for practical courtroom tips from the Hon. Susan Tripp.  1.0 MLCE credit will be sought for this program.