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.

Upcoming 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.

    July 10 - RSVP to Practicing During the Pandemic

Prior Courthouse Connection events:

The CAT: Oregon's New Business Sales Tax that even Non-Tax Attorneys Should Care About

Tuesday, April 14, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
Zoom teleconference; details will be sent to registrants

​Join Steve Elzinga, an attorney with Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie and Hoyt, for a presentation on Oregon's new cooperate activity tax. 1.0 MLCE credit will be sought for this program.  This program is free to attend but please RSVP.

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.