American Board of Trial Advocates - Oregon Chapter upcoming events

Masters In Trial Session 2: Opening and Presentation of the Case (Friday, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - District Court Judge Michael Simon
"American Democracy, Jury Trials, and the Rule of Law: Commonalities, Differences, and Imperatives"

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.

**You do not need to complete Session 1 to attend this event. Each session focuses on a different area of trial. Past sessions will be available on our website for on-demand CLE credit, but the prior session is not a prerequisite to attend.

Space is limited.

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

Speakers:
Kelly Andersen, Andersen & Linthorst
Anne Foster, Smith Foster King
Judge Michael Simon, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Brent Smith, Baum Smith LLC
Gretchen Mandekor, Mandekor Law Firm
Peter Richter

CLE:
6.0 Standard Credits | Applied for in Oregon

FULL PROGRAM AGENDA AND SPEAKER BIOS

ABOTA National Board Meeting (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Masters In Trial Session 3: Direct and Cross Examination (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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.

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.

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

ABOTA National Board Meeting (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

ABOTA Holiday Party (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Join Oregon ABOTA members for our annual Holiday Party.

Enjoy a beautiful grazing reception and plenty of time to catch up with colleagues as we celebrate the season together.

Date: Thursday, December 3rd

Time: 6pm-9pm

Venue: Arlington Club
811 SW Salmon St, Portland

Cost: $150 per person

Masters In Trial Session 4: Experts, Considerations at Trial for Appeal, and Closing (Friday, May 07, 2027)

Fri, 07 May 2027 07:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

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