American Board of Trial Advocates - Oregon Chapter upcoming events

ABOTA 2026 Eugene Fall Event (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

On September 10, 2026 at the University of Oregon Law School, the Oregon Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”) is proud to present its 2026 Eugene Fall Event. The ABOTA 2026 Eugene Fall Event is open to law students, attorneys, and judges.

The program will include a presentation by distinguished trial attorneys and ABOTA members Tom D’Amore of the D’Amore Law Group and Brian Williams of Hitt, Hiller, Monfils, Williams LLP. Brian and Tom’s presentation is “Road Rage! Professional commercial truck drivers cause catastrophic crash resulting in the death of a young woman and serious injury to her husband.” Tom and Brian will discuss the underlying issues and the case which ultimately proceeded to trial.

Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership is by invitation and consists of more than 7,300 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense—and judges spread among 94 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The ABOTA 2026 Eugene Fall Event is from 4 pm to 5 pm on September 10, 2026, at the University of Oregon Law School. Food and beverages will be provided and attendance is complimentary. There will be an opportunity to connect and network after the presentation.

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.

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.

Program Brochure

**You do NOT need to be an ABOTA member to attend, nor do you need to have attended prior sessions.**

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 - 11:00am | Direct Examination
11:20am - 12:20pm | Proving Damages
12:45pm - 1:45pm | Keynote Speaker: Judge Benjamin Souede
2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cross Examination
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Reception for all attendees and speakers

Speakers:
Bill Gaylord
Faith Morse, Morse Law LLC
Karen O'Kasey, Hart Wagner LLP
Judge Benjamin Souede, Multnomah County Circuit Court
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

Meeting registration and hotel information is available at https://abota.org/Online/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26NBM4

ABOTA National Meetings are open to all ABOTA members.

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

ABOTA Holiday Party (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 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: Tuesday, December 1st

Time: 6pm-9pm

Venue: Arlington Club
811 SW Salmon St, Portland

Cost: $150 per person

ABOTA National Board Meeting & Leadership Conference (Thursday, January 21, 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Meeting registration and hotel information will be available at https://abota.org/Online/Events/Event_List/Online/Events/Events_List.aspx in mid to late October.

ABOTA National Meetings are open to all ABOTA members. The January meeting includes the Leadership Conference on Thursday with additional programming for those wanting to be involved in ABOTA leadership.

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

ABOTA National Women’s Leadership Summit (Thursday, April 01, 2027)

Thu, 01 Apr 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Meeting registration and hotel information will be available at https://abota.org/Online/Events/Event_List/Online/Events/Events_List.aspx

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

Past Presidents Dinner (Thursday, May 06, 2027)

Thu, 06 May 2027 07:00:00 GMT

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

ABOTA National Board Meeting (Friday, August 20, 2027)

Fri, 20 Aug 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Meeting registration and hotel information will be available at https://abota.org/Online/Events/Event_List/Online/Events/Events_List.aspx

ABOTA National Meetings are open to all ABOTA members.

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

ABOTA National Board Meeting (Friday, October 08, 2027)

Fri, 08 Oct 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Meeting registration and hotel information will be available at https://abota.org/Online/Events/Event_List/Online/Events/Events_List.aspx

ABOTA National Meetings are open to all ABOTA members.

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

ABOTA National Board Meeting & Leadership Conference (Wednesday, January 12, 2028)

Wed, 12 Jan 2028 08:00:00 GMT

Meeting registration and hotel information will be available at https://abota.org/Online/Events/Event_List/Online/Events/Events_List.aspx

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