Nominations must be received by February 21, 2020. Judges are not eligible, with the exception that state court judges are eligible for one year following appointment or election to the state court bench. Current FBA board members are not eligible. Lawyers admitted to practice in the District of Oregon and in active practice are eligible recently retired lawyers who were in practice in 2019 are eligible. If you would like to nominate one or more lawyers for the award, please complete the nominations form and send it to Kristen Winemiller at The FBA encourages the nomination of lawyers from non-dominant cultural backgrounds and all communities within the District of Oregon. The award is given annually to a criminal practitioner and a civil practitioner who demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism in their work in federal court in the District of Oregon, consistent with the Oregon State Bar and District of Oregon Statements of Professionalism. ![]() The Federal Bar Association for the District of Oregon is accepting nominations for the 2020 James M. We support the lawyers, judges, and other court personnel who work in all parts of the justice system to ensure that the constitutional and human rights of all involved are respected and that equitable justice is achieved.Ĭall for Nominations James M. The Oregon FBA recognizes that achieving "equal justice under law" requires the Oregon FBA's continued effort and commitment. We support the full and equal access to, and participation by, all individuals in the justice system regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or any other unique attribute. We support demilitarization, limits on police use of force, de-escalation strategies and policies, additional training for law enforcement, and fair police union contracts. We also support the implementation of mandatory trainings on bias and racism in our justice system and policies and procedures to hold law enforcement personnel accountable for their conduct. To that end, the Oregon FBA urges our policy makers and leaders to revisit and redesign the culture of our justice system through policies and procedures that promote anti-racist responses and equal treatment and respect for all. McDade’s honor, we pledge to actively confront the systems, policies and procedures, and cultures that have led to unjustified police profiling and brutality. Despite a long series of similar tragedies, we have failed to correct the systemic problems, including the policies, procedures, and cultural norms, which have resulted in disparities in the treatment of those in our underrepresented communities-especially our Black community-by those who serve to protect us. ![]() Bush: "We can only see the reality of America's need by seeing it through the eyes of the threatened, oppressed, and disenfranchised." We are here to listen.Īs stewards of justice, the members of the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (Oregon FBA) are dedicated to the Rule of Law and to equal justice for all. As recently stated by former President George W. One of the first steps is to listen to the voices of the millions who are hurting, grieving, and angry. Drastic changes are undoubtedly needed in our approach to public safety and justice. No person should suffer a needless death. ![]() The recent killings highlight a systemic and ongoing problem. We are distraught and disturbed by the policies, practices and culture in our criminal justice system that has led to violence, harassment, and threats directed at Black lives and Black communities-especially Black Americans. The State Bar and the commission will continue their partnership and work collaboratively on ensuring equal access to legal services for all Californians.We write today to express our grief and anger over the tragic recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade. ![]() Effective October 1, 2019, the California Access to Justice Commission separated from the State Bar and is now an independent nonprofit benefit corporation. Over its 25 years while part of the State Bar, the commission was instrumental in establishing the $10 million Equal Access Fund for civil legal services to the indigent and worked closely with the Judicial Council to improve access to the courts. The commission was established in 1996 to explore ways to improve access to civil justice for Californians living on low and moderate incomes. The State Bar and the commission continue their partnership and work collaboratively on ensuring equal access to legal services for all Californians. Effective October 1, 2019, the California Access to Justice Commission separated from the State Bar and is now an independent nonprofit benefit corporation.
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