Are you a new bar licensee looking to jumpstart your legal career or a legal professional returning to private practice? Don't miss the must-attend CLE event of the year — the 2026 "Learning the Ropes" seminar from November 17-19 in Portland! This three-day conference, sponsored by the Professional Liability Fund, is designed to give new and returning legal professionals the CLE credits, information, and essential skills they need to thrive.
The event takes place in person November 17-19, 2026, at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel (1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97201). We will not be livestreaming it for remote attendance. Your $75 registration fee covers the entire program, two lunches, and e-materials. Past attendees speak of this conference as an incredibly useful resource to begin their legal career.
Here's why you can't miss it:
- Master the essentials: Learn from experienced legal professionals about building a thriving practice, avoiding pitfalls, and developing efficient office systems — practical guidance to support you as you begin your legal career in private practice, government, or in-house settings.
- Earn MCLE credit: This practical-skills CLE seminar will cover diverse legal topics and fulfill all first-year reporting requirements for new law practitioners, including ethics, mental health and substance use, and introductory access to justice. View the full agenda under the program materials tab.
- Network with the best: Meet judges and bar leaders at exclusive luncheons (included in registration fee!). It's a fantastic opportunity to build connections and gain valuable insights.
- Register now: If you have a bar number and password for the OSB website, use those credentials to log in and register on the PLF website. If you do not have a bar number and password for the OSB website, use the PLF nonmember login: username “lawstudent” and password “lawstudent1” (lowercase, no spaces). No need to wait for your OSB number — you can register without it!
For accessibility accommodations, please call 503.639.6911 or toll-free at 800.452.1639, or email access@osbplf.org at least 72 hours before the date of the seminar.
If you have any questions, please contact DeAnna Shields at deannas@osbplf.org. We hope you will join us in November for this highly regarded annual CLE program!
The PLF would like to thank our 2026 Learning the Ropes sponsor!
