Calendar of Events

Seasoned, Not Immune: Managing Malpractice Risk for the Experienced Lawyer

You've built a practice. You've earned the trust of clients, colleagues, and referral sources over decades. So why do malpractice claims remain surprisingly high after more than twenty years in practice? Contrary to what many would expect, experience alone doesn't significantly reduce malpractice risk.

Please join PLF Director of Claims Matt Borrillo and PLF Practice Management Attorney Rita Alister on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a candid look at how malpractice risk evolves over the course of a career. They'll explore how long-standing client relationships, outdated engagement terms, and systems and habits that no longer keep pace can create unexpected exposure.

They'll also address an important question every experienced attorney eventually faces: how do you prepare—on your own terms—for the eventual transition or wind-down of your practice?

You'll leave with practical strategies to protect the practice you've built, reduce risk in the years ahead, and better understand what effective planning looks like at this stage of your career.

This seminar has been approved for 1 General MCLE credit.

Registration deadline is at noon, Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

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You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Sep 24, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Seasoned, Not Immune: Managing Malpractice Risk for the Experienced Lawyer

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://osbplf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vvJtzYb9SZOlwokP3u5bNQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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.
 

Supporting Legal Professionals at Work: Navigating the Demands of Practice

Legal practice places heavy demands on the cognitive skills that support planning, focus, time management, and follow-through—often collectively described as executive functioning. This two-part presentation brings together mental health and practice management professionals to offer complementary perspectives on these challenges. Participants will hear first from the Oregon Attorney Assistance Program about the human and cognitive experience of working under pressure, followed by a presentation from the Practice Management Assistance Program about

practical, systems-based approaches that reduce cognitive load and support a sustainable practice.

This Zoom webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm.

Part I: Executive Functioning for Legal Professionals: Supporting Productivity, Well-Being, and Sustainable Practice – Kyra Hazilla, Bridget Donegan, and Bryan Welch, OAAP Attorney Counselors

Practicing law requires much of legal professionals. This presentation invites lawyers to take a compassionate look at executive functioning — the skills that help us plan, focus, manage time, regulate emotions, and follow through in demanding work. The stress and cognitive demands of legal practice are well-documented, and legal professionals experience high rates of cognitive overload and burnout. Grounded in the idea that executive functioning exists on a spectrum, the program normalizes common struggles without questioning competence, commitment, or professionalism. Participants will explore how the structure and pace of legal practice place real strain on these skills—even for capable and experienced legal professionals—and will leave feeling less alone, better understood, and equipped with tools they can use right away in their day-to-day practice.

Part II: Practical Ways to Lower Risk and Sustain Performance – Rachel Edwards, PLF Practice Management Attorney

Building on the foundation set forth in the first hour, the second hour shifts to practical, systems-based solutions. This session focuses on practical, thoughtfully designed office systems, workflows, and habits that can reduce cognitive load, support consistency, and lower malpractice risk. Attendees will leave with concrete tools they can adapt to their own practices to support performance, sustainability, and risk reduction.

This webinar has been approved for 1 MHSU and 1 Practical Skills credits.

Registration deadline is noon on Friday, September 25, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: The PLF and OAAP are committed to providing accessible events. For accessibility or accommodation requests or other questions, please call 503.639.6911 or toll-free 800.452.1639 or email access@osbplf.org at least 72 hours before the date of the seminar.
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You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Supporting Legal Professionals at Work: Navigating the Demands of Practice

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://osbplf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-qUD0YILTXuP7vbaIr8hig

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
 

Campaign for Equal Justice Southern Oregon Reception

Campaign for Equal Justice Central Oregon Luncheon

MBA Absolutely Social

2026 Learning the Ropes

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!

The deadline to register is Friday, November 6, 2026, by 4:30 pm. Refunds will not be given after this date.
 
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!