About the LCBA

LEGACY

In 1940, local attorneys informally gathered as the Lane County Bar Association.  In 1976, LCBA directors opted to formally register as a 501(c)(6) non-profit business association.  Membership is open to attorneys, judges, law school faculty, legal staff -AND- professionals in affiliated industries.   The LCBA acts by and through a board of ten(10) elected leaders.  For more info, see LCBA Board of Directors.

PURPOSE

Our Bylaws express the following purposes:

1. To uphold and elevate the standards of honor, integrity and courtesy in the legal profession.
2. To increase the usefulness and efficiency of the Bar and the quality of legal services provided to the public.
3. To advance the science of jurisprudence and promote reformation in the law.
4. To facilitate the administration of justice.
5. To promote and foster diversity, equity and inclusion.
6. To cooperate with and assist the Oregon State Bar in all respects.
7. To promote a spirit of mutual respect among the Association’s members.
8. To promote engagement in activities related to the legal community.

SERVICES

Towards the foregoing ends, the LCBA exists to equip members with a variety of educational, business and social resources.  These resources include focus groups called Sections, monthly member luncheons (generally 2nd Thursdays SEPT-JUNE), seasonal Events, CLE credit, monthly newsletter, public recognition of distinguished members (30-40-50 years), community service, along with sharing affiliate opportunities to interact with the judiciary, government officials, and other leaders in the legal community.  We also serve as a junction to bring our best & finest into leadership opportunities at the local, state & national levels.

Many of our Sections host their own luncheons & special events for more focused discourse & networking.  LCBA membership includes engagement at section events.

We currently organize three major seasonal events for our members, annually: (1) Winter Holiday Party (December) + (2) Spring Bash (May) to recognize honorees of our annual Awards + (3) Summer Ems Picnic (August) a fun & family friendly event.

The LCBA shares info primarily through our email listserve and website, administered by a our webmaster.

Separately, we publish a monthly newsletter called the Bar News which includes legal announcements, upcoming events, job opportunities, available office space, etc.  Submissions to the Bar News are due by the 20th each month and may be emailed HERE.

Together, our board is a dedicated group committed to helping members connect with a collegial local network of attorneys for knowledge, mentorship, support & resources to enhance the practice of law.

We invite you to join -OR- renew your membership HERE.