HOD2_Results

Whereas, the Oregon State Bar has an ongoing interest in the development in future Bar Leaders;

Whereas, the development of future Bar Leaders includes sponsorship of a an OSB Leadership Institute engaged in various activities to promote Leadership;

Whereas, in 2023, Members of the HOD approved a Resolution by a Vote of 126 to 12, to Appoint a HOD Engagement Committee; specifically, “be it resolved that the BOG appoint a Volunteer Committee to study and made recommendations for how to improve HOD engagement as well as communication and coordination between BOG and HOD.”;

Whereas, the HOD Engagement Committee Report has been accepted by the Board of Governors;

Whereas, the functioning of the HOD has been primarily at the Annual Meeting, at which HOD Members may present proposed Resolutions for the advancement of the science of Juris Prudence pursuant to the Mission of the Oregon State Bar;

Whereas, enhanced engagement of the HOD is possible by combining various periodic joint sessions attended by volunteer HOD Members and Leadership Institute participants;

Whereas, participation by Leadership Institute participants and Volunteer Members of the HOD would provide opportunities for the beneficial exchange of ideas, that include addressing the historical problem facing the 80% of Oregonians deprived of Access to Justice, and other improvements in the Legal Profession; now

Therefore, be it resolved, that the HOD recommends that the Board of Governors consider how to promote enhance engagement by combining periodic joint sessions of the Leadership Institute with volunteer Members of the HOD including, but not limited to, adequate funding for the Judicial Branch, evolving Legal Education, Public Defenders, Homelessness Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Local Bar Associations, Civility, and the ongoing problem of how to serve the 80% of Oregonians without Access to Justice.

Presenter:
Danny Lang, Ex-Officio Delegate, Region 3