September 6th, 2011

• National Lawyers Guild (NLG) First Meeting of the Year

  1:00pm - 1:30pm An informational meeting you do not want to miss!
   For 1Ls and those new to the Guild, we will do a little explaining about our (progressive) values, the sorts of things we do on campus, and our horizontal/non-hierarchical structure. 
  
  Guild veterans should attend too though, because we will also talk about the events coming up, the sorts of things people want to happen this semester, and the rapidly approaching national conference in October! 

September 12th, 2011

• NLG Disorientation

  12:00pm - 1:00pm The National Lawyer’s Guild (NLG) Student Group’s Kick-Off Event: Join a panel of NLG attorneys as they speak and answer questions about starting an alternative law practice, and how to keep your values after graduating. Potluck lunch. 

September 15th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

September 22nd, 2011

• NLG - Judge Ed Jones

  12:00pm - 1:00pm Local progressive judge Edward Jones will discuss legal representation of activists. Lunch served.

September 28th, 2011

• NLG - Citizen Review Committee Training

  12:00pm - 1:00pm Training to assist citizens in preparing and presenting their appeals to the Citizen Review Committee (CRC), who oversees the Independent Police Review (IPR), in an informal hearing.
  
  Portland citizens who have had a negative interaction with the police can file a complaint with the IPR, who investigates the allegations and determines whether any bureau policies were violated. Citizens unhappy with the outcome of IPR’s investigation can then appeal the decision to the CRC.

September 29th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

October 6th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

October 13th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

October 20th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

October 21st, 2011

• Occupy Alder Street: NLG Fundraising Party

  7:30pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Come celebrate the people’s revolution and help support the Lewis and Clark chapter of the National Lawyer’s Guild!  Only 5 dollars cover! With DJ, food, drink, and dollar auction. Bring your friends!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

October 27th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:00pm - 1:00pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

November 3rd, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

November 10th, 2011

• NLG Weekly Meeting

  12:30pm - 1:30pm The National Lawyer’s Guild Student Chapter invites you to our regular weekly meeting. Students may participate in horizontal leadership by helping to plan and coordinate events, organize and participate in the political prisoner letter writing campaign, learn about how to get involved with volunteer and pro-bono opportunities, and more. We welcome everyone to come learn more about the group and how you can be involved.  If you have any questions please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

November 12th, 2011

• Soul of Justice Film Screening

  3:30pm - 6:00pm

  Join NLG, EJA, BLSA, and SALDF for a screening of SOUL OF JUSTICE: Thelton Henderson’s American Journey  and happy hour!
  *Snacks and some drinks provided!*
   Come learn more about the career of Judge Thelton Henderson - Judge Henderson was one of the first African-American federal judges in the United States and throughout his career demonstrated commitment to integrity and human rights and became a profound influence on the American judicial system.
  
  *** Get inspired before finals.*** 

November 17th, 2011

• Last NLG Meeting of the Semester

  12:30pm - 1:30pm

November 30th, 2011

• Know Your Rights Training

  5:30pm - 8:00pm Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. Lewis and Clark Law Alum Kenneth A. Kreuscher will lead a live training to empower and prepare individuals to know their rights when they are stopped by the police. The NLG student group invites students to join in this community training.

January 12th, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter invites to participate in the first meeting of the year. This week’s agenda includes: Volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning Spring speakers/events/panels, work on ongoing projects (including Citizens Review Committee and Know Your Rights). Regular weekly meetings will continue throughout the semester, location TBA.

January 26th, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

February 2nd, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

• Public Interest Happy Hour with NLG

  6:00pm - 9:30pm

  
  
  

  The Portland National Lawyers Guild invites you to a February Public Interest Happy Hour
  When: 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 2nd
  Where: Bar Bar at Mississippi Studios, 3943 N. Mississippi Ave. 
  Who: Public interest lawyers, law students, legally-minded non-lawyers, and all friends of the people, including children!
  

  
  
  
  

  We hope to see you there. We picked a child-friendly establishment, so feel free to bring the kiddos. Happy hour ends at 7:00, so get there early to enjoy the cheap food and drinks. Minors are allowed until 9 p.m.
  

  
  
  
  

  You can find more info about the location, menu and drinks at http://www.mississippistudios.com/menu/

  
  
  
  

  For more information, email nlg@lclark.edu.

  
  

February 9th, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

February 14th, 2012

• Occupy Law School: Why the Movement Still Matters

  12:10pm - 1:10pm Vegetarian/vegan-friendly Lebanese food and vegan/GF cupcakes!*
  
  The Occupy movement: a flash in the pan, an inspiring movement, or just a roadblock on the daily commute?  Join a panel of NLG-affiliated attorneys and activists as they discuss Occupy!  Consider the Constitutional implications, its meaning for the labor movement, how court cases related to Occupy will work out (and what the term “mass defense” defense means), and how it will continue to shape American politics and society.  Come with your questions and opinions!
  
  Contact Diana Winther at dianawinther@lclark.edu regarding questions, etc.

February 16th, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

February 21st, 2012

• NLG Faculty Roundtable

  12:15pm - 1:15pm

  
  

  What is it like to approach the law from a social justice perspective? How we can advance progressive viewpoints on law and society utilizing our legal skills?  Join us for this informal roundtable discussion with law school faculty: bring your own insights, questions and a lunch. We will be honoring Professor Kaplan.
  Dessert and beverages will be served. 

  
  

February 23rd, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

March 1st, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

March 8th, 2012

• NLG Meeting

  12:10pm - 1:10pm

  NLG Student Chapter weekly meeting. Agenda may include volunteer and pro bono opportunities, planning speakers/events/panels, updates and collaborative work on ongoing projects (including Legal Observer, Citizens Review Committee, and Know Your Rights). For more information, or to add agenda items, please contact nlg@lclark.edu.

March 12th, 2012

• NLG - Substantive Law From a Radical Perspective: Contracts

  12:15pm - 1:15pm Panel discussion with local attorneys.

March 13th, 2012

• NLG Presents: Andrea Ritchie - Book Signing & Talk

  5:30pm - 6:30pm Join the National Lawyers’ Guild and NYC police misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie as Ms. Ritchie speaks about the book she co-authored, Queer (In)justice: The Criminalization of LGBT People in the United States. 
  
  Andrea Ritchie is a police misconduct attorney and organizer who has engaged in extensive research, writing, speaking, litigation, organizing, and advocacy on profiling, policing, and physical and sexual violence by law enforcement agents against women, girls, and LGBT people of color in the US and Canada over the past two decades.  She currently coordinates Streetwise & Safe (SAS), a leadership development initiative aimed at sharing information, strategies for safety, and visions for change among LGBT youth of color.  Her book, Violence Every Day: Racial Profiling and Police Brutality Against Women, Girls and Transgender People of Color, will be published in 2012 by South End Press.  
  
  See http://www.queerinjustice.com/ for more information.

March 14th, 2012

• Andrea Ritchie

  12:15pm The National Lawyers Guild, OUTlaw, the Black Law Students’ Association, and Women’s Law Caucus present Queer (In)justice: The Criminalization of LGBT People in the United States. Join us in Room 2 on March 14 at 12:15 pm, where NYC police misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie will speak about the book she co-authored, Queer (In)justice: The Criminalization of LGBT People in the United States.The book is “a groundbreaking work that turns a “queer eye” on the criminal legal system. Drawing on years of research, activism, and legal advocacy, Queer (In)Justice is a searing examination of the queer experience—as criminal defendants, prisoners, and survivors of violent crimes. The authors unpack queer criminal archetypes– like “gleeful gay killers,” “lethal lesbians,” and “disease spreaders”– to illustrate the punishment of queer expression, regardless of whether a crime was ever committed. And tracing stories from the judicial bench to the streets and behind prison bars, the authors prove that the policing of sex and gender both bolsters and reinforces racial and gender inequalities.”Andrea Ritchie is a police misconduct attorney and organizer who has engaged in extensive research, writing, speaking, litigation, organizing, and advocacy on profiling, policing, and physical and sexual violence by law enforcement agents against women, girls, and LGBT people of color in the US and Canada over the past two decades.   
  Lunch Served.