Women's Law Forum
Women's Law Forum

2008-2009 Events

Upcoming Events

Sarah Weddington, the Winning Attorney in Roe v. Wade
Thursday, April 16, 2009
175 Knight Law Center
University of Oregon
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Illig on Transactional Law for Non-Corporate Types
Professor Illig will answer any questions you have about business law and why it's different than litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about a good route in law for those who are not interested in trial work.
April 6, 2009
Room 141

A Dress for Success Mixer to benefit St. Vincent De Paul's Ruby Tuesday Program
Hosted by WLF and Lane County Women Lawyers
March 19, 5:30 pm
Davis' Restaurant and Bar
94 W. Broadway

Women and Money: Investing
As Part II of our Women and Money Speaker Series, Laurie McClain of Socially Responsive Financial Advisors will be speaking to us about some things law students should know about investing.
Noon, Room 110, Monday, March 2.

Women and Money: What You Need To Know About Your Loans and Your Credit Before Purchasing a Home
Worried about how to deal with your crippling debt and less than perfect credit score? Wondering about how you'll ever be able to afford a home after law school? Come to Part I of our Women and Money Speaker Series and hear representatives from ClearPoint Financial discuss what students need to know about law school debt and their credit scores before purchasing a home.

Women's Law Forum Presents: Internship and Career Information for Women in Business Law
Wondering what to do with your summer? Have an interest in business law, but maybe not a lot of experience? Curious about how to get involved, or about what kind of careers there are in business law? Then come to Room 184 next Monday, February 9 at noon to hear from our speakers about what you can do and the kinds of opportunities there are for women with an interest in business law.

The Third Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Rush
The Roosevelt Rush provides an opportunity to make connections between students, faculty, and administration in an informally structured, fun environment. The goal is to promote a greater sense of belonging and loyalty to the UO Law School by creating more meaningful ties.
January 29, 2009
5:00 pm
Professor Nancy Shurtz's home

With Grit and By Grace
A Book Discussion with former Justice Betty Roberts with special guest Martha Walters of the Oregon Supreme Court.
October 29, 2008
Noon, Room 142

Women's Law Forum Domestic Violence Awareness Month Project: Toiletry Drive
Together with the CFLA, we donated well over 2,000 toiletries to our local women's shelter.

The Women's Law Forum and Lane County Women Lawyers Annual Luncheon
Noon, Friday, September 26th
Federal Courthouse
Provided students an opportunity to meet members of the Lane County Women Lawyers and to hear about their professional experiences and practice. Also hear speaker Isabel Ingam's presentation "What Women Do to Women: The How, Why and What We Can Do About It."

Women's Law Forum Annual Welcome Back Event
A chance to chat with WLF members, faculty and your fellow students and find out how you can get involved with WLF.
Winestyles
Thursday September 11th 2008
5pm-7pm