Oregon Women Lawyers
About Oregon Women Lawyers
Founded in 1989, Oregon Women Lawyers emerged from grassroots efforts within the Multnomah Bar Association's Committee on the Status of Women, reflecting a growing recognition that women attorneys needed their own dedicated professional community. Incorporated as a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association, the organization has spent decades building a strong network of legal professionals in Portland, OR who are passionate about equity and justice. At its core, Oregon Women Lawyers is driven by a transformative mission: to reshape the legal profession by ensuring equitable access to the legal system and advancing equity for women and communities who experience systemic oppression. The organization recognizes that meaningful change requires more than individual effort—it requires a unified community working toward common goals. Members of Oregon Women Lawyers share a deep commitment to using their legal expertise as a tool for social change and community advancement. The organization serves as both a professional home and an activist platform, where women lawyers can connect with peers, share experiences, and collaborate on initiatives that challenge systemic barriers. Based in Portland, OR, Oregon Women Lawyers has become a cornerstone of the state's legal community, representing the voices and values of women attorneys dedicated to justice. Through relationship-building and collective action, the organization continues to demonstrate that the legal profession can be a force for meaningful equity and systemic transformation.