"Where there is injustice, we should correct it. Where there is poverty, we should eliminate it. Where there is corruption, we should stamp it out. Where there is violence, we should punish it. Where there is neglect, we should provide care. Where there is war, we should restore peace. And wherever corrections are achieved, we should add them permanently to our storehouse of treasures."

-Epitaph of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren (March 19, 1891– July 9, 1974).

Collective Member Benjamin Haile Becomes Secretary of Federal Pleading & Practice Committee

Jan 022012

On January 1, 2012, Collective member Ben Haile became the new secretary of the Oregon State Bar’s Federal Pleading and Practice Committee.  This committee coordinates with the Local Rules Committee of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and as well as judges and judicial staff and other organizations to review and revise the rules of procedure of the U.S. District Court.  The Federal Pleading and Practice Committee also sponsors Continuing Legal Education Seminars about current issues in federal practice.  Oregon senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden on making changes to the process of selecting candidates for judicial appointment.  Ben has been active in all of these projects since he joined the committee in May 2011.  As secretary, he has taken on added responsibilities for coordinating meetings, maintaining the committee’s minutes, and facilitating the work of the committee chairman.

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