Trial lawyers empowering Oregon’s civil defense bar

Together we share knowledge, experience and expertise; shape the law; collaborate on legal issues and educational programs; and provide professional development opportunities for our members.

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The health and well-being of our members, fellow industry professionals and staff are our top priorities.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and communicate updates to you about OADC events.

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The Benefits of Membership

For more than 50 years the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel has provided excellent continuing legal education for defense lawyers and a unified voice for defense concerns in Oregon.  Join nearly 600 trial attorneys defending civil cases in the courts of Oregon that participate as members of OADC.

Benefits of Membership

OADC Annual Convention

Fundamentals and fun in Sunriver at the Annual Convention!
Join us at our Annual Convention - an invaluable resource for practical legal education and improving trial advocacy skills as well as networking at social events with colleagues from across the state. Bring the family!

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OADC Practice Groups

OADC has practice groups organized around key substantive areas of the law to provide practicing lawyers with current information relevant to the substantive area of law in which they practice. Practice groups offer continuing legal education at our annual convention and other events, host practice group meetings and networking opportunities, publish pertinent articles in our newsletter and more.  

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