February 2023
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by Tim Resch MBA President
feeling optimistic about the future. I’ll stop here and make a confession. The above paragraph was drafted by ChatGPT - the new open source artificial intelligence website. I don’t know nearly enough about AI technology, but it seems the future is upon us, ready or not. AI is already in use for litigation discovery projects. I was playing around with ChatGPT and asked it to draft an employment agreement. Maybe it was operator “error,” but the final product doesn’t give me immediate concerns about lawyers being replaced by machines. Back ...the future to my machine collaborator for a few more is upon us, paragraphs about the new year: ready or not. One reason for my optimism is the way communities and individuals have responded to the challenges of the past year. From supporting local businesses to volunteering and donating to those in need, people have found ways to come together and support each other. This resilience and kindness is something to be celebrated, and it gives me hope for the future. In addition to these specific developments, I am also optimistic about the potential for positive change in the coming year. With the election behind us and a new administration taking office, there is the opportunity for progress on a wide range of issues, from climate change to healthcare to racial justice. While change never comes easily, I believe that with the right leaders and a collective commitment to creating a better future, we can make meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to us. Of course, no year is without its challenges, and I don’t want to downplay the difficulties that many people are facing. But even in the midst of these challenges, there is always the opportunity for growth and progress. As we enter the new year, I am choosing to focus on the positive and to believe in the power of possibility. In my November Multnomah Lawyer article, I mentioned our privileged position as lawyers. I suspect many MBA members are supporting our local businesses and volunteering and donating to those in need. We do have a new governor, and new leaders locally in Multnomah County and on the Portland City Council. One issue ChatGPT didn’t mention is the homeless and houseless crisis that continues in our community. At a recent breakfast forum Mayor Ted Wheeler talked about his plans for the next year, and asked what we in the audience - as community members - were prepared to do to help make positive changes. Another challenge is the public defense crisis, ably discussed in MBA Treasurer John Robb’s article in the
January Multnomah Lawyer. Jumping back to the ChatGPT for a closing, we get: So, as we say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023, I am feeling optimistic about what the coming year will bring. I believe that with a little bit of hope and a lot of hard work, we can accomplish great things. Whether it’s finding new ways to support ...I’ll also commit our communities, working towards a more sustainable future, or simply being to doing my best to there for each other, there are endless promote the social ways we can make a positive impact. and professional As we start the new year, let’s interrelationships of remember to embrace the optimism and MBA members... hope that are within us. Whether it’s a small gesture or a bold move, let’s commit to making a difference in our own lives and in the lives of those around us. Let’s make 2023 a year to remember, not just for the challenges we faced, but for the progress we made and the hope we carried with us. That last paragraph isn’t so bad. Optimism and hope are a good way to start off a new year. As MBA President, I’ll also commit to doing my best to promote the social and professional interrelationships of MBA members (point four in the MBA Bylaws purposes and objectives). As part of that commitment, I would like to connect more with colleagues - old and new. If I see you at an upcoming social or professional event, please let me know how the MBA is doing, and how we can better support the MBA’s mission to advance justice, service, professionalism, education and leadership for our members and our community.
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FEBRUARY 2.6 Monday Does My Client Need a Parenting Coordinator? Cassandra Marshall Charlene Sabin, MD 2.8 Wednesday Mastering Pretrial Motions Nathan Morales 2.10 Friday Appellate Law Update Judge Kristina Hellman Judge Katharine von Ter Stegge 2.21 Tuesday Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession: One Lawyer Talking To Another Judy Parker Bryan R. Welch
MARCH 3.14 Tuesday Investment Deals and Investor Litigation: A Conversation Between a Business Lawyer and a Litigator About Practicing Securities Law Cody Berne Bryson Davis
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A Chat to Start the Year As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to look back on the challenges and triumphs of the past 12 months. While it’s easy to focus on the negative, it’s important to remember that every year brings its own set of challenges and opportunities. As we enter the new year, I am
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