February 22, 2013 - Oregon State Bar
February 22, 2013 - Oregon State Bar
February 22, 2013 - Oregon State Bar
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E. Director of Diversity & Inclusion<br />
Ms. Hyland and Mr. Kranovich reported on the success of BOWLIO and the high participation<br />
rate. Ms. Hyland met with the Confederated Tribes who invited the board to visit again. She<br />
reported on the progress of the Diversity Timeline wall in the bar center and on their website.<br />
F. MBA Liaison Reports<br />
Ms. Kohlhoff reported on the October 3, 2012 MBA meeting. Mr. Spier reported on the<br />
November 7, 2012 MBA meeting.<br />
G. <strong>Oregon</strong> New Lawyers Division Report<br />
Mr. Hirshon reported on a variety of ONLD projects and events described in his written report.<br />
The ONLD is nationally recognized as an exemplary young lawyer division. They met in Lincoln<br />
City in September to paint a non-profit theater and launched the practice tips thumb drive<br />
project at the Pro Bono Fair. The latest project is to place new lawyers with non-profits and a<br />
focus on leadership positions for ONLD members.<br />
4. Professional Liability Fund<br />
Mr. Zarov gave a general update, announced open positions in the office, explained changes to<br />
the PLF website, and revisions to the excess program including protection for cyber loss.<br />
Beginning this year, the PLF assessment can be paid with credit cards. Mr. Cave reported on the<br />
budget, pending claims and the cost of defending claims.<br />
Mr. Zarov asked the board to approve the <strong>2013</strong> Assessment of $3500 per covered party and<br />
approve the PLF <strong>2013</strong> Budget as written.<br />
Motion:<br />
Mr. Wade moved, Mr. Haglund seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the<br />
assessment and budget as presented. [Exhibit A]<br />
Mr. Zarov asked the board to approve the PLF Claims Made Plan, specifically the sections<br />
regarding definitions, exclusions from coverage, and notice of claims as written.<br />
Motion:<br />
Mr. Wade moved, Mr. Kehoe seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the PLF<br />
Claims Made Plan as presented. [Exhibit B]<br />
Mr. Zarov asked the board to approve changes to PLF policies 3.500 and 3.550 as written.<br />
Motion:<br />
Mr. Wade moved, Mr. Kehoe seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the<br />
policy changes as presented. [Exhibit C]<br />
Mr. Zarov asked the board to approve changes to various PLF policies as written.<br />
Motion:<br />
Mr. Wade moved, Mr. Kehoe seconded, and the board voted to approve the<br />
remaining policy changes as presented. Mr. Spier was opposed to changes in policy 3.200.<br />
[Exhibit D]<br />
BOG Minutes OPEN November 10, 2012 Page 2 of 5
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