OCVLC's First Open House was a success!

OCVLC hosted our first Open House on May 4, 2017.  Board President Steve Doell welcomed a large crowd of attorneys, advocates, and supporters of our work to our offices.  Board Secretary/Treasurer Erin Olson detailed OCVLC founder and former Attorney General Hardy Myers’ illustrious career in public service to the people of Oregon as well as his dedication to improving the system response to victims of crime. Hardy’s family attended the event, which included the dedication of our conference room and the unveiling of a plaque honoring him. 

Retired Multnomah County Judge Jean Maurer was our featured speaker.  Judge Maurer spoke of the important role attorneys can play in representing victims in criminal proceedings to ensure victims’ rights are protected. 

Notable attendees included Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Representative Jeff Barker, District Attorneys Bob Hermann of Washington County and Rod Underhill of Multnomah County, the Honorable Erika Hadlock of the Oregon Court of Appeals, and the Honorable Keith Meisenheimer of Multnomah County (retired).