2026 Learning the Ropes

Are you a new bar licensee looking to jumpstart your legal career or a legal professional returning to private practice? Don't miss the must-attend CLE event of the year — the 2026 "Learning the Ropes" seminar from November 17-19 in Portland! This three-day conference, sponsored by the Professional Liability Fund, is designed to give new and returning legal professionals the CLE credits, information, and essential skills they need to thrive. The event takes place in person November 17-19, 2026, at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel (1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97201). We will not be livestreaming it for remote attendance. Your $75 registration fee covers the entire program, two lunches, and e-materials. Past attendees speak of this conference as an incredibly useful resource to begin their legal career. Here's why you can't miss it: