Charitable Purposes

To promote fair and just treatment of all people under the law regardless of race or color through all appropriate means, including advocacy.

To further the professional development and advancement of lawyers and law students who are people of color.

To offer social opportunities for lawyers, law graduates, and law students who are people of color.

To educate its members, the public, and the legal profession about issues affecting people of color.

OMLA is a 503(c) non-profit organization. Donations to OMLA are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you wish to support OMLA through a donation, then please send a check made out to "Oregon Minority Lawyers Association" and mail it to

Anastasia Meisner

Oregon Minority Lawyers Association

16325 Boones Ferry Road, Ste. 205

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Thank you for your support.

Our Mission

OMLA is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to making the legal community of Oregon a welcoming environment where people of all colors, races, and ethnic backgrounds can excel academically, professionally, and personally.