The Oregon Attorney General’s Public Law Conference was established in 1997. It is an event for state agency representatives and legal professionals in Oregon. The General Counsel Division organizes the conference to inform participants about recent developments in public law, regulatory changes, and policy issues that affect public agencies. The conference serves as a training and networking opportunity for attorneys, agency staff, and other professionals from across the state.
The conference is held every two years. It alternates between online sessions and in-person meetings at the Salem Convention Center. This approach aims to make the event accessible to participants throughout Oregon. The most recent conference was in 2025, and the next is planned for 2027. Recordings from the 2025 conference will be available for a fee for those who could not attend.
The agenda includes main sessions and workshops for different audiences, such as lay representatives and those involved in rulemaking. Recent topics have included public records transparency, administrative law changes, privacy, and supervising remote workers. These sessions help public employees understand new state laws and regulatory requirements…