Gwyn McAlpine Appointed President of Oregon Woman Lawyers

In a recent press release, Oregon Women Lawyers ("OWLS") announced its new officers and board members for 2009-2010. Perkins Coie Associate, Gwyn McAlpine, will be sharing the role of president with Heather Van Meter, attorney at Williams Kastner. McAlpine previously served as co-vice president and treasurer of OWLS. Van Meter previously served as co-vice president and secretary. With over 1300 members around the state, Oregon Women Lawyers' mission is to transform the practice of law and ensure justice and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession. OWLS is the third largest bar organization in the state of Oregon.