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Oregon Bar reflects on its #metoo problem. Kudos Oregon - Et tu Washington?

If you can't see the video above, Click here for the Oregon Bar's #metoo video

The Oregon State Bar sent an anonymous survey to its members. This video reflects the responses they received. It has not been widely viewed - please watch it, share it, repost it. If you are a Washington State Attorney I invite you to share it with leadership at WSBA, WSAJ, KCBA, TPCBA, etc., so that we can finally address our own #metoo issues.

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