2009-2010 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
The following is a summary of the sponsor opportunities available for
firms and companies that wish to support Oregon Women
Lawyers’ work
to advance women and minorities in the legal profession.
For a more complete description of an event, or a summary
of the recognition and PR opportunities provided for
sponsors of each event, please contact:
Executive Director
Linda Tomassi
503.595.7831
EVENTS
Oregon Women Lawyers invites sponsorship of our many educational,
networking and recognition events throughout the year. Sponsoring
an OWLS event offers excellent publicity for your firm or business
and shows your support for OWLS’ mission.
Roberts Deiz Awards Dinner (March 12, 2010)
This is OWLS' signature event and our most popular sponsorship opportunity. About 425 people attended the 2009 dinner. With the Justice Betty Roberts and Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards, OWLS honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to promoting women and minorities in the legal profession and in the community. Sponsorship levels are as follows:
- Title Sponsor ($5000; includes a table for ten) The 2010 Title Sponsor is Perkins Coie LLP
- Platinum Sponsor ($2000; includes a table for ten)
- Gold Sponsor ($1000; includes four tickets)
- Silver Sponsor ($650; includes two tickets)
Inter-professional Networking Events (Spring and Fall)
Starting in 2006, OWLS has organized several networking
events with professionals in other fields. These have been extremely
popular. Between 50 and 100 attendees joined us for events
that included real estate professionals, financial professionals, and others.
Events have taken place in Portland, Eugene and Bend. Generally, one firm sponsors the event by picking
up the tab for the food. The amount is approximately $1800 -
$2000 for sole sponsorship of the event.
Fall CLE (October 22, 2010, Embassy Suites, Portland)
"Women at Work: What is the Measure of our Success?"
Keynote Speaker: Patricia Ireland, Lawyer, Activist, former president, National Organization for Women
Panelists: Hon. Anna Brown and Patricia Ireland
Moderator: Concetta Schwesinger, President, OWLS
As the only organization in Oregon that sponsors CLEs designed specifically to meet the needs of women in the legal profession, OWLS generally attracts 80 – 100 attendees at CLEs. The Fall CLE is especially popular as attorneys ensure sure they have fulfilled their CLE requirements before the end of the year. In an effort to bring small and medium firms into the sponsorship fold, sponsorships for the Fall CLE are only $250.
ADVERTISING
In addition to event sponsorship, OWLS depends on advertising
revenues from our newsletter and directory to help support our
work.
AdvanceSheet Advertising (January,
April, July, October)
The OWLS quarterly newsletter, the AdvanceSheet, has a circulation
of about 1500. Advertisers reach a highly targeted audience for very
reasonable rates. Many of our advertisers come back year after year.
Rates range from $75 to $210 per issue.
OWLS Directory (January)
OWLS' member directory comes out at the beginning of
each year and is mailed to every OWLS member. Total circulation
is approximately 1500. The directory includes an alphabetical
listing of all members, and secondary listings by practice area,
location, membership in other state bars, and foreign language
skills. In the back of the directory is an index of advertisers.
Ads must be ordered by mid-November. Advertising costs range
from $400 - $950.
YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
LEG-Ups
OWLS presents a LEG-Up (Leadership Empowerment
Gathering) on intermittent second Thursdays of the month. These events
feature speakers on a wide range of topics, and are typically
attended by 20 – 35 people. Each event is hosted by a firm
or company, which provides meeting space and refreshments
for the gathering.
DragonFlies Dragonboat Team
The OWLS DragonFlies are an award-winning team of paddlers
who compete during the Portland Rose Festival and throughout
the region every summer. Sponsors support the team at a wide
range of levels. Go to the OWLS Dragonflies Website for more information.
In-kind services and support
Like other professional organizations, OWLS purchases
services such as printing, graphic design, and computer/technical
support. We are always grateful for donated services that help
us defray some of those costs.
