Oregon Women Lawyers

Past Oregon Women Lawyers Presidents

Left to right:  Kathleen O'Neil, Kellie Johnson, Kate WIlkinson, Libby Schwartz, Helle Rode, Kathryn Ricciardelli, Hon. Marilyn Litzenberger, Sarah Crooks, Phylis Myles, Terri Kraemer, Patricia Heatherman, Norma S. Freitas

OWLS holds our past leaders in high esteem. We owe a debt of gratitude and respect to the women who have worked tirelessly on behalf of OWLS’ mission – and all women in the legal profession.


Katherine O'Neil
Founding President
1990 – 1991
Agnes Sowle 1991 – 1992
Kathryn Ricciardelli 1992 – 1993
Diana Craine 1993 – 1994
Helle Rode 1994 – 1995
Phylis Myles 1995 – 1996
Julie Levie Caron 1996 – 1997
Patricia Heatherman 1997 – 1998
Terri Kraemer 1998 – 1999
Marilyn Litzenberger 1999 – 2000
Debra Pilcher 2000 – 2001
Lori E. Deveny 2001 – 2002
Libby Schwartz 2002 – 2003
Sarah Crooks 2003 – 2004
Jennifer K. DeWald 2004 – 2005
Kate Wilkinson 2005 – 2006
Norma S. Freitas 2006 – 2007
Kellie Johnson 2007 - 2008
Laura Caldera Taylor 2008 - 2009
Heather Van Meter, co-president 2009 - 2010
Gwyneth McAlpine, co-president 2009 - 2010
Concetta Schwesinger 2010 - 2011