2025 Ken Morrow Award Dinner Honoring Victory Walker
December 5, 2025, 6–9:30 pm
OCDLA's Gala Holiday Dinner & Ken Morrow Award
December 5, 2025 | Benson Hotel, Portland | Mayfair Ballroom
6:00 – 9:30 pm
Please join the OCDLA Board of Directors in honoring Victory Walker with the Ken Morrow Lifetime Achievement Award!
Speaking in Tribute to Victory:
Joseph Maier, Southern Oregon Public Defender, Inc. Grants Pass
Brendan Davis, Attorney and Former Mentee, Grants Pass
with OCDLA President Laura Fine, Master of Ceremonies
Tickets:
Standard: $125
Benefactor: $150*
Table of 8: $1000*
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*Benefactors and Table Sponsors will be recognized in the event program.
A Table Sponsor is an individual or law firm purchasing a Table of 8 and will provide guest names and meal choices to OCDLA. Tables can fit up to 10 guests; each additional guest will be charged the standard ticket price of $125.
The program begins at 6:00 PM in the Mayfair Ballroom at The Benson Hotel. For complete details, click "Agenda."
This celebratory event occurs during the OCDLA Winter Conference, "Forensics for the Factfinder."
Questions? Send them to Jennifer Root, jroot@ocdla.org
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What's Included?
Cocktail reception, dinner, and a short live auction to benefit OCDLA's legislative work.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations prior to the RSVP date (the Monday prior to the dinner) are eligible for a refund, or the ticket may be donated to offset costs associated with the dinner or to another person. Starting in 2024, OCDLA cannot provide refunds for cancellations after the RSVP date.
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OCDLA's Holiday Gala Dinner & Ken Morrow Lifetime Achievement Award
Cocktail reception, dinner, and a short live auction to benefit OCDLA's legislative work.
Friday, December 5 | Mayfair Ballroom, The Benson Hotel
309 W Broadway • Portland OR 97205 • (503) 228-2000
6:00 pm | Cocktail Reception
No-host bar with cocktails & mocktails, credits cards, Apple Pay, & cash accepted
6:45 | Welcome, Dinner Service
President Laura Fine
7:15 | Live Auction
All proceeds support OCDLA's ongoing legislative work.
7:45 | Special Appeal
OCDLA Legislative Director Mae Lee Browning
8:00 | Tribute to Victory Walker
Featuring remarks by Brendan Davis, attorney and former mentee in Grants Pass, and Joseph G. Maier, colleague with the Southern Oregon Public Defender, Inc.
9:00 | Program Concludes
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The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Lodging at The Benson Hotel
Call 503-228-2000 / 1-888-774-1500 or email reservations@bensonhotel.com and identify yourself as part of the 2025 Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCDLA).
Reservations must be made by November 17.
After this date rooms may not be available at our special rate of $182 king bed or 2 queen beds (urban view); $182 king corner room;
$182 king studio suite (urban view).
Parking — For those staying at the Benson the overnight valet parking rate is $39 per day (special OCDLA rate, regularly $49). For those not staying at the Benson, the parking rate is $9 per hour with a maximum of $25 per day (mention you are with OCDLA).
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