The Benson Lobby is welcoming on a rainy day. Upstairs was the luncheon in a ballroom.
I attended the 2008 Judge Learned Hand Award Luncheon, a program of the Oregon Area Jewish Committee at the Benson Hotel, November 5.
Brian Booth, attorney, was given well deserved recognition for all his good works and mentoring. He is a funny and inspiring man.
Attorney General-Elect John Kroger gave the Keynote address.
Allan Abravanel presented the Judge Learned Hand Award to Brain Booth.
"If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment" Thou shalt not ration justice." - Judge Learned Hand