Federal Oversight and Accountability Cabinet
The cabinet is designed to support the Attorney General and his team’s work to defend and advance Oregon’s values and the rule of law.
The Federal Oversight and Accountability Cabinet brings together legal, policy and community leaders to be an innovative partnership between the Oregon Department of Justice and key communities in Oregon’s work to defend against potential federal impacts on the state and its people.
“In an era of uncertainty, we must be proactive in our outreach efforts and work to protect the interests and values of Oregonians,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “The leaders serving on the Federal Oversight and Accountability Cabinet create a critical nexus between what is happening on the ground in communities throughout our state and the work we are able to do at the Oregon Department of Justice to defend all Oregonians.”
Federal Oversight Cabinet Members
Attorney General Rayfield is the chair of the cabinet and has appointed the following members:
- Chair: Attorney General Dan Rayfield
- Joe Baessler, Executive Director, Oregon AFSCME
- Sandy Chung, Executive Director, ACLU of Oregon
- Prof. Greg Dotson, University of Oregon School of Law
- Julie Hanna, Associate Vice President of Government Affairs, OHSU
- Dr. Sara Kennedy, CEO, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette
- Emily McLain, Director of Public Affairs and Professional Excellence, Oregon Education Association
- Kyndall Mason, Executive Director, Basic Rights Oregon
- Isa Peña, Director of Strategy, Innovation Law Lab
- Jeremiah Rigsby, Chief of Staff, CareOregon
- Lindsey Scholten, Executive Director, Oregon League of Conservation Voters
- Graham Trainor, President, Oregon AFL-CIO
- Melissa Unger, Executive Director, SEIU 503
- Prof. Norman Williams, Willamette University College of Law
Safeguarding Oregon: Upcoming Federal Oversight Forums
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Archived Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forums
4/10/2025 Portland: Safeguarding Oregon Forum with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: University Place Hotel, Columbia Falls ballroom on PSU campus
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