Schroeder Law Offices, PC

ODFA's Producer Social Summer Barbeque
2024-07-20 15:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | OR
Are you part of the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association (“ODFA”)? On July 20th, join shareholder Laura Schroeder at ODFA’s Producer Social Summer Barbeque. This family friendly event is an evening to socialize with the ODFA team, while showing appreciation for our dairy producers. The producer social will be held in Willamette Valley. Laura is looking forward to seeing you there!
ODFA is a non-profit association representing dairy farmers of all farm sizes and methods of production. Learn more about the association here.

SLO to Present Continuing Education at the Annual Seaside Conference
2024-08-20 - 2024-08-21 | OR
On Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, shareholder Laura Schroeder and associates Kelsey Seibel and Max Jones will present two sessions of continuing education for water and wastewater managers and operators at the Oregon Association of Water Utilities (“OAWU”) Seaside conference. OAWU is a nonprofit, independent association of water and wastewater utilities and is part of a national network of rural water utilities.
Join our attorneys from 1-3 p.m. on a seminar regarding out of boundary water. This session will focus on the importance and criteria of drafting a contract for out of boundary water and wastewater services. The second session of continuing education will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. This easement seminar will discuss obtaining or expanding easements for water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance, repair or replacement. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10 am to noon, Schroeder Law’s Portland based attorneys will provide information on creating a water rights inventory to meet deadlines and required conditions including WMCP’s. This seminar will focus on the importance of managing and protecting your water rights, meeting WMCP, and green light water requirements.
If you’re in attendance, be sure to connect with Laura, Kelsey or Max in Seaside. You might also want to participate in the OAWU Annual Golf Scramble Tournament. This popular event provides the opportunity to interact with other professionals in the industry.

USCID’s 14th International Conference
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-04 | OR
Schroeder Law Offices P.C. shareholder Therese Stix will attend the United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (“USCID”) 14th international conference. From October 1st through October 4th, 2024, USCID will host a conference on implementing sustainable water management to balance water supply and demand. Shareholder Stix is the President of USCID, a nonprofit committee whose mission is to promote progressive and sustainable irrigation, drainage, and flood control practices.
Attendees at the October conference will discuss the challenges, opportunities and potential solutions brought by water management initiatives. If you’re a staff member for a water district, irrigation and drainage specialist, consultant, equipment supplier, or in academia, consider attending USCID’s conference. You will have the opportunity to engage with many water resource professionals from around the world!
This opportunity provides a premier environment to network and bounce ideas and experiences off individuals in the field. Be sure to connect with Therese if you’re attending this October.

Appraiser and Realtors Due Diligence & Nevada Water Rights
2024-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | First Centennial Title Company, 1450 Ridgeview, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada, 89519
Therese Ure Stix, Caitlin Skulan and Jeff Nadeau will present ways that Realtors can address water rights in purchase and sale of properties.

Attorney Schroeder to Present Continuing Education at Spirit Mountain Casino Conference
2024-11-07 08:00 | Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 SW Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347, United States
From November 5th through November 7th, Oregon Association of Water Utilities will hold their annual Spirit Mountain Casino Conference in Grande Ronde, Oregon. Shareholder Laura Schroeder will present continuing education on obtaining or expanding easements for water and wastewater infrastructure, maintenance, repair or replacement. Many individuals with water rights are affected by easements, making this educational seminar especially useful and educational. Join Laura in this discussion from 8am-10am on Thursday, November 7th. Register to attend the conference here.

Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-07 | OR
From December 5th through the 7th, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association will hold its’ annual convention in Pendleton, Oregon. Shareholder Laura Schroeder plans to be in attendance, as a member of the association. The mission of the OCA is to promote environmentally, socially, and economically sound cattle industry practices and protect industry communities.

Laura Schroeder Presents on Water Right Transfers + Water Management and Conservation Plans
2025-03-05 09:15 - 10:15 | OAWU Conference, Sunriver, Oregon
This year’s Oregon Association of Water Users Mangement and Technical Conference is in Sun River, Oregon. Laura will present on several timely topics. Water Right Transfers will be at 9:15. Water Management and Conservation Plans will be the topic at 10:00

OAWU Management and Technical Conference -- Laura Schroeder Presents on Easements
2025-03-06 08:00 - 09:00 | OAWU Conference, Sunriver, Oregon
Following Laura’s two presentations on Wednesday she will present Thursday on Easements relevant to water law at the conference.

Oregon Groundwater Association Spring Technical
2025-03-14 08:00 - 09:00 | OR
Laura Schroeder and Tara Lomacz will teach Business Ethics Saturday morning at the conference. They will both be at the banquet Friday night so come by and say hello!

38th Oregon AG Fest
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27 | Oregon State Fair Grounds, 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Ag Fest enables the touch, taste and experience of the incredible world of Oregon agriculture, in a fun-filled, festive environment. The two-day event, aimed to help families better understand where their food, fiber and flora come from, is a unique learning experience, where hands-on exhibits make learning about Oregon’s vast agricultural industry educational and entertaining.
Schroeder Law’s own Tara Lomacz will be at the Oregon Groundwater Association booth from 8:30-11:30 am and the Oregon Women for Agriculture booth from 2:20 to 5:00 pm on Saturday the 26th. Come say hi!

3rd Annual Western Water, Ag, and Environmental Law Conference
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20 | Peppermill Reno Resort, 2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
On June 19-20, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) and the NASDA Foundation will co-host the 3rd Annual Western Water, Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada. A livestream option is also available. The conference is a premiere legal education and networking opportunity that focuses on issues specifically relevant to the ag industry in western states and is designed for attorneys, students, and other ag professionals. Agenda, registration, and other information is on the NALC website at https://nationalaglawcenter.org/western2025. 12 hours of continuing education available, including 2 Ethics. Therese Ure Stix presented “The Intersection of Estate Planning & Water Law” at the inaugural Western conference in 2023. Therese and Laura Schroeder also presented via NALC webinar, “Facing Drought in Prior Appropriations Systems,” which is available to view online here.
Date:
June 19-20, 2025
Location:
Reno, Nevada (or online)

SLO to Present Continuing Education at the Annual Seaside Conference
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-21 | OAWU, 415 first ave, Seaside, Oregon, 97138
Our very own, Laura Schroeder will be speaking at the Oregon Association of Water Utilities Seaside Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19th and 20th, 2025. Don’t miss her session titled, “Easements: Rights to Land for Infrastructure & Improvements” from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on the 19th and “Water Right Inventory and Transfers” from 10am to 12pm on the 20th.

OGWA Fall Convention
2025-10-17 08:00 - 2025-10-18 17:00 | OR
Come to the Oregon Ground Water Association fall conference

USCID 2025 Conference
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00 | OR
Therese Stix and Laura Schroeder will be at the United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage conference this year. Therese Stix is completing her year as president of the committee.

Denim & Diamonds
2025-11-21 17:00 - 21:00 | The Grand Hotel, 201 Liberty St SE, salem, OR, 97301, United States
Denim & Diamonds benefiting Oregon Aglink Foundation.

2025 OWRC Annual Conference
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-03 | Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E Marina Way, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Schroeder Law’s Laura Schroeder will be attending the 2025 Oregon Water Resource Congress Annual Conference in Hood River, Oregon. This is a premier event for irrigation districts, water control districts, drainage districts and other agricultural water suppliers; product suppliers, consultants, and related water professionals. The two-day robust educational program is filled with valuable information and networking opportunities. The main program runs Tuesday through Wednesday, followed by a banquet dinner and raffle.

2026 Nevada Water Resources Association Annual Conference
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05 | Tuscany Suites & Casino, 255 East Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, 89169, United States
Schroeder Law Offices’ Shareholder Therese Stix will be attending the 2026 Nevada Water Resources Association Annual Conference next year. The conference will be held at the Tuscany Suites & Casino from Monday, February 2nd to Thursday, February 5th. To learn more about the NWRA Annual Conference, visit the event website here

OAWU - 2026 Annual Management & Technical Conference
2026-03-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Shareholder Laura Schroeder will provide continuing education on Easements & Encroachment Policies & Litigation during the annual Oregon Association of Water Utilities (OAWU) Conference, on Wednesday, March 4th from 3:30-5 PM. Her presentation will focus on obtaining or expanding easements for water and wastewater infrastructure, maintenance, repair or replacement. Learn more about the organization at Oregon Association of Water Utilities (oawu.net).

OAWU - 2026 Annual Management & Technical Conference
2026-03-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Following Laura Schroeder’s class on Easements & Encroachment Policies & Litigation, she will be presenting, on Thursday, March 5th from 8:00AM-9AM as well. Her presentation will focus on Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, & Policies. Learn more about the organization at Oregon Association of Water Utilities (oawu.net).

Oregon Women for Agriculture Annual Convention
2026-03-06 11:00 | McMenamin’s Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, OR, 97116, United States
Oregon Women for Agriculture will be hosting their Annual Convention March 5th through the 7th, 2026 at McMenamin’s Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon. Schroeder Law’s Laura Schroeder and Tara Lomacz will both be in attendance. Laura will be presenting Water Rights Updates & Basics on Friday March 6th from 110AM to 12PM

2026 Eastern Oregon Operators Conference - Laura Schroeder & Henry Perlstein “Enforcing easements and enforceable encroachment policies”
2026-03-30 12:20 - 13:20 | Four Rivers Cultural Center, 676 SW 5th Ave., Ontario, OR, 97914, United States
On Monday, March 30th from 12:20-1:20 PM, Laura Schroeder and Henry Perlstein will provide continuing education on methods for creating a water rights inventory at the Eastern Oregon Operators Conference. The focus of the presentation will be enforcing easements and enforceable encroachment policies and some of the lessons that Schroeder Law has learned in helping system operators navigate the unexpected rough waters. It will also address what distribution and collection system operators can do, from a practical standpoint, to enact encroachment enforcement policies in their easements. Visit EASTERN OREGON OPERATORS SECTION – Eastern Oregon Home- News and Updates (pncwa.org) for more details on attending the conference.

2026 IRWA Spring Conference
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-03 | The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W CHINDEN BLVD, BOISE, ID, 83714, United States
Laura Schroeder will be attending the 35th Annual IRWA Spring Conference at The Riverside Hotel, Boise, Idaho on April 1-3. This event is a place to earn continuing education units (CEUs). There are 62 courses and three offsite tours to choose from and the opportunity to earn up to 1.3 CEUs. The networking gained from associating with peers and exhibitors is invaluable. The event will include IRWA’s Annual Membership Meeting, Awards Dinner, and Game Night!

2026 OAWU Summer Classic Conference
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-20 | OR
Join attorneys Laura Schroeder and Henry Perlstein at the Oregon Association of Water Utilities (“OAWU”) annual conference this summer in Seaside, Oregon. The event offers classes on water, wastewater, groundwater, and more. Attendees will also get the chance to meet with the Board of Directors, check out new technology and equipment exhibited by vendors, and speak with other professionals in the water utilities industry.
Laura Schroeder and Henry Perlstein will be teaching a class during the conference. On Tuesday, August 18th from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Laura Schroeder and Henry Perlstein will be teaching a class entitled “Laws 101 for Utility Operations.” To learn more about the full event schedule, visit the OAWU website here.

Washington State Water Resources Association Annual Conference
2026-12-02 - 2026-12-04 | Historic Davenport Hotel, 10 South Post Street, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The 2026 WSWRA Annual Conference will be held at the historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. The three-day event held December 2nd through December 4th, 2026 will showcase captivating speakers, 2027 industry insights and a look back on 2026 accomplishments. Join our Shareholder Laura Schroeder at this informative event.
