OLSF, a project of the Center for Earth Leadership, is an organization of Oregon lawyers guided by a steering committee.  OLSF projects are implemented through a committee and task force structure.

OLSF Steering Committee.  OLSF is guided by a steering committee of 10 lawyers: Jas Adams, Robin Collin, Steve Cook, David Ellis, Diane Henkels, Roy Pulvers, Jeff Rogers, Dick Roy, Thane Tienson, and Scott Wyse.

Background on OLSF.  In early 2006, Oregon lawyer Dick Roy hosted three lunch groups for a total of 43 lawyers to address the following questions:

1.  How is the legal profession currently involved in the sustainability movement? 

2. In dealing with a holistic issue like sustainability, is the profession limited by the “boxes” of law that interface with environmental issues?  Is the profession limited by the perceived conflict between business development generally and the goal of sustainability?

3.  Is there an expanded role for the profession in the sustainability movement? 

4.  Is there a place for a new initiative, Lawyers for a Sustainable Future, or some similar umbrella? 

The consensus of each lunch group was “yes” to all four questions.  From the three lunch groups a founding steering committee was formed.

Relationship with other organizations.  OLSF is an independent nonprofit organization.  It maintains a working relationship with the Oregon State Bar, the three Oregon law schools, and several sections of OSB.