Oregon Reporter Podcast
One Lawyer Talking to Another, with Bryan Welch and Sarah E. (S2:E9);
Date of Publishing: January 5, 2026
MCLE ID No: 129200
(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one mental health / substance abuse CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript.
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE.
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Bryan Welch is an Attorney Counselor w/ the Oregon Attorney Assistance Program (OAAP). Bryan earned his law degree from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in 2003. An active member of the Oregon State Bar and the Oregon Mediation Association, he practiced law for 12 years, focusing primarily on family law and mediation. Bryan, in recovery since 2001, has been actively involved in the recovery community, including the OAAP, for over 14 years. Prior to joining the OAAP staff this year, Bryan was a member of the State Lawyer Assistance Committee for over five years, including serving as chairperson in 2011 and 2012. He is currently working to earn his certification as a Drug and Alcohol counselor.
Sarah E. is an Oregon attorney who is in recovery from alcohol abuse, and who was kind enough to come on the show to share her story.
Oregon Attorney Assistance Program
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