Oregon State Bar
Nik Chourey is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Commissioner at the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission since February 2024, alongside the role of Deputy General Counsel at the Oregon State Bar, a position held since July 2015. In the Deputy General Counsel role, responsibilities include representing the Oregon State Bar in non-disciplinary litigation, providing legal counsel regarding bar governance, and managing various policy and employment issues. Chourey's extensive litigation experience includes previous roles as Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and Trial Attorney, with over 300 depositions and multiple jury trials conducted. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government and Psychology from Lawrence University.
Oregon State Bar
The mission of the Oregon State Bar is to serve justice by promoting respect for the rule of law, by improving the quality of legal services, and by increasing access to justice. The Oregon State Bar (OSB) was established in 1935 by the Oregon Legislative Assembly to license and discipline lawyers, regulate the practice of law and provide a variety of services to bar members and the public. The bar is a public corporation and an instrumentality of the Oregon Judicial Department, funded by membership and program fees. It is not a state agency and does not receive any financial support or taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund.