Washington Women Lawyers Items of Interest

Youth & Law Forum - Saturday May 2nd 10am-1pm

WWL Admin — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:56:16 GMT

Join CCYJ at our 20th Anniversary Event

WWL Admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

NWIRP 2026 Gala

WWL Admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:06:20 GMT

NWIRP believes it takes our whole community to make real progress towards immigrant rights. Thank you for being part of this fight for justice and equity!

You're Invited

We are looking forward to gathering with you at our Annual Gala on Friday, May 15th, 2026, at The Westin in Seattle. The evening will include an inspiring program, a petite live auction, the opportunity to engage with other supporters, and support NWIRP's work.

Event Details

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Venue: The Westin Seattle

Attire: Cocktail / Business Formal

Evening Schedule

5:00 p.m.	Registration and bars open (with N/A options)
5:30 p.m.	Reception
6:30 p.m.	Dinner and Program

Tickets & Pricing

Package	Amount
Early Bird Ticket	$225.00
Early Bird Table (10 included)	$2,250.00

Registration opened February 17, 2026. Registration closes Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Please indicate who you'd like to sit with / your Table Ambassador in the "Group Name" field during checkout.

Accessibility

We're offering a limited number of discounted tickets, in case this event is otherwise inaccessible to you. Max 2, please. These tickets are available at the registration link above.

Get Involved

Sponsorship Opportunities — Email events@nwirp.org

Want to be a Table Ambassador? — Email events@nwirp.org

Join us in the fight for immigrant rights.

Get Your Tickets

Looking for YMCA Mock Trial Volunteers

WWL Admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:24:11 GMT

Annual PCMBA Gala - "Passing the Gavel" on Saturday February 21, 2026 - 5:30pm at the Tacoma Art Museum

Ann Cassie Duong — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:30:00 GMT

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual PCMBA Gala - "Passing the Gavel" on Saturday February 21, 2026 - 5:30pm at the Tacoma Art Museum. We are honored to announce our keynote speakers are Judge Leroy McCullough and Judge Richard Jones. Please join us as we raise scholarship funds for local law students and honor PCMBA members who have paved the way for the next generation of legal professionals.

*RSVP and sponsor inquiries: pcmba2023@gmail.com

Wishing you all renewal and rejuvenation as we step into the new year!

Help Us Empower Women and Strengthen Democracy – Join Our Board

Ann Cassie Duong — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Center for Women and Democracy is on a mission to advance women’s leadership and democratic engagement—and we need visionary leaders like you to make it happen.

Serving on our Board of Directors is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to:

Shape the future of programs that empower women globally.
Champion gender equity and democratic values in meaningful ways.
Collaborate with inspiring leaders who share your passion for change.

If you believe in creating a world where women’s voices lead and democracy thrives, we invite you to take the next step.

Apply today: www.womenanddemocracy.org/board-application

Not ready to apply? You can still make an impact by sharing this opportunity with your network. Every connection brings us closer to building a stronger, more inclusive future.

Thank you for considering this important role. Together, we can make a difference.

VABAW’s 2026 Tết Celebration & Annual Meeting!

Ann Cassie Duong — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Getting to Know You: A conversation with Joshua Lewis and Sue Soong

Ann Cassie Duong — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join us for a discussion with our two court executives Joshua Lewis - Court Executive/ Clerk of Court WDWA and Sue Soong - Ninth Circuit Court Executive moderated by Chief Judge David Estudillo.

CLE Program | 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Introduction by Cynthia Jones
Welcome from M3 FBA President Mo Hamoudi
Discussion moderated by Chief Judge David Estudillo

Reception:
4:30PM - 5:30PM in the Jury Assembly Room

CLE:
1.5 General CLE applied for in Washington

Location:
US District Court 700 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101 | 19th Floor
NOTE - All attendees will be required to pass through courthouse security. A government photo ID is required. Please see https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/visitors for additional restrictions.

WSAJ Trial Workshop 2026, 23.25 CLE credits

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:23:24 GMT

WSAJ Trial Workshop 2026, 23.25 CLE credits with Bob Dawson, Connie Henderson, W. Michael Smith & Mark Wagner

March 18-21, Alderbrook Resort-Union, WA

Apply to attend the WSAJ Trial Workshop on March 18-21 HERE! For full agenda of the workshop, visit our website or email madeline@washingtonjustice.org.

Attendees of the Bob Dawson Trial Workshop must be WSAJ members, click here for membership criteria.

*WSAJ membership available on a sliding scale, please contact madeline@washingtonjustice.org to learn more*

Tuition for the workshop is:

$825 for EAGLE members under 10 years in practice
$950 for EAGLE members over 10 years in practice
$1,025 Regular members
Scholarship available, apply before 1/30 to be considered!

This trial workshop is designed for lawyers of all levels of experience but with an emphasis on our younger lawyers. We have had many experienced lawyers take advantage of the program who come away re-energized and excited about the practice of law again. We have had many younger lawyers come through the program and who leave truly excited about getting into the courtroom and trying cases! So whether you are an experienced lawyer who needs a tune-up, or a younger lawyer just getting started, please join us for this wonderful opportunity to work together on being better people and better trial lawyers. Together we cover the fundamentals of a jury trial. It is a wonderful opportunity to practice your trial skills in a safe environment and to learn how to tell your client’s story powerfully.

PCMBA Holiday Social - Thursday 12/18 at 6pm

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:59:53 GMT

Management Tips for the Stressors in Your Practice

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:45:00 GMT

WSBA Sections - Management Tips for the Stressors in Your Practice

When:

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2025

11:45 a.m. Webinar Login Opens

12:00 p.m. Webinar Begins

1:00 p.m. Adjourn

Where:

WEBINAR ONLY

Practicing law feels like a series of ticking time bombs. These experiences can impact our well-being. A couple of culprits involve exposure to trauma in the workplace, feelings of imposter syndrome, and compassion fatigue. In this seminar, you will learn to recognize those warning signs and furthermore begin to understand how to assess, combat, and manage those experiences through the use of tools.

Faculty:

Adely Ruiz, LICSW - WSBA Member Wellness Program, Seattle, WA

Tuition:

$0 - Health Law Section Members

$15 - Standard/Non-Section Members

Approved for 1.0 Other CLE credit.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) Paralegal Studies Program Opportunity

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:05:47 GMT

The Tacoma Community College (TCC) Paralegal Studies Program is seeking your assistance for our students. Below are three opportunities to provide support to our TCC paralegal studies students, as well as a teaching opportunity in our program. If you are unfamiliar with the TCC Paralegal Studies program, please note that we are an ABA approved Paralegal Studies program that provides post-secondary education for an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies (91 credits), as well as a Professional Certificate in Paralegal Studies (53 credits) for students who have already earned a qualifying post-secondary degree. We are educating the future paralegals for your legal offices. If you have any questions about our programs, please feel free to email Backen@tacomacc.edu.

The teaching opportunity is a part-time faculty position who would be teaching in-person for day and evening courses depending on the quarter. It is likely that this faculty member will be teaching a writing course as well as substantive law courses. Further, the faculty will need to use CANVAS as the learning management system. You can apply and find more information about this position at the TCC Employment Page. Please note that TCC cannot consider any applicants unless the TCC application is completed.

The three opportunities to support our Paralegal Studies students included the following:

Be a Panelist at a Paralegal Studies Roundtable event for students on January 27, 2026, from 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- This event will be at the TCC Tacoma campus and panelist will be discussing and answering questions on the topic, Paralegal Relationships: How to Create and Maintain Professional Relationships with Legal Professionals, Co-Workers, and Clients.
Assist Paralegal Studies students at a Resume/Cover Letter workshop on April 30, 2026
- You would meet students at the TCC Tacoma campus to review and provide feedback on their resumes and cover letters. This would require approximately two hours.
Host a Paralegal Intern
- Students in the Paralegal Studies program at TCC are required to take a five-credit internship course. This requires students to complete a minimum of 132 hours in an academic quarter at a legal office as a paralegal intern.

You can sign up for any of these three opportunities by using the QR code below or at this link. Also, please share these opportunities with your legal support staff.

Volunteer Opportunity with PCMBA On Nov 13

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Volunteer with PCMBA

November 13 Bags and Brews Event 6-8pm

Bischel Hall, St. Leo Parish - 710 S. 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
Pack food. Build community. Share a brew.
Questions and RSVP: (253)361-9945 or development@foodconnection.org

NITA Women in Trial - Seattle - November

Ann Cassie Duong — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:18:44 GMT

The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) is hosting a women in trial program in Seattle this November. Please follow this link to learn more.

NITA Women in Trial

SKU#WTP1125

Perkins Coie LLP, 1301 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

November 12, 2025 - November 15, 2025

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

For the fifth year, NITA’s top-tier women faculty present this exciting trial skills training program. Master your skills from acclaimed women lawyers, judges, and professors who broke the barriers and continue to change the legal landscape. This highly customized program focuses on magnifying your individual talent.

You will learn from and collaborate with faculty, leaving the program with improved trial skills, practical tips you can implement immediately, and a network of women trial attorneys.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This program drills deep on trial skills like direct and cross-examination, and enhances your communication skills. You will receive on-your-feet training followed by individualized feedback. NITA’s signature comprehensive learning-by-doing experience will be carried out in small breakout group workshops with a 3:1 ratio of students to faculty.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND CONTENT

The program will be held over four days, each day featuring specialized workshops including the following topics:

Powerful opening statements using the storytelling technique
Compelling closing arguments that cut out the clutter
Bringing back the love for direct examination
Harnessing your power on cross-examination
Persuasive and legal foundation for admitting exhibits
Mastering objections
Demystifying the technical steps of impeachment

UNIQUE TO THE NITA WOMEN IN TRIAL PROGRAM

Communication skills presentation led by a national litigation consultant who excels in training women trial lawyers
Small-group roundtable discussions that will focus on the specific issues that program participants face in their practice and the courtroom
Opening session that includes dedicated networking time with faculty and a welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

NATIONAL LITIGATION EXPERT KAREN LISKO

Litigation consultant Karen Lisko, Ph.D., works with attorneys to increase their persuasiveness and effectiveness with factfinders throughout all phases of litigation. A veteran of hundreds of civil cases heard in bench and jury trials and arbitration forums, Karen strategizes to help legal teams construct compelling and prevailing arguments. Karen holds a doctorate in legal communication, a specialized degree attained by only a few consultants in the nation, and is the author of two books, Patently Persuasive and Proven Jury Arguments and Evidence.

Karen relies on more than 25 years of extensive mock research and factfinder experience to create an advantage for litigation teams. She strategizes with trial teams, frequently at the earliest stages of litigation, to help establish persuasive case approaches. Her key litigation services include judicial and arbitrator persuasion; jury persuasion; mock factfinder research; jury and bench trials, hearings, arbitrations; and witness preparation for deposition and trial.

NETWORKING EVENTS

On the first evening, the program will kick off with remarks from Program Director Judge Amy Hanley, including an introduction to members of the incredible faculty team and practical tips from past participants for getting the most out of the program. This is followed by a networking hour, specific time we’ve set aside for faculty and participants to mingle and share legal backgrounds, Netflix recommendations, and everything in between. Enjoy appetizers and beverages while we all get to know each other.

Free Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity

Ann Cassie Duong — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:42:17 GMT

Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity

Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Member Wellness Program

Welcoming neurodiversity means being inclusive of people who view, understand and think about the world differently. This free Legal Lunchbox™ training will help you create a more open and welcoming environment with the right support available for neurodivergent employees and teams. The training includes defining neurodiversity, disclosure in the workplace, disability etiquette, accommodations and support, leveraging individual strengths, and implementing accessible communication avenues such as providing effective feedback, and establishing email, chat, and meeting norms for a team.

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of creating more inclusive environments in the workplace and a plan to start implementing their training. Opportunities for Q & A are embedded throughout the presentation, as well as during the last 20 minutes of the presentation.

Faculty:

Paige Porter, The How Skills, Bellingham, WA

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

11:55 am - 1:30 pm

Webcast Only

Cost: Free

UW Women's Center invites you to "Globalization: Various Forms of Human-Trafficking and Their Impact on Women and Children"

Ann Cassie Duong — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:30:00 GMT

UW Women's Center invites you to "Globalization: Various Forms of Human-Trafficking and Their Impact on Women and Children"

RSVP through the QR Code

KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT PRO TEM JUDGE TRAINING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 27 – 31, 2025

WWL Admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:30:51 GMT

Applications due June 6, 2025

KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT PRO TEM JUDGE TRAINING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 27 – 31, 2025

King County District Court invites letters of interest from attorneys who would like to be considered for service as a judge pro tempore and to attend the Court’s pro tem training class series this autumn.

Class dates

Monday, October 27, 2025, through Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 31, 2025 – 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Case type focus

The 2025 pro tem training class will focus on criminal, infraction and protection order cases. The Court will not be conducting civil pro tem training this year.

Location

King County District Court Bellevue Courthouse

1309 114th Ave. S.E., Suite 100, Bellevue

Pro tem requirements

To be considered for the pro tem class, you must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and have a minimum of five years of civil or criminal experience as a practicing attorney. King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds. For additional details, refer to the Court’s Pro Tem Policy.

Apply for pro tem training class

To be considered for the 2025 pro tem training class, please email the following three items to KCDCProTemClass@kingcounty.gov by Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.:

King County District Court Pro Tem Application
Letter of interest
Resume

Thank you for your interest in serving King County District Court.

Judicial College offers course for attorneys who aspire to take the bench

WWL Admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The National Judicial College, the nation’s premiere educational institute for judges for over 60 years, created a special course called Judicial Academy for attorneys who aim to one day join the judiciary.

The course was first offered in 2019 and 37 alumni from the first four classes are now sitting judges. The course focuses on how to be elected or appointed to the bench, judicial ethics for candidates, campaigning, as well as media and social media strategies. The course also provides insight into the day-to-day work of judging, the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and courtroom and docket management. The weeklong course utilizes dozens of faculty who are sitting judges or subject matter experts.

The next Judicial Academy course is scheduled for October 27 – 31, 2025, at the National Judicial College campus in Reno, Nevada. The course takes place during the NJC’s flagship General Jurisdiction course for newer judges, allowing for networking opportunities. There are a limited number of scholarships available for attorneys.

Each year, the NJC educates more than 12,000 judges from around the country through in-person and virtual courses and webinars focused on both foundational topics like decision-making, judicial writing, and evidence as well as emerging issues including artificial intelligence, red flag laws, and digital evidence.

For more information, please visit www.judges.org/courses/judicial-academy-a-course-for-aspiring-judges/

35th Annual Youth and Law Forum & Fundraiser Dinner

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:01:41 GMT

An annual fundraiser is scheduled on October 26, 2025 from Youth and Law Forum at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Here is the link to register. https://youthlaw-8576f.uw.r.appspot.com/register for the fundraiser. . Middle school, high school and parents are invited to the 35^th annual (Judge Charles V. Johnson) Youth and Law Forum on 11/1/25 from 8:30am – 1:30pm. Principal activities will be at The Church By the Side of the Road, 3455 S. 148^th Street, Tukwila, WA. Registration is through YOUTHANDLAW.COM. The event is free with breakfast and lunch included. The morning keynote will be shared by Attorney Jeff Robinson, renowned attorney and filmmaker of ACLU fame.

Anti-Defamation League NW Hope Over Hate Summit

Ann Cassie Duong — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Please join the Anti-Defamation League’s PNW Office, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, for an inaugural Hope Over Hate Summit on Sunday, October 19 from 1-5PM in downtown Seattle. Please register by October 15!

This half-day program is open to members of the Jewish community and allies, including civic leaders, law enforcement, students, interfaith partners, and all who want to build a safer future for us all.

The day will include inspiring speakers from the main stage- including former Seahawk Doug Baldwin, former Chief of Police Carmen Best, ADL national experts, and nonprofit and technology leaders. Breakout sessions include a range of topics, from Having Difficult Conversations, Building Safe K-12 Spaces, Understanding Jewish Identity & Contemporary Antisemitism, and a CLE for attorneys on Addressing Workplace Discrimination.

We hope you can join us for a day of community building, education, and activation. Please register today!

**Call for Volunteers - Youth and Law Forum this Saturday October 11!

Ann Cassie Duong — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Reminder: Oct. 12th | WWL Olympic Peninsula Chapter Annual Meeting

Ann Cassie Duong — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:32:27 GMT

Just a reminder that the Washington Women Lawyers Olympic Peninsula Chapter
Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 12th, from 2-4pm at the
Sequim Bar Hop!
It will be an informal event, and everyone is invited.

Please RSVP directly to me (lpowers@jacdefender.org).

Hope to see you at NWIRP’s Evening of Justice at Wing Luke / Esperamos verte en la Velada por la Justicia de NWIRP en Wing Luke

Ann Cassie Duong — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:27:53 GMT

(Español abajo)

Dear Friends,

We are just a few weeks away from our Evening of Justice at Wing Luke. I hope you can join us on Thursday, October 16th to honor the invaluable contributions of our volunteers and pro-bono attorneys, and help us raise essential funds to continue our critical work in these challenging times. Register here.

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

The Wing Luke Museum

719 South King Street | Seattle, WA

Reception at 5:30pm | Program at 6:30pm

The evening will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshments from Baegopa Korean BBQ, a short speaking program, and an opportunity to donate to NWIRP. If you’re unable to attend but would still like to contribute, you can always do so at https://bit.ly/NWIRPwingluke2025. We are grateful for your continued partnership in this work.

Estimado/as Amigo/as,

Estamos a solo unas semanas de nuestra Velada por la Justicia en Wing Luke. Espero que puedas acompañarnos el Jueves, 16 de Octubre para honrar las contribuciones invaluables de nuestros voluntarios y abogados pro-bono, y ayudarnos a recaudar fondos esenciales para continuar con nuestro trabajo crítico en estos tiempos de constantes desafíos. Regístrate aquí.

Jueves, 16 de Octubre de 2025

Museo Wing Luke

719 South King Street | Seattle, WA

Recepción 5:30 pm | Programa 6:30 pm

La velada ofrecerá deliciosos entremeses y refrigerios de Baegopa Korean BBQ, un programa breve de intervenciones y la oportunidad de realizar una donación a NWIRP. Si no puedes asistir pero aún así deseas contribuir, siempre puedes hacerlo en https://bit.ly/NWIRPwingluke2025. Estamos agradecidos por tu continuo apoyo con nuestra labor.

The Second Annual Law Rocks Seattle

WWL Admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Law Rocks is an organization that hosts battle of the bands starring legal professionals, with each band playing to support the nonprofit of their choice. We have raised over $8 million and toured to 31 cities globally since our founding in 2009, and hundreds of legal professionals around the world have played our shows. Audience members at a Law Rocks show get the chance to hear great music, connect with the local legal community, and support amazing nonprofits.

Details here!

Judicial Institute Clinic applications open: apply by 10/31

Ann Cassie Duong — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:16:08 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the application for the Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic is now open. The Judicial Institute is committed to the diversification of Washington’s courts. Please apply or share widely with your networks so we can ensure a more accessible path to the judiciary.

About the Clinic:

Fellows will participate in two-day in-person interactive sessions at Seattle University School of Law on March 27-28, 2026, designed to provide practical knowledge to help legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds become judges. Taught by instructors who are judges, minority bar judicial evaluation committee members, and appointing authorities, the clinic will address topics including judicial ethics, the judicial appointment process, and preparing for a judicial campaign.

In addition, Fellows will be assigned judicial mentors who will provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. At the end of the program, Fellows should have the skills and information to begin seeking a position on the bench. Fellows will also receive general and ethics CLE credits.

There will be a $100 fee to help cover costs of obtaining CLE credits and other expenses.

Application Process:

Interested applicants with eight years or more of legal experience should submit a letter of interest, resume, and application. Due October 31, 2025, the application is attached in both Word and PDF and available HERE.

Made for In-House Counsel - NAWL's General Counsel Institute on October 15-17, 2025

Ann Cassie Duong — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:59:20 GMT

You're invited to the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) 2025 General Counsel Institute at the InterContinental New York Barclay on October 15-17, 2025.

Program is curated for your unique, in-house perspective. Over 70% of attendees are in-house counsel, and they're ready to welcome you with that signature NAWL warmth.

Discounted room rate expires on Monday, September 29! Register soon to book your room and snag the savings.

Contribute to Important Research on the Legal Profession

WWL Admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:53:25 GMT

The National Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) is gathering insights from attorneys nationwide to better understand the evolving legal landscape. Responses will help guide future programming, policy recommendations, and workplace reforms.

NAWL is reaching out to ask for Washington Women Lawyers' partnership in this important research effort.

Note: All results are reported in anonymous aggregates that do not allow for tracing any information back to a particular participant.

10 minute survey

Webinar Series on the Criminalization of Disability

WWL Admin — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The Washington State Supreme Court Disability Justice Task Force (DJTF) is pleased to announce a four-part webinar series on the criminalization of disability, facilitated by KMG Consulting Firm. This series will examine how disability is criminalized in our legal systems and explore intersections with race, gender, poverty, and more. Each session will explore barriers and opportunities for systemic improvement.

The webinars will be held Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. PDT, beginning May 30 through June 20, 2025. All sessions will be recorded.

Please see the attached flyer for full session descriptions, dates, and registration links. Feel free to share with your networks.

CLE Credit: Credit has been requested and is currently pending approval. Additional details will be provided once confirmed.

To request accommodations, please contact: Joslyn.Nelson@courts.wa.gov

We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion.

Pro-Choice Washington Board Member Opening

WWL Admin — Sat, 17 May 2025 17:26:33 GMT

Pro-Choice Washington is currently searching for passionate, committed leaders to help guide our work protecting and expanding reproductive freedom across Washington and the Northwest.

If you think this volunteer role is of interest to your community, please feel free to circulate with your networks. The link to apply is below and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIOtYrXp_kd1Aqv2QhZOCDpK3n_QD4j9vWH3rb4ZiqiwgwhQ/viewform

The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Diversity Mentorship Program!

WWL Admin — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:45:04 GMT

Law & Corporate Affairs Department

2024-2025 Diversity Mentorship Program

The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to invite mentee participants for our Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. The Starbucks legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and our lawyers are excited to share their insights into learning the practice of law, their advice in navigating legal work environments, and for those who are interested, strategies for future career development.

Following a virtual kick-off reception for incoming mentees and their mentors, this program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys connect and network in the local community of legal professionals and business leaders. The program is open to all lawyers in private practice in their first four years as an attorney, and who are members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Doug Stevens at doug.stevens@starbucks.com, with a copy to lcainclusiondiversity@starbucks.com, by Friday, September 6, 2024. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your office location, your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, please direct them to Doug Stevens, and one of our committee members will follow up with you.

Sincerely,

The Starbucks L&CA Diversity Mentorship Committee

Stone Scholars Joint Minority Mentorship Program & Kick-Off Event-

WWL Admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:00:00 GMT

Lawyers and Judges: Have you ever reached a point in your career and thought, "If only I had known...."

Law Students: Have you ever wished you had advice from someone who has actually been there?

Mentors meet mentees!

The mission of the JMMP is to promote the retention, growth, and success of minority* law students and new lawyers as they enter the legal profession, through formalized one-on-one mentorship matches and practical follow-up events throughout the year.

*We consider people of color; religious, ethnic, and racial minorities; people with disabilities; and LGTBQ+ people to be minorities in our society for purposes of our group's mission. We have chosen to focus our limited resources on addressing impacts on societal minorities. However, we recognize many other groups--such as women, individuals with socio-economic disadvantages, first generation law graduates, and formerly incarcerated individuals--have also been historically under-represented and marginalized in our profession. We do include programming that addresses these issues because they also impact many of our mentees. In addition, many of our follow-up events are open to all and free of charge. With respect and solidarity, if you are not a member of a societal minority but are looking for mentorship, please reach out directly to one or our many partner organizations for their assistance: King County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Washington Women Lawyers, and Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle.

Participants will be formally matched, and pairs will create their own agreement regarding discussion topics, meetings, and follow-up. The formal program will last through the end of 2024. But we hope the relationships will continue beyond. Register HERE to attend the Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, March 27th from 6:00-8:30 pm at Foster Garvey’s Seattle law office: 1111 3rd Ave Ste 3000, Seattle, WA 98101. .

*JMMP is generously sponsored by The Opportunity and Progress Council, Foster Garvey’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative.

JMMP partner organizations include:

· South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW) - Founding Partner

· Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW) – Founding Partner

· Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA)

· Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

· Washington State Bar Association - Indian Law Section (WSBA-ILS)

· Vietnamese American Bar Association (VABAW)

· Korean American Bar Association of Washington (KABA)

· Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW)

· Washington Women Lawyers Association (WWL)

· Washington State Bar Association – Board of Governors (WSBA-BOG, unanimously adopted by Board of Governors)

· Washington State Bar Association – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council (WSBA – DEI Council)

· King County Bar Association - New Lawyers Division (KCBA-NLD)

· King County Bar Association (KCBA)

· QLaw – a voice of LBGT Lawyers and other legal professionals in Washington

· Federal Bar Association - Washington Chapter (FBA - WA)

· Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS)

· Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW)

· and welcoming our newest partner, the Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA)!!!

Washington State Mock Trial Tournament - March 22 - 24th (Attorneys Needed)

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:47:00 GMT

Join us March 22nd-24th at the Pierce County Superior Courthouse in Tacoma, WA…

Washington State YMCA Youth & Government is hosting the Washington State Mock Trial Tournament on March 22nd-24th at the Pierce County Superior Court (930 Tacoma Ave S Ste 110, Tacoma, WA 98402). Please join us in volunteering or sharing out the sign-up links, as it will take over 150 volunteers to make this event happen. We have had over 10% growth in Mock Trial this year, so we need your support now more than ever!

We need attorneys to volunteer for the following times:

Round 1: Friday (3/22) @ 6:30pm

Round 2: Saturday (3/23) @ 8:30am

Round 3: Saturday (3/23) @ 12:30pm

Round 4: Saturday (3/23) @ 4pm

Please sign up for a round (or two!) and get some volunteer hours, meet other folks working with youth interested in the law, and become a part of the Mock Trial community! We have over 70 teams (including Middle Schools!) registered for this season! Feel free to forward this email or sign-up link to friends and colleagues that may be available and interested.

Stone Scholars Joint Minority Mentorship Program & Kick-Off Event

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:29:26 GMT

*JMMP is generously sponsored by The Opportunity and Progress Council, Foster Garvey’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative.

JMMP partner organizations include:

· South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW) - Founding Partner

· Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW) – Founding Partner

· Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA)

· Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

· Washington State Bar Association - Indian Law Section (WSBA-ILS)

· Vietnamese American Bar Association (VABAW)

· Korean American Bar Association of Washington (KABA)

· Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW)

· Washington Women Lawyers Association (WWL)

· Washington State Bar Association – Board of Governors (WSBA-BOG, unanimously adopted by Board of Governors)

· Washington State Bar Association – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council (WSBA – DEI Council)

· King County Bar Association - New Lawyers Division (KCBA-NLD)

· King County Bar Association (KCBA)

· QLaw – a voice of LBGT Lawyers and other legal professionals in Washington

· Federal Bar Association - Washington Chapter (FBA - WA)

· Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS)

· Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW)

· and welcoming our newest partner, the Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA)!!!

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Winter/Spring 2024 Law Externship and Summer 2024 Law Internships

WWL Admin — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:41:14 GMT

NAWL Virtual programs

WWL Admin — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:27:52 GMT

Virtual Events This Week

Point/Counterpoint: Analyzing Liability Management Transactions from the Lender and Borrower Perspectives - Oct. 25 - 1:00 pm ET

Practicing Law Outside a Traditional Firm: Government and In-House Attorneys - Oct. 26 - 3:00 pm ET (geared toward law students!)

Seattle University Law Review: SUpra Outreach

WWL Admin — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:50:17 GMT

WSBA Member Wellness Program

WWL Admin — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:33:44 GMT

The Member Wellness Program at WSBA. Member wellness is focused on providing WSBA members and law students support in order to maintain their wellbeing.

Member wellness provides individual clinical consultations, wellness presentations, as well as resources on wellness and much more.

Additional information here:

Adely Ruiz, MSW, LSWAIC

Clinical & Outreach Lead, Member Wellness Program | Washington State Bar Association

206.727.8268 | adelyr@wsba.org | Pronouns: she/her

1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101 | wsba.doxy.me/wellness

UW Law Sustainable International Development Graduate Program

WWL Admin — Sun, 21 May 2023 18:58:39 GMT

We are currently accepting applications. Links to additional information and application information are below

International students (those needing student visas): Preferred deadline April 15 (later applications still considered, admission may be deferred if too late for visa processing)
US-based students: Applications considered on a rolling basis through July 15

As the world emerges from the pandemic and faces threats to the environment and the stability of economies and democracies worldwide, graduates of the UW Law Graduate (LLM and MJ) Program in Sustainable International Development are the problem solvers who will help navigate these challenges. Our students focus on legal and policy strategies and tools to balance sustainable economic development with the well-being of communities, the rights of individuals, and the health of the planet. Key areas of focus include:

Rule of law, human rights, and governance
Global environmental protection
Corporate responsibility & sustainability, ESG
Law as a tool of poverty alleviation
Indigenous people's rights (concentration)
Lawyers with a first degree in law earned outside of the US may also take courses required to sit for a US Bar Exam

The program offers dynamic experiential and externship opportunities in partnership with local and international organizations. Our graduates are prepared to work with international development organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, law firms, humanitarian and human rights organizations, environmental NGOs, and active military service focused on the rule of law. The program is also equipping a new generation of lawyers to work with social entrepreneurs and corporations to develop sustainable solutions to pressing social challenges.

Some scholarship support may be available directly through the SID program or through the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.

For more information, please contact us at uwsidlaw@uw.edu.

LL.M in Sustainable International Development - More info

M.J in Sustainable International Development - More info

Pro bono barriers survey

WWL Admin — Sun, 21 May 2023 18:43:38 GMT

The Washington State Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association and Baylor University on a survey about the provision of legal services to persons of limited means. This survey will gather information on the experiences and perceptions of pro bono/low bono work, the barriers to pro bono and low bono services, shifts in volunteering since the COVID-19 pandemic, and other important data that will help inform the WSBA’s pro bono and public service programming. If you would like to read the results of the previous survey conducted in 2018, please click here.

Please help us distribute this survey with your networks and members so we can help understand how WSBA can best promote a culture of service, reduce barriers to pro bono volunteering, and expand access to justice. We have suggested language below for your convenience.

You are being invited to complete a survey about the provision of legal services to persons of limited means. We are interested in your perspectives on this work, as well as whether or not you have provided these services.

This survey is completely anonymous. Please complete it by May 28^th, 2023. Depending on the amount of pro bono work you did in 2022, this survey may take anywhere between 10 and 20 minutes. Thank you in advance for your time.

Click here to access the survey

About: This survey is distributed in partnership between several state bar associations and the American Bar Association, with the study design and platform managed by Baylor University. If you are licensed in more than one state, you may receive this from each of the states for which you have a license. Please complete this survey only once.

Questions? Email PublicService@wsba.org

King County District Court pro tem judge training class - 2023

WWL Admin — Thu, 11 May 2023 14:42:30 GMT

King County District Court invites applications from attorneys who would like to be considered for service as a judge pro tempore and to attend the court’s pro tem training class this autumn. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.

King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds.

May 2023 KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT PRO TEM JUDGE TRAINING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 16 – 20, 2023

Class dates Monday, October 16, 2023, through Friday, October 20, 2023; daily, 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Case type focus The 2023 pro tem training class will focus on criminal, infraction and protection order cases. The Court will not be conducting civil pro tem training this year.

Location King County District Court Bellevue Courthouse 1309 114th Ave. S.E., Suite 100, Bellevue, Washington

Pro tem requirements To be considered for the pro tem class, you must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and have a minimum of five years of civil or criminal experience as a practicing attorney. King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds. For additional details, refer to the Court’s Pro Tem Policy.

Apply for pro tem training class To be considered for the 2023 pro tem training class, please email the following three items to KCDCProTemClass@kingcounty.gov by Friday, June 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m.:

• King County District Court Pro Tem Application

• Letter of interest

• Resume

Thank you for your interest in serving King County District Court.

Parent’s Representation Program Seeking Yakima, Benton & Franklin County Attorneys

WWL Admin — Sun, 07 May 2023 21:05:05 GMT

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program (PRP) currently provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in all Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for attorney representation in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties. Please pass the RFQ along to anyone potentially interested and qualified parties. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Find out more and how to apply here:

https://www.opd.wa.gov/documents/01185-2023_RFQ23026.pdf

The application for the 2023 Women of Color Legal Education Fund Law School Grant is now open!

WWL Admin — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:31:02 GMT

WBADC Well-being Conference

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT

WBADC Well-being Conference: March 30, 2023

Attorneys and law students who identify as women are experiencing alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and alcohol use that impact our professional and personal lives, as well as our contributions to our community.

Join us for the Women’s Bar Association of DC’s first Well-being Conference to bring leadership, education, and connection to advance our well-being and support the national lawyer well-being movement.

This in-person one-day event includes substantive panels and connection-oriented experiences. Virtual broadcast is also available.

The Conference is perfect for individuals, women’s affinity groups, law student women and mental health groups, lawyer well-being professionals, and our allies.

Panels include:

Women’s Health: The Real Impact of Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse
Law School to Law Practice: Bridging the Well-Being Gap
Women Leaders: Initiatives and Collaboration for Authentic Advancement

Registration is available on the website: https://wbadc.org/event-listing/

The Legal Accountability Project

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:45:02 GMT

I am the President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project (LAP), a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support and resources to those who do not. I founded LAP in June 2022 in order to foster beneficial clerkship experiences, diversify the clerkship applicant pool, and protect the next generation of attorneys against workplace mistreatment.

LAP was born out of my personal experience with gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation during and after my DC Superior Court clerkship, which I first publicly shared in written testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet last March, and have shared in numerous forums since then. I regularly write and speak about judicial accountability and clerkships in order to underscore that law clerks experiencing mistreatment are not alone.

LAP is the resource I wish existed when I was a WashU Law student applying for clerkships; a law clerk experiencing mistreatment and unsure where to turn for help; and a former clerk engaging in the formal judicial complaint process. LAP works on several initiatives in collaboration with law schools and other stakeholders aimed at increasing transparency in the clerkship application process; diversifying the clerkship applicant pool; holding judges accountable for misconduct; and ensuring safe judicial workplaces.

LAP’s main initiative this year is a Centralized Clerkships Reporting Database, where law clerk alumni from every institution can fill out post-clerkship surveys about their clerkship experiences—either positive or negative—and every law student at every participating institution can read all the survey responses, in order to identify judges who will create positive work environments and avoid judges who mistreat their clerks. The Database democratizes information and replaces the “whisper networks” which are currently one of the only ways for prospective clerks to obtain information about judges. This initiative ensures that law students have as much information about as many judges as possible, before making important career decisions, considering the outsized influence that a judicial clerkship, and a law clerk’s relationship with a judge, have on future career success. The Database also empowers more diverse students to pursue clerkships through access to information.

Aliza Shatzman

President & Founder, The Legal Accountability Project

Aliza.Shatzman@legalaccountabilityproject.org

https://www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/

Connect with me on LinkedIn / Follow me on Twitter @AlizaShatzman

Read my work on SSRN / Listen to me share my story

State Mock Trial Tournament March 24th and 25th at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia, WA.

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:26:38 GMT

Washington State YMCA Youth & Government is hosting the State Mock Trial Tournament on March 24^th and 25^th at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia, WA!

This tournament will be convened by Clark County Superior Court Judge Robert Lewis, but we need attorneys and judges to support youth by attending a trial, scoring each segment of the trial, and providing positive and constructive feedback to the participants. Volunteers are a pivotal component to our program and your time and expertise is irreplaceable. It takes over 500 volunteers to run our mock trial program annually.

Friday Round Times Available:

Round 1- 6:30pm (6 open spots)

Saturday Round Times Available: (Low on volunteers)

Round 2- 8:30am (13 open spots)

Round 3- 12:30pm (7 open spots)

Round 4- 4pm (19 open spots)

If you are available and interested, please fill out this google form as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/ocCpMu8HfqUf7Ufk7

If you are unavailable, but know someone who may be interested, please share out the above link or email us directly.

African American Female Partners - Interview volunteers sought

WWL Admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:28:52 GMT

Tony Kelly, a doctoral candidate at George Fox University, is seeking 6-8 African American women partners to interview by the end of February for his dissertation (more details below). Please feel free to circulate this invitation to partners in your network. Those interested in learning more about this study and/or participating should contact Tony Kelly, Adjunct Professor & Doctoral Candidate at George Fox University tkelly@georgefox.edu or 503-753-7300.

STUDY: Phenomenological Study of African American Female Partners in Top U.S. Corporate Law Firms

PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH STUDY

Looking for individuals to participate in a phenomenological study designed to examine African American female attorneys that have attained partnership positions in top 250 U.S. corporate law firms and how they overcame barriers unique to their gender and race on their journey to the top rung of their profession. This study aims to build upon previous research identifying the consistent barriers faced by African American women on their leadership attainment journeys in the corporate world by capturing the lived experience of a select group of Black women that successfully attained the position of partner in a law firm. The primary goal is to determine how these women were able to overcome the barriers on their journey and identify commonalities in their experiences and approaches that propelled them past barriers that hindered other African American women that were unable to make partner in the legal profession.

PROCEDURES

· Volunteers will participate in three interviews, a written pre-interview, a 60- to-90-minute semi-structured interview, and a follow-up interview if required for clarification and transcript corrections.

· Interview questions will be designed to capture data that will lead to a textual and structural description of the experiences and ultimately provide an understanding of the common experiences of the participants.

· Interviews will be recorded for accurate transcript analysis. If you grant permission for interviews to be recorded, you have the right to revoke recording permission and/or end the interview at any time.

IANGEL HAS BOARD OPENINGS. Join us

WWL Admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:18:39 GMT

IANGEL HAS BOARD OPENINGS. Join us. Do you have a passion for gender equality and justice? Do you seek an opportunity to use your skills to build a global network to defend the human rights of women and girls? Are you willing to donate time, ideas, and resources to promote gender justice globally? If you answered yes to the above, consider applying for a position on our board of directors.

The International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law (IANGEL) engages the power of law to promote gender equity locally, nationally, and globally, and is recruiting new members for our board of directors. We offer a unique and inspiring experience, leadership opportunities, working with women bar leaders and activists in a cutting-edge nonprofit women’s rights organization. While we are based in the San Francisco area, IANGEL has no borders; our mission is international. We are a working board, actively engaged in setting organizational strategy, developing projects and partnerships to advance our mission, as well as fundraising, communications, and events. We seek diverse candidates with energy and a commitment to using the power of law to promote gender equality around the world. Desired qualifications include experience in the legal or human rights field, bar or nonprofit leadership, or other work for women’s human rights. A flair for collaboration, networking, and fundraising is also helpful. Learn more about us at www.iangel.org and review our Board Member Expectations here. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Julie Gafkay at jgafkay@gafkaylaw.com. We look forward to meeting you.

Volunteer Opportunity/City of Seattle Public Safety Civil Service Commission (PSCSC)

WWL Admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:49:37 GMT

The Seattle City Council is seeking candidates interested in an appointment as a Commissioner on the Seattle Public Safety Civil Service Commission. The appointment is a three-year term, beginning in 2023. We welcome Washington Women Lawyers members who may be interested in serving on the PSCSC (as well as the Civil Service Commission).

Please contact me or Andrea Scheele, Executive Director if you have any questions.

Full details here.

The 67th Annual Estate Planning Seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT

The 67^th Annual Estate Planning Seminar

Date:

October 24-25, 2022

Time:

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Location:

Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121

The 67^th Annual Estate Planning Seminar is the premier estate planning seminar for Washington State and the perfect seminar to get the credits that you need.

For 2022, we will offer a hybrid program again this year. Given the hybrid nature of the conference, and our new location, we are offering 300 in-person seats and an unlimited number of virtual attendees! Onsite attendees will have access to the speakers, plenary sessions, exhibit area and back by popular demand, a networking lunch buffet!

More information and registration

More Information:

Erin Ingersoll, erini@meetingvisions.net, 206.898.2613
Lisa Haynie, lisah@meetingvisions.net, 425.260.0433
EPC Organization Website

IANGEL's 9th Anniversary Gala

WWL Admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:30:00 GMT

Native American Women Attorney Voices Needed!

WWL Admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:54:40 GMT

The American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession (CWP) and the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) are collaborating to explore the unique experiences of Native American women who navigate the intersection of tribal identity, race and gender in the legal profession. This research study elevating women Native American attorneys has been designed as a qualitative study consisting of confidential individual interviews to explore their unique experiences and perspectives.

We need your help to connect to and lift the voices of Native American women attorneys. Please participate in this study by clicking here for more information. Your registration information as well as the information from your interview are completely confidential and only visible to the researchers and staff at Nextions.

If you have any questions, please contact Autumn Worten of the Nextions research team at autumn@nextions.com.

Starbucks 2022-2023 Diversity Mentorship Program

WWL Admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:51:30 GMT

The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Diversity Mentorship Program!

Starbucks Corporation

Law & Corporate Affairs Department

2022-2023 Diversity Mentorship Program

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Paulina Wu at pawu@starbucks.com by Friday, August 26, 2022. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, please direct them to Paulina, and one of our committee members will follow up with you.

Sincerely, The Starbucks L&CA Diversity Mentorship Committee

2022 Annual Women's Bar Leadership Summit: Reconnecting for Excellence,

WWL Admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Please join the NCWBA for its 2022 Annual Women's Bar Leadership Summit: Reconnecting for Excellence, which will be held in Chicago, IL from August 4-5, 2022. This year's programming is designed to motivate women in leadership positions and connect them to the tools necessary for success. It will feature a keynote address by Helen Wan, DEI Consultant, and author of The Partner Track, which is currently being produced by Netflix! In addition, the 2022 Summit will feature a GOOD Guys program, programming on recruiting members, engaging membership and maximizing their potential, leadership tips, networking opportunities, and ways for member organizations to use the support that NCWBA provides.

If you would like more information on this year's Summit, please email our Executive Director, Christina Simpson (info@ncwba.org). To register, please click here or the link below.

Please see below for a summary of the Summit events and information on making hotel reservations:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

August 4, 2022

GOOD Guys Program at 3:00pm CST; This year's theme is GOOD Guys in Chicago and will feature distinguished panelists Sheryl Axelrod, The Axelrod Firm; Steven Velkei, Velkei Law; Craig Thedwall, CDR, JAGC, USN, Commanding Officer, Region Legal Service Office Midwest; and Michael Sachs, partner at Major Lindsey & Africa. Please note that the GOOD Guys event will be held at a the Chicago Bar Association and separate registration is required. You can register for the GOOD Guys event by clicking here.

August 5, 2022:

Check-In to Connect to your Colleagues from 8:30 am 9:00 am CST; Check-in and Networking

Welcome: Connecting with NCWBA from 9:00am to 9:25am CST; Welcome, Annual Meeting and Elections

Food from the Bar: Connecting to the Community from 9:25am to 9:30am CST; Learn how to connect to the community by bringing a Food from the Bar program to your city. Food from the Bar is a friendly competition within legal communities to support local food banks.

Connecting to Leadership Potential from 9:30am to 10:30am CST; This panel will provide an engaging discussion regarding connecting your organization's leadership to your organization's mission. Join an Executive Coach and tested women's bar association leaders as they discuss the leadership skills needed to bring your organization's mission and goals to fruition.

Connecting with Tech from 10:40am to 11:10am CST; As your organization grows, so does your need for more robust and sophisticated technological systems. This discussion will help you connect with your organization's technological needs to better serve your members. Our speaker will discuss the latest in member databases, solutions for collecting funds, leveraging your organization's social media, and other technological best practices.

Connecting for Mentorship from 11:10am to 12:00pm CST; Interactive session for attendees to participate in two Mentoring Circles led by experts on topics of your choice:
- Topic 1: Reconnecting to Lead (incoming presidents and leadership for your year)
- Topic 2: Connecting to Match Organizational Mentors and Mentees
- Topic 3: Connecting to Effective Administration
- Topic 4: Reconnecting to Membership Development

Keynote Address, Awards Luncheon & Board Member Induction from 12:00pm to 1:45pm CST; Helen Wan - Attorney, DEI Consultant, and Author of The Partner Track which is currently being produced by Netflix! Ms. Wan realized the importance and need for a realistic account of a woman of color's perspective of "trying to figure it all out." She will share her knowledge and help us all Connect the Dots for Success!

GOOD Guys: Reconnecting the X to the Y from 1:45pm to 1:50pm CST; GOOD Guys is a program designed to break the impasse in women's advancement by engaging people who have been missing from the conversation for too long - the GUYS! It is a model program designed for replication by member organizations and other groups.

Reconnecting to Engage from 1:50pm to 2:10pm CST; Has your organization been looking for new programming? Well, this is the session for you! Join fellow women's bar associations leaders as they discuss best practices and lessons learned to connect to your mission and engage members in your community. These speakers will discuss their award-wining member programming and community projects and how they were executed.

Reconnecting with your Power from 2:20pm to 3:05pm CST; Our organizations are full of exceptional, vibrant talent. Hear this panel discuss how they were able to connect the talent in their organizations to create powerful impacts in their communities. This is a must for organizations who want to expand their footprint, re-evaluate their legacy, and improve their impact on their communities.

Closing and Induction of 2022-2023 NCWBA President from 3:05pm to 3:30pm CST.

Register Now!

The Empowered Voice: WSWC Quarterly Newsletter

WWL Admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:35:47 GMT

A link to: The Empowered Voice: WSWC Quarterly Newsletter

Can We Talk About Roe v Wade? How Bar Associations Can Stand Up for Reproductive Rights and Stay Intact Through Sensitive Leadership

WWL Admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Join the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Women Lawyers On Guard and National Association of Women Lawyers for a discussion on successful tools used in reaching an organizational consensus regarding reproductive rights advocacy.

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2022

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET

Place: Webinar

There is no fee to attend but registration is required.

Click here to register. Please feel free to share the attached flyer with your members or other organizations who find themselves in need of tools to address this issue with their members.

Scholarship Opportunity

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:24:13 GMT

Here is a scholarship opportunity, the Trial LawHER Scholarship, established by Milestone, to help a rising 3L female law student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. The $10,000 scholarship is open through August 31. More information is available here:
https://milestoneseventh.com/trial-lawher-scholarship/

Landmark SCOTUS Ruling Reaches 20

WWL Admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

June 17, 2022 – Landmark SCOTUS Ruling Reaches 20 – Save the Date: Presented by the Legal Learning Studio. Free Live Webinar for Attorneys, Friday June 17, 2022 at 10:00AM – 11:30AM (PST). Please visit https://www.youtube.com/LegalLearningStudio and https://pi.rcmtool.org/821/StrattonWebinar for more information. You may also call (718) 560-5600.

Join CWD at Be Bold Now To Celebrate International Women's Day

WWL Admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:33:54 GMT

Join us at Be Bold Now 2022 on Wednesday, May 11th!

Be Bold Now is an annual event where women share stories of courage, inspiration, and support in celebration of International Women’s Day. CWD is partnering with the Be Bold team to belatedly celebrate International Women’s Day and to inspire women to unleash their limitless potential.

CWD will host a table at the pre-show reception. Grab a beverage and come say hi! We would love to connect with you!

When: Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Doors open at 5:30 pm, program starts at 6:30 pm.

Where: Town Hall in Seattle or online via live stream.

Cost: Tickets are $49 in-person, $25 virtual. Use the code Bold10off to receive 10% off the ticket price.

Check out our event page to read about the speakers and get the full event details.

Be Bold Now also is hosting its 2022 Inaugural Bold Woman Awards to recognize and celebrate women and girls who are making a difference for others. If you or someone you know is making a difference, be sure to nominate them by April 30, 2022. Learn more here.

Judges needed for 1L Appellate Advocacy competition

WWL Admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:26:01 GMT

On behalf of the Moot Court Honor Board at the University of Washington School of Law, I am pleased to invite you to participate as a judge in our 1L Appellate Advocacy competition, which will be held in person at William H. Gates Hall (the UW Law building). The competition runs from April 25th to May 2d, with judge check in beginning at 5:30 PM nightly. We are most in need of judges the first three nights of competition, but would be glad to have you any night you’re free!

We welcome attorneys from all practice areas to participate. Volunteer judges are invaluable to the continued success of MCHB and the in-house competition program. We are reaching out given your previous experience with UW MCHB, but please feel free to forward this invitation on to other members of the legal community who may be interested in participating. As a judge, you will provide valuable feedback and evaluate the participants' performance. For your service as a judge, you will receive 3 free CLE credits and 2.5 credits for each additional night judged.

You may register to sign up as a judge for the competition using this sign up form. If you have any issues with the form, feel free to reach out to me directly to express interest!

Thank you in advance for your support. We hope to see you at the competition. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at judges@uw.edu.

Seeking Nomination

WWL Admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:24:14 GMT

IANGEL is seeking nominations for its Amel Zenoune-Zouani Rights & Leadership Award. Do you know someone who is an exemplary leader, and promotes women’s rights and gender equality? Nominate them for our Rights & Leadership Award! For more information on how to submit nominations, visit: iangel.org/2022-call-for-nominations. Award recipients will be honored at our upcoming 9th Anniversary Gala

WSBA Continuing Legal Education Committee - Volunteers Needed!

WWL Admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:22:09 GMT

The CLE Committee of the WSBA Continuing Legal Education Committee has several openings for its next term, and we strongly encourage diversity (whether it be gender, race, geographic, or otherwise) among Committee members. They would like to get the word out to the Washington Women Lawyers members and encourage them to apply for the CLE Committee. The 2022 Volunteer Application for all WSBA Committees can be found here: https://www.wsba.org/connect-serve/volunteer-opportunities. The application deadline is Friday, April 15, 2022.

Black Women Judges: Trailblazers and Contemporaries

WWL Admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:15:00 GMT

Save the Date: 3/23 Gender and Climate Justice

WWL Admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Leadership Institute of Women of Color Attorneys Conference

WWL Admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT

The Leadership Institute of Women of Color Attorneys (“LIWOCA”). LIWOCA is a national organization dedicated to providing a community within the practice of law for women of color attorneys through educational and networking opportunities. This year LIWOCA will be hosting its 17^th annual conference in Atlanta, GA March 23-25th.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at: info@leadingwomenofcolor.org.

Please see our website for more information: leadingwomenofcolor.org

National Association of Women Lawyers’ 2022 Mid-Year Meeting

WWL Admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

This year’s Mid-Year Meeting will not be your average Zoom conference! This year's program focuses on Navigating 2022 Together: Agile, Balanced, and Connected and will be engaging and an innovative program will offer both professional development opportunities and skills training to help women in all fields of legal practice thrive in their careers. Members will have the opportunity to shape the future of NAWL and the legal profession. We will also recognize and honor leading lawyers on the 2022 NAWL Rising List.

Since 1899, NAWL has been empowering women in the legal profession, cultivating a diverse membership dedicated to equality, mutual support, and collective success. NAWL’s mission is to provide leadership, a collective voice, and essential resources to help advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law.

Washington Supreme Court’s Interpreter Commission seeks a public member representative.

WWL Admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:59:38 GMT

The Washington Supreme Court’s Interpreter Commission is seeking a public member representative. The Commission is seeking an individual with a working knowledge of language access policies and services for people who are limited-English speakers as well as those who rely on American Sign Language interpreter services.

Please see the attached letter for additional information about the Commission and details about how to apply.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me or Robert Lichtenberg, Senior Court Program Analyst to the Interpreter Commission, at Robert.Lichtenberg@courts.wa.gov.

Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Black Women’s Leadership in Washington

WWL Admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Join us on Thursday, February 17th @ 5:00 pm for our virtual event Breaking Barriers:The Rise of Black Women’s Leadership in Washington.

In celebration of Black History Month, we are very pleased to announce that US Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland will join us for a keynote address followed by a panel discussion with black female state and local leaders moderated by Former State Representative, Kristine Reeves.

Join us as we listen to these distinguished leaders and learn more about the historical rise of black women leaders in our state and how we can help ensure that their leadership and voices are included at every level of politics and society.

When: Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 5:00-6:00 pm

Where: Online via Zoom

Register Here

Reconnecting With the Workplace - NCWBA's 2022 Midyear Program

WWL Admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:17:52 GMT

This year, the ABA's 2022 Virtual Midyear Meeting will be held from February 9, 2022 to February 14, 2022. The National Conference of Women's Bar Associations will be hosting its annual midyear program, Reconnecting With The Workplace, on February 11, 2022.

This theme encompasses both the ways that things have changed as we return to the ‘new’ normal, but also the opportunities to address improvements in the legal workplace post health crisis. This program is offered remotely with Co-Sponsorship by Law Practice Division of the ABA. The NCWBA Reconnecting with the Workplace program will start with framing the impact of COVID-19, especially as it has impacted women and underrepresented lawyers, followed by a facilitated panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities as employers consider long-term employment adjustments in the wake of the pandemic. Panelists will present how they are addressing the impacts they have experienced in their practice setting (in-house, firm, government, industry) and how they have addressed them.

For more information on this event and to register, please see below. If you would like more information and to register for the ABA Midyear Meeting, please click here.

32nd Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards

WWL Admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:43:35 GMT

“The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is now accepting nominations for the 32nd Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards! The nomination portal can be accessed from www.aba.smapply.io

For more information regarding the award and the nomination criteria, please visit ambar.org/brentawards. Nominations close at 5:00 P.M. CST on January 21^st, 2022.

The Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women lawyers. Each year, the Commission honors up to five outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty and have actively paved the way to success for other women lawyers.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Laura Tannous at Laura.Tannous@americanbar.org.”

KABA Scholarship 2022

WWL Admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:33:26 GMT

The Korean American Bar Association of Washington (KABA) is pleased and happy to announce it will be offering three scholarships ($3,000 and $5,000) to law students for 2022. All law students regardless of any affiliation with KABA are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Friday January 14, 2021. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.kaba-washington.org/law-students/scholarship/.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship program, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Scholarship Committee at kabawascholarships@gmail.com. Thank you!

The Joint Minority Mentorship Program (JMMP) is recruiting Board members for 2022!

WWL Admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:32:07 GMT

The Joint Minority Mentorship Program (JMMP) is recruiting Board members for 2022!

Apply here by Friday, November 19th.

The program has grown so much from its start just 3 years ago. Back then we had just two partner organizations, 25 participants, and one kick-off event. This past year, we grew to 10 partner organizations, 125 participants, and several follow-up events, including our extremely well-attended two-day Workshop on Starting Your Own Law Firm.

If you believe passionately in the value of mentorship, of creating a pipeline to diversifying leadership in our profession, of lifting up law students and young lawyers from historically under-represented backgrounds, this is the place for you! We need Board members to organize volunteers, manage registrations, and plan events to keep this program going.

Interview with Chief Justice Steven González

WWL Admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:30:51 GMT

Austin Jenkins interviewed Chief Justice Steven González for the Inside Olympia program. Chief Justice González spoke about the 2021 Gender Justice Study for several minutes during the interview (shortly after the 26-minute mark).

You may view the full video on the TVW website: watch – TVW, Washington State's Public Affairs Network

Gender and Justice Commission - Membership Openings

WWL Admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:18:00 GMT

The Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission currently has open membership positions and invites interested people to apply by November 30^th.

The Gender and Justice Commission was established following the publication of “Gender and Justice in the Courts” in 1989, and its mission is to:

· Identify concerns and make recommendations regarding the equal treatment of all parties, attorneys, and court employees in the State courts, and

· Promote gender equality through researching, recommending, and supporting the implementation of best practices; providing educational programs that enhance equal treatment of all parties; and serving as a liaison between the courts and other organizations in working toward communities free of bias.

In September, the Commission published 2021: How Gender and Race Affect Justice Now, a groundbreaking new study on how gender and race impact justice, and the intersection of gender and other identities and experiences (e.g., LGBTQ+, poverty). The recommendations from this study will help guide the Commission’s work in the coming years, and we are looking for new members who want to join that exciting work!

To Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and resume to commissions@courts.wa.gov for consideration by the Commission Co-Chairs and Nominations Committee. If there are specific issues that you are interested in working on with the Commission, please reference that in your materials.

Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic

WWL Admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:57:15 GMT

We are excited to announce that the application for the Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic is now open. The Judicial Institute is committed to the diversification of Washington's courts. *Please share widely with your minority bar associations so we can ensure a more accessible path to the judiciary. *

We hope many of your members will consider applying.

About the Clinic:
Fellows will participate in two-day in-person interactive sessions at Seattle University School of Law on March 13-14, 2022, designed to provide practical knowledge to help legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds become judges. Taught by instructors who are judges, minority bar judicial evaluation committee members, and appointing authorities, the clinic will address topics including judicial ethics, the judicial appointment process, and preparing for a judicial campaign. We will be following SU's public health protocols for the in-person clinic.

In addition, Fellows will be assigned judicial mentors who will provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. At the end of the program, Fellows should have the skills and information to begin seeking a position on the bench. Fellows will also receive general and ethics CLE credits.

Application Process:
Interested applicants with eight years or more of legal experience should submit a letter of interest, resume, and an application. The application materials are due November 15, 2021 and available HERE.

Questions? Please email us at info@judicialinstitute.org

The Next Normal: Building A Just and Equal Future for Women in WA State

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Join CWD on Thursday, October 21st @ 5:00 pm as we host a panel of formerly incarcerated women as they share with us the challenges they faced rebuilding their lives. These challenges impact how they continue their education, find employment, and rebuild relationships with their families and friends.

These courageous women are using their experiences to advocate for laws, policies, and programs that expand access to resources and opportunities for formerly incarcerated women to build a new future for themselves, their families and communities. Join us to learn how you can support this work.

18th Annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference.

WWL Admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

18^th Annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference will be held virtually on October 14, focuses on “Empowering Communities by Embracing Diversity."

The event will include presentations and panel discussions on critical topics in the DEI space, with a focus on the law, education, healthcare and the media.

I thought your members would be particularly interested in hearing about two of the sessions taking place at this year’s event:

Session I: The Law and Judicial Equity: Moderator: Barbara McQuade (Professor, UM Law). Panelists: Hon. Pablo Cortes (62A District Court), Hon. Megan Cavanaugh (Michigan Supreme Court), Fadwa Hammoud, (Michigan Solicitor General), and Hon. David Perkins (Wayne County Probate Court).

Session IV: Civil Liberties: Moderator: Dr. Jim Zogby (Arab American Institute). Panelists: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Barbara McQuade (Professor, UM Law).

Additional panelists for the conference include:

· Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, NAACP Detroit

· Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

· Rep. Abdullah Hammoud, Michigan House District 15

· David Knezek, Wayne County Commissioner

· Richard Lui, MSNBC

· Dr. Philip Levy, Wayne Health

· Dr. Adnan Munkarah, Henry Ford Health System

· John Quinones, ABC News

· Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan State Superintendent

· Ray Washington, Wayne County Sheriff

A full agenda and list of panelists are available at the event website, and I have attached a flyer for the event as well. Individual, group, and sponsorship rates are currently available. The event is MCOLES registered, and CEUs are available where applicable.

Dobbs v. Jackson Information

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:02:51 GMT

This is an amicus brief that WWL signed this month. Information below:

https://womenlawyersonguard.org/2021/09/women-lawyers-lives-careers-will-suffer-without-abortion-right-brief-warns-justices/

19-1392 Brief.pdf

Dobbs Jackson amicus brief PR-WLG NAWL WBADC.pdf

JMMP Workshop (10/2 & 10/9) - Taking the Plunge: Starting Your Own Law Firm or Non-Profit

WWL Admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Mentors, Mentees, and Friends of the Program:

The Joint Minority Mentorship Program (JMMP) is holding a two-day workshop on starting your own law firm or non-profit, co-hosted by WWL and SABAW. The Zoom event is coming up soon: Sat. Oct. 2nd and Oct. 9th, 9am-12:30pm. Pre-registration required. Details below. Please spread far and wide as this event is free and open to all!

P.S. We still have a handful of slots for panel participants. If you have experience starting/running your own law firm or non-profit organization, and are interested in joining a panel discussion, please email me at rania.rampersad@gmail.com.

Cheers,

E. Rania Rampersad

SABAW President / JMMP Founder

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Taking the Plunge: A Two-Day Workshop on Starting Your Own Law Firm or Non-Profit

Have you ever thought about starting your own law firm (for profit or not-for-profit)? Do you worry that you don’t have the resources, the connections, or the mentors to make it happen? This event is for YOU! Join the Joint Minority Mentorship Program for an interactive workshop to discover all the information, resources, and support that is out there waiting to help you. Experts from a variety of backgrounds and practice areas will answer your questions, demystify the process, and give you the tools you need to succeed. Sessions will place special emphasis on the perspectives of successful lawyers from a variety of underrepresented backgrounds, including women, ethnic, racial, and religious minorities, LGBTQ+ attorneys, attorneys with disabilities...etc. The event is open to all. Register Here to attend.

What: Two Day Workshop on Starting Your Own Law Firm or Non-Profit

Who: Joint Minority Mentorship Program Follow-Up Event (free/open to all)

Co-Hosts: Washington Women Lawyers and South Asian Bar Association Washington

When: 10/2 and 10/9 from 9am-12:30pm

Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Full Event Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YsR5aZVJhsZEH2hl-uIiWAfLv9w4sEvjGEt0beLmDwQ/

JMMP is a partnership of several minority bar associations, hosted by SABAW, which pairs mentor lawyers of all backgrounds (including allies) with mentee law students and new lawyers (of any and all historically underrepresented groups) for a year-long program. JMMP is generously sponsored by The Opportunity and Progress Council, Foster Garvey’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative.

For questions about the workshop, or more details about the mentorship program, contact E. Rania Rampersad, SABAW President/JMMP Founder, at rania.rampersad@gmail.com.

JMMP Workshop (10/2 & 10/9) - Taking the Plunge: Starting Your Own Law Firm or Non-Profit

WWL Admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Taking the Plunge: A Two-Day Workshop on Starting Your Own Law Firm or Non-Profit

What: Two Day Workshop on Starting Your Own Law Firm or Non-Profit

Who: Joint Minority Mentorship Program Follow-Up Event (free/open to all)

Co-Hosts: Washington Women Lawyers and South Asian Bar Association Washington

When: 10/2 and 10/9 from 9am-12:30pm

Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Full Event Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YsR5aZVJhsZEH2hl-uIiWAfLv9w4sEvjGEt0beLmDwQ/

For questions about the workshop, or more details about the mentorship program, contact E. Rania Rampersad, SABAW President/JMMP Founder, at rania.rampersad@gmail.com.

CJA PANEL & MENTOR PROGRAM

WWL Admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT

CJA PANEL & MENTOR PROGRAM - Information session 9/28/21 at noon. See below.

The conflict panel for the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington, better known as the CJA Panel, is currently accepting applications. Successful applicants will be seasoned criminal defense attorneys with substantial federal defense experience, excellent oral and written advocacy skills, and a demonstrated commitment to representing people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer.

In addition, we are seeking applicants to our mentor program, which provides instruction and paid second-chair opportunities to experienced attorneys who need more exposure to federal criminal cases before being accepted to the panel.

The CJA Panel and Mentor Program Combined Application is available at https://waw.fd.org/node/2795.

We are hosting an open house for prospective applicants to learn more about the CJA Panel and Mentor Program on September 28 at noon. Here is the Zoom information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89344186207

Passcode: 737738

Applications are due October 15, 2021. Questions may be submitted to jennifer_kaplan@fd.org.

The Next Normal: Building A Just and Equal Future for Women in WA State

WWL Admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us on Thursday, September 23rd @ 5:00 pm for the next in our series of conversations harnessing the power of women across Washington State to create a just and equal future for all women.

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us as we listen to our distinguished panel of Hispanic women leaders and learn more about the specific needs and concerns of women in their communities and what we can do to assist their efforts.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the diverse histories and cultures of Hispanic Americans and their contributions to American society throughout its history. Hispanic women leaders, advocates, and activists have played vital roles in human and civil rights initiatives and movements that focus on immigrant rights, voting rights, racial justice, economic development, educational opportunities, gender equality, and so much more. Much progress has been made but more needs to be done. Learn more by joining this important conversation.

When: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Where: Online via Zoom

2021 Gender Justice Study Final Report

WWL Admin — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:52:04 GMT

The Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission releases the results of its extensive study of gender, race, and other disparities in Washington State’s court and carceral systems. The report covers topics ranging from youth to adults, from civil to criminal, and from one’s ability to access the courts to one’s legal, financial, family, and health impacts of conviction and incarceration at the end of a case. The report also provides recommendations on how to address the problems identified.

For additional information, please see the attached press release and Fact Sheet, and access the 2021 Gender Justice Study Final Report, Executive Summary, and five pilot project reports on the Gender and Justice Commission webpage.

We invite you to share this report widely. Please email commissions@courts.wa.gov with ideas for how we can increase the reach of this important new research, for speaking engagements, and to partner with us to accomplish the report’s recommendations.

Thank you for your support,

Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Dr. Dana Raigrodski, Co-Chairs

2021 Gender Justice Study

Civil Rights CLE

WWL Admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:30:00 GMT

What Would Marcus Garvey Do: Community Policing in the Black Lives Matter Era

Developed in partnership with the WSBA Civil Rights Law Section

Reverend Harriett G. Walden, Founder of Mothers for Police Accountability, National Director of the Silent War Campaign, 2020 WSBA Frances B. North Civic Leader Award and commissioner on the Community Police Commission (create by a federal consent decree in 2012 regarding unlawful use of force), will address the intersections of poverty, race, and education in our era's civil rights movement.

Reverend Walden has been appointed to and served on numerous task forces and commissions that involve efforts to improve and heal community-police relations and to achieve greater transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system. Reverend Walden will lecture on how structural classism challenges current civil rights work and provide an analysis on the Seattle Community Police Commission, formed by federal consent decree in 2012 in response to unlawful use of force. Lawyers should walk away with knowledge of the laws of community policing, community police advisory boards, and how to start asking the right questions about community health and safety.

It is an absolute honor for the Civil Rights Law Section to host a CLE for all of our members to listen in, strengthen critical analysis necessary for civil rights work, and stay up-to-date on local policy, police reform and accountability measures.

FACULTY
Reverend Harriett Walden

SCHEDULE
5:00 p.m. Webinar Login Opens
5:30 p.m. Webinar Begins
6:30 p.m. Adjourn
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Post-Seminar Social

To register!

Sandra Day O'Connor PBS documentary premiering 9/13

WWL Admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

American Experience’s new film, Sandra Day O'Connor: The First, premieres Monday, September 13 at 9/8c on PBS.

About the film: When Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O’Connor as the Supreme Court’s first female justice in 1981, the announcement dominated the news. Time Magazine’s cover proclaimed “Justice At Last,” and she received unanimous Senate approval. But the road was not easy. After graduating near the top of her class at Stanford Law School, O'Connor could not convince a single law firm to interview her, so she turned to volunteer work and public service. A Republican, she served two terms in the Arizona state senate, then became a judge on the state court of appeals. During her 25 years on the Supreme Court, O’Connor was the critical swing vote on cases involving some of the 20th century’s most controversial issues, including race, gender and reproductive rights — and she was the tiebreaker on Bush v. Gore. Forty years after her confirmation, this biography recounts the life of a pioneering woman who both reflected and shaped an era.

Extended Teaser - a two-minute trailer setting up the story of Sandra Day O'Connor.

Sisters in Law - A look at the relationship between Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justices who found common ground despite their differences.

International Association of Woman Judges | Afghan Women Judges Aid Fund Campaign

WWL Admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:20:54 GMT

International Association of Woman Judges is

creating a fundraising campaign in support of our efforts. According to IAWJ: We will use the funds to provide direct aid to our Afghan members in desperate need and will be working on safe and fair ways to apply the funds. We will also use the funds to support the work of the IAWJ Afghan Women Judges’ Aid Committee, chaired by the IAWJ President, Justice Susan Glazebrook. For the Committee’s work, we need financial support for the translation, interpretation, logistical and administrative support needed to provide direct aid to our members and their families in Afghanistan. Our interpreters and our IAWJ staff have offered their time and expertise to meet this urgent need and we would like to compensate them through unrestricted funds. If we collect excess funds we will use these to support women judges globally who find themselves in need.

Donations can be made through check (the IAWJ mailing address is below); through wire transfer; or through the 'Donate' page on the IAWJ website. When donating, please be sure to indicate Afghan Women Judges’ Aid Committee in the memo of your donation. If you have questions about donating or for the wire transfer information, please contact Executive Director, Christie Jones, at executivedirector@iawj.org.

International Association of Women Judges
2000 M Street, NW
Suite 750 C
Washington, DC 20036

Network and Expertise Support

The Afghan Women Judges’ Aid Committee is gathering a list of resources and contacts that could assist with ensuring the safety of our Afghan members. We welcome the names and emails of any contacts you might have that might be of assistance as well as any immigration or refugee process information for your country that you are able to share. We are also aware of several members who would like to offer housing for those women judges and their families who are able to be resettled. If you have resources to share and housing to offer, please contact IAWJ Board Secretary/Treasurer Robyn Tupman at rtupman@courts.nsw.gov.au.

Letters of Support

Earlier this week, each of our member associations received an email calling for them to write letters condemning the situation in Afghanistan and in support of our members. We encourage each association to write these letters and share with the appropriate government officials and media outlets in your country. Please also be sure to share these letters with the IAWJ directly at office@iawj.org as we are collecting them.

Donate

International Action Network for Gender Equity & Law

WWL Admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:30:00 GMT

Register Here

GRIT program: Developing a growth mindset

WWL Admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:00:00 GMT

We invite you to our next mentorship event on August 18, 12:00 pm PT:

GRIT program: Developing a growth mindset - Join us for an interactive session on the grit and growth mindset. Discuss hypothetical scenarios with mentors, classmates, and colleagues, and gain insights on how best to address the challenges we will face in law school and the workplace, and how to turn those challenges and defeats into opportunities for growth. This is a GREAT opportunity for mentors and mentees to jointly attend, as the hypotheticals can be the starting point for future conversations. Co-hosted by SABAW and ABA IP Section. Presentation by ABA Member Katie Larkin Wong followed by multiple break-out room discussions. Event is free and open to everyone.

Register here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

Starbucks 2021-2022 Diversity Mentorship Program

WWL Admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:18:10 GMT

Starbucks Corporation Law & Corporate Affairs Department 2021-2022 Diversity Mentorship Program The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to invite mentee participants for our Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. The Starbucks legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and our lawyers are excited to share their insights into learning the practice of law, their advice in navigating legal work environments, and for those who are interested, strategies for future career development.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to committee member Heather Stutz at hstutz@starbucks.com by Friday, August 20, 2021. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Heather, and one of our committee members will follow up with you. Sincerely, The Starbucks L&CA Diversity Mentorship Committee

2021 Woman's Bar Leadership Summit

WWL Admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Please join the NCWBA for its 2021 Annual Women's Bar Leadership Summit: What's Your Why?, which will be held virtually August 5-12, 2021. This year's programming, which will be hosted over the course of several days, is designed to challenge women in leadership positions within their bar organizations to identify the motivators for the work they do and to develop strategies for harnessing the energy from those motivators to grow and lead their organizations. It will feature programming on practical skills, networking opportunities, and ways for member organizations to learn to best use the community of support that the NCWBA provides.

If you would like more information on this year's Summit, please email our Executive Director, Christina Simpson (info@ncwba.org). To register, please click here.

Please see below for a summary of the Summit events:

Kick off and Keynote Speaker on August 5, 2021 @ 1:00pm ET. Keynoting the event is Michelle Silverthorn, Diversity Speaker, Culture Change Expert, Founder of Inclusion Nation, and Author. Ms. Silverthorn “encourage[s] people to live authentically in diverse communities grounded in honesty, courage and leadership.” Her TedX talk can be viewed at michellesilverthorn.com/tedx-talk. Followed by guided discussion.

Swearing In Ceremony and Opening Remarks on August 6, 2021 @ 1:00pm ET. Please join us for an introduction from our outgoing president, Nicolette S. Zachary, the swearing in of our new board year by Judge Hilda Tagle, Senior United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Closing out this portion of programming will be remarks by our incoming president, Shiloh Theberge. Followed by Awards Ceremony, Trivia, and Networking.

What’s Your Why: Why Representation Matters on August 9, 2021 @ 3:00pm ET. This program will feature a panel representing diverse career paths within the legal field, who are also women of color with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The discussion will focus on the hurdles the panelists have faced in their careers, how they have overcome those hurdles and why having women, in particular BIPOC women, represented across our profession matters.

What’s Your Why: Mindfulness for the Legal Mind on August 10, 2021 @ 1pm ET. Join us for an interactive workshop on strategies for leveraging mindfulness to help you thrive. Mindfulness for the Legal Mind is a blend of classical mindfulness, contemplative neuroscience, and practical tools designed specifically for legal professionals who want to better understand the (legal) mind and learn ways to cultivate states of mind that support greater effectiveness and wellbeing. In this program, Judi Cohen, Founder of Warrior One and Lecturer at Berkeley Law, will provide an overview of mindfulness, share tips for using mindfulness to reduce stress and improve your overall performance, and lead you through guided mindfulness exercises.

Overcoming Leadership Obstacles: Panel Discussion and Workshop on August 10, 2021 @ 3pm ET: This session begins with a brief panel discussion by women lawyers with extensive backgrounds in in the worlds of public diplomacy, the military, corporations, and academia. They’ll talk about leadership challenges they’ve faced and the advice they wish they’d had earlier in their career. Then you’ll team up with them in small groups to problem solve real-life leadership challenges facing lawyers in their office or their bar association, in the areas of board governance, social media, and staff interactions. office challenges. This is a session for any leader who has ever asked “Why did this have to happen on my watch?”

What’s Your Why: Leveraging Energy into Action on August 11 @ 1pm ET. An inspirational conversation with women lawyers who have leveraged the energy behind their "why" into tangible action to make waves in their community.

What’s Your Why: Member Best Practices on August 11 @ 3pm ET. Interactive session for Summit participants to present and share their organizations’ innovative programs, initiatives, services, and solutions for issues facing their bar associations and women in the profession.

GOOD Guys: Young Lawyers Edition on August 12, 2021 @2 - 4pm ET. This GOOD Guys program is the third of four planned joint programs with the Commission on Women in the Profession. This program is a brief presentation about the GOOD Guys program and includes a panel of young lawyers who are successful in their fields to discuss why they are GOOD Guys, why other male leaders should be GOOD Guys, and how male leaders can lead change for the benefit of all.

International Women's Day 2021

WWL Admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

International Women's Day 2021

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Event Type:Seminar

When:08/03/2021

Venue:Online

Cost:Free

Overview
SRA Competencies: A2, A5, C3

International Women’s Day on 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

In 2021 the Law Society will mark the year slightly differently to previous years, with a virtual event where we will be launching our joint Law Society and Bates Wells International Women in Law report "Practical Toolkit for Women in Law". This webinar will highlight and disseminate the report's key findings and recommendations.

This report reinforces the findings of the 2019 Law Society report 'Advocating for Change: Transforming the Future of the Legal Profession through greater Gender Equality', that there are still considerable challenges for women's progression in the legal profession. This report suggests a series of activities that can be undertaken by individuals and organisations to continue striving for gender equality. One of the key findings is the importance of law societies and bar associations in taking robust leadership for accelerating transformative changes on this area within their own jurisdictions.

Written under extraordinary circumstances generated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the report addresses the unparalleled set of challenges currently being faced by woman around the world. The report also highlights that there has been greater flexibility and more agile working resulting from the 'working from home' policy, which has contributed to changing attitudes towards working from home that has been made feasible and manageable due to technology. But this has also led to an increase in home-based burdens. Therefore, it is important to establish boundaries between home and work, which have become more blurred; so, a careful approach is needed. Sexual harassment continues to be a stubborn scourge in many workplaces, but that most women avoid talking about this issue due to the stigma attached and for fear that they will not be believed or will suffer a backlash for speaking out.

Learning objectives

This webinar will offer an opportunity to learn about;

Findings of the joint Law Society / Bates & Wells report on support mechanisms for women lawyers around the world
Challenges faced by women lawyers internationally
Strategies for improving gender equality in the legal sector
Sharing tools and best practice
Male champions for change
Women leadership in law

This event is also:

An opportunity to learn more about the Law Society's international women in law programme work and to find out how to get involved
An opportunity to learn about the role of lawyers in upholding gender equality from a panel of experts
A virtual networking opportunity

Who should attend

Members from all practice areas of law particularly with a public interest, human rights, or international dimension
Lawyers at any stage of their careers both UK based or international

Women’s Commission Publishes First Report with Recommendations for Women’s Equity

WWL Admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:41:47 GMT

WOMEN'S COMMISSION 2020 BIENNIAL REPORT AVAILABLE NOW

The Washington State Women’s Commission published its first biennial report on Monday, 26 July 2021. The report highlights the work undertaken by the Commission in its first two years and presents recommendations to the legislature and Governor’s Office to address issues of economic security, economic opportunity, safety, health, and racial equity.

In June of 2018, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 2759 into law, establishing the Washington State Women’s Commission. The Commission is tasked with gathering data and providing policy recommendations to the legislature and executive branch regarding issues disproportionately impacting women, ensuring more equitable opportunities and participation by dismantling systemic barriers.

To spearhead the Commission’s work, the Governor appointed a diverse group of women leaders from the private sector, public health and healthcare, the justice system, community-based organizations and nonprofits, and labor. Since their formation, the Commission has met with legislators, issue experts, community leaders, and stakeholders across Washington state to collect input for recommendations on improving equity, access, and participation for women in all areas of endeavor.

Their first biennial report provides a review of the Commission's work since its establishment. The report serves to:

· Introduce Commissioners and Commission staff;

· Outline the critical issues that women in the state of Washington face, including childcare access and affordability, pay inequality, racial disparities in health and healthcare delivery, violence against women, and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women;

· Summarize the priorities and past work of each of the Commission subcommittees, in partnership with businesses, professionals, and community organizations across Washington state; and

· Present policy recommendations for consideration by the legislature and executive branch as well as those in the private and non-profit sectors.

“We are immensely grateful to the leaders, experts, advocates, and everyday community members who have shared their research, work, and lived experiences with the Commission,” said Regina Malveaux, Director of the Women’s Commission. “This report represents just the beginning of our work. We look forward to further conversations and partnerships in our continued efforts to ensure every woman and girl is healthy, safe, prosperous, and empowered to achieve their full potential.”

The full report is available on the Commission's website, at www.wswc.wa.gov.

WA AGO Honors Program

WWL Admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:22:11 GMT

The Office is now accepting applications from 3Ls and Judicial Clerks of qualifying courts to apply for an Assistant Attorney General position via the 2021 Honors Program! The deadline to apply for a permanent AAG position via the Honors Program is August 22, 2021.

National Association of Women Lawyers’ 2021 Annual Meeting

WWL Admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

10% off registration with discount code!

Join leading women lawyers from across the United States and abroad at the National Association of Women Lawyers’ 2021 Annual Meeting. NAWL will recognize and honor leading lawyers who have made a significant impact to improve and diversify the legal profession, as well as NAWL members who, through their time and effort, have made exceptional contributions to fulfilling NAWL's mission. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in interesting substantive programming along with plenty of networking opportunities. Through programming around this year’s theme of renew, reimagine, revitalize, you will leave inspired to reach new levels of success in your practice. Washington Women Lawyers members receive a 10% discount on registration by using code 21AMWWL. Click here to register.

Incorporating Race Equity into Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Litigation

WWL Admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:00:00 GMT

CLE Credit Activity ID: 1172379

When: Jul 27, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Incorporating Race Equity into Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Litigation: Part 2

Register in advance for this webinar (free to all):

https://aclu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6PMAlDXRwODvVQSB7cXRg

21-Day Grit and Growth Mindset Challenge

WWL Admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:17:46 GMT

The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is proud to unveil the newest tool for retaining women in the profession and helping them thrive: a 21-Day Grit and Growth Mindset Challenge. The 21- Days of Grit and Growth Mindset was created by the ABA Antitrust Law Section's Women. Connected committee and ABA Commission on Women in the Profession Grit committee.
· The 21-Day Grit and Growth Mindset Challenge is composed of 21 short daily activities (typically 5-15 minutes) to build knowledge and acquire tools to develop grit and a growth mindset. The Challenge is designed for all women working in the legal profession or supporting the legal profession. People can participate on their own, or form a group to unpack the challenges and learnings together.

The 21 Day Grit and Growth Mindset Challenge kicks off on Monday, June 7, 2021.

Gritty Teams Research Study

WWL Admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:06:45 GMT

Introducing the Gritty Teams Research Study! We invite you to participate in a survey designed to measure the effectiveness of gritty, growth mindset-oriented teams and to further explore how leaders, emerging leaders and team members can encourage, nurture and develop these traits in the team context. The survey can be accessed here: americanbar.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_207iHMytKqo2ZVk

In prior Commission research, the results of which can be found here, we explored the impact of grit and growth mindset on the success of individual women lawyers and found that both were critical tools that helped women sustain high levels of performance while working in law firms of all sizes, in-house roles, non-profit and government positions, or as solo practitioners. Because the practice of law is and always has been a true apprenticeship profession-one where effective collaboration among lawyers is essential-we are excited to be able to broaden this research to learn more about how these traits drive success on teams.

The survey will take roughly 10-15 minutes of your time. Results from this survey may be used to provide the legal profession with a deeper understanding of factors that contribute to team success. It is our hope that it may also help organizations continue to close the gender gap at the leadership level by providing women lawyers with additional strategies and tools that will help them thrive as both team members and team leaders.

As you complete the survey, please remember that there are no right, preferred, or wrong answers. Your candid responses to the survey questions will help us learn more about these important traits and how we might leverage them in the future. The deadline to complete the survey is June 18th, 2021.

Please note that the information you provide will be used for research only and will be kept strictly confidential. All survey responses will remain in the sole possession of the American Bar Association. Once your individual results are combined with other outcome metrics, all identifying information will be eliminated. Neither you, nor your employer, will ever be identified for any reason. All study results will reference aggregate data only.

Many thanks in advance for your participation in this important research initiative! We are looking for a gender-diverse pool of respondents, so please forward to the male allies in your network.

Request for Proposals for General Counsel Legal Services

WWL Admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:00:59 GMT

Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC),the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Organization for Spokane County, is requesting Proposals from qualified attorneys interested in serving as SRTC’s legal counsel. Specific expertise is sought from firms that have experience advising a public Board in areas relating to contract law, municipal law, state and federal grant requirements, the Washington Open Public Meetings Act, and the Washington Public Records Act. Statements from interested firms are due by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Responses can be delivered electronically to ggriffin@srtc.org. Full information about this solicitation is available at www.srtc.org/news-and-notices.

MAMA Seattle CLE: Allyship and the Legal Profession in 2021

WWL Admin — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT

You are invited to join MAMA Seattle for our upcoming CLE

Allyship and the Legal Profession in 2021

When: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 12:00-1:15 PM

Program Access: As a co-sponsor for this event, MAMA Seattle is offering 35 prepaid tickets to MAMA members (non-MAMA members who sign up will be separately invoiced). Tickets will be provided to the first 35 RSVPs. RSVPs beyond the first 35 will be put on a waitlist. NOTE: If you RSVP but learn you are unable to attend the event, please let us know as soon as possible (email: cle@mamaseattle.org), so that we can offer the ticket to another MAMA member on the waitlist.

Where: Zoom link will be sent directly from BASF, on the day of the event.

Topic: With Covid-19, #BLM and #metoo, the world is no longer the same and the legal industry will no longer operate in the business-as-usual ways that have promoted gender and racial disparity in the past.

It is no surprise that male lawyers out-earn their female counterparts. However, it is important to recognize disparities amongst women lawyers. According to the ABA’s 2020 Report, Left Out and Left Behind, while Asian and white women lawyers make 85 and 77 percent of what their white male counterparts earn, the statistics are even worse for Black and Latina women lawyers. Black and Latina female lawyers earn 61 and 53 percent of what their white male counterparts earn. Feminism must recognize intersectionality, and white and Asian women must be cognizant regarding issues of race in order to achieve a more equitable legal industry for women as a whole.

How can we, as white and Asian female law firm owners and managers, empower other attorneys, especially Black and Latina female attorneys, to take control of their future, enjoy freedom, gain business autonomy, improve their mental health, and make (more) money by starting their own law firm? Or for those attorneys who are not as entrepreneurially inclined, how can we as support and encourage our Black and Latina female lawyer friends ascend to positions of power in their existing law firms?

Join us for this exciting roundtable discussion where we will discuss these topics and more in an informal setting.

Topics will cover:

Why recognizing racial disparity in law and pursuing meaningful allyship is so important in 2021;
How these women-founded law firms are leading the way in allyship so as to support other women, minorities, and/or intersectional individuals in the ownership of law firms and, more broadly, in the practice of law.; and
What has worked versus not worked in terms of diversity and inclusion efforts, and what needs to change in order to achieve more racial and gender parity in law.

Speakers and Moderator: Panelists include Sophie Alcorn of Alcorn Immigration Law, Amanda Conley of Brand & Branch, Valerie Fenchel of Fenchel Family Law, and Valerie Kushel of VGK Law. Panel moderated by Lindsey Mignano of Smith Shapourian Mignano.

CLE Registration

See you there!

CLE Registration

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association

www.MAMAseattle.org

Coordinated Campaign Supporting COVID Relief in India

WWL Admin — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:15:35 GMT

SABAW united with our national organization SABA North America, SABA Foundation, and 26 other SABA chapters in the US and Canada to launch a Coordinated Campaign Supporting COVID Relief in India: https://www.sabalegalfdn.org/indian-covid-relief.

All individual donations that we receive at the link between May 10 and May 31, 2021 will be used to support reputable charitable organizations fighting COVID in India, of which UNICEF will be the first one. All donations should go to the SABA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and will be tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are still in the process of vetting non-sectarian organizations and any additions to the charity slate will be announced publicly.

The current surge is overwhelming Indian health care infrastructure: patients are not able to access hospital beds and oxygen is in short supply. We named UNICEF and its Indian Humanitarian Rush Aid relief efforts as the first charity in our fundraising efforts because it is on the ground, working with partners to deliver urgently needed medical equipment, PPE, hygiene supplies and critical care to those in need. UNICEF’s Office of Innovation has been focused on Oxygen Therapy as a key component of its effort to save lives of children. As a result, UNICEF has been able to procure 15,000 oxygen concentrators as part of its COVID-19 response, helping more than 90 countries across the world. UNICEF (USA) has already shipped 3,000 oxygen concentrators to India last week.

The ongoing crisis in India requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. As South Asian American attorneys across the U.S. and Canada, the members and supporters of SABA Foundation, SABA North America, and local SABA chapters feel a special obligation to help in any way we can. Please share this information with your friends and community (social media links below). Together, we can make a difference.

Social media to retweet/reshare/repost:

Twitter Post: https://twitter.com/SABALegalFDN/status/1391755153393422336?s=20

LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6798008890442309632

Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/SABANorthAmericaFoundation/photos/a.135045666909020/1501945290219044

Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys Programs

WWL Admin — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:14:32 GMT

And on May 20^th and 21^st, we have 2 FREE Seminars that are approved for 1 CLE each. Please click HERE for additional details.

May 20^th at 1pm: Fireside Chat with Myrna Perez, - LIWOCA’s Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Winner - Myrna is the Director, Voting Right and Elections Democracy, The Brennan Center. You can access this event directly HERE

May 21^st at 1pm: Fireside Chat with Paulette Brown – LIWOCA’s Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Winner, followed immediately by our Closing Reception. Paulette is a Senior Partner and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer with Locke Lord. She is also the Past President of the American Bar Association. You can access this event directly HERE

We would greatly appreciate it if your organization would be willing to share this information with your listserv so members of your organization may consider partaking in this exciting event! Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at: info@leadingwomenofcolor.org.

Please see our website for more information: leadingwomenofcolor.org.

Housing Attorney

WWL Admin — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:10:11 GMT

Housing Attorney

Job Announcement

Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) has an opening on our legal team. This full-time position will provide legal services to low-income residents of Kirkland, focusing on housing law. This position is funded through a grant.

This is a dynamic opportunity to make equal access to justice in our community a reality. Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) provides civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence (DV) throughout King County, medical-legal assistance to individuals experiencing health-harming legal issues, assistance to individuals facing eviction or other housing problems in southeast King County, and pro bono legal aid to low-income individuals in Kirkland.

Please read the qualifications (below) carefully. Before applying, you MUST have a current license to practice law in Washington State, you MUST have a passion for equal justice for marginalized communities, and you MUST have the ability to work in a holacratic organization.

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this position will be housing stability; including eviction cases, tenant’s rights, housing discrimination, and mortgage foreclosure assistance;
Evaluating the needs of and advising qualified low-income residents through in-depth client interviews and other methods of fact-gathering (court documents, Judicial Information System (“JIS”), police reports, third parties, etc.);
Assisting clients with drafting and filing petitions, return hearings, as well as drafting any necessary additional pleadings;
Monitoring active cases to determine if additional pleadings/filings are necessary to address client safety and stability concerns and whether additional court filings are needed to assure client safety and stability;
Providing representation of clients for filing of necessary additional petitions or motions, and limited representation in court;
Coordinating with the ELAP Staff Attorney holacracy to represent clients as efficiently as possible in the fact-gathering and representation process;
Attending Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) classes and conferences identified as furthering the pursuit of ELAP’s Mission as it relates to the Staff Attorney role;
Representing ELAP at workgroups or other meetings sponsored by agencies in Kirkland Civil Legal Aid communities and the State communities as needed;
Coordinating with area-wide legal advocates regarding individual client needs in a team atmosphere;
Regularly appearing in King County Superior and District Courts as needed;
Performing such other related duties as directed by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVE a current WSBA license in good standing
Demonstrated practical experience as an attorney, including case management, drafting of pleadings, interacting with the court system, and representation of clients in court.
Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Intermediate computer knowledge; Legal Server experience a plus
Collaboration and team building work style
Self-starter, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to problem-solve and utilize available resources
Enthusiasm for and commitment to the ELAP mission
Special consideration given to attorneys who have previous experience with housing law issues.
Fluency in Spanish given special consideration

Working Conditions and Work Hours

Work Hours: Base 40 hours/week

Location: Office in Kirkland, with a secondary workstation at the main ELAP office in Bellevue

Salary: $58,349.50 /year (with step increases indexed for inflation and seniority).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, 12 paid Holidays, plus week between Christmas Day and New Year’s off, Vacation, and Sick Leave, bar dues, and full compensated CLEs

Send resume and cover letter to Ngoc Nguyen, Operations Director at ngoc@elap.org. ELAP will start interviewing at the beginning of June. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by June 2, 2021. This posting is open until filled.

Equity and Inclusion

ELAP is organizationally committed to fighting racism and to incorporating equity and inclusion in our advocacy work and our internal systems and work environment. ELAP expects all staff to uphold this organizational commitment and approach their role with a desire to learn and grow in this area. As with all staff, the attorney filling this role is expected to center race equity in their work and support ELAP’s goal to operate as an anti-racist organization.

ELAP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. ELAP promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork and productivity in the workplace. People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA, those with disabilities, mature workers, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. ELAP is committed to operating as an organization whose staff, board, and clients are diverse in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen our work while reinforcing our mission. Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process or for more information about the project should email Ngoc Nguyen, Operations Director, at ngoc@elap.org.

Qualified Immunity Webinar

WWL Admin — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Qualified Immunity 360: A Multi-Part Presentation on the History, Legal Basis, and Utility of the Judge-Made Defense to Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

The Minority and Justice Commission is sponsoring a day-long presentation on qualified immunity, co-hosted by Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu and Judge David Whedbee of the King County Superior Court. The presentation aims to facilitate a “360-degree” discussion of this doctrine, to educate practitioners, judges, law students, and the public on the mechanics, history, and public policy behind the doctrine.

The webinar event will be on May 7, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with discussion afterward for those who are interested), co-sponsored by Washington State’s three law schools and the Washington State Bar Association. CLE credit is available.

The current roster of presenters is:
1. David Owens, Seattle/Chicago-based plaintiff’s side practitioner with active § 1983 litigation across the country, will address his practical analysis when doing case selection, in light of the current qualified immunity case law and procedural obstacles. Mr. Owens, who teaches a class at Stanford on race and § 1983, will also discuss the disproportionate impact of police use of force on communities of color. [8:30am – 9:30am].
1. Brian Maxey, former Assistant City Attorney for the Cities of Seattle and New York, will discuss an officer’s ability to resort to qualified immunity and its advantages in litigation. Mr. Maxey will also address related issues of officer indemnification and municipal liability. [9:40am to 10:40am].
1. Tiffany Wright, adjunct professor at the Howard University School of Law Civil Rights Clinic, will provide the social and legal historical background for the emergence of the doctrine, including the legislative intent that animated the Civil Rights Act of 1871 and the failure in the post-Reconstruction era to enforce constitutional protections under the Act through to Monroe v. Pape, 365 U.S. 167 (1961). [10:50am – 11:50am].
1. Prof. James Pfander of the Northwestern School of Law will address the legal validity of qualified immunity as rooted in the common law at the time of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, as held in Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 (1967), in addition to relevant common law defenses and remedies available during the Antebellum period.
1. Prof. Janet Hoeffel of Tulane Law School will discuss the advent of the “reasonably unreasonable police officer” in Pierson and as further developed in subsequent case law such as Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800 (1982), as the U.S. Supreme Court expanded its theory for qualified immunity based on a public policy of shielding officers from the burdens of litigation.
[Profs. Pfander and Hoeffel will have a combined presentation, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm]
1. Prof. Joanna Schwartz of the UCLA School of Law will address the question of how the public policies that underlie qualified immunity work in practice, in terms of impacts on courts and litigants based on her empirical research. [1:40pm to 2:40pm].
2. Judge Carlton Reeves, of the Southern District of Mississippi, will discuss his qualified immunity opinion in Jamison v. McClendon, No. 16cv-595-CWR-LRA (S.D.Miss. Aug. 4, 2020), including his approach to drafting and any reactions to the opinion. His presentation will occur in an interview format with Chief Justice Steve González of the Supreme Court of Washington. [3:00pm to 4:00pm].
Some of these presenters have participated in recent efforts to seek the U.S. Supreme Court’s reconsideration of the doctrine and will discuss this topic, too.

Pre-Registration is required: https://wacourts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vfeFrkJDSVKxvhmQ2p0gnQ

GOOD Guys: Corporate Edition

WWL Admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Save the date for "GOOD Guys: Corporate Edition", a program the Commission on Women in the Profession is cosponsoring with the Woman Advocate Committee, the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, and the ABA Young Lawyers Division. On 30 April, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. CT, information will be presented about the progress toward gender equity at in-house legal departments, followed by a panel of corporate counsel male allies who will discuss practical strategies they have seen work when advancing women in the profession. The Commission on Women in the Profession's Men in the Mix study will be incorporated into the discussion, so the event is not to be missed! If you are interested, register here: form.jotform.com/210804629600146 and invite your male colleagues to do the same. Here is a Linkedin post you can reshare, or copy and paste on another platform: Commission on Women ABA on LinkedIn: #legal #lawyers #diversity

2021 Judicial Academy - A Bootcamp for Aspiring Judges

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:02:39 GMT

2021 Judicial Academy - A Bootcamp for Aspiring Judges

Have you ever thought about pursuing a career on the bench? Do you secretly dream of doing it but have no idea how to get started or wonder if the role is really for you? Do you ever have doubts about whether "someone like you" could ever make it happen? If you answered yes to any of the above, you owe it to yourself to attend this course.

The National Judicial College is offering a week-long Judicial Academy course this year at the National Judicial College in Reno, NV on October 25-29, 2021. Here is the registration link: 2021 Judicial Academy – A Boot Camp for Aspiring Judges | NJC. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2021. Scholarships are available.

A personal note from Rania: I attended this course in its inaugural year in 2019 (on a full scholarship covering travel, hotel, and tuition). It was a FANTASTIC, AMAZING and LIFE ALTERING experience - no joke. If you are at all interested or on the fence, please shoot me an email and we can set up a time to chat. And/or I can put you in touch with William J. Brunson, the Director who runs this course at the National Judicial College (a highly respected institution that trains trial judges from all over the country).

The Leadership Institute of Women of Color Attorneys (“LIWOCA”).

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:52:29 GMT

LIWOCA is a national organization dedicated to providing a community within the practice of law for women of color attorneys through educational and networking opportunities. This year LIWOCA is hosting its 16^th annual conference virtually in a series of webinars.

Tickets for the entire series are only $99. A flyer is attached. The other programs in the series are:

April 29 - Interactive Career Counseling and Young Professionals Small Group Coaching
May 6 - The Imposter Syndrome
May 1 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Young Professionals’ Networking Session
May 20 - Fireside Chat with Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Winner #1
May 21 – Fireside Chat with Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Winner #2 and Virtual Closing Reception

Please see our website for more information: leadingwomenofcolor.org

Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys

WWL Admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:59:04 GMT

This year LIWOCA will be hosting its 16^th annual conference virtually in a series of webinars that kicks off on April 22, 2021. We are slated to have three webinars that include roundtable and panel discussions, concluding with a virtual networking event with various general counsels. The attached flyer provides more specific details about this event.

Tickets for the entire series are only $99. The other programs in the series are:

April 22 - Implicit Bias
April 29 - Interactive Career Counseling and Young Professionals Small Group Coaching
May 6 - The Imposter Syndrome
May 1 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Young Professionals’ Networking Session
May 20 - Fireside Chat with Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Winner #1
May 21 – Fireside Chat with Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Winner #2 and Virtual Closing Reception

Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at: info@leadingwomenofcolor.org.

Please see our website for more information: leadingwomenofcolor.org

The Financial Future is Female: Women Lawyers and Wealth Creation

WWL Admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The Financial Future is Female: Women Lawyers and Wealth Creation

"Empowering Your Own Financial Future: An Overview" - April 20^th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00p.m. ET.

"Empowering Your Own Financial Future: An Overview" is the first webinar of a series "The Financial Future is Female: Women Lawyers and Wealth Creation." This webinar will show that at any stage in your career you can begin to focus on creating your own wealth and provide some practical tips to consider in setting your own path. Not everyone's path is the same. A panel of three women lawyers from different demographics and career stages will share their experience with wealth creation, the barriers they may have faced, and overcoming those barriers. A representative from ABA Retirement Funds Program will present the common issues that often interfere with a woman's opportunity to create wealth and offer financial wellness solutions based on current industry research and experience. This overview is the first in a series of more detailed webinars intended to encourage and remind women lawyers that we have the power to create wealth. The first webinar will set the stage for the next three webinars that will focus more in depth on financial management issues facing young lawyers, financial management issues facing more senior lawyers, and maximizing and protecting your wealth creation.

*This presentation is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Registration link: Empowering Your Financial Future: An Overview

Volunteers needed for law student liaison event April 15th

WWL Admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:50:47 GMT

On April 15th, Lewis & Clark, Seattle University, and Gonzaga Law Schools are collaborating to host a virtual event that features Gender and Justice Commission Members and Affiliates for discussion on gender-related issues in the law. The event will focus on real-world legal advice about navigating gender and identity intersectionality in the workplace. WWL members are invited to volunteer for the event.

The event will take place in two parts. First, a main discussion room will briefly introduce the Commission and the topics at issue. Second, we will divide into breakout rooms where students will be able to have a conversation with volunteer attorneys and judges. Students can look forward to networking opportunities while simultaneously promoting discussion on modern gender-related issues in our profession. The breakout room topics will focus on (1) Identity and Intersectionality in the Workplace (e.g., Gender and Race, Gender and LGBTQ+, Becoming a better Ally), (2) Uncomfortable Moments: Navigating Offensive Conduct and Microaggressions in the Workplace and in Interviews, and (3) Negotiating a Salary and Other Difficult Conversations.

If you would like to participate, please fill out this form and select a breakout room: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kLyJaH-B_TKg8zZwYUCU_QEBSuo3uNu5HeVgJL7YFjg/edit. Questions can be directed to event organizers, Ivy-Rose (ivykramer@lclark.edu) and Olivia (olivia@supplyhouse.com).

Lunch & Learn | How to Vacate a Conviction With the Civil Survivor Project

WWL Admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The Asian Bar Association of Washington is partnering with Davis Wright Tremaine and the Civil Survival Project to present a CLE on helping folks clear up their old criminal convictions, which often serve as impediments to stable housing and jobs. The CLE will be virtual on March 24@ 1-2pm. Please feel forward to your membership and network.

Attending the CLE doesn’t obligate you to take any cases, but after attending the CLE, we hope that you will find that these cases aren’t super time consuming, and can be done as we look for things to fill our day as we work from home. All of the “client contact” can occur through email/phone/snail mail and there generally isn’t any physical court appearance required in King County. I’m a corporate attorney, and I’ve been able to handle these in several courts within King County without any court appearance.

Volunteers Needed: Washington Mock Trial State Tournament

WWL Admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:30:00 GMT

We are preparing for our High School Mock Trial season and need volunteer attorneys to donate their time and expertise in judging/scoring at our Washington State Mock Trial Tournament in March. We need 144 attorney volunteers to successfully run this tournament. As a volunteer attorney rater you will watch the trial via Zoom, fill out a scoresheet in our digital software, and offer brief and positive feedback to the participants at the end of the trial. You do not need any experience to participate.

The 2021 Washington State Mock Trial Tournament is being hosted virtually on March 18-21.

We need your help by volunteering and spreading the word to your network.

The tournament will be held virtually this year. Each round lasts about 2-3 hours.

Here are the trial times for the competition: We ask attorney raters to log in 30 mins. before the trial starts.

Thursday, March 18

Round 1: 5:30pm

Friday, March 19

Round 2: 530pm

Saturday, March 20

Round 3: 10am

Round 4: 2pm

If you are able to help us out, please fill out a short form, including your Bar Number, and register here or contact our program director, Emily Lake, directly at elake@seattleymca.org.

Also, we would love your help in spreading the word about this great opportunity by sharing with your colleagues and attorney friends.

Mock Trial is a competition where teens work with legal professionals in their community to develop an understanding of real life case law and the role of the court system in a democratic society. Our goal is to teach students how to be involved in their communities and be active, knowledgeable participants. Our program reaches all across the state, ultimately bringing teams to Thurston County for the State Championships. We ask members of the legal community to watch, judge, and score teams based on their courtroom performance. Our students have been studying the case, written by Judge Robert Lewis, for months, preparing their cases.

Thank you again for taking the time to support hands-on civic education.

Powerful in 2021 - a 3 part LIVE online workshop starting 3/17

WWL Admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:15:47 GMT

The Center for Women in Law is excited to partner with Take The Lead to provide an impactful live virtual workshop for women lawyers. It is aimed at women five to ten years out of law school. Please join us for Powerful in 2021: Competence, Confidence and Intention for Women in Law or refer this information to someone you know who would be interested.

In 2020, women in the legal profession adapted to remarkable professional and personal changes. In many cases, women – especially women of color – bore the brunt of the pandemic’s impact. As lawyers, you’re used to empowering others. Now is the time to invest in your own power and come out stronger in the new post-COVID world.

Powerful in 2021: Competence, Confidence and Intention for Women in Law will prepare you to advance your success and become more powerful in the inevitable transitions you’ll encounter this year and beyond.

You will:
●    Set actionable steps to advance your career
●   Identify what differentiates you (your points of power)
●   Restructure power in a way that better suits everyone (not just women)
●   Meet peers across the country who are working on developing these skills

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Pro-bono Power: Using Global Legal Networks to Advance Equality

WWL Admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:30:00 GMT

For all the details and instructions to register, please visit here.

Men in the Mix: How to Engage Men on Issues Related to Gender in the Legal Profession

WWL Admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:14:14 GMT

A new report from the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession called “Men in the Mix: How to Engage Men on Issues Related to Gender in the Legal Profession,” looks at how male colleagues can become allies in the ongoing journey to reach gender equity.

The report is based on research gathered from focus groups held in New York, Dallas, and San Francisco that revealed useful insights about why some men are more actively engaged in issues facing women lawyers than others.

“This report fills a critical gap in previous work on gender equity issues – exploring the reasons why some men don’t get involved to the degree they could,” said Maureen Mulligan, chair of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. “The findings of Men in the Mix provide inspiring takeaways for overcoming the obstacles to men’s engagement.”

Among the findings:

· 83% of male respondents said fear of not fitting in or saying the wrong thing keeps them from actively supporting gender equity efforts

· 63% of male lawyers and 90% of women lawyers said creating safe spaces at firms and legal organizations is the best way to encourage men to discuss issues of gender equity

· 62% of male lawyers cited “not being invited” as the reason they have not joined the effort to advance women lawyers’ equity in the profession

“Men can and do play a critical role in promoting equity for women in the legal profession. More than ever, we need men to be allies for women lawyers, and this report provides helpful, concrete strategies for them to do so,” ABA President Patricia Lee Refo said.

The Men in the Mix webpage includes the report and a toolkit with dialogue scripts and a sample PowerPoint deck to assist organizers when hosting a Men in the Mix event.

Clark County Mock Trial seeks attorney raters

WWL Admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Clark County Mock Trial committee is still seeking attorney raters for the Clark County Mock Trial tournament, which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23rd, Wednesday, February 24th and Thursday, February 25th.

Tuesday, February 23

Round 1: 2:00pm

Round 2: 5:30pm

Wednesday, February 24

Round 1: 2:00pm

Round 2: 5:30pm

Thursday, February 25:

Round 1: 2:00pm

Round 2: 5:30pm

The trial will be held virtually this year—so you can rate from your home or office. It’s very easy and fun and you don’t need any specific experience. All you have to do is watch the trial and give some short, positive feedback to the students at the end.

In exchange for your time we can offer our gratitude, and the enjoyable experience of watching these students participate in this program.

If you are able to volunteer or if you have any questions, please email Jill Sasser at Jill.Sasser@clark.wa.gov.

Men in the Mix/GOOD Guys ALL SET! 2/19/21 at 4 Central!

WWL Admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Invitation to Judge Feb. 16-19 UW MCHB Appellate Advocacy Competition

WWL Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:38:11 GMT

On behalf of the Moot Court Honor Board at the University of Washington School of Law, I am pleased to invite you to participate as a judge in our Appellate Advocacy competition, which will be conducted online this winter. This competition will run via Zoom from February 16^th to February 19^th, with two separate brackets (one for 1Ls, one for 2L and 3L students). More information about the competition, including a complete schedule for the days volunteer judges are needed may be found at the bottom of this email. Be aware that dates will be removed as judges’ spaces are filled.

This year’s problem has a COVID/global pandemic focus. The issues presented on appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States are:

1. Whether a consumer must suffer actual concrete damages for that consumer to have standing to sue under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?

2. Whether an unsolicited text message disclosing blood test results would be highly offense to a reasonable person as defined by section 652B of the Second Restatement of Torts?

We welcome attorneys from all practice areas to participate. Volunteer judges are invaluable to the continued success of MCHB and the in-house competition program. Particularly in this online academic environment, any practical experience we can offer our students is crucial and we cannot do it without our volunteer judges! As a judge, you will provide valuable feedback and evaluate the participants’ performance. For your service as a judge you will receive:

3 free CLE credits and 2.5 credits for each additional night judged*

You may register to serve as a judge for the competition using this sign up form.

Thank you in advance for your support. We hope to see you at the competition. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at judges@uw.edu.

Pro Tem Training - Scholarship Application due Feb 5

WWL Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:19:38 GMT

QLaw Scholarship Opportunity

WWL Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:08:24 GMT

Annual QLaw Scholarship

Calling all Washington State 3Ls and 4Ls - Please Apply or Help Us Spread The Word!

Application Period Now Open for 3Ls & 4Ls!
Application Deadline: Friday, February 12–5 p.m., PST

QLaw is committed to assisting graduating law students with the costs associated with accessing the legal profession after graduation, including but not limited to the cost of the bar preparation course. To this end, we are pleased to share that the application period for the Annual QLaw Scholarship is now open. Download and fill out our application form.

The amount and number of scholarships will be determined by QLaw, and recipients will be selected based on criteria including past success and future dedication in supporting QLaw’s mission. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend QLaw’s Annual Event on Friday, March 26, 2021 (this year the event will be virtual; complimentary tickets will be provided to scholarship recipients).

If you are a 3L or 4L student, please consider applying for the scholarship!

If your law school days are now a fond memory of the past, please help us spread the word and share this message with anyone in your network who might be interested in applying.

For any questions, please feel free to reach out to the scholarship committee chair, Cam Gatta: camgat@microsoft.com.

With best wishes,

QLaw Bar Association

Exploring Intersections Black History Month | Celebrating HERstory

WWL Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:06:05 GMT

Buchanan's Diversity & Inclusion Committee Presents

Exploring Intersections
Black History Month | Celebrating HERstory
A Conversation With Paulette Brown
1^st African American Woman President of the American Bar Association

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST

In observance of Black History Month, please join Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney for a virtual conversation with Paulette Brown. We will explore Paulette's HERstory - her historic rise to the top of the ABA; her career journey from in-house counsel to Municipal Court Judge to private practice at a major law firm; and the many glass ceilings she shattered along the way. We will also discuss diversity in leadership at law firms and bar associations, the importance of mentoring women of color in the legal industry and the impact of diversity on the future practice of law.

This program has been approved for 1.0 Ethics CLE credit for PA, and 1.0 credits for the Diversity and/or Elimination of Bias Requirement for CA, NY, NJ and WV. Credit for all other states is available on request pending approval. Please indicate if you need CLE credit on the registration form.

World Forum for Women in the Law: Women, Power, and Disrupting the Status Quo

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is proud to host the first-ever virtual World Forum for Women in the Law, from January 27^th through 29^th, 2021. The theme for this conference is Women, Power, and Disrupting the Status Quo. Learn from women leaders of the legal profession around the world, from a variety of practice types, and step into your own power as a woman in the law. The ABA is seeking CLE credit for the World Forum.

Visit our website <"www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/406298302.html"> for program and registration information.

View the schedule and program descriptions here <"www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/women/cw-worldforum-virtualbrochure-final.pdf">.

Speakers include:

Christina Blacklaws, Immediate Past President, Law Society of England and Wales

Vivia Chen, Chief Blogger, Senior Columnist, the Careerist; the American Lawyer

Connie Collingsworth, Chief Operating Officer, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Chantal-Aimee Doerries QC, Head, Atkin Chambers, London

Paula Davis-Laack, Founder and CEO, Stress and Resilience Institute

Patricia Diaz Dennis, Board Member, US Steel; Entravision Communications; Amalgamated Bank

JoAnne Epps, Executive VP and Provost, Temple University

Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO, National Women's Law Center

Deborah Epstein Henry, Consultant, Speaker, Author

Dr. Milana Hogan, Chief Talent and Legal Officer, Sullivan and Cromwell LLP

Valerie Jarrett, Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama; Distinguished Senior Fellow, the University of Chicago, the Law School

Stasia Kelly, Executive Director of Client Relations, DLA Piper

Eileen Letts, Partner, Zuber Lawler

Charisse Lillie, CEO, CRL Consulting, LLC

Lelia Mooney, Executive Director, Center for the Advancement for the Rule of Law in the Americas; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown Law

Meredith Mandell, Associate, Quinn Emanuel

Michele Coleman Mayes, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, New York Public Library

Hon. Margaret McKeown, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Nancy Northup, President and CEO, Center for Reproductive Rights

Dr. Destiny Peery, Principal, the Red Bee Group

Ingrid Pierce, Global Managing Partner, Walkers

Hillary Sale, Professor, Georgetown University School of Law

Helena Samaha, President and CEO, Lex Mundi

Tshepo Shabangu, Immediate Past Chair, Partner, Spoor and Fisher

Tiziana Sucharitkul, Co-Managing Partner, Director of Dispute Resolution, Tilleke and Gibbons

Joyce White Vance, Former US Attorney and Distinguished Visiting Professor of the Practice of Law, University of Alabama, School of Law

Washington Law Review Call for Submissions

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:53:41 GMT

Washington Law Review's purpose is to publish cutting-edge and thought-provoking legal scholarship from both practitioners and students. Doing it responsibly requires our organization to be aware of the inequities, bias, and institutionalized racism that law schools perpetuate. To that end, WLR is particularly interested in submissions from scholars of color, submissions that address legal issues facing marginalized communities, and submissions that discuss legal issues specific to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

By drawing from our regional community, WLR hopes to publish more articles about issues that are uniquely important to Washington State and the Pacific Northwest, including the Ninth Circuit. WLR wants to hear from voices that may not have had a platform to speak on legal issues impacting their communities, especially those that have been here since time immemorial and as this region has grown. Overall, WLR seeks to respond to the overdue and critical need for diverse voices in law—voices that our legal community has historically overlooked. This is our privilege and our responsibility.

We invite you to consider submitting an article or essay to WLR and/or sharing this call for pieces with your professional network. More information on how to submit and submission deadlines can be found here: https://www.law.uw.edu/wlr/submissions.

If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Jennifer Seely, our Chief Articles Editor (jseely@washlrev.org), and Monica Romero, our Chair of Diversity & Inclusion (mromero@washlrev.org). Thank you.

Accepting Nominations: Margaret Brent Awards - ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

WWL Admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:11:34 GMT

The nominations portal, in addition to the criteria and requirements, can be found at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/women/margaret-brent-awards/nominationinformation/.

The deadline to nominate is January 29th, 2021 at 5pm CST.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please do not hesitate to contact me at Laura.Tannous@americanbar.org. To learn more about the award, visit www.ambar.org/brentawards.

Accepting Nominations: Margaret Brent Awards - ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

WWL Admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:44:15 GMT

The nominations portal, in addition to the criteria and requirements, can be found at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/women/margaret-brent-awards/nominationinformation/.

The deadline to nominate is January 29th, 2021 at 5pm CST.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please do not hesitate to contact me at Laura.Tannous@americanbar.org. To learn more about the award, visit www.ambar.org/brentawards.

MAMA Ladder Down Program

WWL Admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:33:32 GMT

Long-term remote work has changed how lawyers work, engage in business development, emerge as leaders, and network. Staying connected with other lawyers and clients while growing professionally is equally important during these challenging times. Ladder Down 2021 is designed to help you grow professionally and navigate this "new normal." Plus, you'll earn over 20 CLE credits! Program cost is $800. Partial scholarships are available for MAMAs members. Applications are due December 15th.

Ladder Down is a year-long career and business development program for women attorneys in all practice areas at any level. Our 2021 program is fully remote via Zoom, with meetings approximately once a month. Led by an experienced faculty of career coaches, the program provides a structured, proven approach to help lawyers take their careers to the next level by focusing on helping women attorneys develop skills to build a book of business or rise through the corporate counsel ranks and enhance leadership skills. Faculty members Marianne Trost and Lynn Moran will lead 6 monthly group presentations on Saturday mornings, supported by several small group sessions that allow for individualized follow up and accountability. Panel discussions and individual consultations round out the formal program. Ladder Down participants also benefit from the support, mentoring, and referral network developed between fellow participants.

The year-long program begins January 2021. The 2020 sample schedule, curriculum, faculty bios, tuition, and scholarship information and the application are all posted on the MAMA Seattle website: https://mamaseattle.org/programs/ladder-down/ The 2021 schedule is still being finalized and will post once final.

This is an amazing opportunity for a select group of women attorneys to have access to personalized business development and leadership training designed to take you and your career to the next level. Past participants have included small, medium, and large firm partners and associates, corporate counsel, in-house counsel, government attorneys, and attorneys in (or looking to) transition.

Although originally developed as an in-person program, in the spring of 2020 the current class moved to a remote forum, and the feedback has been outstanding. Class participants report that they have benefited from the monthly zoom sessions and recommend the program to others working from home, as it has allowed them to stay connected and focus on business and leadership development in our changing environment.

Email ladderdown@mamaseattle.org with questions and for an application. Applications should be emailed to this address as well.

The program is not limited to mother attorneys or MAMA members; please feel free to share the link with other women attorneys in your network.

QLaw Foundation is actively seeking attorneys for our Family Matters Legal Clinic program!

WWL Admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:32:33 GMT

This program is a full-representation legal clinic that helps LGBTQ+ families attain legal orders affirming their legal parental relationship with their children. These are all non-contested cases, and are almost all second-parent adoptions, with a few third-parent adoptions and confirmation of parentage orders. All work can be done remotely, and representation generally lasts 3-5 months, depending on the family.

QLaw Foundation provides:

-malpractice insurance coverage

-low-bono compensation (between $400 and $800 per completed case)

-6 hours of video CLE training

-technical and filing support as needed (prior family law experience is helpful but not required!)

-template pleadings

-client agreements and initial client meeting support

Attorney requirements:

-Active WA bar license in good standing

-Ability to complete CLE training and start representation in November/December

-Affirmation and support of all LGBTQ+ families, including families of color, families living in poverty, undocumented families, and non-traditional families

We have several families who are waiting to be matched with attorneys and we’d like to get them started as soon as possible! If you are interested, please fill out our New Volunteer Questionnaire and be sure to indicate that you are interested in the Family Matters Legal Clinic. And in the meantime, check out our Family Matters Legal Clinic webpage and video for an introduction to LGBTQ+ legal parentage and our program! Email denise@qlawfoundation.org with any questions.

Guided Conversations Project

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:31:06 GMT

The Guided Conversations Project addresses the intersectionality of race/ethnicity and gender in the legal profession. Through structured dialogue women of color and white women can bridge gaps in understanding and build allyship to promote racial equity.

Read the reports here

ADL Leadership Opportunity for Young Lawyers

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:05:41 GMT

ADL is an organization working to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate and securing fair and just treatment for all people. I wanted to share an opportunity that might interest young attorneys in your network, a young leadership program ADL runs called the Glass Leadership Institute (GLI).

This program is designed for young professionals in their 20’s through early 40’s passionate about fighting hate and pursuing social justice. For the first year ever, ADL will have a class in both Seattle and Portland, allowing for relationship building across the Pacific Northwest.

Due to COVID, the program will begin virtually in January 2021 and consist of monthly evening sessions through August 2021. Each interactive session will give participants exposure to pressing issues at the center of ADL’s work, including the rise of online hate, civil rights advocacy, domestic extremism, and building bridges with diverse communities. Sessions will feature a range of speakers, including ADL national and local experts and community leaders.

This is a great opportunity for young attorneys to build their networks, explore current civil rights issue, and gain valuable leadership skills.

For more information about program requirements and to apply, please visit https://seattle.adl.org/gli/. Applications will be accepted now through November 8.

Invitation to Judge UW MCHB Contract Negotiation Competition

WWL Admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:09:37 GMT

The Moot Court Honor Board at the University of Washington School of Law invites attorneys to participate as judges in their Contract Negotiation competition, which will be conducted online for the first time ever this year. The competition runs from October 26th to October 29th. You may register to sign up as a judge for the competition using this sign up form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact judges@uw.edu.

Skagit VLP Annual CLE - Social Justice and Racial Equity in the Civil Legal System

WWL Admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The Room Where It Happens: A Conversation with Womxn of Color in Public Office

WWL Admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We're delighted to invite you to our upcoming virtual panel on Thursday October 22nd at 5pm PST. We will talk with four womxn of color about their lived experiences, insights, and learnings on their journey to public office.

Womxn of color constitute 8.8% of the total 535 members of Congress, 4.5% of the total 311 statewide elective executives, and in the nation's 100 largest cities, ten womxn of color currently serve as mayors.

That's not enough. Join us for this conversation about the journey to public office for womxn of color, and the pressing need for more Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in all levels of government.

Decades of Improving Pathways for Women: Justice Barbara Madsen Receives National Award

WWL Admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:45:56 GMT

In recognition of her decades of work encouraging and supporting women in the legal profession, Washington State Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen has been named the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Joan Dempsey Klein Award by the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). Madsen will be presented the award during the association’s annual conference — held remotely this year — starting October 14.

The award is named after the co-founder of the NAWJ, California’s first female presiding justice, and recognizes someone who works to improve the number of women serving as judges, assists women judges in increasing their proficiency, and who supports improvement in the judicial branch.

Madsen was nominated for the award by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens, retired Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst, and Justices Susan Owens, Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Helen Whitener, all members of NAWJ.

Justice Madsen “personally recruited most of the Washington judges who are or have been members of NAWJ,” their nominating letter said. She served for 20 years as Chair of the Washington Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission, one of whose core missions is to support women in the legal profession. Under Madsen’s leadership the Commission developed the groundbreaking educational program, “When Bias Compounds: The Intersectionality of Race and Gender in the Legal Profession,” spearheaded Washington’s annual Color of Justice program to encourage female students of color to consider the legal profession, sponsored annual judicial receptions for the three Washington law schools’ Women Lawyers Caucuses, and helped provide scholarships for women law students.

Justice Madsen was also instrumental in developing and supporting The Judicial Institute, an organization that has mentored and trained women and persons of color to run for or be appointed to judicial positions in Washington, with great success. She also started the Initiative for Diversity, which asks lawyers and legal employers to commit that they will hire, retain, and promote women and people of color in their workplaces.

When Madsen was elected to the Supreme Court in 1992, she become only the third woman justice in Washington – and the first who was not initially appointed,. She had four young children at the time and served on the Seattle Municipal Court bench, but felt strongly that women needed to reach for higher positions in the legal branch. She served as Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court from 2010 to 2017.

“Her personal courage and commitment has inspired many other women to stand up and take leadership roles, and to extend a hand to others to join them,” her colleagues said in their nominating letter.

Madsen, who has been a member of the NAWJ since 1986, said that the support and encouragement she received from other women judges across the U.S. has been invaluable over the years. “It is humbling to receive the Joan Dempsey Klein award, particularly knowing its namesake, and coming from an organization that has meant so much to me,” she said.

Making the Right Moves - Power Pivot 2020 Online Conference

WWL Admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT

EEOC’s 2020 Regional Seminar “Meeting the Moment.”

WWL Admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:16:10 GMT

This program is approved for 5 SHRM Credit hours, 5 HRCI Credit hours, meets the requirement for federal refresher credit hours, and is approved for MCLE credits in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada (and has been submitted for approval in California). Additionally, we are offering two half-day Workshops in October. While our preference would be to deliver training in person, we hope the silver lining is that we can better serve people throughout our district without the barriers of travel costs.

Regional Seminar: Meeting the Moment – September 22, 2020
Workshop 1: Pacific Northwest Annual EEO Training – October 6, 2020
Workshop 2: Virtual EEO Investigation – October 27, 2020

* If you decide to register, please consider posting the attached graphic on social media along with an answer to the question: “How are you meeting the moment?”.

Lastly, I’d like to e-introduce myself as EEOC’s new Outreach & Education Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest, covering Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Although I am new to the region, I have a decade of experience with the agency as an investigator in our Chicago office and have trained a variety of workforces on topics ranging from statutes enforced by EEOC, LGBTQ+ Issues, and Respectful Workplaces. If you would like to partner with EEOC for outreach and education, please consider me your resource. We are happy to speak on webinars or podcasts, or otherwise support your programs.

Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program

WWL Admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:27:44 GMT

The Attorney General’s Honors Program is the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind and our Summer Law Intern Program is the Department’s competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. The online application for both programs opened on July 31 and closes on September 8, 2020. Please see the links above for more information about the programs, including participating offices, number of available positions, eligibility criteria, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Is Covid-19 bringing women lawyers’ careers back to the 1950s?

WWL Admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Attend a ‘for free register’ Webinar on the timely topic of: “Is Covid-19 bringing women lawyers’ careers back to the 1950s?” According to recent research professional women’s working hours have decreased by one third as compared to professional men as a result of the unequal domestic burden brought on by the pandemic. It is therefore crucial to create a constructive forum for dialogue so please join and invite your colleagues and peer legal professionals:

NORTH AMERICA time friendly Webinar 2:
August 6th (Thursday), US Eastern Standard Time: 12.00pm (noon)-1.30pm
Free to attend registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5411244685164322832

Panelists include:

Christina Blacklaws, Consultant, Blacklaws Consulting Ltd., former President, Law Society of England & Wales
Barbara Becker, Partner and Chair of the firm-wide Diversity Committee, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Connie Brenton, Chief of Staff/ Sr. Director, Legal Operations, NetApp
Crystal Lalime, General Counsel of Global Markets, Credit Suisse
Kate Broer, Partner, Dentons Canada LLP
Linda Myers, Partner & founder of Women’s Leadership Initiative, Kirkland & Ellis
Pallavi Mehta Wahi, Co-United States and Seattle Managing Partner, Chair of Firmwide Diversity Committee, K&L Gates LLP
Patricia Lee “Trish” Refo, President-elect, American Bar Association
Patrick Dransfield, Co-Director, In-House Community
Sonja S. Weissman, Partner, Reed Smith

Obstruction of Justice: A Conversation with Jill Wine-Banks

WWL Admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Ms. Jill Wine-Banks’ book, "The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President," has been described as “All the President's Men Meets Hidden Figures". It is a fascinating and deeply personal account of her experience as the only woman on the prosecution team in the obstruction of justice trial against President Nixon’s top aides. She describes both her experience breaking sexist barriers in what was viewed as a man’s profession and the intrigue of the Nixon investigation. This was the era when men were men but women were girls.

The parallels between the crimes of Richard Nixon and today’s headlines are profound. Jill Wine- Banks has a view of history and knowledge of current events to add perspective to today’s political issues. Jill is currently an MSNBC Legal Analyst, regularly providing legal analysis and commentary. She appears on PBS, Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC programs, network news, Sirus/XM, podcasts and many other programs. She also lectures at law schools, universities and numerous professional groups.

The webinar will be held online via ZOOM. If you cannot access ZOOM there will be an option to join by telephone. RSVP by submitting the online form to receive the Zoom link/telephone number before the day of the webinar.

Register here.

The Power of Women's Bar Organizations to Lead

WWL Admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:00:00 GMT

21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge,

WWL Admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:49:55 GMT

The Council of the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law is proud to announce our participation in the “21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge,” and we invite LEL Section members to join us. The 21-Day Challenge was conceived several years ago by diversity expert Eddie Moore, Jr. to advance deeper understandings of the intersections of race, power, privilege, supremacy and oppression.

Our Section will begin the 21-Day Challenge on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The goal of the Challenge is to assist each of us to become more aware, compassionate, constructive, engaged people in the quest for racial equity. It transcends our roles as lawyers. It is, of course, completely voluntary to do, and participation in the Challenge shall not be construed as agreement with every word of every assignment nor a commitment by any person to a particular professional position or strategy. Further, participants are free to opt out of participating along the way. There is no grade at the end of the Challenge.

The Challenge invites participants to complete a syllabus of 21 short assignments (typically taking 15-30 minutes), over 21 consecutive days, that include readings, videos or podcasts. It has been intentionally crafted to focus on the Black American experience. The assignments seek to expose participants to perspectives on elements of Black history, identity and culture, and to the Black community’s experience of racism in America. Even this focus on Black Americans cannot possibly highlight all of the diversity of experiences and opinions within the Black community itself, much less substitute for learnings about any other community of color. This syllabus is but an introduction to what we hope will be a rewarding journey that extends far beyond the limits of this project.

If you plan to participate in the Challenge and would like to add your name to the Section’s list of colleagues who are doing so, please send a message to the Section office.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/membership/equal_opportunity/?fbclid=IwAR1VLm43YQ1M6OeDXjhSGw7PFFtmkrzfXSHgHIdlb6cooN2wV81B-f3Wq-I

QLaw Online Pride Extravaganza - Watch now

WWL Admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:57:51 GMT

A big thanks to everyone who was able to join us for the live premiere of our Online Pride Extravaganza and everyone who's tuned in since! If you haven't had a chance to watch yet, the program will remain available for you to watch any time here. !

Summer externship opportunity with Judge Lori K. Smith

WWL Admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:04:22 GMT

Judge Lori K. Smith (Washington State Court of Appeals, Division One) is accepting applications for an unpaid summer externship beginning in mid/late June (with end date flexible). The extern will primarily assist with research, writing, and drafting and finalizing memoranda and opinions.

Click here to learn more about Judge Smith.

Click here to learn more about the Washington State Court of Appeals.

To apply, please email the following to elaine.asaidali@courts.wa.gov<mailto:elaine.asaidali@courts.wa.gov> no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Law school transcript (unofficial is fine)

* Self-edited writing sample

* List of two professional references, with contact information

* One letter of recommendation

Interviews are anticipated to take place remotely the week of June 15.

Starbucks Corporation Law & Corporate Affairs Department 2020-2021 Diversity Mentorship Program

WWL Admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:00:28 GMT

Starbucks Corporation Law & Corporate Affairs Department 2020-2021 Diversity Mentorship Program

Please note that the deadline to submit an application has been extended to Wednesday, July 15^th.

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to invite mentee participants for our Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. Starbucks legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and our lawyers are excited to share their insights into learning the practice of law, navigating legal work environments, and strategies for future career development.

Following a virtual kick-off reception for incoming mentees and their mentors, this program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys connect and network in the community of legal professionals. The program is open to all lawyers in their first four years of practice who are active members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Nadine Struwe at nstruwe@starbucks.com by Wednesday, July 1, 2020. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, please direct them to Nadine Struwe, and one of our committee chairs will follow up with you.

Kate Seabright Scholarship for Law Students

WWL Admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:58:24 GMT

The Korean American Bar Association of Washington is offering the Kate Seabright Scholarship for the second year from funds generously donated by Fox Rothschild and Kate's parents, Mike and Margaret Seabright. This year, KABA can offer $6,000 to a law student.

This is the link to the scholarship: https://www.kaba-washington.org/law-students/scholarship

WSBA's COVID-19 PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS

WWL Admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:53:11 GMT

WSBA's COVID-19 PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS

The following is a non-exhaustive and developing list of pro-bono opportunities arising out of the coronavirus pandemic and consequential economic impacts. Check back for updates as the WSBA will update this list as we learn of additional resources.

If you have additional information you would like included, please contact publicservice@wsba.org.

Other COVID-19 resources and information for the public and WSBA members.

Washington Legal Aid Volunteer Opportunities

Eastside Legal Assistance Program

ELAP is responding to the evolving situation with COVID-19, and they need your help. They have an immediate need for volunteer attorneys to take phone consultations. To sign up, please use this brief form to let them know what days of the week and times of day you would be willing to help. They will promptly follow up.

QLAW Foundation

Our communities need assistance and support more than ever. Because of discrimination, LGBTQ+ people, and particularly queer and trans people of color, are much more likely to be unemployed, underemployed, working in the service industry being hit desperately hard by this crisis, unable to access healthcare safely, and to have a well-earned distrust of state and legal systems. QLAW Volunteer Opportunities.

Solid Ground Benefits Legal Assistance Program

The Solid Ground Benefits Legal Assistance Program helps people who need legal help with accessing public benefits including food, medical coverage, childcare and money. Anyone interested in volunteering with the Benefits Legal Assistance Program can contact Grete Schultz, managing attorney for the Solid Ground Benefits Legal Assistance team, at gretes@solid-ground.org or 206-694-6807.

Spokane County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program

The SCBA Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking pro bono attorneys who can assist their clients by telephone. Generally clients are seeking advice on family law, consumer law, housing, wills, and guardianship issues. The VLP welcomes attorneys from outside of Spokane, too! Contact JVC@SpokaneBar.org to connect with a VLP client today.

Tenant Law Center

As of this writing, the Tenant Law Center does not have an immediate need for volunteers, but it expects a rapid increase in client requests in the coming weeks, particularly after the April 17 sunset of Gov. Jay Inslee’s moratorium on residential evictions. Contact Directing Attorney Mark Chattin, 206-324-6890.

Unemployment Law Project

The Unemployment Law Project is preparing for a flood of unemployment benefit appeals and is in urgent need of both volunteer attorneys to represent claimants at phone hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings and non-attorney volunteers to help with intake interviews. Pro bono volunteers can contact Anne Paxton at apaxton@ulproject.org. Non-attorneys, please contact Hyun-Ji Lee at hlee@ulproject.org. We will respond with details about training and do our best to link volunteers as soon as possible with a claimant who may need advice or representation from a pro bono attorney or an intake interview by a non-attorney volunteer. Please see our website front page at UnemploymentLawProject.org for the COVID-19 special information page.

WSBA Pro Bono Opportunities

Visit the Pro Bono Portal, which can also be accessed via the WSBA’s Public Service and Pro Bono Opportunities page. The WSBA also maintains a list, by county, of Qualified Legal Service Providers dedicated to serving low income individuals and families.

National Legal Aid Volunteer Opportunities and Resources

National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center

Advocates interested in sharing resources and strategies are welcome to join a new COVID-19 Legal Response listserv available in the National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center. The Center also has information on COVID-19 legal response needs, resources and service delivery strategies identified in national calls of nonprofit legal aid, pro bono and other advocates. You can also view a Google Doc of COVID-19 Legal Response Resources.

Coronavirus-Related Legal Advocacy in Washington

Legal Foundation of Washington

LFW is a nonprofit organization created in 1984 at the direction of the Washington Supreme Court to distribute IOLTA funds to legal aid organizations across the state. Sign up for The Brief, a newsletter to keep you updated on the latest happenings in the civil legal aid community, and view past newsletters.

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

WACDL and other organizations request an emergency order from the Washington Supreme Court in response to COVID-19.

Washington Defender Association (WDA)

Advocating for release and other relief during COVID-19 health crisis: tools for release including motions, briefing and more: A resource page and clearing house for public defenders and other advocates working on COVID-19-related advocacy.

Diversity Committee

WWL Admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:48:10 GMT

The Washington State Bar Association’s Diversity Committee is dedicated to implementing WSBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan. The committee's work promotes historically underrepresented groups to enter, remain, thrive, and lead in the profession of law. The committee does this through collaborative relationships and community building activities that highlight the numerous societal benefits of a diverse law profession.

Help advance WSBA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.

We have positions open on the WSBA Diversity Committee, starting in October 2020. Read more about the position and apply today through your https://www.mywsba.org/ account.

Applications Open for Student Leadership Opportunity: 2020 Alene Moris NEW Leadership Institute

WWL Admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:11:07 GMT

The NEW Leadership Institute is a 6-day intensive program held in June, developed to encourage and equip students with the skills to seek new heights in their personal and professional lives. Examples of topics and workshops include community organizing & activism, politics & policy making, and salary negotiations. We are looking for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year program who are eager to be leaders in their communities. Washington students and out-of-state-students with Washington residency are eligible to apply.

The 2020 application can be found here (or by pasting bit.ly/2020NEWLeadUW into your browser).

If you need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, either by email at newlead@uw.edu or by phone at 206-543-9708. You may also visit our website for other program highlights, including Alumnae Success Stories and an FAQ page. Please feel free to pass along this information to any contacts you might have who might be interested in nominating emerging leaders.

Minority Bar Associations' Mentorship Kick-Off Event

WWL Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Come join us on March 3, 2020 at 6pm at Foster Garvey for the Joint MBA 2020 Mentorship Kick-Off Event! Pre-registration required.

Generously sponsored by:

The Opportunity and Progress Counsel, Foster Garvey’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative

Hosted by:

South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW)

In partnership with:

Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW),
Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA), &
Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

Lawyers, have you ever reached a point in your career and thought, "If only I had known...." Young lawyers and law students, have you ever wished you had advice from someone who has actually been there? Mentors meet mentees!

Our team of minority bar associations aims to pair law students and young lawyers from historically underrepresented groups with mentor attorneys from all walks of life, including allies, to support mentees as they prepare to enter and navigate their legal careers. For mentors and mentees alike, this is a fantastic opportunity to support one another, learn from one another, and meet the movers and shakers of our profession.

Please feel free to contact me at rania.rampersad@gmail.com for more information!

E. Rania Rampersad

SABAW President-Elect/Mentorship Co-Chair

WOMEN LEAD Napa Valley Conference

WWL Admin — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT

In partnership with GU's School of Law. Check out the Wine Institute launch coming soon!

When: February 21st-22nd, 2020

Where: Harvest Inn, Napa Valley/St. Helena, CA

1 Main Street, St. Helena, CA

Cost: $349.00/person

Join us in our first year bringing Women Lead to Napa Valley, where workshops will be held at various wineries around the area! Similar to other Women Lead events, this conference will focus on the latest research around women in leadership, and specifically male-dominated industries. Additionally, this conference will offer two tracks -- one in women's leadership, and the other in wine law. Whether you work in the wine industry or are a wine enthusiast, this conference will offer workshops and speakers relevant to your interests. This is a chance to immerse yourself in the culture of St. Helena and Napa Valley, while building your network of other like-minded individuals.

See the complete conference schedule here!

Register today!

UW NALSA 2020 Salmon Bingo Dinner

WWL Admin — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 02:00:00 GMT

UW NALSA 2020 Salmon Bingo Dinner by Native American Law Student Association @ UW Law

Come play bingo and build community with current UW Law students, alumni, and tribal and Indian law practitioners! The Native American Law Student Association at University of Washington School of Law is hosting our annual Salmon Bingo Dinner on February 7, 2020 from 6-8:30pm.

For over 30 years, NALSA at UW has supported Native American law students and all students pursuing legal careers in federal Indian law and tribal law. Proceeds from the Salmon Bingo Dinner go to supporting Native American law students at UW, outreach to Native undergraduates and high school students, and funding students attending the national NALSA moot court competition.

FDCC Foundation - Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship 2020

WWL Admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:29:59 GMT

The Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) is a highly selective international association of lawyers, both corporate and private practice, who are primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation. The FDCC is committed to increasing the diversity in the legal profession. You can learn more about the organization at www.thefederation.org. A number of years ago, the FDCC established the Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship. Attached is a description of the scholarship, its criteria and application process. Applications are due no later than February 28, 2020.

Washington State Women’s Commission and the new LGBTQ Commission invite you to Olympia Outreach event

WWL Admin — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Mock Trial Committee Seeking Volunteers

WWL Admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:00:00 GMT

We are seeking attorney raters for the Clark County Mock Trial middle school tournament, which is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th and Thursday, January 30th.

Wednesday, January 29, 2019

Round 1 - 1:00-3:00pm (5 volunteers needed)

Round 2 - 3:15-5:15pm (8 volunteers needed)

Round 3 - 5:30-7:30pm (9 volunteers needed)

Thursday, January 30, 2019

Round 4 - 1:00-3:00pm (9 volunteers needed)

The trials are held at the Clark County Courthouse (1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA). Raters need to meet in the first floor jury assembly room. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your round to get room assignments and score sheets. Each trial lasts about 2 hours.

It’s very easy and fun and you don’t need any specific experience. All you have to do is watch the trial and give some short, positive feedback to the students at the end.

In exchange for your time we can offer our gratitude, some free food and drink, and the enjoyable experience of watching these students participate in this program.

Please email me if you are able to volunteer this year. Thank you!

Jill Sasser

jill.sasser@landerholm.com

Trial Advocacy Program

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:09:46 GMT

The WSBA is looking for a new or young lawyer to chair this years Trial Advocacy Program. TAP is a really good trial practice CLE that offers two seminar days followed by a mock trial. It’s geared for folks who would like direct court room experience; the faculty are top-notch presenters who share great tips and tricks. They usually pair a civil and criminal law practitioner together as co-chairs. This year, a criminal law attorney is needed to serve as chair-elect. Kristin Teutscher, a civil law practitioner and last year’s chair-elect, is the current chair.

NCWBA Awards Nominations

WWL Admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:58:09 GMT

Greetings! The deadline to make submissions for NCWBA award consideration is approaching!

Nominations are now being accepted from member associations for three NCWBA awards to be presented at the Women's Bar Leadership Summit to be held in Chicago on Friday, July 31. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, January 24 at 9:00 pm PST. Questions? Email us.

The Public Service Award is designed to recognize public service programs, projects or initiatives that NCWBA members have created to serve others. There is a wide range of programs, projects and initiatives that may qualify under the umbrella of a public service program. Members are encouraged to broaden their perspective on what public service means and deepen our commitment as lawyers to our public service obligations .For examples of previous award-winning projects, click here.

The Outstanding Member Program Award is given to member associations to highlight and recognize innovative and effective programs and projects for their own members. Prior awards recipients and descriptions of the programs previously recognized can be found here.

The Women's Law Student Association Award will be presented for the first time in 2020. Member women's law school groups may nominate anything from a unique presentation, service project, panel discussion or other initiative. Be creative: the sky's the limit! We invite you to share this and information about NCWBA's new membership option for law student groups with a women's law school organization in your network.

A central goal of the NCWBA is to share best practices and program ideas with one another, and our annual awards are one way to do this. We hope you will send us a nomination!

Court User Work Group: Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Case Management System Project

WWL Admin — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:15:24 GMT

The WSBA Board of Governors will appoint one non-voting member to this Court Users Work Group (CUWG). Members of the CUWG serve as subject matter experts on court business processes, court operations, and the use of the Judicial Information System (JIS, also known as DISCIS). Beginning in October, the CUWG will begin the work of assisting the CLJ-CMS project team in the gap analysis for the new case management system. The CUWG will exist throughout the duration of the CLJ-CMS project, which is expected to take at least five years to complete.

The ideal candidate, who will serve as a user representative for the new system, will be a frequent practitioner in courts of limited jurisdiction outside of King County. The CUWG is expected to have monthly, full-day, in-person meetings beginning in October 2019 at AOC’s SeaTac facility. The frequency, in-person requirement and extend duration of the work sessions is necessary to discuss and resolve detailed requirements and business processes required for the configuration of the case management system.

To apply for this position, email a cover letter and resume to barleaders@wsba.org. The position will remain open until a representative is identified.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pam Inglesby at pami@wsba.org.

NCWBA Annual Awards Nominations Due January 24

WWL Admin — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:52:08 GMT

Nominations are Due by Friday, January 24

Awards nominations are now being accepted! Each year at the Women's Bar Leadership Summit, the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations recognizes significant accomplishments of member associations. In giving the awards, we hope to inspire others to replicate or create similar programs, as well as to honor the good work of volunteers. We are excited to announce a new award this year which will highlight the work being done by women law student groups. Nominations are now being accepted for all three categories of the 2020 awards, to be presented at the Women's Bar Leadership Summit in Chicago on Friday, July 31, 2020. Nominations must be submitted via email no later than Friday, January 24 at 9:00 pm PST.

More info

Food from the Bar

WWL Admin — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:00:00 GMT

Assistance with International Women in Law research project

WWL Admin — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:14:07 GMT

I am part of a team working at my firm (Bates Wells) with the Law Society (the English equivalent of the ABA) on an international research project to support women lawyers round the world. Our project is striving to address one of the main issues faced by women globally, which is the lack of support mechanisms and/or organisations available to them within the legal sector. This research builds on previous international research carried out by the Law Society.

This current piece is a new step forward in understanding the varying options for support, which will lead to the drafting and publication of a practical toolkit for women in law all around the world. We hope the toolkit will set out steps on how to access and build on existing models of support, as well as how to establish these new types of groups. We strongly believe that more can be done to increase opportunities and experiences for women within the legal profession and our ambition is to help women develop the confidence and knowledge necessary to progress in their legal careers.

We are hoping you would be able to circulate our survey to your members and/or contacts. The survey will be used as a basis for our toolkit and any insights will contribute greatly to our understanding. The survey has 12 questions which take approximately 10 minutes to answer and all responses are confidential. The survey as available at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/internationalwomeninlaw

We are also looking for case studies of groups and organisations that are already set up and modelling best practice and your organisation seems like a great example. If someone from your organisation was willing to have a quick phone call, we would appreciate this greatly.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to drop me an email .

Best wishes,

Eloise

Eloise Pollard
Trainee Solicitor
Public & Regulatory

Volunteer Training and CLE Opportunity!

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:30:00 GMT

The QLaw Foundation LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic is rolling out an exciting new volunteer training program starting November 22. This multi-part training is part of our new partnerships with Entre Hermanos and the Lavender Rights Project, and offers great training for new and returning volunteers, as well as attorneys who want to volunteer with our pro bono network launching in 2020. The new trainings will cover lots of key issues and topics that will be coming our way through the new partnerships, including legal issues affecting Latinx individuals and immigration and asylum issues, legal and non-legal issues for survivors of violence, as well as case management, intake, and client relationship-building. We are really excited about our new client-focused clinic model and community partnerships, and cannot wait to get all of our existing volunteers and new volunteers on board!

Who should attend this training? All current QLaw Foundation LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic volunteers, past volunteers who are interested in getting involved, prospective volunteers, and interested law students.

When is the training? Friday, November 22, 2019, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Where is the training? Davis Wright Tremaine, Downtown Seattle (920 5^th Avenue, #3300, Seattle, WA, 98104 – thank you, DWT, for your support!)

Where can I register? Agenda, registration, and other details are available here!

Will there be CLE credit? Yes! We are applying for CLE credit; information about pending and approved credits will be on the registration page.

Is there a cost? The training and CLE is free of charge to all who agree to volunteer at the LGBTQ+ legal clinic or with our pro bono network. For those who do not plan to volunteer, the cost is $40.00 for QLaw Association members and $75.00 for non-members.

What if I cannot attend? The CLE will be recorded and will be available online at a later date. However, the training will include lots of simulations, discussions, and hands-on learning, so we do encourage all who are able to attend in person.

Will there be more trainings? Yes! We have another training coming up in December. Stay tuned for a save-the-date in the coming weeks.

Please contact denise@qlawfoundation.org with any questions!

REPRESENTING IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: U-VISAS AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS APPLICATIONS FOR U-VISA RECIPIENTS

WWL Admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:30:00 GMT

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ~

REPRESENTING IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

U-VISAS AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS APPLICATIONS FOR U-VISA RECIPIENTS

Thursday November 14, 2019

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Perkins Coie

1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900

Seattle, WA 98101

**Lunch not provided** **4 CLE credits pending**

Topic

12:30-1:30 Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence

1:30-3:00 The U-Visa Application Process

3:00-4:15 Adjustment of Status for U-Visa Recipients

4:15-4:30 Questions

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register for the above training, please complete the information below and fax to Jordan Wasserman at 206-587-4025 or email to jordan@nwirp.org. Please register no later than November 11, 2019.

Registrant: ________________________________________________________________________

Last Name, First Name

Agency/Organization: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________ City____________ State______ Zip_________

Telephone Number: ( )___________________ Fax Number: ( )__________________________

E-Mail Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Check One

____ I agree to pay $150 for attending this CLE.

____ My attendance at this CLE is free because I agree to take a pro bono U-Visa or U-Visa Adjustment of Status case from NWIRP within the next 6 months.

Presenters

Roxana Rahmani:

Roxana is a staff attorney in the VAWA Unit, where she provides direct representation to immigrant survivors of violence. Prior to joining NWIRP as a legal fellow in the Children and Youth Unit, she was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Catharine F. Easterly of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. She earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Rachael Scheibert:

Rachael coordinates the Adjustment of Status applications for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and other crimes in NWIRP's VAWA unit. She earned her BA from Bard College in New York. Prior to joining NWIRP, Rachael worked as an immigration paralegal and volunteered as a labor rights advocate working to recover stolen wages for Spanish-speaking King County residents. She is passionate about immigration law and helping others access their rights.

Maha Khalil:

Maha is a staff attorney with the Violence Against Women Act Unit (VAWA). Prior to joining NWIRP, Maha represented immigrants in a wide range of immigration matters with a focus on working with asylum seekers and clients in removal proceedings in Texas. She earned her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. She is licensed to practice in Texas.

Jenny Mashek:

Jenny is the Directing Attorney of NWIRP's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Unit. The VAWA Unit represents immigrant survivors of violence with VAWA Self-Petitions, I-751 Waiver Petitions, U Visas, and T Visas, as well as removal defense. Jenny received her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and her J.D. from the University of Iowa. She spent five years practicing law at Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan before joining NWIRP in May 2008. Jenny is fluent in Spanish.

Free Teleconference: The Shield of Silence

WWL Admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:00:00 GMT

More Information and to Register

Voices of Women in America Project - National Survey

WWL Admin — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:07:43 GMT

The National Association of Commissions for Women is conducting a national survey, asking women living in the U.S. to tell us what their top five issues or concerns as women are. We want to be sure that the voices of the women in Washington are included in this survey. The questionnaire is brief – it takes just a few minutes to complete, and share - and it will give us important information.

Please click on this link and take the Voices of Women in America Survey. Share the link with your friends, colleagues, associates, networks. Let’s get as many women from our community as possible to share their concerns. It’s quick and easy. Just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch20HrXD013CQa2mvQtdeB4xHzwNVS5ikY9j6h3mnhnOLlxg/viewform.

The National Association of Commissions for Women is 501(C)(3) organization representing the women’s advisory boards established by city, county and state governments across the country. The commissions for women/Commissions on the Status of Women were created specifically to advise their local governments on the concerns of women in their jurisdictions. You can help them do that well by completing the Voices of Women in America survey and sharing with your networks.

University of Chicago Law School Harry A. Bigelow Teaching Fellowship Program

WWL Admin — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:56:05 GMT

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL

We seek to appoint several Bigelow Fellows, appointed at the rank of Lecturer, to teach in the school's legal research and writing program effective July 1, 2020 or thereafter.

The appointment is for one year, but reappointment for a second term is also possible.
Candidates must have a law degree from an accredited law school (J.D. strongly preferred) and be capable of designing and carrying out a program of tutorial instruction for first-year students.
The Law School seeks candidates who demonstrate the promise of distinguished legal scholarship and law teaching, who have relevant experience that will qualify them to act as teachers and mentors of students, and who will bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the Law School that will enrich and improve student experiences and the Law School's intellectual culture.

Application Instructions

Applications only accepted at: apply.interfolio.com/65687. Resume, cover letter, reference contact information, writing sample(s), transcript, and 2-3 letters of recommendation must be submitted when applying. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled or until June 30, 2020.

"Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who, Me? A Bankruptcy Judge?"

WWL Admin — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT

The Judicial Conference Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System is presenting a program called "Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who, Me? A Bankruptcy Judge?" on October 24, 2019, in Seattle, Washington. The program is aimed at increasing diversity on the bankruptcy bench. It will involve a live-stream from Washington, DC of a presentation for about an hour, followed by the participants meeting with federal judges for about an hour, followed by a reception. We expect to have 100 participants (consisting of law students and young lawyers) separated into groups of ten, with each group meeting 2-3 federal judges for 15 minutes at a time in a "speed dating" format. The judges will offer their thoughts and insights on how to get to the federal bench.

Live Broadcast from Washington, DC

United States District Court

700 Stewart Street

Contact Paula Sutton, Psutton@bskd.com

2019 National Lawyer Convening

WWL Admin — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:40:22 GMT

American Constitution Society’s 2019 National Lawyer Convening, October 17–19, in Atlanta, GA. Public Interest Fellowship funding is available to cover travel (airfare, rail, or mileage) and registration costs for public interest and government attorneys earning $100,000 or less. We welcome all Washington Women Lawyers members to engage with ACS’s network and encourage all to attend!

The Convening offers the opportunity to celebrate our progressive legal community and empower attendees to be progressive champions and partners in their communities. Confirmed speakers include Hon. Kim Jolson (S.D. Ohio), Hon. Beverly Martin (11th Cir.), Hon. Carlton Reeves (S.D. Miss.), Nancy Abudu, Jarrett Adams, Stephen Bright, Conchita Cruz, Barb McQuade, Neil Kinkopf, Josie Duffy Rice, Eric Segall, Elliot Williams, and more.

The deadline to apply is September 17, 2019. If you have questions about the salary cutoff or the scholarship application in general, please contact me at mgreene@acslaw.org. We will review applications on a rolling case-by-case basis. I hope you will consider applying and please share with your network!

LGBTQ+ Community/Legal Convening

WWL Admin — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

QLaw Foundation of Washington is proud to host:

LGBTQ+ Community/Legal Convening

9/27/2019, 10am-3pm

Seattle University School of Law, Room 110

901 12th Avenue, Seattle, 98122

Facilitated by Nikkita Oliver!

RSVP to: info@qlawfoundation.org

This event will create an opportunity for LGBTQ+ community, and particularly queer and trans communities of color, to connect with legal services providers to communicate current or emerging needs, and for legal services providers to take LGBTQ+ communities “behind the curtain” and provide understanding about their programs, functions, decisionmaking with respect to taking cases, and strategic approaches.

If you are a legal service provider, this event is for you! If you are part of LGBTQ+ community-based movements and organizing, this event is also for you!

This gathering is organized around the principles that community-led movements are effective in creating positive change, and that legal systems can not only help solve problems for community members, but also can be mobilized in support of community-led movements when everyone has a place at the table. We will provide opportunities for large and small-group discussion addressing how legal services are delivered in communities, the role legal providers play, and where service delivery is currently out of alignment with communities’ need – at the end of the day, understanding one another’s roles and experiences more clearly.

We are able to provide small honoraria to community-based and/or QTPOC-led organizations.

We hope you will join us! Please direct questions and accommodation needs to Denise Diskin at denise@qlawfoundation.org.

**This event is generously financially supported by a Powerful Communities grant from the Washington State Bar Association.**

Partner-level attorney

WWL Admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:45:38 GMT

Miller Nash Graham & Dunn ("MNG&D") is seeking a partner-level attorney with significant experience in commercial loan workouts and restructurings and commercial bankruptcy to join its Seattle or Portland office. Experience with bankruptcy, receivership, and related insolvency proceedings is required, as well as strong academic credentials and analytical ability. Candidates with portable business are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please upload as one PDF: A cover letter, résumé, and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and send by e-mail to Bethany Brown, Director of Legal Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, at MNRecruiting@millernash.com. For record-keeping, please include the ad source in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g. WSBA ad, OSB ad, firm website, etc.).

MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

History Publication

WWL Admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:27:34 GMT

WWL is featured in the publication on pages 73 - 74. Many thanks to Karrin Klotz!

https://issuu.com/faircountmedia/docs/ncwba_women_lawyers_150?fr=sZTAxMTg5Mzgw--

Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) opened July 31, 2019.

WWL Admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:26:30 GMT

The online application for the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) opened July 31, 2019. The deadline for law students and eligible graduates to apply is Sunday, September 8, 2019. The Attorney General’s Honors Program has been recognized as the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney recruitment program. HP information, including participating components, eligibility guidelines, and application instructions can be found at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys. Information about SLIP and a link to the application is at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program.

Washington Women Lawyers is seeking nominations

WWL Admin — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 03:55:11 GMT

Washington Women Lawyers is seeking nominations for individuals to receive two very special awards at our upcoming Annual Event this October:

Passing the Torch Award. Intended to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond with regard to mentoring women lawyers, making a difference, and “passing the torch” to others in a way that supports the WWL mission of furthering the full integration of women in the legal profession, promoting equal rights and opportunities for women, and preventing discrimination against them.

Legacy Award. Created in 2009 to memorialize the inspiring personal and professional legacies within the organization, such as the legacies of founding and key sustaining members, so that current and former members can understand, honor and build upon that progress.

This is a golden opportunity for you to show a fellow member that you’ve noticed their contributions and believe them worthy of special WWL recognition!

To nominate someone for an award, please fill out the appropriate form and return it to Jessica Kerr at secretary@wwl.org by Saturday, August 10, 2019. A list of past award recipients is included with the nomination forms and can also be found on the WWL website.

Thank you, and we look forward to spending time with you at the Annual Event on October 11, 2019!

NCWBA Leadership Summit

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Input requested for: Mandatory CLE requirement on equity, inclusion and mitigation of bias

WWL Admin — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 01:40:03 GMT

WWL and other Minority Bar Associations have put forward a proposal to add a mandatory CLE requirement on equity, inclusion and mitigation of bias now being considered by the MCLE board. If you are interested in learning more and providing input, please go to https://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups/mcle-board and read about the Proposal to amend APR 11.

Written comments due 8/8 for consideration at the 8/16/19 MCLE Board Meeting.

Women Lawyers On Guard - Survey participation request

WWL Admin — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:34:22 GMT

This year, WLG is determined to address Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession. I have worked on women’s and women lawyer’s issues for 40 years in various bar leadership positions; progress has been made, but clearly more needs to be done.

WLG is conducting a national Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Legal Profession. (www.womenlawyersonguard.org/survey/)

We are looking for responses from women and men throughout the legal profession (e.g., law firm, in-house, government, non-profit, law schools, associations, judiciary, etc.). It’s an important opportunity to make a difference and we hope that employers, individuals and organizations will also use the results of this survey to inform their continued efforts to address sexual harassment and misconduct.

The survey is hosted on a secure site to keep responses completely anonymous and confidential, and does not ask for, nor capture, employer names, or other identifying specifics.

The validity of the survey depends on maximum and broad spectrum of employment and demographic settings.

1. Could you take the survey and pass it on to as many of your friends and colleagues as possible- especially in non-law firm settings?

Here’s that link you can use to post, and to forward on to others: www.womenlawyersonguard.org/survey/

And here is our website: www.womenlawyersonguard.org.

WWL Members Published in WSBA Bar Bulletin

WWL Admin — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:44:28 GMT

Congratulations to two WWL members recently published in the WSBA Bar Bulletin. Betsy Crumb: The State of Roe in Washington and Carolyn Ladd: Second Chances in Employment and Housing for Formerly Incarcerated People.

Free Teleconference: Mentoring Millennials

WWL Admin — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:00:00 GMT

June 10: Mentoring is at risk of becoming a lost art. At a time when Facebook groups, Slack channels, and alternative means of networking, guidance, and education are on the rise, it's critical to remain relevant to the newest generation of female attorneys, not only to provide support and much-needed resources to budding practitioners, but also to develop future female leaders who will pass the torch to the next generation.

Maddy Martin of Smith.ai will suggest practical tips to enhance your mentorship skills. Click here for a registration link, which you may pass along to others.

Moot Court Judges needed

WWL Admin — Fri, 24 May 2019 22:59:47 GMT

UW’s Moot Court Honor Board is working hard to increase the diversity of its judging pool for in-house competitions, so that it better reflects the diversity of UW’s moot court competitors.

Would you be willing to share our recruitment link with your membership vie email or social media? Practitioners can sign up to be part of our judging pool by filling out here.

We will add their information to our database and reach out to them when we are recruiting judges for any competition they indicate interest in.

For their service, judges will receive:

3 free CLE credits for the first night and 2.5 credits for each additional night judged
Free parking
Dinner

You can email me, MCHB’s VP of Judge Recruitment, with any questions you might have: judges@uw.edu.

Free Teleconference: Rainmaking While Female

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 May 2019 20:00:00 GMT

What are the rainmaking essentials that every woman lawyer must know? Adding to your knowledge of marketing techniques will enhance your success at every stage of your legal career. Join us by phone on Wednesday, May 22 at 4:00 pm EDT for a fast-paced, 30-minute teleconference with Kimberly Rice. President and Chief Marketing Strategist of KLA Marketing Associates.

Eastside Legal Assistance Program’s 9th Annual Breakfast for Justice

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Eastside Legal Assistance Program’s 9^th Annual Breakfast for Justice will be held on May 22nd and members of Washington Women Lawyers are invited to join us for the event. During our keynote, we will hear from Monika Kalra Varma, the Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area and I’m sure she will inspire us to recommit to helping those in our community who need us!

For 30 years ELAP has been working to make the legal system more accessible to those most in need by providing free civil legal services to low-income residents of King County and provides brief services and limited representation to survivors of domestic violence who need protection orders and assistance with their legal safety planning. Last year we helped more than 2,500 people with their legal issues. As the leader in the Bar, I know you realize how important it is to have access to legal assistance to advocate successfully, especially in court.

Register now for WOMEN LEAD Seattle 2019!

WWL Admin — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Join us on Friday, May 17 at the Museum of Flight for the 2019 WOMEN LEAD Seattle Conference, an event designed to promote the advancement of women in the workplace. Come for a day of inspiring speakers, skill-building workshops, networking, and rich conversations. Registration costs $189 and spots are very limited. Professionals of any gender are welcome to attend! Click here to learn more and register!

WSBA Diversity and Inclusion Invites You to a Mixer in Tacoma on May 14

WWL Admin — Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The Washington State Bar Association invites you to mix and mingle over appetizers at a networking event in Tacoma. This event is an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow legal professionals, as well as community organizations and students.

When: Tuesday, May 14, 5-7 p.m.

Where: The REACH Center, 714 S 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Please RSVP so we may get an accurate count for food. There is a no-host bar.

WLG conducting a national Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Legal Profession.

WWL Admin — Fri, 03 May 2019 03:15:46 GMT

Women Lawyers On Guard Inc., is a non-profit national network of women and men who advocate and work for equality and justice (www.womenlawyersonguard.org ). We are looking for responses from women and men throughout the legal profession (e.g., law firm, in-house, government, non-profit, law schools, associations, judiciary, etc.). It’s an important opportunity to make a difference and we hope that employers, individuals and organizations will also use the results of this survey to inform their continued efforts to address sexual harassment and misconduct.

The survey is hosted on a secure site to keep responses completely anonymous and confidential, and does not ask for, nor capture, employer names, or other identifying specifics.

The validity of the survey depends on maximum and broad spectrum of employment and demographic settings.

www.womenlawyersonguard.org/survey/

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 mentorship program!

WWL Admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:34:42 GMT

Starbucks Corporation Law & Corporate Affairs Department 2019-2020 Diversity Mentorship Program Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to solicit participants for the Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with private practice junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. Starbucks legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and its lawyers are excited to share their insights into learning the practice of law, succeeding in law firm and other private practice environments, and for those who are interested, planning for in-house career opportunities. Following a kick-off reception for incoming mentees and past participants, this program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys learn their craft and network in the local community of legal professionals and business leaders. The program is open to all lawyers in private practice in their first six years as an attorney, and who are members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups. If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jenna Erickson at jerickso@starbucks.com by Friday, May 17 th. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, you may contact committee chairs Brittany Johnson (brijohns@starbucks.com) or Kimberly Kam (kkam@starbucks.com).

Grant Opportunities & Scholarships offered from KCWWL

WWL Admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:24:34 GMT

Visit their web page for all the details

2019 King County Support for Solo and

Small Firm Attorneys Grants

Sponsored by Washington Women Lawyers, King County Chapter

2019 Seattle University School of Law Scholarship

2019 UW School of Law Scholarship

Article by member Karrin Klotz: Women Empowering Women

WWL Admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:20:22 GMT

Published in the April Edition of NW Lawyer, an article by long time member and Director of Legacy, Karrin Klotz

http://nwlawyer.wsba.org/nwlawyer/april_2019?pg=46#pg46

Exploring the Tribal Court System

WWL Admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:30:00 GMT

"Tribal Justice" Film Screening

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Sullivan Hall, Room C5

4:30-6:00 p.m.

Reception and Keynote

Sullivan Hall, 2nd Floor Gallery

6:15-8:00 p.m.

Tribal courts throughout the nation are leading the way in transforming their communities through traditional modes of restorative justice. Join us for a screening of the film "Tribal Justice," followed by a reception, with a keynote by Judge Claudette White, who is featured in the film. The program will highlight the incredible work tribal court judges do to provide access to holistic, structured, and phased treatment and rehabilitation services that incorporate culture and tradition.

RSVP NOW

MELAW CLE “Protecting Speech Freedoms in a Climate of Hate”

WWL Admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Hate crimes in Washington State increased 42% in 2017. In this current climate of increased hate, it is more important than ever to understand the legal distinction between hate speech and free speech. The Cardozo Society and the Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW) are proud to present a CLE symposium – “Protecting Speech Freedoms in a Climate of Hate” – examining the line between hate and free speech from a variety of legal perspectives.

When: Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 1-5pm (doors open at 12:30pm)

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine – 920 5th Ave, Suite 3300, Seattle, WA 98104

Cost: $25 general, $18 for public service attorneys, students, and folks not seeking CLE credit

To register – please click here

Judicial Evaluation Committee for Clark County/St Helens Chapter of WWL

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:08:11 GMT

Clark County Superior Court Judge Rulli is retiring. The Clark County/St Helens Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers is forming a Judicial Evaluation Committee to evaluate applicants for this position. If you are interested in serving on the Judicial Evaluation Committee, please e-mail Jill Sasser (JEC Chair) at jill.sasser@landerholm.com. Please note that you must be an active member of Washington Women Lawyers to serve on this committee. You can join WWL at the following link.

Volunteers needed in Yakima, Vancouver & Tacoma on Apr 27th

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:03:22 GMT

Join AILA attorneys for Citizenship Day, Saturday, April 27

Volunteers needed at three Citizenship Day events in Vancouver, Yakima, and Tacoma

Citizenship Day is a free, one-day legal clinic to help legal permanent residents apply for citizenship, and is hosted by AILA-WA, OneAmerica, and committed community partners statewide. With immigrants under attack, citizenship is the only protection from deportation, and you can help! Please join us for the day, and help hundreds of legal permanent residents take the first step towards becoming US citizens.

Pro Bono CLE credits are available for attorney volunteers (WSBA members only). In order to receive CLE credits, attorneys are required to watch our 80 minute video training before the event and attend the 45 minute day of training at Citizenship Day.

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 8:30am-5:30pm*

SITES: Tacoma - Tacoma Community House

Vancouver - Clark College

Yakima – Yakima Valley Community College

*If you cannot make the whole time, we can still use your help, especially in the afternoon to review completed N-400s.

Volunteers are appreciated for all three sites, but please consider joining us in Vancouver or Yakima – you can make a weekend out of it! Plus, travel reimbursements are available from AILA-WA for AILA attorneys and law students who travel more than 100 miles or 2 hours to volunteer.

Click here to sign up to volunteer! And feel free to share the link with your networks and office colleagues.

What do volunteers do? Attorneys & DOJ-Accredited Representative volunteers meet one-on-one with clients to screen for naturalization eligibility, answer questions, review completed applications for accuracy, and provide instructions for follow up or filing. Attorneys may also review the work of other attorneys during client checkout. You must be a licensed attorney or DOJ-Accredited Representative to fulfill this role. Attorney volunteers must have been in practice for at least 2 years, AND have completed at least five (5) N-400 applications. If you would like to volunteer as an attorney but do not meet these requirements, please contact WNA Participant Engagement and Coalition Manager at rosana@weareoneamerica.org

Volunteers who have not attended a Citizenship Day in the last year will be required to view an 80-minute video training in advance of volunteering.

If you have any questions about Citizenship Day, please contact WNA Integration and Advocacy Manager Rosana Donoso Barredo at rosana@weareoneamerica.org

We hope to see you there!

Law Student Scholarship Opportunity

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:55:32 GMT

I just wanted to share a law student scholarship opportunity with all of you through the Korean American Bar Association of Washington (KABA).

We are offering a one-time scholarship opportunity to honor my friend and fellow KABA board member, Kate Seabright. We lost Kate late last year to suicide and it has been an incredibly hard loss. Kate was a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, a former federal clerk, and an associate at Fox Rothschild. This scholarship was made possible by Fox Rothschild and Kate’s parents, Mike Seabright and Margaret Ahn Seabright.

We posted the scholarship opportunity on March 13, 2019, as it would have been her 30th birthday. The scholarship application and information can be found here.

If would be able to pass this along to law students, I would greatly appreciate it! Please feel free to direct any law students with questions to me.

Best Regards,

Paige Hardy

2019 YMCA Mock Trial State Championship - Volunteers Needed

WWL Admin — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce our registration for attorney raters for the 2019 High School Mock Trial State Championship is now open. The 2019 YMCA Mock Trial State Championship will take place March 22nd – 23rd at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia. The link to register can be found at the end of this email.

For those of you who are not familiar with Mock Trial, here is a brief overview. In 1987, Washington YMCA Youth & Government doubled the number of students it could reach by taking on the high school Mock Trial Program, previously run by the Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division. In 2018, we are geared up to have 60 teams participate from across the state of Washington. Beginning in September, students begin studying the case and understanding the lives of the characters they must eventually become. They learn courtroom procedures, rehearse opening and closing arguments, and practice the art of thinking on their feet. Each team must field both a plaintiff and defense team, meaning that often time’s students must play dual roles. During the month of February, teams from around the state match up for district competitions. When they results are in, it is decided which 24 teams will make it to the state championship in March. From there, the winner of our state will represent Washington at the National High School Mock Trial Championships. Last year, Franklin High School won our state and was crowned the High School Mock Trial National Champions in Reno, Nevada.

This year’s case was written by the Honorable Judge Lewis from Clark County and is titled “Flyspecking”. This year’s case is a civil case that deals with livestock, neighborhoods, home owners associations and property lines. I have attached Judge Lewis’s summary of the case for more details.

We currently have 4 rounds open for volunteers:

Friday, March 22nd – 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Saturday, March 23rd – 8:00 – 11:00 am

Saturday, March 23rd – 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 23rd – 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Here is the link to register: https://goo.gl/forms/Bfbok70Nt9KdiiLx2

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at efitzgerald@seattleymca.org

Judges Needed for Mock Trial - Seattle U

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:59:50 GMT

The Board would like to invite you to serve as a Judge in our upcoming 2019 Spring Mock Trial Competition. We have plenty of openings for Judges in our preliminary rounds, taking place on Friday March 15 at 5:00 PM and at 7:00 PM, and Saturday March 16 at 10 AM and 12 PM (Noon).

If you are available for any of the above times, or perhaps multiple consecutive times, the commitment would entail arriving at Seattle University School of Law 30 minutes before your first round begins, judging your respective round, grading competitors’ performances, and providing feedback.

Dinner is provided to our judges in advance of the competition on Friday night, and breakfast is provided to our judges in advance of the competition on Saturday morning.

Serving as a judge is a great opportunity to earn CLE credits and give back to the legal community by mentoring and educating law students. With your assistance, we can offer Seattle University law students the best oral advocacy experience possible.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in judging this competition. If you are interested and available, you can sign up via this google form: https://goo.gl/forms/w0lB1Aos0qLPae5z2 . Once you’ve submitted your response, the Moot Court Board will send along a confirmation letter, competition information, and parking information in advance of the event.

Mock Trial Volunteers needed in Clark County

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:40:38 GMT

The Mock Trial committee is seeking volunteer attorney raters for the 2019 Mock Trial tournament. More details below. Please email Jill Sasser (jill.sasser@landerholm.com) if you are able to volunteer.

The High School tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 27 and Thursday, February 28.

Wednesday, February 27:

Round 1 - 12:30-3:00pm

Round 2 - 3:00-5:30pm

Round 3 - 5:30-8:00pm

Thursday, February 28:

Round 4 - 12:30-3:00pm

Round 5 - 3:00-5:30pm

Round 6 - 5:30-8:00pm

The tournament is held at the Clark County Courthouse. Attorney raters need to meet in the first floor jury assembly room for trial assignments. Please arrive about 15 minutes early to get courtroom assignments and score sheets. Each round lasts about 2.5 hours. You will need to watch the trial, fill out a scoresheet and offer brief and positive feedback to the participants. You do not need any experience to participate.

In exchange for your time we can offer our gratitude, some food and drink, and the enjoyable experience of watching students participate in this program.

JustLead Washington is now recruiting for its Board of Directors

WWL Admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:22:26 GMT

JustLead Washington is now recruiting for its Board of Directors. As you may know, JustLead is a statewide organization offering training, consulting, and other capacity-building support to the equity & justice community that is focused on leadership and organizational development, race equity, and collaboration between legal and community partners. JustLead’s inaugural board started as a small but mighty team of Leadership Academy alumni who were (and still are!) willing to help steward the birth and growth of JustLead, but as our now 2-year-old organization grows we are hoping to recruit a new cohort of board members who can join our team in 2019.

JustLead is seeking board members who are excited to engage in big conversations about what a strong community of equity & justice advocates and organizations look like and who are willing to champion JustLead’s work within their networks and communities. We are intentionally seeking a mix of JustLead program alumni and folks who are newer to JustLead, legal and community partners, and folks from around the state. We welcome and encourage applicants who have personally navigated the law & justice systems and who have been directly impacted by racism, poverty, and other forms of structural oppression.

Are you ready and excited to become part of our growing team? Do you know anyone else who might be? Please help us spread the word! Please see attached for a board recruitment announcement and more information; you can also find information at https://justleadwa.org/about/job-openings/. Board applications are due January 18^th^,, and interested applicants will have an opportunity to talk with current board members and attend a board meeting before confirming their interest. For questions or assistance in completing a board application please contact info@justleadwa.org.

Complimentary QLaw membership!

WWL Admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:21:08 GMT

Complimentary QLaw membership! QLaw is the LGBT bar association of Washington. Members of other minority bar associations such as WWL interested in QLaw’s mission—whether you identify as LGBT or as a dedicated ally—are invited to join QLaw for the 2019 membership year for free. QLaw is doing this to promote more interaction and flow of ideas between our groups, better serve those with intersectional identities, and maximize the diversity of our membership. To join, go to www.qlaw.org/join and use the discount code MBA2019. The discount applies only for new QLaw members.

Write for Litigation News! Apply by Jan 18th

WWL Admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:17:31 GMT

Write for Litigation News!

The ABA Section of Litigation’s national news magazine seeks excellent writers interested in joining its editorial board as contributing editors. Contributing editors write four articles per year and attend two ABA conferences (partial reimbursement available). Reaching an audience of over 40,000 members, this is a great opportunity to get your name out there and connect with attorneys across the country.

Interested? Participate in our annual write-on competition! Send a resume and writing sample to LitNewsWriteOn@gmail.com by January 18, 2019. We will notify applicants selected to participate in the competition by February 1, 2019.

Young Lawyers Division of KCBA seeks Mentor of the Year Nominations by Jan 14

WWL Admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 04:43:14 GMT

On behalf of the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the King County Bar Association, we write to ask for your help in identifying nominees for the Mentor of the Year Award. All finalists will be recognized at the YLD Winter Soiree on February 7, 2019, where the winner will be announced. YLD mentors provide the invaluable gift of time, teaching, and training to new lawyers.

As members of KCBA’s Diversity Committee, we hope to assist the YLD in creating a broad, diverse pool of nominees. Could you share this request for nominations to your membership or others whom you believe might know of a worthy nominee? To nominate a mentor, the nominator should submit an a short explanation of why the mentor deserves the award. Specific examples of assistance provided by the mentor are helpful. Nominations should be between two paragraphs and no more than one page. Nominations and any questions about the award or nomination process, should be submitted to Anna Robson at AnnaR@kcba.org by January 14, 2019. Nominators must be current YLD members, defined as a lawyer 36 years old or under or in the first five years of practices, whichever comes later.

MAMA Seattle Invites you to their upcoming lunch seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:45:00 GMT

Social Networking Luncheon

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When:

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Where: Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, 1420 Fifth Ave., Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org.

Please join us for a fun and informal networking event. Light lunch and dessert will be provided. Due to the nature of this event, we will not be offering telephone participation. Please join us in person!

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

K&L Gates LLP

Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC

Gold sponsors:

Keller Rohrback LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

ETHICS AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION SEEKS COMMISSIONER

WWL Admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:00:56 GMT

The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC) is looking for a candidate to serve in the Commission-appointed position on the SEEC.

The SEEC is a seven-member, volunteer body that interprets and administers Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program, as well as the Whistleblower Protection, Ethics, Elections, Lobbying and Voters’ Pamphlet Codes. The SEEC advises the City Council and the Mayor on promoting ethics in government, and appoints and oversees the work of an executive director, who is charged with implementing SEEC decisions. Commissioners act as judges when a person is charged with violating one of the Commission-administered codes, and issue advisory opinions. Through staff, the SEEC publishes guides to the codes it enforces, and conducts educational programs on the Commission-administered codes.

The SEEC meets the first Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m., and occasionally Commissioners need to attend special meetings. Commission members usually spend between two and five hours per month on SEEC business, although the workload can vary.

Commissioners serve three-year terms and can be reappointed. The successful candidate will be selected by the six current commissioners, and must be confirmed by the City Council. The appointee’s terms will start early in 2019 and run until December 31, 2021. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Residency in the City of Seattle, while not required, is an asset. Commissioners cannot be active in Seattle election campaigns during their time on the Commission. To be considered for appointment to the SEEC, please send a letter of interest and resume by December 14, 2018 by e-mail to wayne.barnett@seattle.gov, or by mail to: Wayne Barnett, Executive Director Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission P.O. Box 94729 Seattle, Washington 98124-4729 For more information, please contact Wayne Barnett at (206) 684-8577, or by e-mail at wayne.barnett@seattle.gov.

Supreme Court Invites Public Participation in Bar Structure Work Group

WWL Admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:56:38 GMT

Supreme Court Invites Public Participation in Bar Structure Work Group

Apply by Dec. 7 to help determine the future of legal regulation in Washington state

SEATTLE, WA [Nov. 15, 2018] — The Washington Supreme Court seeks applications for a public member to serve on its work group to conduct a comprehensive review of the structure of the Washington State Bar Association

(WSBA).

WSBA operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court to license the state’s nearly 40,000 lawyers and other legal professionals. In furtherance of its obligation to protect and serve the public, the WSBA both regulates lawyers and other legal professionals and serves its members as a professional association.

Pending lawsuits regarding the legal status of bar associations across the nation as well as recent case law prompted the Washington Supreme Court to form the bar-structure work group. It will ultimately make a recommendation to the full Court as to WSBA’s future structure, which might be remaining status quo, dividing into a mandatory and a voluntary bar association, or forming some sort of hybrid.

Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst will chair the 10-person work group, which has one seat reserved for a public (nonWSBA member) representative. The work group will review and assess WSBA’s structure in light of recent case law with First Amendment and antitrust implications; recent reorganizations by other state bar associations and their reasoning; and the additional responsibilities of WSBA due to its administration of Supreme Court appointed boards.

Meetings will be held at WSBA offices in Seattle. Meetings will begin in January 2019 and will be held every three to four weeks for six to eight months. All meetings will be open to the public; a schedule will be posted at wsba.org when available.

Interested applicants should apply to:

The Supreme Court, Attention: C.J. Mary Fairhurst

PO Box 40929, Olympia, WA 98504

Applicants should indicate they are applying for the public-member position and include the reason for their interest and pertinent background information. The deadline for applications is Dec. 7, 2018. In making its selections, the court will be looking for diversity in all its aspects.

About the Washington State Bar Association

The WSBA operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court to license the state’s nearly 40,000 lawyers and other legal professionals. In furtherance of its obligation to protect and serve the public, the WSBA both regulates lawyers and other legal professionals and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA’s mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice. For more information, visit www.wsba.org.

Access to Justice Board’s Conference Planning Committee is seeking proposals for the 2019 ATJ Conference

WWL Admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:55:02 GMT

Request for Content Proposals

2019 Access to Justice Conference

Amplifying the Power of Community

Spokane Convention Center

June 14-16, 2019

We’re excited to announce that the Access to Justice Board’s Conference Planning Committee is now accepting proposals and ideas for the 2019 Access to Justice Conference. This year’s theme, Amplifying the Power of Community, seeks to shine a spotlight on the our collective power when community members, advocates, judges, attorneys, leaders, funders, and policymakers across Washington State come together to champion justice.

Please share this call for proposals widely with your networks! The Conference Planning Committee is committed to centering the voices of those who are most directly affected by the systems in need of changing. We strongly encourage proposals from a wide variety of perspectives: those who experience injustice; staff and volunteers from social service organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations and coalitions; members and leaders from communities of color; social justice funders; civil legal aid advocates; criminal justice workers; private pro bono and low bono legal professionals; court staff and administrators; members of the judiciary; nonprofit capacity-builders; students and teachers; and many others. Please help us by forwarding this email to your colleagues and networks who share our commitment to equity and justice.

To learn more about the criteria and submit a proposal, please fill out this form by January 4, 2019. If you have any questions or need assistance submitting the form, please contact BonnieS@wsba.org. If necessary, you may request a Word version of the proposal form to fill out and submit by email. The proposal form is also attached here as a PDF for your convenience.

To learn more about the Conference, visit us online at http://allianceforequaljustice.org/accesstojusticeconference. We will post conference details to this page as they become available.

RAINIER CLUB: Nov 14 Lunch with Jorge Barón, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

WWL Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:30:00 GMT

Rsvp@therainierclub.com for the final Legal Roundtable lunch of 2018, featuring Jorge Barón, Executive Director, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

Club members may register online at www.therainierclub.com.

Details :

Nov 14, 1130am to 130pm, $28.

Mr. Barón, a former child actor from Bogotá ,Colombia performing with his famous father of the same name, is a Yale Law School trained lawyer who immigrated to the US when he was 13 years old. As Executive Director of NWIRP in Seattle, he has become a player on the world legal stage, including his role fighting the first Trump Muslim Ban and in more recent events. In 2017 Seattle Magazine named him one of Seattle’s most influential people, and he and NWIRP have been repeatedly recognized by the legal community for outstanding pro bono service on human rights issues that impact all of us.

This Legal Roundtable lunch is open to guests.

For an update on Legal Roundtable events, please see the attached November newsletter.

Current and prospective Roundtable members are welcome at the monthly first Tuesday meetups in Eddie’s Place at The Rainier Club at 630pm. The next meetup is Nov 6.

2019 DWT 1L Diversity and Patent Scholarships

WWL Admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:17:56 GMT

We are excited to announce that we have total of four 1L Diversity Scholarships available this year in addition to a 1L Patent Prosecution Scholarship in our Seattle office!

We would very much appreciate your help in bringing our diversity and patent scholarships information to the attention of your first-year law student members! Our online application site will be open on December 1st through January 2nd for our Patent Prosecution Scholarship and through January 6th for our Diversity Scholarship. Please click here for more information.

Additionally, we want to invite 1L students who might be in Pacific Northwest over the holidays to come meet us at the following event:

Seattle: Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Association (SALRA) is hosting their annual Diversity Reception on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm (at Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt). It will be a great opportunity to meet attorneys and recruiters from firms all over Seattle, most of whom offer 1L Diversity Scholarships. Although information is not yet updated, please visit the SALRA website here for more details within the next couple of weeks.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

For New York, Portland, and Washington D.C. Scholarships

Hiroko Peraza

Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager

Email: hirokoperaza@dwt.com

For Seattle 1L Diversity and Seattle Patent Scholarships

Brook Dormaier

Law Student Recruiting Manager

Email: brookdormaier@dwt.com

Applications for 2019 Ladder Down Program being accepted

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 23:54:34 GMT

MAMA Seattle is thrilled to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2019 Ladder Down program. Information about the program, the 2019 schedule, and applications are available here:

http://www.mamaseattle.org/ladder-down.html

Ladder Down is a business development program for women attorneys in all practice areas at any level. It lasts a year and the class meets once or twice a month. Led by an experienced faculty of nationally recognized career coaches, the program provides a structured, proven approach to help lawyers take their careers to the next level by focusing on helping women attorneys develop skills to build a book of business or rise through the corporate counsel ranks and enhance leadership skills. Faculty members Marianne Trost and Lynn Moran will lead group presentations on Saturday mornings, supported by monthly small group sessions that allow for individualized follow up and accountability. Panel discussions and individual consultations round out the formal program. Ladder Down participants also benefit from the support, mentoring, and referral network developed between fellow participants. Also, as a participant, you will receive 27.5 CLE credits.

The year-long program begins January 11, 2019, and the application deadline is December 1, 2018. The schedule, curriculum, faculty bios, tuition, and scholarship information and the application are all posted on the MAMA Seattle website.

This is an amazing opportunity for a select group of women attorneys to have access to personalized business development and leadership training designed to take you and your career to the next level. Past participants have included small, medium, and large firm partners and associates, corporate counsel, in-house counsel, government attorneys, and attorneys in (or looking to) transition. Email ladderdown@mamaseattle.org; mhaddad@helsell.com; or rachel.reynolds@lewisbrisbois.com with questions or contacts to previous class participants about their experience.

Judicial Institute Applications Due Nov. 9!

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:20:44 GMT

Once again in partnership with The Judicial Institute, Seattle University Law School is sponsoring the 2019 Judicial Institute Fellows Clinic for those attorneys from a diverse background interested in pursuing a judicial career in the future. Please note the Judicial Institute has a new website: www.judicialinstitutewa.org

APPLICATION PROCESS & FEE – DEADLINE Friday November 9, 2018

Interested applicants with at least eight years or more of experience should submit a letter of interest, resume, and an application. The application materials are available at www.judicialinstitutewa.org

Fellows accepted into the Judicial Fellows Clinic will be assessed a $100 fee. If this fee will pose a hardship, please notify the Judicial Institute at info@judicialinstitute.org.

CONTACTS

Chach Duarte White, Chair of the Application and Selection Committee, 206-499-1681 or info@judicialinstitute.org.

More details are here.

MAMA Seattle Invites you to their upcoming lunch seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:45:00 GMT

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

How to Lean In While Leaning Out

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When:

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where:

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, 1420 Fifth Ave., Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

How to lean in while leaning out: A panel discussion featuring four attorneys who will discuss taking time off or working part-time while raising young kids and address how to stay engaged and on track while on extended leave or part-time in order to facilitate the move back to “leaning in.”

Averil Rothrock. Averil Rothrock has over 20 years of litigation experience and has advocated in more than 50 appeals in Washington’s Court of Appeals and 14 review proceedings before the Washington State Supreme Court, in addition to regular work in the Ninth Circuit. Averil also helps clients who are not parties use the amicus curiae process to provide input to the courts on issues of concern. Averil served as Chair of the Appellate Section of the King County Bar Association from 2012-2013. Averil is a member of the Washington Appellate Lawyers Association, which admits members based on demonstrated appellate credentials. Averil serves on the Board of the King County Bar Foundation and the WSBA’s Civil Litigation Rules Drafting Task Force and performs pro bono work for Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, the ACLU and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Averil started as an associate at Schwabe in 1994 as a commercial litigator. She has reinvented her practice a few times, and counts career survival after “off-ramping” among her accomplishments.

Sharon Rutberg. Sharon Rutberg is a founding member of Salmon Bay Law Group, PLLC, located in Ballard and providing legal services in the areas of estate planning and probate. Sharon is also the mother of two young-adult children. She returned to practicing law in 2014 after a hiatus of 14 years. Sharon began her legal career in corporate litigation and government regulation in Washington, D.C. She worked at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale), the U.S. State Department, and the Office of the White House Counsel, where she worked on the Whitewater hearings. In 1997, Sharon left full-time paid employment to raise her two young children. With unexpected family moves to the Bay Area and then Seattle, a planned short break turned into a long period away from the practice of law. In the interim, Sharon was a “stay at home mom” with a series of part-time work roles, paid and volunteer, law-related and otherwise. In 2006, Sharon started a freelance legal editing business. Sharon became a member of the Washington State Bar Association in 2014. Today, Sharon is a member of the Real Property, Probate & Trust (RPPT) Sections of the Washington State Bar Association and King County Bar Association, serves on the editorial board of the Washington Bar Association’s RPPT Newsletter, and volunteers with the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). She also belongs to the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Washington Association of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA). Sharon is currently pursuing a LLM in Elder Law at Seattle University School of Law. When she is not practicing law, Sharon enjoys reading, walking her dogs, and spending time with her husband and children.

Robin Schachter. Robin Schachter is Director of Corporate Relations at Gamoran Legal Consulting. Robin was a member of the MAMA Seattle board of directors for five years, serving as its President in 2015. She has been an advocate for the success of women and mothers in the legal profession for her entire career and was instrumental in bringing the Ladder Down program to Seattle. Her daughter is now a sophomore in high school. Robin will be happy to show you the photos of her little grandsons, courtesy of her stepdaughter and daughter-in-law! Robin was a partner at the law firm Ryan Swanson & Cleveland for 10 years, after starting her civil trial law career there as an associate. In 2013, she joined the legal recruiting firm of Gamoran Legal Consulting, where she helps law firms and corporate legal departments find great lawyers, and works with individual attorneys to hone their career options. She regularly advises attorneys who have taken sabbaticals or breaks in their traditional careers, and is proud to have placed several women in new legal careers during a pending pregnancy. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Robin worked as a stage manager for the Alaska Repertory Theatre in Anchorage and founded a semi-professional theatre company in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She managed field operations and sales for her family’s national fresh produce marketing business, based from a vineyard in the Finger Lakes of New York, and helped run a residential contracting and spec home company before moving to Seattle to attend law school at the University of Washington. Her nontraditional career path helps Robin advise others on how to identify and market the strengths and talents we develop throughout all aspects of our lives.

Elisa Ford. Elisa Ford is a solo practitioner whose practice focuses exclusively on humanitarian and family immigration law. Elisa is a former Clerk to the Honorable Robin Hunt of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II and has a diverse background in public interest law and complex statutory and regulatory analysis. She served as a Policy Analyst for the Maryland State Legislature and as an Associate at a small plaintiff’s law firm in Baltimore, MD, focused on providing relief to inner city-children poisoned by lead paint. Dedicated to promoting access to legal services, Elisa has provided pro bono legal services as a volunteer with the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project (CARA), the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). In May of 2015, Elisa traveled to Dilley, Texas, where she spent a week volunteering with CARA to provide pro bono legal assistance to women and children refugees detained in prison-like conditions at the South Texas Residential Detention Center. Elisa also enjoys volunteering at One America's Citizenship Day events in WA, helping low-income legal permanent residents prepare naturalization applications. When not working, Elisa enjoys exploring the trails and waterways of the Northwest with her husband and twin 8-year old boys.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch, join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold. Some firms have hold music, which is disruptive to the presentation. If you need to leave the call briefly, please hang up and call back in when you are able.

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

K&L Gates LLP

Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC

Gold sponsors:

Keller Rohrback LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

WWL Seeking Nominations for Annual Event Awards - due August 4

WWL Admin — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 19:03:56 GMT

Washington Women Lawyers is seeking nominations for individuals to receive two very special awards at our upcoming Annual Event this October:

Passing the Torch Award. Intended to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond with regard to mentoring women lawyers and “passing the torch” to others in a way that supports the WWL mission of furthering the full integration of women in the legal profession, promoting equal rights and opportunities for women, and preventing discrimination against them.

Legacy Award. Created in 2009 to memorialize the inspiring personal and professional legacies within the organization, such as the legacies of founding and key sustaining members, so that current and former members can understand, honor and build upon that progress.

This is a golden opportunity for you to show a fellow member that you’ve noticed their contributions and believe them worthy of special WWL recognition!

To nominate someone for an award, please fill out the appropriate form and return it to Liz Findley at secretary@wwl.org by Saturday, August 4, 2018. A list of past award recipients is included with the nomination forms and can also be found on the WWL website.

Thank you, and we look forward to spending time with you at the Annual Event on October 12, 2018!

Certificate in Women’s Leadership - Applications due Aug 3.

WWL Admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 23:35:25 GMT

  Gonzaga University is offering a Certificate in Women’s Leadership, a 3-

  month, non-degree course to learn skills and practices for advancing women in

  the workplace. Applications are due Aug. 3. Learn more at

  https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-leadership-studies/departments/women-in-

  leadership/certificate-in-womens-leadership.

Gonzaga University is offering a Certificate in Women’s Leadership, a 3-month, non-degree course to learn skills and practices for advancing women in the workplace. Applications are due Aug. 3. Learn more at https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-leadership-studies/departments/women-in-leadership/certificate-in-womens-leadership.

MAMA Seattle Invites you to their upcoming seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:45:00 GMT

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

TIPS FROM IN-HOUSE COUNSEL:

HOW TO GET AND KEEP OUR BUSINESS

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When:

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

This panel will share tips and insights from the in-house perspective—what to do and not to do to get and keep their business.

Tori Lallemont. Tori is General Counsel at 98point6, a company providing expert, on-demand primary care, diagnosis, and treatment from board certified physicians via private and secure in-app messaging. Tori currently manages a team of six and focuses on the corporate practice of medicine, HIPAA, contracts, ERISA, and employment matters. Prior to joining 98point6, Tori’s practice focused on all aspects of healthcare privacy, security, FDA regulations, pediatric research and clinical trials, and pharmaceutical and device development. She has a law degree and Masters in public health from of the University of Washington. Tori has an 18-month-old son who is obsessed with Elmo and The Lorax.

Kristina Bennard. Kristina is Senior Corporate Counsel, Litigation at Expedia, Inc., where she manages regulatory compliance, litigation regarding industry regulation, and legal advice to Expedia Government Affairs concerning short term rental and tax regulations for Expedia’s subsidiary, HomeAway. Prior to joining Expedia, Kristina spent time in-house at The Boeing Company, and in private practice at Yarmuth Wilsdon and Davis Wright Tremaine, where she focused her practice on complex commercial litigation. She’s a graduate of Harvard Law School. And, she’s a mom to a delightful and active nine-year-old daughter.

Pamela Helman. Pamela is Senior Corporate Counsel at MOD Pizza where she is the head of Litigation and Employment Law. She works in conjunction with the business groups daily to mitigate risks to the company. Prior to joining MOD Pizza, Pam was an employment lawyer with several law firms, most recently Littler Mendelson in Seattle, where she advised employers on a broad range of employment matters, including non-competition/solicitation agreements, wage and overtime, discrimination and harassment, privacy, leave policies, and handbooks.

Pam is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and University of Pittsburgh School of Law, she also spent a semester abroad at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She was a participant in the 2017 Ladder Down Class. Pam and her husband, Michael, live in Redmond with their two adorable kids - an eight year old son and a seven year old daughter. Pam comes from Pittsburgh, PA and is learning to accept her kids’ new found love of the Seahawks, as long as they are not playing the beloved Steelers.

Brittany Johnson. Brittany is a global commercial attorney at Starbucks Coffee Company. She specializes in domestic and international licensing/franchising transactions and has helped Starbucks expand throughout Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Brittany is also the lead lawyer for Starbucks Latin America & Caribbean. In this role, she advises the business unit on everything from supply chain matters, to digital and technology agreements, to marketing campaigns.

Brittany is an advocate for increasing diversity in the legal profession and is the current co-chair of the Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Committee. As co-chair, Brittany is responsible for all department diversity and inclusion programming, including the Starbucks law firm diversity survey, the mentorship program, and the Gregoire Fellows program. Starbucks recently selected Brittany as the company’s 2018 Fellow for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

Prior to joining Starbucks, Brittany practiced franchise and distribution law at the Denver, Colorado office of a large national firm. She’s a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and attended the University of Colorado as an undergraduate, where she studied International Affairs.

Brittany is also the proud mother of a two-year-old son, Logan, who loves to make messes and mischief. Brittany loves traveling and enjoying great food, wine, and scenery with her husband and college sweetheart, Brian. She’s currently training for her first half-marathon and welcomes any and all running advice and tips!

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

K&L Gates LLP

Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC

Gold sponsors:

Keller Rohrback LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

STRAPWA NATIONAL SEX TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE

WWL Admin — Tue, 22 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT

STRAPWA NATIONAL SEX TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 8:00 AM
- to -
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 12:00 PM (PDT)

Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402

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STRAPWA National Sex Trafficking Conference

Combating Sex Trafficking Through a Multi-Disciplinary Approach

STRAPWA would like to remind you of our upcoming

National Sex Trafficking Conference!

May 22nd-24th at The Greater Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, WA

8 days left of our Early-Bird Special Pricing! Now through March 31st, get single attendance tickets for $285!

We are now offering a group rate, as well! If you buy 5 or more tickets, each ticket price goes down to $150!!

Interested in having your agency table at our conference? For $250, your agency can join other local and national businesses in a fantastic networking opportunity!

We now have a complete list of all of our speakers avaliable to view! At the bottom of this email is a list of our speakers through Sched: with the Sched app, you can also see our formal agenda, a complete list of speakers, and set up your own customized agenda to use at our conference.

Currently, we have a room block at Hotel Murano, 0.2 miles away from the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, for a King Delux or Delux Two Double at $150/night. If you purchase a hotel room, tell Hotel Murano that you are with the Rebuilding Hope room block. We hope to have you join us in May 2018!

Continuing Education credits are avaliable through this conference! For specific questions regarding continuing education credits, please contact for further information.

To respond to the demand for professional training and development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to commercial sexual exploitation/sex trafficking around the county, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County will be hosting a national sex trafficking conference event for professionals who work with

children, youths and adults who experience sex trafficking. The conference will provide top-level training across multiple tracks in order to meet the educational needs of a multi-disciplinary team response to sex trafficking, including focus areas for mental health providers, clinicians, social work/service providers, advocates, first responders, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, medical providers, forensic interviewers and community coalition mobilizers.

Tacoma/Pierce County, Washington professionals and community members have found it necessary that multiple opportunities to gain quality, up-to-date and diverse training every year be made available not only to professionals and community members from the Pacific Northwest, but also from across the United States. This conference aims to provide such an opportunity by welcoming nationwide responders to the country's sex trafficking problem in order to share valuable information across disciplines and to engage in ongoing networking in the hopes of forming a unified alliance to reducing and, ultimately, eliminating sex trafficking in our neighborhoods. We aim to ensure our workshops provide the most requested topics of interest and are instructed by the highest quality of trainers who are experienced and relevant to the current fight against sex trafficking.

Sexual Harassment: Changing the Conversations - A free webcast

WWL Admin — Thu, 10 May 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Sexual Harassment: Changing the Conversations, a FREE 75-minute webcast on May 9, 2018, 10:00 a.m. PST

Invite your colleagues, employees and friends to a discussion about the needed conversations regarding our workplace environments, behaviors and culture. This program, available live in-person and via webcast, will focus on beginning or changing the conversations about creating a respectful and positive work atmosphere. It is not intended to address the legal issues associated with sexual harassment.

Our hope for the program is to share information about the important conversations and point to useful materials available on the topic. You may consider gathering colleagues and watching the program in a group setting and encourage further discussion following the program. This is a member service and is not intended to offer CLE credit as it has not been developed with MCLE rules in mind.

Click on the link for the program registration page, bit.ly/2Ghe8ml or share the program link with other professionals.

The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department now accepting applications for 2018-19 mentorship program!

WWL Admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:19:50 GMT

Starbucks Corporation Law & Corporate Affairs Department 2018-19 Diversity Mentorship Program Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to solicit participants for the Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with private practice junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. Starbucks legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and its lawyers are excited to share their insights into learning the practice of law, succeeding in law firm and other private practice environments, and for those who are interested, planning for in-house career opportunities.

Following a kick-off reception for incoming mentees and past participants, this program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys learn their craft and network in the local community of legal professionals and business leaders. The program is open to all lawyers in private practice in their first six years as an attorney, and who are members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Sonya Goykhman at sgoykhma@starbucks.com by Friday, June 1. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, you may contact committee chairs Joanie Kim (jokim@starbucks.com) or Brittany Johnson (brijohns@starbucks.com).

Time's Up Legal Defense Fund Seeks Attorneys to Join Legal Network for Gender Equality

WWL Admin — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:15:04 GMT

The National Women’s Law Center ("NWLC") is seeking attorneys to join its Legal Network for Gender Equity. The NWLC’s Legal Network will provide access to legal representation, resources, and information to those facing sexual harassment and/or sexual discrimination on the job, at school and in the health care system.

The NWLC has already recruited more than 200 attorneys from across the country who stand ready to provide an initial free legal consultation and, when appropriate, representation. The recently announced Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund will be providing financial support to the Network and will support some of the cases brought by attorneys in the Network.

The NWLC is recruiting additional attorneys to join the Network from all states and in particular from following: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Network,learn more & sign-up here>>

For questions, please contact NWLC’s Legal Director, Sunu Chandy (schandy@nwlc.org).

Women in Law Firms

WWL Admin — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 03:46:16 GMT

Below is an article from the January newsletter of the National Association of Women Judges that shares a resource to help us better understand the law firm landscape for women:

Lean In and McKinsey & Company partnered to produce Women in Law Firms 2017.

The report focuses on women in law firms in North America. Out of the project's 222 participants, 23 are law firms that employ more than 16,000 attorneys. The firms provided the project with their talent-pipeline, programs and policies data. Additionally, more than 2,500 of their attorneys answered an experience survey. All of the information shared across the various sources allowed the project to highlight challenges law firms face to advance women relative to the rest of the broader corporate world.

The report summarizes research into three key areas: (1) gender diversity in law firms' talent pipeline, (2) differences in men and women's expectations and experiences, and (3) firms' diversity policies and programs.

It concludes with priorities to improve gender diversity:

culturally acceptable flexible work programs that encourage attorneys to take advantage of them;
developing senior level connections to strengthen coaching partnerships that can accelerate careers and build retention and recruitment; and
make diversity a priority that demands accountability for progress.

We thank NAWJ Resource Board member Tom Leighton of Thomson Reuters for sharing this report with us. Click here to learn more about the Women in Law Firms 2017 report.

Sexual Harassment Issues in ADR

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT

The King County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section is hosting a program on “Sexual Harassment Issues in ADR” on February 8, 2018 at Noon to 1:30 pm at the King County Bar Association office in Seattle. Marcella Fleming Reed is our program leader.

CLE Credit – 1.5 CLE Credit Pending

While Section members are not required to register or RSVP for the live meeting or webcast, we would appreciate having guests RSVP for the live meeting to assure sufficient seating for participants.

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PROGRAM AGENDA

11:55 AM Introduction of Program and Discussion Leader

12:00 PM Section Discussion: “Sexual Harassment Issues in ADR” with Marcella Fleming Reed, JD, M.Ed., SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Marcella Fleming Reed will lead our attendees in reviewing and discussing the following professional challenges for mediators, arbitrators, and advocates when faced with sexual harassment cases:

· How do we balance the value of confidentiality and privacy with the risk of perpetuating inappropriate behavior through non-disclosure provisions?

· Should an ADR provider agree to serve in a mandatory arbitration process when the claimant communicates a wish to pursue another forum?

· How does an ADR provider ensure that statutory issues are addressed in a responsible way?

· What responsibility do ADR providers have in addressing overall cultural issues in the workplace or organization when a single and specific claim is presented to them?

1:30 PM Conclusion of program

DISCUSSION LEADER BIOGRAPHY:

Marcella Fleming Reed: Marcella Fleming Reed, JD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP founded MFR Law Group, PLLC in 2002. Marcella provides human resource and employment law advice to employers, conducts management training, investigates EEO and ethics complaints, and mediates employment disputes. She also serves as a consulting and testifying expert for both plaintiffs and defendants regarding human resource policies, procedures, and practices. Prior to opening MFR Law Group, Marcella was Director of Employee Relations for the Boeing Company. Marcella graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1988 and obtained an M.A. and B.A. in Educational Administration and Elementary Education from the University of Iowa in 1980 and 1979, respectively. She is licensed to practice law in Washington and Virginia, and she is certified by the Human Resource Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Professionals as a Senior Professional in HR. Her firm is in Mill Creek, and she can be reached at marcella@mfrlawgroup.com

Webcast: This section meeting will also be offered to KCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section members via an internet video stream. To participate by streaming video and to download materials, please go to https://www.kcba.org/For-Lawyers/Members/Sections/Alternative-Dispute-Resolution approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

Attorney and paralegal volunteers needed to help with Seattle immigration mega-workshop...

WWL Admin — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, February 3, 2018, the City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and community partners will host the Seattle United for Immigrants and Refugees Mega Workshop, which will serve over 1,000 community members who need citizenship assistance and immigration consultations.

We have a huge need for volunteers, especially immigration attorneys and paralegals.

NOTE: You do not have to be an immigration attorney to volunteer, especially for helping individuals fill out their N400 Naturalization forms.

Check out the volunteer roles here and sign up here. After you register, forward this message to your friends and family so that they can join as well.

Please note - registration takes two steps. You need to create a Volunteer Profile first. Then, once you get a confirmation email, you can register for the event and pick your shift. All volunteers will receive training.

Please also help us get the word out.

There is a great need for immigration legal consultations and citizenship assistance – tell your friends and neighbors about these free services. For questions about services and eligibility, individuals can call our multilingual helpline (206) 386-9090.

NCWBA Midyear Meeting Luncheon Program

WWL Admin — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT

The Canadian Bar Association British Columbia, Women Lawyers Forum and the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associa tions are proud to present Challenges and Rewards for Women in Politics — Both Personal and Professional: A Conversation with the Honorable Ellen Rosenblum, Attorney General of the State of Oregon, and the Honorable Suzanne Anton, QC, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia. The luncheon is co-sponsored by the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession.

Early-bird pricing (until Monday, January 22) is CAD $70. Registration is on-line only.

Essentials of Persuasion: Appellate Legal Writing in Washington and Beyond

WWL Admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Essentials of Persuasion: Appellate Legal Writing in Washington and Beyond

Please join an all‐star lineup for a day devoted to honing your brief writing skills. Program Chair Ken Masters has assembled an outstanding faculty consisting of members of the judiciary, the appellate bar, and the law school faculty, each of whom will share strategies and techniques for appellate writing that does what it is meant to do: educate and persuade. Topics include: • How the structure of the brief aids persuasion; • Telling your client's story in the statement of the case; • The most effective types of arguments for judges & commissioners; • Visual legal writing ‐ persuasion with pictures; • Appellate motions practice ‐ persuading the Gatekeepers; and Ethics on appeal.

Details and registrations here.

2018 KABA Banquet

WWL Admin — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:37:08 GMT

Please join the Korean American Bar Association of Washington for our annual banquet celebration!

Thursday, February 15, 2018
The Four Seasons Hotel
99 Union Street
Seattle, WA

Individual Ticket - $120
Active KABA Member - $80
(If you would like to receive the KABA member discount code please contact Paige Hardy at paigeh@kcba.org)
Door Price - $140

Cocktail reception to begin at 5:30*
Program to begin at 6:30

*Cash bar only

More info here/.

American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (“ABA GPSolo”) offering two fellowships.

WWL Admin — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 05:40:07 GMT

Both programs provide multiple benefits, including providing recipients with funding to attend the GPSolo’s Fall and Spring conferences for one year.

Here’s the link to the Young Lawyers Fellowship: https://www.americanbar.org/ groups/gpsolo/initiatives/ young_lawyers_fellowship.html

Here’s the link to the Diversity Fellowship: https://www.americanbar.org/ groups/gpsolo/initiatives/ diversity_fellowship.html

Applications are due April 6, 2018.

Mindfulness study info - Reducing Anxiety in Lawyers

WWL Admin — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 05:37:33 GMT

Hello everyone. I’m a senior at Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, WA, and I’m completing a research project as part of my AP Capstone class on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as a technique for reducing anxiety in lawyers.

Some studies in recent years examining the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation for lawyers such as the study between the National Association of Women Lawyers and Seyfarth Shaw have found promising results. In order to build off these, my study tries to focus on being realistic about how people can feasibly incorporate mindfulness into their lives and the impacts of even brief meditations over a short period of time.

I’ve consulted with some professors at Gonzaga and EWU to design the study and gotten approval from my school’s administration, so now I’m trying to find participants. I’ve designed a two-week long daily meditation program using the mobile mindfulness meditation application “Headspace.” Participants will be divided into control and experimental groups, and I’ll measure changes via a short anxiety survey taken at the beginning and end of the study. The time commitment would be about fifteen minutes or less for fourteen days and everything will be communicated over the internet, mainly using Google Forms. I’m using a delayed control group design, which means the experimental group will have access to the meditation first, but after the control group has fulfilled their commitments and taken the second anxiety inventory they will also get access to the meditation program so that they have access to the same opportunity. The following is a link to a Google Form, which gives more information about the study and eligibility: https://goo.gl/forms/BoWyT4l3X4DFOsx23. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to email me at bpowersbeggs@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time,

Bridget Powers Beggs

MAMA Seattle -- January 9th lunch seminar~ Women’s Decisions: What’s True, What’s Not, and Why it Matters

WWL Admin — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:45:00 GMT

Women’s Decisions: What’s True, What’s Not, and Why it Matters

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When: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: Through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMA member) or by email tolunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. If you plan on participating by phone, please indicate that in your RSVP so that we may email you any handouts ahead of time.

“There’s an enormous double standard when it comes to how men and women are perceived as decision-makers, and those differences can hamper much more than a woman’s career.”

- New York Times Book Review, May 2016

If you want to be assigned the top projects and cases, you need to be seen as someone who has impeccable judgment. And that’s a problem for women. In this interactive lunch seminar, we’ll look at all-too-common stereotypes about women’s judgment and the science debunking those myths. A growing number of studies show that it’s gender bias, not gender differences, that create obstacles for women who want to thrive at work. We’ll identify strategies that you can use to tackle these kinds of gender bias.

Speaker: Therese Huston, Ph.D., has a mission—to make the workplace as successful for women as it is for men. Therese is a cognitive scientist at Seattle University and the New York Times calls her new book, How Women Decide, “required reading on Wall Street.” She debunks popular myths about how men and women make decisions. (We’ll be giving away a copy of Therese’s book at the lunch!) Therese received her BA from Carleton College and her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Carnegie Mellon University. Last fall, she gave her first TEDx Talk. Her work has been featured in Forbes and the Financial Times, she’s written for the New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and she’s been interviewed on NPR. Microsoft, Amazon, the Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Business School have asked Therese to lead workshops on how to create more inclusive workplaces for women.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion. Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMA members! Cookies and drinks will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold. Some firms have hold music, which is disruptive to the presentation.

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

K&L Gates LLP

Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC

Gold sponsors:

Keller Rohrback LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

ational Association of Women Lawyers' 2018 Midyear Meeting in South Beach

WWL Admin — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:14:38 GMT

The National Conference of Women's Bar Associations is a partnering organization of the National Association of Women Lawyers' 2018 Midyear Meeting in South Beach, held February 28 through March 2, 2018 at the W Hotel in South Beach, Miami. Members of member organizations of the NCWBA receive a 10% discount on registration. To register, please click here and use the code MYMNCWBA2018 to get the discount.

This comprehensive program will offer both professional development opportunities and skills training to help women in all fields of legal practice to thrive in their careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to shape the future of NAWL and the legal profession, and to honor leading lawyers and business leaders who have made a significant impact on improving and diversifying the field. NAWL's 2018 honorees include:

Leadership Award - to Marlene Gordon, Vice President, General Counsel, North America, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.
Challenge Award - to Brightstar Corp.
Public Service Award - to Hon. Patricia Seitz, Senior Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Registration is open to NAWL members and non-members. Scholarships are available for attorneys who wish to attend, but may not be able to do so due to cost considerations.

For additional information about NAWL and the 2018 Midyear Meeting, click here.

GOOD Guys 101, by the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:00:00 GMT

•Ready to organize a GOOD Guys (GOOD=Guys Overcoming Obstacles to Diversity) program, but not sure where to start?

•Unsure how to present the financial case for diversity and inclusion?

•Need up-to-date information about bias interrupters?

•Ready to learn from nationally known Diversity Champion Sheryl Axelrod?

Join us on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Noon Pacific for a free one-hour webinar to learn all you need to know about the financial case for diversity and bias interrupters, from Sheryl Axelrod, Esq., and get your organization ready for its own GOOD Guys program!

Benefits of GOOD Guys programming:

•Engage men for the advancement of women and diverse professionals.

•Learn about the profitability of diversity & unlock its potential.

•Learn how to put on your own GOOD Guys program.

•Be part of the solution - become a diversity champion!

GOOD Guys is a program that spreads the message about why GOOD Guys are essential to the advancement of diverse professionals, which includes honoring GOOD Guys for their efforts, providing information about cutting-edge techniques to interrupt bias, and the latest on how diversity at the top makes more money for businesses. See more info at www.goodguysinlaw.org.

MAMA Seattle accepting applications for the 2018 Ladder Down program

WWL Admin — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:19:16 GMT

MAMA Seattle is accepting applications for the 2018 Ladder Down program. Information about the program, the 2018 schedule, and applications are available here: http://www.mamaseattle.org/ladder-down.html

Ladder Down is a year-long career and business development program for women attorneys in all practice areas at any level. Led by an experienced faculty of career coaches, the program provides a structured, proven approach to help lawyers take their careers to the next level by focusing on helping women attorneys develop skills to build a book of business or rise through the corporate counsel ranks and enhance leadership skills. The year-long program begins January 19, 2018, and the application deadline is December 1, 2017.

Email ladderdown@mamaseattle.org with questions. Applications should be emailed to this address as well.

Dishing MAMA Secrets: Balancing Career, Family, Self-Care

WWL Admin — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:45:00 GMT

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

Dishing MAMA Secrets: Balancing Career, Family, Self-Care

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When: Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Come hear from a panel of mother attorneys who will speak to how they balance career and family responsibilities.

Panelists include:

Aurora Bearse. Aurora R. Bearse was appointed as a court commissioner for Division II of the Court of Appeals, effective May 1, 2012. Prior to her appointment, Commissioner Bearse served as an administrative law judge for the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings. She has also served as a staff attorney for Division II of the Court of Appeals, as an Assistant Appellate Federal Public Defender in the Fifth Circuit, as an associate attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges (New York and Houston offices), and as a judicial law clerk for Judge Robert R. Beezer (9th Circuit) and Judge William H. Walls (DNJ).

Commissioner Bearse graduated with honors from Rutgers-Newark School of Law. She was the senior articles editor of the Rutgers Law Review. She holds a bachelor's degree in Religion & History from Rutgers University. She serves on the executive board of the Seattle Children's Autism Guild, an all-volunteer organization that raises funds for the Autism Center at Seattle Children's Hospital. She is married to attorney Ian Crosby, a partner in the Seattle office of Susman Godfrey. The couple have two young daughters.

Wendy Kearns. Wendy Kearns is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Technology, Advertising, Trademark, and Entertainment group at Davis Wright Tremaine. She specializes in technology and intellectual property law, with extensive experience in transactions involving software, cloud computing, and financial technology, and is a frequent speaker on those topics. Wendy is a member of DWT’s Diversity Committee management group and spends a significant amount of time on the firm’s diversity efforts. In addition to her time at DWT, Wendy has worked at her own firm, been in-house at Microsoft Corporation, and began her career as a securities lawyer at Venture Law Group (which then merged into Heller Ehrman). She has three children, ages 14, 11, and 7, and raises them on Vashon Island.

Lori Lynn Phillips. Lori Lynn Phillips is a principal in the Office of the General Counsel for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Prior to joining PwC, she was a partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and a shareholder at Heller Ehrman LLP. For much of her twenty-year career in private practice, she served as outside counsel to PwC and other national accounting firms in defense of professional liability claims, securities class actions, and regulatory counseling and enforcement matters. She also represented directors and officers and issuers in internal investigations and SEC enforcement proceedings as well as derivative actions and other securities-related litigation and handled a broad range of civil litigation matters. She received her J.D. from Yale Law School, where she was Managing Editor of The Yale Law Journal, and she graduated summa cum laude from Gustavus Adolphus College. Lori Lynn has four teenagers who are attending Garfield High School.

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We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies and drinks will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

Gold sponsors:

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

Gender and Justice Commission Report

WWL Admin — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:02:30 GMT

Gender & Justice Commission Report

NAWL - 2017 Survey on Promotion and Retention of Women in Law Firms

WWL Admin — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 01:34:56 GMT

Each year, the goal of the NAWL Survey has been to provide objective statistics regarding the position and advancement of women lawyers in law firms in particular, and the NAWL Survey remains the only national survey that collects this industry benchmarking data in such detail. The 2017 NAWL Survey marks 10 years of tracking data on the career progression and compensation of women among the top 200 U.S. law firms.

Read more>>

Hurricane Relief efforts from Texas Women Lawyers

WWL Admin — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 19:33:40 GMT

Texas Women Lawyers have established a website listing a number of projects by other Texas bar organizations, including the following: the State Bar of Texas, connecting attorneys with pro bono opportunities (including an emergency order allowing in-state attorneys to handle these matters through at least September); Lone Star Legal Aid and the Texas Bar Foundation, providing and funding legal assistance (including at the main shelter in Houston); and HelpProfessionWomen.com and Association of Women Attorneys, collecting and distributing professional attire and accessories (to attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and others in the legal industry and elsewhere).

http://www.texaswomenlawyers. net/harvey

TWL has a regularly-scheduled board meeting tomorrow morning. We will discuss holding a fundraiser event sometime this fall to address mid- to long-term needs of those in the local legal community. We will also vote to sign on as a co-sponsor to the AWA-led clothing drive. More information about that drive can be found here:

http://www. helpprofessionalwomen.com

Thanks again for your thoughts and messages, as they really do help people to continue on in their work and efforts. I encourage you to send the same to people you know who are currently threatened by Irma or who are still dealing with cleanup from Harvey.

Join the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession for Its 27th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Luncheon

WWL Admin — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:18:24 GMT

Join the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession for Its 27th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Luncheon

Download the Invitation

When:

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Where:

New York, New York

(During the ABA Annual Meeting)

The ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, established in 1991, honors outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence in their area of specialty and have actively paved the way to success for others.

Order Tickets/Tables

Individual tickets cost $135. Reserved tables seating 10 are available for $1,750. Table placement will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Women’s Bar Leadership Summit: Succeeding with Strength and Savvy

WWL Admin — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Registration is open for the 2017 Women’s Bar Leadership Summit: Succeeding with Strength and Savvy in New York City on August 10 and 11. Events will be kicked off on Thursday, August 10 with a Welcome Reception at Fordham Law School at Lincoln Center, which will include a screening of the documentary Balancing the Scales, a film featuring candid interviews with a wide range of women attorneys and judges about their career challenges.

On Friday, August 11, we will have a full day of Summit programs and events, including our Annual Awards Luncheon, with keynote speaker Roberta Kaplan, known for her successful litigation of cases involving Title IX, the sharing economy and same-sex marriage.

For complete information, click here.

Questions? Email diane@ncwba.org

Pro Bono Opportunities for Gender Equality

WWL Admin — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:35:31 GMT

The International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law (IANGEL) connects volunteer lawyers to the cause of gender and justice locally, nationally, and around the world, and we have exciting pro bono opportunities for you, your colleagues, or members, to advance women’s rights:

Nonprofit Formation and Related Advice - IANGEL has multiple project partners needing assistance with formation of nonprofit entities; these projects involve advice concerning whether to form a 501c3 or c4 or something else, preparing formation documents, applying for tax-exempt status, etc. We have opportunities in California and Ohio for lawyers with this expertise to provide ground up guidance and advice, working with leaders of exciting initiatives of impact and influence for gender equality.

Mentoring Afghan Women Lawyers – We have been assisting the Alliance for International Women’s Rights in securing attorney volunteers to mentor Afghan women lawyers, judges, or law professors. This is a wonderful program where direct contact with mentees over Skype provides important friendship, support, and English language skills. This requires spending a few hours a week, for a three month commitment, and can make a huge difference in the lives of both mentor and mentee. Prospective mentees include: (1) a woman attorney who works with a women's rights organization providing free representation to indigent women clients in matters including domestic violence, inheritance, and divorce, (2) a woman law professor who focuses on criminal law and labor law, (3) a woman judge who works in a special court addressing governmental corruption; (4) a woman law professor who focuses on international arbitration and business law, (5) a woman doctor by training who works on women's rights and shelters for battered women with an international organization, and (6) a woman lawyer who teaches women empowerment courses at universities and advocates for women on international women's rights issues.

Please consider these exciting opportunities and pass on to any lawyers you know who wish to do pro bono work to promote gender equality. If interested, please contact barbara@iangel.org,

Beyond the Dialogue: Women Race and Age Part 2: Role of Allies

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 22:00:00 GMT

Beyond the Dialogue Town Hall, June 8. The Washington State Bar Association’s Diversity Program and Washington Women Lawyers invite you to this upcoming Beyond the Dialogue: Women Race and Age Part 2: Role of Allies. This will be held between 3:00 pm-5:00pm at the WSBA Office in Seattle. Members statewide can also participate remotely. Register here: http://www.wsba.org/Events-Calendar/2017/June/Beyond-the-Dialogue.

A reception will follow.

MAMA Seattle Invites you to their upcoming lunch seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:45:00 GMT

Invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

Kids & Screens: Impact of Screentime

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When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMA member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. If you plan on participating by phone, please indicate that in your RSVP so that we may email you any handouts ahead of time.

In our digital age, kids have constant access to screens – smart phones, tablets, televisions, computers, game consoles and more – and everything seems to be on demand. While many parents allow at least a little screen time for their kids, whether for educational purposes or just to get a moment of peace, it can be hard to know how much is too much and what the real impact of screen time is on our kids and their community.

Speaker: Scilla Andreen is the CEO and Co-Founder of IndieFlix and the founder of the IndieFlix Foundation, an organization that supports independent documentary filmmaking, and is one of the producers of the acclaimed documentary Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. She is an Emmy-nominated Costume Designer and award-winning Producer of such films as Outpatient, The Flats, Bit Players, The Empowerment Project. She is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, Women in Film, and other major industry events. Scilla believes film is the most powerful medium on the planet. Her mission is to use film to start conversations that become movements that can change the world for the better.

As an added bonus, Ms. Andreen will also talk about the latest documentary she is producing, Angst: Breaking the Stigma Around Anxiety. The film focuses on kids and young adults who suffer or have suffered from anxiety and the experts who help them, as well as the causes and sociological effects of anxiety.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion. Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMA members! Cookies and drinks will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold. Some firms have hold music, which is disruptive to the presentation.

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

Gold sponsors:

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:00:25 GMT

Starbucks Corporation

Law & Corporate Affairs Department

2017-18 Diversity Mentorship Program

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to solicit participants for the Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with private practice junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. Starbucks legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and its lawyers are excited to share their insights into learning the practice of law, succeeding in law firm and other private practice environments, and for those who are interested, planning for in-house career opportunities.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to David Byers at dbyers@starbucks. com by Friday, June 2. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, you may contact committee chairs Amy Hughes (amhughes@starbucks.com) or Joanie Kim (jokim@starbucks.com).

Lawyers Fostering Independence (LFI) program CLE's

WWL Admin — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 23:59:50 GMT

LFI provides pro bono legal assistance to young people between the ages of 17-25 who have lived experience in foster care, group care, or kinship care, and those young people who are currently, or at risk of becoming, homeless. The goal at LFI is to provide representation to young people who are looking to overcome legal barriers that jeopardize their ability to live successful, independent, adult lives. As a volunteer-based program, they rely on the partnership of our exemplary volunteer attorneys to achieve that goal. Their volunteers regularly help clients with civil legal issues such as sealing juvenile records, landlord/tenant disputes, employment matters, credit/debt concerns, identity theft, family law, protection orders, and public benefits.

Both of the upcoming CLEs are free to attend and are open to anyone who is currently, or is interested in, volunteering with the LFI program.

June 23, 2017 – Common Issues Facing LFI Clients: Adolescent Development & Trauma Informed Representation, Housing Disputes, and Identity Theft

5 CLE credits (2 Ethics)

Hosted at K&L Gates

July 7, 2017 – Common Issues Facing LFI Clients: Juvenile Record Sealing, Housing Disputes, and Identity Theft

5 CLE credits (2 Ethics)

Hosted at Davis Wright Tremaine

The 23rd Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

The 23rd Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference will take place March 23 and 24, 2017 at the University of Washington School of Law. Visit the conference website at www.wsba-adr.org/page/northwest-dispute-resolution to register

Office Space / Virtual Tenancy Available in Southcenter

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:45:10 GMT

Office Space / Virtual Tenancy Available in Southcenter

Five female attorneys are opening an office in Southcenter area in the Park East Office Building (130 Andover Park East, Tukwila, WA 98188). Move in date is May 1, 2017.

We have three open office spaces to fill. Our vision is to have a full-service law firm with different practice areas represented, yet still maintain our own solo/small practices.

The practice areas currently represented are: criminal defense (felonies and federal), real estate, landlord tenant, business, estate planning, and family law.

We are still looking for lawyers in immigration, personal injury, bankruptcy, and employment law.

Offices are large and have floor to ceiling windows with good light.

Offices rent for $1,500 per month and require a one-year lease. We require a face-to-face meeting to determine fit with lease signing up front.

The office space comes with a shared receptionist, covers copy and printing costs, phone, internet, fax, shredding, privacy, coffee/tea/water, cross-referrals, and offers a large conference room with reservation system through our receptionist. There is ample free parking. The office building is close to Southcenter mall, public transportation, and many restaurants.

We have a total of 8 office spaces, with adjacent cubicle space for future growth for adding a paralegal or legal assistant. As this is a collaborative office share, we anticipate being able to bring in contract paralegal and legal assistants or sharing support staff amongst several attorneys as an option.

In addition to office space, we are also offering virtual office space. This would include an address for your mail, mail sorting, business fax number for sending and receiving faxes, fax forwarding to email, access to a conference room for meeting with clients through reservation system, acceptance of service on your behalf, receptionist services for greeting your clients, as well as refreshments for your clients for meetings. A virtual office space with us is $250 per month and is on a month-to-month lease arrangement. Instead of an impersonal office like Regus, you will get the look and feel of a legitimate law office without having to pay for an actual office space. We will also have some work stations for our virtual office tenants to be able to drop in and work from.

If interested, please email Emily Gause at emily@emilygauselaw.com with “Office Space” in the subject line. We look forward to meeting you!

Public Service Opportunities for WWL Members

WWL Admin — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 01:00:58 GMT

(1) Pro Bono Attorneys Needed for Virtual Legal Aid Clinic—Second and Fourth Tuesdays (ongoing).
Provide pro bono legal advice (via Skype!) to Enumclaw’s new legal aid clinic, Reach Enumclaw. Reach provides general legal advice on civil matters on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 5:30-7:30pm. Volunteer attorneys can team together or work individually to virtually staff the clinic. For more information and to schedule a time, please contact Jeffrey Hamilton at hamilt25@seattleu.edu.

(2) Volunteers Needed to Assist Powerful Voices with Girlvolution Conference – April 22^nd.Powerful Voices is a a non-profit that works with girls 12-19, most of whom are girls of color who regularly have experienced oppression through violence, poverty, racism and sexism in their lives. At Powerful Voices, the conference invites girls to realize their dreams, engage their communities and shape a more just world through a series of girl-led workshops. Volunteers are needed to help set-up the event on April 21^stand 22^nd, and a team of volunteers is needed to provide feedback to girls hosting the workshops at a dress rehearsal on April 1^st. For information on how to volunteer, please contact Layla Taylor, Community Engagement Coordinator, at layla@powerfulvoices.org.

(3) Donations Needed for Powerful Voices Girlvolution Conference – April 22^nd. . The youth attending the conference are in need of several toiletries and body care products. Please consider donating shampoo, deodorant, lotion, menstrual products, and make-up, as well as gift cards, or hosting a body care products drive at your workplace. Layla Taylor can help facilitate pick-up at layla@powerfulvoices.org.

Gender and Justice Commission for a lunch honoring Women’s History Month

WWL Admin — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 20:15:00 GMT

Join the Gender and Justice Commission for a lunch honoring Women’s History Month, on Friday, March 3, 12:15-1:30 in the Chief Justice’s Reception Room at the Temple of Justice in Olympia. This year’s national theme is “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business.” The event will feature Ms. Kalen Holmes, Community Advocate & Corporate Board Member, and Ms. Nicole Vallestero Keenan, Executive Director of the Fair Work Center, with an introduction by Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud, Washington State Supreme Court. Please RSVP by February 28 to Nichole.Kloepfer@courts.wa.gov

King County District Court Judge Pro Tempore training class

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:20:25 GMT

The King County District Court is seeking letters of interest from those attorneys who would like to attend the King County District Court Judge Pro Tempore training class and serve the Court as a Judge Pro Tempore. Interested attorneys are invited to send an email of interest to Todd Bandazy at todd.bandazy@kingcounty.gov. To be considered for the upcoming pro tem class, an attorney must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, have a minimum of five years of civil or criminal experience as a practicing attorney, and have a currently sitting King County District Court Judge as a sponsor. King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The YMCA Mock Trial Program is seeking volunteer judges

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:18:17 GMT

The YMCA Mock Trial Program is seeking volunteer judges. The state competition will be Friday and Saturday, March 24-25 at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia. Volunteer now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgp06u7QG3rU8yF0vnDtbTyEsmQdzJWuHegjTaJzmv5hp8LA/viewform In addition, regional tournaments will occur on February 25 in Richland, Seattle, Port Orchard, Everett, and Spokane. If you would like to volunteer for a regional tournament, email kfredericks@seattleymca.org.

Judge Pro Tempore training class

WWL Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:25:32 GMT

King County District Court is pleased to announce that the Court is seeking letters of interest from those attorneys who would like to attend our Judge Pro Tempore training class and serve the Court as a Judge Pro Tempore. Interested attorneys are invited to send an email of interest to Todd Bandazy at todd.bandazy@kingcounty.gov. To be considered for the upcoming pro tem class, an attorney must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, have a minimum of five years of civil or criminal experience as a practicing attorney, and have a currently sitting King County District Court Judge as a sponsor. King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Thank you for your interest in serving King County District Court.

Davis Wright Tremaine offers 1L Diversity Scholarships

WWL Admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:44:26 GMT

DWT is offering total of 6 scholarships to 1L students with diverse background this year! Our online application site will be open on December 1st through January 10th. Please click here.

Brook Dormaier

Law Student Recruiting Manager

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200

Seattle, WA 98101

Email: brookdormaier@dwt.com

Ladder Down 2017 Schedule & Applications are now available

WWL Admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:05:48 GMT

MAMA Seattle is pleased to announce that the schedule and applications for the 2017 Ladder Down program are now available at: http://mamaseattle.org/ladder-down.html.

This twelve month leadership and business development course will start in January 2017. Class size is limited to 26 women attorneys, and although sponsored by MAMA Seattle, is not restricted or targeted to mothers. The program can benefit lawyers of all experience levels, in any and all practice areas, and in organizations of any size, from solo practices to in-house counsel in large legal departments. Much more information is available on the MAMA Seattle website: http://mamaseattle.org/ladder-down.html.

Please note that the application deadline has been extended to December 1, 2016.

For questions, please feel free to reach out to: ladderdown@mamaseattle.org.

The Movement Women on the Rise Leadership Conference

WWL Admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Panel Discussions from local and national leaders and networking opportunities.

The purpose of the K.D. Hall Foundation is to support campaigns that encourage, inspire and propel women of all ages, nationalities and sexualities around the world. K.D. Hall Foundation partners with colleges, organizations, government and more to create opportunities and experiences for women through mentorship, interviews and life changing conferences.

In essence we are about the growth and evolution of all people in our community and around the world. The focus for our first project is Women and 2020 Workforce. The Movement is a 5 year project encompassing conferences, mentorship, education, media and STEM (science, tech, engineering and mathematics).

KD Hall Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are the foundation to KD Hall Communications. KD Hall Communications is a Diversity & Inclusion consultant company. Learn more at www.kdhall.com.

http://www.kdhallfoundation.org/

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend next monthly lunch seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:45:00 GMT

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

Key Long-Term Care Planning Strategies for Our Parents

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When: Tuesday, September 13th, 2016, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: via Big Tent (preferred for MAMAS members) or email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please say if you will attend in person or participate by phone.

Learn about basic estate planning documents, long-term care insurance options, paying for care, and Medicaid basics.

Kristin Reeder. Kristin Lillquist Reeder is a Bellevue attorney practicing in the areas of elder law, estate planning, probate and guardianships. Ms. Reeder received her B.A. from the University of South Carolina and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 1999. She is a previous board member of the Washington Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and a member of the Washington State and King County (Guardianship and Elder Law Section) Bar associations. She is a frequent speaker regarding long-term care and estate planning issues and has attended MAMAS. She is married to Jeff Reeder, and has two children, David (12) and Joshua (10).

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate networking and a lively discussion. Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies and drinks will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold. (Some firms have hold music.)

WLI 2017 Application process is now OPEN!

WWL Admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:03:19 GMT

Washington Leadership Institute seeks applications for 2016-2017 fellows: The mission of the WLI is to develop and enhance the leadership skills of Washington State attorneys from underrepresented segments of our profession. The program targets attorneys who have practiced for three to ten years with diverse backgrounds. In August 2016, the WLI has graduated over 150 Fellows who will serve in various leadership roles the WSBA and community organizations. The deadline for submitting applications is September 16, 2016. For more information and application materials.

Brochure

Fact Sheet

Application

Judge O'Conner wins Apex Award

WWL Admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:50:54 GMT

The Spokane Chapter nominated Judge O'Connor for a WSBA Apex award and she won. She was the founder of the WWL Spokane Chapter. Here is a newspaper story that discusses the WWL a bit: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/aug/02/judge-kathleen-oconnor-to-be-honored-by-state-bar-/.

MAMA Seattle Invites you to their upcoming lunch seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:45:00 GMT

Invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

A DIY Guide to Hiring Household Help:

Tax and Employment Law Considerations

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When: Tuesday, July 12, 2016, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Presentation will be from 12-1, with networking time before and after.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: via Big Tent (preferred for MAMAS members) or email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please say if you will attend in person or participate by phone.

Have a nanny or want to hire one? A housekeeper or other household help? This seminar will provide practical tips on the employment law and tax implications of hiring household help, including nannies, housekeepers, and others. We will cover federal tax filing requirements such as W-2s, 1099s, and Schedule H, as well as state Employment Security and Department of Labor and Industries filing and payment requirements. And we will discuss employment law issues that typically arise in this area, including minimum wage and other rules applicable to employers.

Cory Johnson is a shareholder at Colvin + Hallett where she helps clients resolve federal and state tax disputes, including representing clients undergoing audits, at administrative appeals, in litigation in federal courts, and clients under investigation or charged with committing tax crimes. Cory has twin six-year-old girls, and when she discovered the nanny service was keeping nearly half of what she was paying for her summer nanny to file and pay taxes, she decided to pay her next nanny directly. She will share what she learned about the various tax filing and payment obligations for hiring and paying household help.

Joanna Silverstein is a shareholder at Littler where she represents employers in a wide variety of employment law matters arising under federal and state law, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour disputes. She also advises clients on preventing these types of claims, and will share tips on hiring and employing household help. Joanna has two young boys.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold. (Some firms have hold music.)

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

Gold sponsors:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

www.MAMASeattle.org

MAMAS Seattle Lunch Invitation: January 2016

WWL Admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:45:00 GMT

Unlocking Generational CODES

For the first time in history, six generations are colliding in family rooms and board rooms across the country. Successful companies are expanding their capacities to understand the specific attitudes, values, and beliefs that influence the choices of each generation. In this program:

Leaders and managers learn new core tools and front-line techniques for leading and managing across generations.
Emerging leaders gain a nuanced understanding of the paths and politics they will need to navigate the workplace and have the results they desire.
Participants leave with specific actions they can apply immediately in their inter-generational communication and teamwork interactions.
Managers, partners, and team members learn how to work together more efficiently and profitably because they have a new understanding of how generational differences can be turned into opportunities—not obstacles.

Audience members discover the growth opportunity in the multi-generational workplace mix and leave with ready-to-use actions that maximize each generation’s contributions.

When:

Tuesday, January 23, 2016, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies and drinks will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold. (Some firms have hold music.)

MAMA Seattle would like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

and Gold sponsors:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Whyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

Susman Godfrey LLP

www.MAMASeattle.org

Honors Attorney Fellowships in EPA's Seattle Office (Region 10)

WWL Admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:49:21 GMT

Honors Attorney Fellowships in EPA's Seattle Office (Region 10)

http://www2.epa.gov/careers/honors-attorney-fellowships-epas-seattle-office-region-10

About Region 10 Honors Attorney Fellowships

The EPA Region 10 Honors Attorney Fellowship is designed for a recent law school graduate with excellent academic credentials and strong interests in an environmental law career and public service.

It provides an opportunity to practice law in a leading governmental environmental organization and to receive extensive training in and exposure to environmental law and policy work in the public sector.

Region 10 offers new Fellows significant responsibility, the opportunity to handle a challenging caseload that includes enforcement and counseling work, and extensive training and mentoring from experienced colleagues with recognized expertise. EPA offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

The Office of Regional Counsel is responsible for preparing administrative, judicial, and criminal cases against violators of environmental laws. These cases require the development and use of technical and legal strategies for negotiation and litigation.

Attorney caseloads are not confined to one industry, statute, state, or tribe. The primary statutes enforced by EPA are the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund), and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. We work collaboratively with state, tribal, and local governments to implement national environmental laws.

In addition to preparing enforcement actions, attorneys are responsible for counseling the Regional Administrator and program directors on the interpretation of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Furthermore, attorneys are expected to participate in civil or criminal litigation of cases referred to the Department of Justice and to represent the EPA in administrative proceedings.

The Office of Regional Counsel employs approximately 35 attorneys, plus support staff.

Learn more about EPA Region 10

We are currently accepting applications for two Honors Attorney Fellowships in our Seattle office. Apply by November 16, 2015.

Military Spouse JD Network presents: Making the Right Moves

WWL Admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT

You are invited to attend Making the Right Moves. Join us to learn about leveraging technology, alternative career paths, building a mindset for grit and growth and much more.

October 23rd

9 - 5pm

701 Fifth Ave, Suite 6200

Seattle, WA

visit: www.msjdn.org/rightmoves

From the U.S. to Saudi Arabia, Women Had to Fight to Vote

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 01:27:59 GMT

Wednesday marks the 95th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. At the same time, one of the last countries to deny women the vote is preparing to open its polls: this December, women will vote in Saudi Arabia for the first time

Women in Law: Creating a Culture of Diversity by WSBA

WWL Admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 23:01:52 GMT

Businesses are recognizing and valuing diversity in the workforce more than ever before, and this is equally true in the legal profession. Clients and customers continue to request more diverse attorneys to work on their matters, as many believe diversity is a fundamental value that also offers better business outcomes. Women represent half the world’s population but continue to be under-represented in the legal profession at all attorney levels around the world.

Letter from President Willis of the SC Women Lawyers Association with our membership

WWL Admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 21:52:52 GMT

June 19, 2015

Dear SCWLA members and friends,

This is a personal letter to the women lawyers of South Carolina, and to women lawyers everywhere.

The senseless massacre in Charleston this week has stunned, and saddened, all of us. Many of our members knew the people, good people, who were gunned down in what is being called, I fear correctly, a “hate crime.” I knew Reverend Pinckney myself.

As lawyers, this event calls us to rise up as defenders of equality, to stand up as protectors of liberty, and to speak up as crusaders against hatred. In a profound way, this unspeakable tragedy summons us to be our very best selves. So today, the women lawyers of South Carolina say to all involved, “We will not tolerate this conduct -- not here, not now, not ever.”

But, my friends, long before we ever opened a book to read the rule of law, there was another book written on our hearts. It is the book that teaches us, in this transitory life, to love our neighbors as ourselves. And it is this rule, above all others, that will carry us through this valley of the shadow.

In closing, I urge you to keep your hearts open. The survivors of this tragedy, the members of the historic church where the unthinkable happened, are setting this example for all of us. I, for one, am humbled by their forgiveness and strengthened by their faith.

With best personal wishes,

Marguerite Willis
President
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LADDER DOWN: Seattle's first Women's Business Development Program

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:58:46 GMT

MAMA Seattle is thrilled to present LADDER DOWN: Seattle's first Women's Business Development Program.

Information and Applications are now available here: http://tinyurl.com/SeattleLadderDown2015

Ladder Down is a national program for women attorneys at all levels of practice to hone their leadership and business development skills. MAMA Seattle invites women attorneys in the Seattle area to apply to this year-long program, which features a series of monthly workshops lead by nationally recognized career coaches who specialize in assisting women attorneys build a book of business, or rise through the corporate counsel ranks.

Faculty members Marianne Trost and Lynn Moran will lead group presentations on Saturday mornings, supported by monthly small group sessions that allow for individualized follow up and accountability.

The program will start in September 2015, and will be hosted in the offices of Perkins Coie in downtown Seattle.

Applications are due July 31, 2015. Don't delay! This is an amazing opportunity to have access to personalized business development and leadership training designed to take you and your career to the next level.

More information and applications are available here: http://tinyurl.com/SeattleLadderDown2015 and on the website for MAMA Seattle: www.mamaseattle.org.

Brown Bag Lunches to Discuss "Move to the ARC"

WWL Admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:15:00 GMT

Superior Court invites you to attend two informational Brown Bag lunch meetings to hear presentations from Corrections, Superior Court, and other criminal justice partners on how the move to the new jail will impact your daily work on criminal cases. Currently, we plan to start the first meeting with a panel presentation to provide information and will open the meeting to questions after presentations are complete. Because this topic will, we believe, generate much discussion and many questions, we plan to hold two different sessions. However, the panel presentation will only happen during the first meeting. We look forward to sponsoring this important discussion and to seeing many of you there!

DATES:

Wednesday, July 15, 2015: 12:15-1:15 pm

LOCATION:

Court room 102, Superior Court

Brown Bag Lunches to Discuss "Move to the ARC"

WWL Admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 19:15:00 GMT

DATES:

Wednesday, July 8, 2015: 12:15-1:15 pm AND

Wednesday, July 15, 2015: 12:15-1:15 pm

LOCATION:

Court room 102, Superior Court

Women Board Director Development Program

WWL Admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT

Please help in getting the word out about a program that the research inspired - a new Women Board Director Development Program that will be offered as a UW Foster executive seminar June 18-19. his new program is designed to demystify corporate board service and help women develop a personal roadmap to the right opportunities with with coaching from some of the most influential and inspiring directors around. The seminar cohort will consist of senior women aiming to serve on more influential boards or to move from nonprofit to private company or small public company boards as part of a larger roadmap. Speakers include Colleen Brown, Dawn Lepore, Connie Collingsworth and many others, including Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, author of "The Board Game - How Smart Women become Corporate Directors."

More info: www.foster.washington.edu/women-on-boards

MAMA Seattle - June Lunch Seminar

WWL Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:45:00 GMT

MAMA Seattle Invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

Educational Consultants: Using professionals to help you navigate the wilds of finding the right school for your child at any age ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, from 11:45am to 1:15pm (program is from 12:00 to 1:00pm

with networking time before and after).

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMA Seattle member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Choosing the right school for your child can be challenging as there are so many great public and independent schools in the greater Seattle area. And after you have decided on a school, there may be times when you question whether the school is a good fit for your child’s abilities, learning style, and personality. Our guest speaker Anne Sarewitz is an independent educational consultant who is familiar with several different schools in the area and how they meet the needs of different types of students. Anne will be giving us some food for thought on what traits to look for in a school and how you can determine whether your child and the school are a good fit. She will also be available to answer any questions that MAMA Seattle members may have about being involved with their children’s schools and times when it may make sense to work with an educational consultant.

Anne Sarewitz has over 25 years of Seattle independent schools. Born and raised in Seattle, Anne attended Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart where she remains an active alumna. From 1988-1999, her 3 daughters attended Epiphany School where she had the opportunity to become very involved as a parent. She was the president of the parent association and auction chair among other parent activities. Also during that time, she served as president of the Board of Trustees for 4 years. As her children graduated and moved on to middle and upper school, Anne again became involved in the parent associations at both University Prep and Lakeside School. The volunteer opportunities were abundant, which allowed Anne to give back to the schools that were educating her children while also continuing to learn about how different independent schools operate.

In 2001, Anne was given the opportunity to go back to Epiphany School as their director of admission and financial aid. During her 11 year tenure as admission director at Epiphany, she had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of families looking for a good school fit for their children. Among her many responsibilities, one of her favorites was working with students moving on to middle school. Putting the pieces of the puzzle together to find a good fit for the student was a wonderful challenge for her.

Most recently, Anne has held the position of interim director of admissions and financial aid at The Bush School. Managing all aspects of Kindergarten-12th Grade admissions, she observed the "other side" of middle and upper school placement, from the perspective of the admitting school. Her thorough knowledge of the Seattle independent school admissions landscape gives her the opportunity to work with parents and students to find a school that is “right” for them.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMA Seattle members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

and Gold sponsors:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

Susman Godfrey LLP

www.MAMASeattle.org

ABA webinar: Compliance Begins at Home: Tax and Immigration Issues Related to Household Employees

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 May 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Do you rely on help with childcare, housekeeping, yard work, and other domestic tasks? Do your clients? If so, join our panel of experienced practitioners as they explain:

How to determine whether a household worker is an employee or an independent contractor
How employers comply with their tax withholding and reporting obligations
How to claim the Dependent Care Credit for the cost of domestic help
How to comply with relevant immigration laws

List Price: $195.00
ABA Member Price: $150.00
Sponsor Member Price: $95.

Like all employers, household employers must comply with immigration laws, and the penalties for violations are onerous. This program will explain a household employer’s legal obligations and will describe practical strategies to comply with the law and to deal with inadvertent violations.

http://shop.americanbar.org/ebus/ABAEventsCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?productId=188412096

Invitation from the U.S. Attorney's Office -- Panel on AUSA Hiring

WWL Admin — Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:37 GMT

The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is always seeking Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) for its Seattle and Tacoma offices. We value diversity and we know the USAO is stronger, more credible, and more effective when our workforce reflects the many backgrounds, cultures, and traditions of the communities we serve.

To this end, we are reaching out to the various minority bar associations and law school minority organizations to offer a panel discussion for your members interested in learning about our office, the work we do, our hiring process, and what qualities we seek in AUSAs.

The panel will be held on May 20, 2015, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. on the 19th floor of the U.S. District Courthouse. In addition to the U.S. Attorney, Annette L. Hayes, the panel will include two distinguished alumni of the office: U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones, and Washington State Supreme Court Justice Steven C. González. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet and talk with members of the USAO’s hiring committee and current AUSAs.

We ask that attendees RSVP by May 18 using this link.

Administrative Law Judge Information Session

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 May 2015 19:00:00 GMT

Have you thought about becoming an Administrative Law Judge? The Office of Administrative Hearings and the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals bring you the “Administrative Law Judge Information Session”. Topics covered will include information about who are currently serving as Administrative Law Judges, how they are appointed, the work they do, and the benefits of being an Administrative Law Judge. The information session is on May 1^st from noon – 1 p.m. at the WSBA offices (1325 Fourth Ave, Ste. 600, Seattle 98101). Want more information but can’t make it? There’s a teleconference option available as well.

RSVP and questions can be sent to diversity@wsba.org.

Oregon Women Lawyers: England trip September 7 - 14, 2015

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:28:18 GMT

Oregon Women Lawyers

Celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta with a trip to England and CLE from Monday, September 7, to Monday, September 14, 2015. Although the program is designed for women in the legal profession, men and non-lawyers are most welcome to join us, too. For all the details http://www.oregonwomenlawyers.org/participate/owls-england-september-7-14-2015/

NEW SPRING FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN WASHINGTON STATE CLE

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMT

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND "NEW SPRING FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN WASHINGTON STATE" ON THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

The International Practice Section (IPS) of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) cordially invites you to register now at this WSBA website to attend “New Spring for Foreign Investments in Washington State” – a 2-hour CLE (including ½ hour Ethics credit) and reception.

Highlights and Key Details for the event:

· Date: Thursday, April 30, 2015. 4:00 – 9:00 PM.

· Where: Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in the International District of Seattle. 719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104.

· 4:00 – 6:00 PM: A two-hour CLE session (including ½ hour of Ethics credit). Please see below a description of the CLE.

· 6:00 – 9:00 PM: Reception with heavy hors d oeuvres. The exhibits at the Wing Luke Museum will be open for viewing by attendees during the reception, including the Bruce Lee exhibit.

· Price: $80 for CLE and Reception. $70 for IPS section members (Join IPS here)

· Space is limited. Register now at this WSBA website to attend this event.

2-hour CLE: Inbound Investment: Key Legal Issues that should be on Your Radar

Are you prepared to represent or negotiate with foreign investors coming into Washington State? Companies from many countries, and in particular China, have been ramping up investments in the Evergreen State. In January of this year, Governor Inslee along with numerous other regional and local leaders announced the Greater Seattle Region Global Trade & Investment Plan. Government leaders at the city, county and state level have recognized the importance of inbound investment and are putting in place policies to encourage inbound investment. Supported by private sector organizations, we are seeing rising inbound investment in real estate, energy, IT, aerospace, and agriculture, among others. This increase in inbound activity creates opportunities and issues for in-house counsel and private practitioners. In-house counsel need to be aware of issues unique to working with foreign counterparts that don't arise in solely domestic transactions. Private practitioners should be thinking of the range of legal services that foreign investors will require, from business formation and M&A, immigration and employment, intellectual property, federal and state tax issues, and navigating federal and state regulatory matters.

This CLE is intended to highlight key legal issues important to both in-house counsel and private practitioners that arise when a foreign investor decides to be doing business here. This CLE is structured as a scenario-based Q&A session with a panel of highly experienced attorneys. Our moderator will present a scenario and then have the panel experts walk through the implications and issues in different areas of law.

Format: 90 min Panel discussion with moderator and Q&A, followed by 30 min ethics section

Moderator: Fraser Mendel - FM Legal Group PS, Seattle

Panelists:

Ron Cai - Davis Wright Tremaine, Shanghai
Michael Carr – UniEnergy, Mukilteo
Chris Cunningham - K&L Gates, Seattle
Shoko Leek – Seed IP Law Group, Seattle
Brian Todd - Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle

Ethics Segment: Tom Kelly - K&L Gates - Ethics issues arising from representing foreign investors investing in the US.

Further information is available via the IPS listserv, the IPS LinkedIn page, and the "Upcoming Events" page of our website.

WSBA Council on Public Defenses seeks 2 attorneys to serve term. Apps due Thursday April 30.

WWL Admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:55:41 GMT

The Washington State Bar Association Council on Public Defense (CPD) has two openings for attorneys in private practice to each serve two year terms. While experience with criminal defense work is helpful the attorney need not have practiced as a public defender. The CPD is a 23 member body that includes representatives from the Washington Supreme Court, the superior courts and the district courts, representatives of local governments as well as public defender attorneys, attorneys in private practice and members of the public. The CPD has developed standards for indigent defense services that have been approved by the Board of Governors and adopted by the Supreme Court. The CPD’s work plan for the next 18 months includes work on standards for attorneys representing juveniles charged with offenses and a summit on the mentally ill in the criminal justice system.

The application deadline is this Thursday, April 30, 2015. WSBA staff ask that applications be submitted by noon. Anyone interested in the position can get more information by writing directly to Bonnie Sterken, staff to the CPD, at bonnies@wsba.org.

Young Women Empowered needs volunteers

WWL Admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 17:30:00 GMT

African American and Latina female professionals in law, medicine, catering, design, architecture, government, and/or trades are being sought to come to Career Day (April 25) and share their experiences with Y-WE women. Could you kindly forward this to any woman who might help young women of color achieve their career goals?

Career day will feature women professionals to inspire the Young Women Empowered (Y-WE) women to define and attain their career goals. They already have plenty of folks in the social sector, business, research, arts. Could you kindly reach out to your networks and ask those who can help to contact Victoria Santos, Y-WE program manager at Victoria@y-we.org.

For more info about Y-WE please check it out here
(http://youngwomenempowered.org/)

Community Representatives Sought for Law-Related Boards and Council

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:48:18 GMT

The Washington State Bar Association seeks members of the public to serve on three boards and one council for terms beginning October 1, 2015. Serving on a WSBA board or council is an excellent opportunity to get an insider’s view on how the practice of law is regulated in Washington State. Applications are being accepted through May 1.

This year the WSBA will appoint (or, in some cases, recommend to the state Supreme Court) Community Representatives to the following boards:

· Character and Fitness Board

The Character and Fitness Board deals with matters of character and fitness bearing on qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in Washington. The Board conducts hearings on the admission of any applicant referred to it for hearing, considers petitions for reinstatement after disbarment, and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors and Supreme Court regarding admission and reinstatement. Hearings generally are held every month. Appointment is for a three-year term.

· Council on Public Defense

The Council on Public Defense addresses concerns about the quality of indigent defense services in Washington State. Appointment is for a two-year term.

· Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Board

The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Board compensates clients who have suffered a direct financial loss caused by the dishonest conduct of a lawyer in connection with the practice of law. The Fund is funded by an annual assessment of members of the WSBA by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. Appointment is for a three-year term.

· Limited License Legal Technician Board

The Limited License Legal Technician Board authorizes non-attorneys who meet certain educational requirements to advise and assist clients on specific areas of law. Licensing of LLLTs will begin soon. Appointment is for a three-year term.

If you would like to be considered for any of these openings, please complete the application by following the instructions posted here: http://tinyurl.com/WSBACommMem. Previous applicants should re-apply as applications expire after one year.

For further information about each board, contact the staff liaison listed on the web page linked to above. If you have questions about the application process, email barleaders@wsba.org or call Pam Inglesby at 206-727-8226.

Volunteer Coordinator needed for innovated legal clinic

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:27:11 GMT

Volunteer Coordinator needed for innovative legal clinic to recruit and schedule lawyer volunteers. The Reach Enumclaw legal clinic needs a lawyer, law student, or legal staff for no more than 2 hours per month who can work from office or home to recruit and schedule lawyer volunteers for the computer (Skype) assisted legal clinic. Clients in South King County go to the Enumclaw Library to confer with licensed attorneys by videoconference (SKYPE) or phone. The attorneys can be at the physical location of their choice. The clinic is held twice a month for two hours. The Clinic is supported by The King County Library System, Seattle University Law School Access to Justice Institute, Plateau Outreach Ministries, and the Cardozo Society. Lawyer volunteers are also needed for client counseling. Contact Barbara Frost, 206 954 3042 or bsfrost@gmail.com

Resources for May 1st - Law Day

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:18:32 GMT

How will your women’s bar celebrate Law Day, May 1? This year’s Law Day theme is “Magna Carta: Icon of Liberty.” The ABA Division for Public Education has gathered resources to help make the Magna Carta accessible to everyone: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/initiatives_awards/lawday_2015.html Free Law Day Toolkits for teachers are available from the site.

Help Pierce County CASA Get the Word Out!

WWL Admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:00:00 GMT

Help Pierce County CASA Get the Word Out!

Please join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, April 16 for an exciting evening at the LeMay Car Museum. Our annual CASA “Get the Word Out” events are designed to raise community awareness about CASA and the work we do, and to ultimately recruit more CASA volunteers to be advocates for the most vulnerable young members of our community.

If you would like an invitation, please call Pierce County CASA at 253.798.7955

Call for UW Women Leaders Award Nominations due April 6

WWL Admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:46:04 GMT

Call for UW Women Leaders Award Nominations

The University of Washington Women Leaders are seeking nominations for distinguished women in our legal community for the following awards:

· Outstanding Elected or Appointed Official,

· Outstanding UW Law Alumni,

· Lifetime Achievement, and

· Outstanding Achievement by a Young Lawyer.

Please follow the links for more details about each award and to submit your nominations. Nominations will be accepted through April 6, 2015.

HELP TURN COURTROOMS INTO CLASSROOMS-2015 MOCK TRIAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

WWL Admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:46:40 GMT

HELP TURN COURTROOMS INTO CLASSROOMS

2015 MOCK TRIAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

March 27-29 in Olympia
VOLUNTEER TODAY and help foster the development of the next generation of legal professionals and civic leaders.

This year's event will take place Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia, with the Awards Breakfast and Championship Round being held on Sunday, March 29.

For more information on the Mock Trial program visit us online.

Please help us ensure all young people have access to high quality civic education programs. Share this opportunity with your friends and colleagues and DONATE TODAY!

When the Language of Justice Isn't Your Own - Free CLE

WWL Admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:00:00 GMT

Creating solutions to the language proficiency barriers in state courts.

12 - 1:30 pm

Davis Wright Tremaine LLE, 1201 Third Ave

Free CLE Credit and Beverages will be provided

RSVP _ mailto:judicialdiversity@lawyerscommittee.org

NCWBA Mentions WWL in National Newsletter

WWL Admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:20:42 GMT

March--Women's History Month--is a great time to think about what you are doing as an association both to create the kind of history you will be proud of decades from now and to preserve that history in an accessible and meaningful way. The steps you take need not be as ambitious as Washington Women Lawyers' Legacy Project, which received the NCWBA's 2013 Outstanding Member Program Award, but even the smallest efforts will bring lasting rewards. Get inspired by the work of other women's bar associations by taking a look at our history resources page.

ABA's Woman Advocate Committee's Work/Life Management Subcommittee's Book Project - Request for Submissions

WWL Admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:54:36 GMT

ABA's Woman Advocate Committee's Work/Life Management Subcommittee's Book Project - Request for Submissions

The Work/Life Management Sub-Committee invites you to participate in its current book project designed to encourage, teach and provide insights to fellow attorneys about successfully managing their lives and careers, while climbing the ladder to success and ascending to executive roles. The message of this publication seeks to be both positive and uplifting. It is a compilation of stories from women like you, who have achieved success, while juggling career advancement and the curveballs of life, doing so with strength, grace and the conviction to succeed. The book will offer advice on all aspects of career development while encouraging lawyers to remain true to their personal aspirations.

Others can learn from you! We can learn from each other. Your perspective, triumphs, struggles, and perhaps even tips, will help make this book a wonderful success.

Statistics show and the media reports that numerous women still leave the legal profession or take a different route before making partner and reaching other pinnacles of success in the legal world; this book is about the stories of those who have remained in the profession and who have successfully managed to juggle the many demands, and overcome the challenges required to climb the ladder of success. Please share what you have to offer from your personal journey and motivate others to remain in the profession for the long haul. We are seeking essays from 1500 – 3000 words long. (Very manageable!) The book outline and sample essays are available on request.

The essays will comprise stories of women who love their jobs, whose eyes light up when they talk about the joy of the practice of law and the joy of their personal lives, and who understand that telling their stories is important in order to encourage both their colleagues and those lawyers who are newer to the practice of law to hang in there in order to make their lives work for themselves.

We have discovered that these stories are really the stories of the professional workforce at large in the 21st century. It is our deepest hope that this collection of powerful, encouraging, and helpful accounts of the profession will encourage lawyers everywhere, and our counterparts in other professions, to remain in the workforce and advance with their careers, deliberately. Although managing career advancement and life is not exclusive to women, this book will focus on the stories of successful and accomplished women of all ages and levels of practice who have managed these issues, have managed them well, and successfully developed (or are in the process of developing) amazing careers along the way. Please contact me with any questions.

Very truly yours,

The Members of the ABA Woman Advocate Committee

Work/Life Management Sub-Committee

Teresa M. Beck, Partner
tbeck@lgclawoffice.com

RSVP to be a volunteer at the UW Law Academy!

WWL Admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMT

RSVP to be a volunteer at the UW Law Academy!

You decide your time commitment and we guarantee your volunteer service will be fun!

11am-Extreme Advocacy: How to develop an Effective Closing Argument

Noon hour-Lunch & Learn (Student/Professionals Mixer—speed networking)

1:00 pm– Small Group Workshops (coach students for oral arguments)

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the MLK FAME Community Youth & Law Forum, the UW Law Academy invites volunteer attorneys, judges, and law students to share their stories during lunch with our invited high school students from diverse backgrounds, help coach students during the afternoon small group sessions, and/or join us for the day to share in the fun! Consider setting up a table display during lunch and be a coach for oral arguments! (High school students will be at the law school from 10:30 am-3:00 pm).

If you are unable to attend (or even if you are attending!), consider being a sponsor to help defray the cost of the students’ attendance.

Purple & Gold Level (“Most awesome!”): $201-$300 or more!

Silver Level (“Awesome like the ‘80s!”): $101-$200

Bronze Level (“We Rock!”): up to $100

“We Rock too!”: any kind of gift swag for the student prize giveaways and/or any number of volunteers!!

Sponsored by the UW School of Law Office of Admissions and the Center for Professional & Leadership Development, WA State Minority & Justice Commission, MLK Fame Youth & Law Forum, UW OMA/D-CAMP, and the Law School Admissions Council (DiscoverLaw.org).

MAMA Seattle - Lunch Seminar. Financial Planning

WWL Admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:00:00 GMT

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend our February lunch seminar:

Financial Planning

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When:

Thursday, February 26th, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

DavisWright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave. , Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

Lunch Seminar: Financial Planning -- Creating A Lifetime Of Financial Security

Creating a financial plan can be daunting. This presentation will outline three pieces to building financial security for your lifetime and outline steps for implementing them.

Our Speaker: Julie Prince

Julie Prince, CLU, has owned her firm, Prince Financial Services, since March, 1989, and has been affiliated with Northwestern Mutual since then as well. Julie provides customized recommendations for financial planning in several areas, including fee-based financial planning, wealth management, trust services, education funding, and investment strategies. Julie specializes in working with professionals and business owners and loves to work with and empower women!

Julie frequently speaks at company and industry conferences, as well as gives presentations with local businesses … and now MAMA Seattle!

For more information, see Julie’s profile online: http://www.julie-prince.com/Professional.htm

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMA Seattle members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

"Negotiating Your Own Compensation: It's Not About the Money Until It Is!" Webinar

WWL Admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMT

Join the ABA Task Force on Gender Equity and ABA Commission on Women in the Profession for the webinar, "Negotiating Your Own Compensation: It's Not About the Money Until It Is!" Learn more and register at http://www.ambar.org/negotiation.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - Noon to 1:30 PM Central Time

Learn the dos and don'ts of negotiating your own compensation by applying effective negotiation techniques. Laurel Bellows, Past ABA President, will moderate a panel discussion using video clips of effective and ineffective negotiations as discussion prompts. Issues addressed will include origination credit, intelligence gathering, and differing compensation systems.

This webinar is directed toward equity partners and also will provide equity track women attorneys with valuable information they will need in the future. It offers tools to ensure that pay is comparable to contribution so that women will be less likely to leave their places of employment and the legal profession altogether.

Program Faculty:

Moderator

* Laurel G. Bellows; Managing Partner, Bellows Law Group PC; Chicago, Illinois

Panelists

* Patricia K. Gillette; Partner, Orrick; San Francisco, California
* Patricia Brown Holmes; Partner, Executive Committee Member, Diversity Committee Chair, Schiff Hardin LLP; Chicago, Illinois
* Stephanie A. Scharf; Partner, Scharf Banks Marmor LLC; Chicago, Illinois

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Noon to 1:30 PM Central Time

ABA Members: $50
Nonmembers: $75

Video Sneak Peek - Visit http://www.ambar.org/negotiation to view a sneak peek of videos to be shown during the webinar illustrating effective and ineffective techniques for negotiating compensation

“Why Prosecutors Might Do Bad Things” - Gates Public Service Law Speaker Series

WWL Admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Gates Public Service Law Speaker Series

Professor Alafair Burke

Monday, February 9

4:00-5:00 pm Room 133 UW School of Law

Reception to follow Room 115

“Why Prosecutors Might Do Bad Things”

Professor Burke, Professor of Law and Hofstra Research Fellow at Hofstra University teaches criminal law and criminal procedure subjects. Her research intersects criminal law and procedure and focuses on policing and prosecutorial policies. She has written about prosecutorial decision making, community policing and non-punitive responses to crime problems, and the criminal law’s treatment of domestic violence, both in punishing batterers and in explaining the conduct of battered women.

Before joining the law school faculty in 2001, Professor Burke served as a deputy district attorney in Portland, Oregon, where she tried more than 30 criminal cases, primarily against domestic violence offenders, and helped innovate neighborhood-based prosecution methods.

Professor Burke serves as a legal and trial commentator for various television and radio programs. She is also the author of nine bestselling crime novels.

Co-sponsored by the King County Prosecutor’s Office

Sponsorship of this event by the University Of Washington School Of Law and the W.H. Gates Public Service Law Program does not imply endorsement.

RSVP via Symplicity or gatespsl@uw.edu

Webinar: "Canaries in the Coalmine: Succeeding as Female Counsel in Male-Dominated Industries"

WWL Admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMT

"Canaries in the Coalmine: Succeeding as Female Counsel in Male-Dominated Industries"

Webinar - Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 10 - 11:30 PDT
1.50 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit Hours

The ABA Young Lawyers Division, Commission on Women in the Profession, Center for Professional Development, Center for Professional Responsibility, and Law Practice Division invite you to participate in the webinar, "Canaries in the Coalmine: Succeeding as Female Counsel in Male-Dominated Industries."

In the pursuit of parity, many women venture into male-dominated industries and find themselves on a strange and unique island, frequently alone. This program shares the experiences of such women, talking about how we can continue to successfully and collectively break longstanding barriers for women in these industries and furthering the educational dialogue on the elimination of bias in the profession.

Panelists:
- Brenna Legaard, Shareholder, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Portland, OR
- Karen Spencer, Global Counsel, IP Licensing & Transactions (Ret.), Nike, Inc., Portland, OR
- Sara Vanderhoff, Associate General Counsel, Group Intellectual Property, Adidas International, Inc., Portland, OR

Moderator:
- Tracey Lesetar-Smith, General Counsel, Bellator MMA, Newport, CA

To register, visit http://shop.americanbar.org/eBus/ABAEventsCalendar/EventDetails?productId=159256955.

Gonzaga Law Review Call for Submissions - deadline - Feb 2015

WWL Admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:30:20 GMT

Gonzaga Law Review Call for Submissions

Deadline February 2015

Dear Washington State Bar Association Members,

The Gonzaga Law Review is seeking articles for its upcoming third volume of the 50^th Anniversary Edition. Articles may have an academic or practical focus and should address topics related to the legalization of marijuana.

Submissions for this edition will be due by the end of February 2015, with a final date to be determined. If you have already written an article, please feel free to submit it to the email address below. If you are interested in publishing and have yet to start on an article, please feel free to contact the Review to discuss the requirements for publication.

If you would like to submit or have any questions, please contact Brittany Quinn or Silvia Irimescu at gulr@lawschool.gonzaga.edu, or visit our submissions page at http://www.law.gonzaga.edu/law-review/submissions/.

Seeking women lawyers' experiences with equal pay issues

WWL Admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:17:54 GMT

In support of efforts by Representative Tana Senn (Mercer Island) and Senator Annette Cleveland (Vancouver) who are sponsoring the Washington Equal Pay Opportunity Act, Legal Voice is soliciting specific stories from women who have:

(1) been paid less, or have different job opportunities (career tracking) based on gender or

(2) been subjected to pay secrecy policies or who have been retaliated against after asking about pay.

They have also requested contact from supportive business owners – including law firms - if you know any willing to publicly support the bill.

MAMA Seattle - Monthly Lunch Seminar " Let’s Get Real: 3 Secrets to Decreasing Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm"

WWL Admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 19:45:00 GMT

When:Tuesday, January 13th, 2015, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

There is so much to do, AND there is stress, anxiety, overwhelm - and don't get me started on the guilt! Yes work might be stressful, home might be stressful, parenting might be stressful, and doing it all at the same time, every moment of every day is bound to bring on the stress.

This workshop will cover:

· How to reduce your stress and anxiety and shift those feelings into peace and calm.

· How our feelings, thoughts and beliefs are all brilliant strategies our bodies use to help us to understand what we really need and how to live a more effortless life.

· How to communicate effectively so you can get what you want at work and at home.

· How to stop being on autopilot and become present in your life and work.

Mikki Kingrey is the Founder of Real Results Mentoring. We support women in business - entrepreneurs, coaches, women in corporate - who are driven, successful, passionate, purposeful women to create the life they want so they can BE in their business in a way that feels good. Instead of operating from a place of fear, stress, guilt, overwhelm and anxiety, we can help you take your business to the next level while balancing your unique desires between work and home. Learn more about how we support women to create their success at www.RealResultsMentoring.com.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

and Gold sponsors:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Keller Rohrback LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Perkins Coie LLP

Schwabe, Williamson & Whyatt

Summit Law Group PLLC

Susman Godfrey LLP

www.MAMASeattle.org

MAMA Seattle Luncheon

WWL Admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Social Networking Luncheon

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When:

Tuesday, December 9th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Appointee Judge Gretchen Leanderson's Swearing in Ceremony

WWL Admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

You are cordially invited to attend the swearing in ceremony for Appointee Judge Gretchen Leanderson scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the County City Building (930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 100). A reception will immediately follow in Room 123 (Jury Administration). Please let me know if you plan on attending.

Respectfully,

Mary E. Madden

Assistant to the Court Administrator

mmadden@co.pierce.wa.us

(253) 798-2991

Deadline December 1: Call for Nominations for the 2015 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards

WWL Admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:57:50 GMT

Just a reminder that nominations for the 2015 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards are due Monday, December 1^st. The award, sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, will be presented on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Chicago.

Do you know an outstanding woman lawyer who has achieved professional excellence in her field and has paved the way to success for other women lawyers?

The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is seeking nominations for the 25th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards. These awards will be presented at a luncheon on Sunday, August 2, 2015, during the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Submit your nomination

The deadline to submit the nomination form and supporting materials is the close of business on Monday, December 1, 2014.

If you have nominated someone previously and want to nominate her again for 2015, please submit (1) the nomination form, (2) the award criteria narrative, and (3) a current resume. With respect to articles and letters previously submitted, contact April Hasson at 312-988-5668 or brentaward@americanbar.org.

For more information, please click on the links below:

Nomination criteria and application requirements

Judicial Diversity Panel and Reception

WWL Admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:30:00 GMT

Judicial Diversity Panel and Reception - 6:30 pm on November 17th at the Columbia Tower featuring Justice Stevens, Justice Gonzalez and former WSBA president Ron Ward. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights is a DC-based organization but is working on an initiative in Washington state to improve judicial diversity. This will be a discussion on the importance of judicial diversity and how the community can move this goal forward.

Please RSVP judicialdiversity@lawyerscommittee.org

Save the Date - November 14, Racial Impact Statements in Washington

WWL Admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:45:00 GMT

Save the Date - November 14, Racial Impact Statements in Washington

The Washington State Supreme Court's Minority and Justice Commission jointly with the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission would like to invite the community to participate and weigh in on the topic of racial impact statements for Washington State. Racial impact statements are a tool that can provide a constructive means for policy makers to proactively assess how proposed sentencing laws may affect racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system.

The event will be held on Friday, November 14, from 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Tukwila Community Center in Tukwila, WA. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Please send an RSVP email to Cynthia.Delostrinos@courts.wa.gov. Please indicate if you need any special accommodations.

Professional Development Forum, Thursday, November 20, 2014

WWL Admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:08:09 GMT

The Professional Development Forum is a great opportunity for diverse attorneys to learn about law firm economics, hear directly from legal employers on the type of skills valued, and a safe space to ask legal employers questions free from judgment. The Washington Initiative for Diversity and the Puget Sound Association of Legal Administrators have confirmed exceptional speakers for the “Professional Development Forum” including Elizabeth Leedom, Managing Partner of Bennett, Bigelow and Leedom; Stephen Graham, Managing Partner of Fenwick and West; Salvador Mungia, Partner with Gordon Thomas Honeywell; Gail Mautner, Partner and Diversity Chair with Lane Powell; Stephanie Anderson, Managing Partner of Gordon-Polcer; Tisha Paglilauan, Partner with Cascadia Law Group; Roger Leishman, Partner with Davis Wright Tremaine; Lisa Gilmore, Partner with Helsell Fetterman; Denise Stiffarm with K&L Gates; and Bruce Callow, Tax Partner and Shevaun Hopkins, Audit Partner, with Peterson Sullivan.

You will need to log-in first to register at http://bit.ly/1sPcATW.

Reminder: Serving Justice Through Diversity November 17

WWL Admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:03:38 GMT

I wanted to make sure you received an invitation to our panel and reception taking place on November 17th. Titled “Serving Justice Through Diversity,” the panel promises to be a great discussion on the interplay between diversity, the judiciary, and justice. We will be joined by Justice Debra Stephens, Justice Steven Gonzalez and Mr. Ron Ward as panelists and our Executive Director, Barbara Arnwine, will be serving as moderator.

Also, we are currently processing applications for the Judicial Diversity Program (JDP) 2014-15 mentee year. The goal of the program is to educate participants on the importance of judicial diversity, empower participants to advocate for it within the larger community, and shed light on the appointment and election process – this will be facilitated through our monthly workshops, panels, and judge mentors. We hope to invigorate and support a network of potential judicial candidates and the advocates that will support them.

Our deadline for applying was November 1st, however, I have noticed that key segments of the community are not represented in the applicant pool and we would like the mentee class to be as diverse as possible. The ideal candidate is 2-8 years out of college with a commitment to social justice and judicial diversity. If any of your members would make strong candidates please encourage them to apply – we would happily waive the deadline. Application is available online.

Call for Nominations --2015 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards

WWL Admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:10:44 GMT

Do you know an outstanding woman lawyer who has achieved profe ssional excellence in her field and has paved the way to success for other women lawyers?

Submit your nomination

The deadline to submit the nomination form and supporting materials is the close of business on Monday, December 1, 2014.

If you have nominated someone previously and want to nominate her again for 2015, please submit (1) the nomination form (2) the award criteria narrative, and (3) a current resume. With respect to articles and letters previously submitted, contact April Hasson at 312-988-5668 or brentaward@americanbar.org.

NCWBA Seeks Members to Serve on Membership Committee and Judicial Endorsements/Nominations Committee

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:19:51 GMT

The National Conference of Women's Bar Associations is currently seeking nominations from our member organizations of individuals interested in serving on their Membership Committee and Judicial Endorsements/Nominations Committee. For a list of member organizations, click here: http://ncwba.org/members/ . This is a wonderful opportunity to promote a member from your organization to actively participate on an NCWBA committee. If appointed to the Membership Committee, your candidate will have a voice in identifying what member organizations want and need from the NCWBA, while Judicial Endorsements/Nominations Committee members will provide insight on judicial nominations and will be involved in the further promotion of women on the bench. If you or someone from your organization is interested in joining one of these committees, please contact our Board/Officer Nominating Committee Chair, Katherine Brown, at (603)970-7592 or katherine.brown@libertymutual.com for more information. Nominations are due by Monday, December 1, 2014!

Low Cost CLE this Friday and Saturday

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:50:10 GMT

I’m writing to tell you of a CLE opportunity that may interest your members. Washington State Coalition for Language Access is holding its 9^th annual Summit, “Got Language Access: Culture, Collaboration, and Solutions" this Friday and Saturday, and we finally learned it is approved for 10.5 CLE credits (6 on Friday and 4.5 on Saturday). For a $125 registration fee, that’s quite a deal. The Summit will be held in SeaTac at the Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel and Conference Center.

Attendees will learn about language access services, share ideas and resources, and brainstorm collaborative ways to meet the needs of limited-English proficient and Deaf individuals accessing programs and services around the State of Washington. The Summit program is attached.

Some notable speakers will be: Keynote Speaker Washington Supreme Court Justice Steve González, guest speakers Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu, Mr. Linh Thai from Congressman Adam Smith's office, Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Cindy Ryu, and Representative Luis Moscoso. This Summit is particularly poignant as we mark the celebration of 50 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by reflecting on past achievements and looking forward to the next 50 years of progress!

Online registration: http://wasclasummit2014.brownpapertickets.com.

On behalf of the WASCLA board of directors, I would appreciate it if you would share this with your membership. Thank you!

About the Washington State Coalition for Language Access: WASCLA is an education and advocacy organization whose mission is to eliminate language barriers that prevent Washingtonians from accessing essential services. Our scope of work includes identifying needs and seeking solutions to assure effective language access services in all areas, including healthcare, through collaborative efforts between policy makers, advocates, interpreters, translators, service providers, and community members.

OnRamp Fellowship Program

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:13:22 GMT

About the OnRamp Fellowship

The OnRamp Fellowship is a re-entry platform that matches experienced women lawyers returning to the profession with law firms for one-year, paid positions. This unique experiential learning program gives returning women lawyers – many of whom have opted out of the legal field for a period of time to raise children – an opportunity to demonstrate their value in the marketplace while also broadening their experience, skills, and legal contacts. The program aims to replenish the talent pipeline in law firms with diverse, high-performing lawyers who have the potential and the desire to advance into leadership roles.

Positions Available

The 15 participating firms (listed below) have posted positions across the country in 24 cities, including: Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Boston, Broomfield, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Tampa, Twin Cities, and Washington, D.C. Opportunities exist in more than 15 practice areas, including antitrust, corporate, emerging companies, energy, FDA regulatory, finance, government contracts, intellectual property, international trade, investment management, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, securities, tax, tech transactions, trusts and estates, and white collar.

Review the available positions by clicking here.

Participating Law Firms – 2014 Expanded Pilot Program

(*Founding Supporters)

Akerman	Blank Rome	Fenwick & West	Hogan Lovells*	Sidley Austin*
Baker Botts*	Cooley*	Fish & Richardson	Jenner & Block	Orrick
Baker Donelson	Crowell & Moring	Fried Frank	K&L Gates	White & Case

Program Eligibility

Women lawyers who have at least three years of legal experience and have taken a hiatus from the practice of law for two or more years are eligible to apply. Applicants also need to be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction where they plan to apply for a Fellowship. This re-entry program is for women lawyers who are currently unemployed as well as those who are working in temporary/contract jobs or in non-legal jobs due to the barriers faced when attempting to re-enter the legal profession after a hiatus from practicing law. To apply or learn more, please click here.

Please note: Since a goal of the Fellowship is to increase the number of women in leadership roles within law firms, applicants should have a strong interest in working for and advancing within a law firm environment.

Benefits to Participating Women Lawyers

A paid, one-year training contract with a top law firm to gain additional legal experience, skills, and contacts;
Unlimited, free access to online continuing legal education (CLE) courses;
Training by specialists in negotiations, leadership, oral advocacy, project management, and business development; and
Counseling from experienced legal-career coaches.

Women’s Business Exchange Annual Dinner with Andrea Brenneke

WWL Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:30:00 GMT

Women’s Business Exchange (www.wbex.org)

Annual Dinner Networking Event

September 11, 2014

5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Women’s University Club

Non-members early registration $95 Members early registration $85. Call Elaine at 206-696-1506 if you have any questions.

“Restoring our City, Restoring Connections, Restoring Ourselves”

Featuring Andrea Brenneke, Director of Restorative Justice for the City of Seattle

Restorative Justice. Restorative Practices. Communities can come together to repair harm, heal, and restore balance after painful conflict or crime occurs. During our annual evening gala and celebration, Andrea Brenneke will inspire us to be part of an emerging network embracing this transformative practice in Seattle/King County and beyond. Evolving with humanity, many Restorative Practices, such as Justice Circles, have deep roots in indigenous cultures and traditions. Finding revival today, they offer a positive alternative to punitive justice and result in safer, more equitable, empowered, and resilient communities. When people and relationships are violated, resolution is found in understanding and accountability versus blame and punishment. It is a process of healing and empowerment.

Join us on a powerful day of remembrance and WBE’s big night out, September 11, as we learn how to be involved in the Restorative Justice movement. We will explore how Restorative Practices and principles can help us deepen our own relationships and resiliency when faced with interpersonal conflicts or the most tragic of crimes.

Andrea brings to this work twenty years of experience as a civil rights and employment lawyer with MacDonald Hoague & Bayless in Seattle (1992-2013). Andrea’s education includes: Harvard Law School, J.D. cum laude, 1992; University of Washington, BA with Honors and Distinction in Political Science, cum laude, 1988. Andrea’s public service includes a long history of engagement and grassroots involvement in her community and she is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow (2000). She served on the Washington State Bar Association’s Board of Governors, the board and legal committee of Legal Voice (formerly the Northwest Women’s Law Center), and Chaired the King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division. She served for many years as an Amicus Committee member of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association and has been a long time Eagle supporter of the Washington Association of Justice (formerly WSTLA). She is a former board member of the Compassionate Action Network, Intl (now Charter for Compassion, Int’l).

MAMA Seattle Lunch Seminar Invitation -

WWL Admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMT

How To Not Get Sick:

Keeping the Immune System Strong in a High Performance Workplace

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When:

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to brownbags@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Did you know that building a strong immune system is not just about eating well and getting enough rest? It’s also about food intolerances, environmental toxins and stress, as well as about antibiotics and your social interactions. In this talk, you will learn easy steps you can take to build a Super Immunityundefinedthe kind that can fight the common cold as well as more serious diseases. Come join us and our speaker Laren Watson to find out more!

Laren Watson - Laren Watson is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and Stage IV Cancer Survivor. Having discovered she had a dairy allergy in her 40’s, she cleaned up her diet and reaped the benefits of figuring out what foods her body liked, only to discover four years later that the stress on her immune system all those years had potentially allowed for a rare type of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma to grow undetected. She has spent the past year ridding her body of cancer and is passionate about sharing all that she has learned as a health coach and cancer survivor. She strongly believes that it is not only nutritious food but a healthy lifestyle that creates a balanced, healthy bodyundefinedone that will thrive in today’s high stress culture. She speaks at corporations, has individual coaching clients, and has published numerous articles on various wellness websites. She can be reached by email at laren@eatingwell-livingwell or through her website at www.eatingwell-livingwell.com.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Evolver Legal Services

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Perkins Coie LLP

Summit Law Group PLLC

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

24th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Luncheon

WWL Admin — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Join the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession for its 24th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Luncheon honoring Nancy Gertner, Anastasia D. Kelly, Allie B. Latimer, Kathryn Doi Todd, and Marissa C. Wesely.

The luncheon will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014, from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. in Boston, Massachusetts during the ABA Annual Meeting.

To view the invitation, visit http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/events/women/brent_invitation2014.pdf

The ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, established in 1991, honors outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence in their area of specialty and have actively paved the way to success for others.

Order tickets/tables at http://www.ambar.org/brentawards. Individual tickets cost $110 if purchased on or before June 16th, $135 if purchased after that date. Reserved tables seating 10 are available for $1,750. Table placement will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a table, contact Barbara Leff at 312-988-5692 or email Barbara.Leff@americanbar.org.

Purchase a tribute page at http://www.ambar.org/brentawards. Purchase a tribute page in the Commission's luncheon commemorative book, and honor worthy, talented, and trailblazing women lawyers. - Deadline extended to Friday, June 13th

Support opportunities also are available at http://www.ambar.org/brentawards. - Deadline extended to Friday, June 13th

Our 2014 honorees:

-- Honorable Nancy Gertner; Harvard Law School and Judge (Retired); U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts; Cambridge, MA
-- Anastasia D. Kelly; Co-Managing Partner Americas; DLA Piper; Washington, DC
-- Allie B. Latimer; Former General Counsel; General Services Administration; Washington, DC
-- Honorable Kathryn Doi Todd; Associate Justice (Retired); California Court of Appeal, Second District; Los Angeles, CA
-- Marissa C. Wesely; Of Counsel; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York, NY

Learn more about the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/women.

Thank you - the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

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MAMAS Luncheon - Client Acquisition For Attorneys: Developing a plan to build your book of business

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Client Acquisition For Attorneys: Developing a plan to build your book of business

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When:

Tuesday, August 5th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMA Seattle member) or by email to donnacochener@dwt.com or heathercoldwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Coach, consultant, and advisor, Carolyn Isaacs from the consulting firm Ann Marie Houghtailing Group, will present their Client Acquisition Program for Attorneys. The program is designed to help you quickly develop a marketing and business development plan that will help you efficiently and effectively build your book of business. Law school probably forgot to teach you the most necessary skill to your business – how to get a client! Our training is the most critical education you’ll receive to the long term success of your practice.

Areas we will cover:

· Defining Business Development Activity

· Playing to your Strengths

· Relationship Development

· Professional Development

Carolyn Isaacs works as a consultant with the Ann marie Houghtailing Group, a boutique sales and business consulting firm transforming sales training forces across the globe with intelligently designed, results-oriented sales training programs. Their revolutionary philosophy that business development could be elegant has drawn attention from those who are seeking an innovative approach to revenue generation.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMA Seattle members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMA Seattle would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Evolver Legal Services

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Perkins Coie LLP

Summit Law Group PLLC

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

CELEBRATION FOR Justice Yu

WWL Admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:30:00 GMT

CELEBRATION FOR JUSTICE YU
The appointment of Justice Yu by Governor Inslee is a historic moment for our diverse communities. Please join us as we spend an evening socializing and honoring Justice Yu. Wednesday July 23, 2014 5:30pm O’Asian Kitchen 800 5th Avenue Seattle, WA. Please RSVP: lindarami3@gmail.com. Appetizers and Drinks Provided. Validated parking for attendees.

How the Firms Rate

WWL Admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:11:52 GMT

How the Firms Rate

http://www.americanlawyer.com/id=1202657037862/The-2014-Diversity-Scorecard-How-the-Firms-Rate

MAMA Seattle Luncheon

WWL Admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Gifted Referrals: The importance of establishing your own practice and tips on how to do it

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When: Tuesday, July 8th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to brownbags@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Topic: Gifted Referrals is a referral marketing strategy to help you inspire referrals and attract new customers. It’s an effective marketing program that features a fundamental shift from chasing prospects and transactions, to building a nurturing referral-source relationships.

Gifted Referrals marketers believe:

•Referrals are a vital source of new customers,

•Referrals should be treated like gifts, not transactions,

•Business relationships can multiply opportunities for referrals,

•Referrals can originate during marketing activities, sales interactions and service delivery, and

•Referrals come to those who inform, connect and engage their referral sources with effective messaging.

Gifted Referrals is a program for business professionals who rely on referrals as a vital source of new customers, and who value long-term business relationships.

Berry Zimmerman is Founder & CEO of BizEnrich, an association of independent business experts who collaborate to provide professional services for business leaders and their organizations. In addition to leading BizEnrich, Berry works with business clients and BizEnrich members to connect with other business professionals to produce mutual benefit. Clients and BizEnrich members consistently appreciate and profit from the business relationships introduced by Berry.

In a collaborative project with BizEnrich experts, Berry created the Gifted Referrals strategy and program. Through this program, Berry is passionate about helping business owners create a steady stream of referrals to their perfect prospects. Berry spends his time developing and promoting the Gifted Referrals programs through teaching workshops, speaking to business groups and integrating the Gifted Referrals program into businesses throughout the Greater Seattle area and beyond.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE: BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT

WWL Admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:17:56 GMT

OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT
Northwest Justice Project Board of Directors – Application Deadline: September 5, 2014

The WSBA Board of Governors (BOG) is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Justice Project (NJP). The BOG will fill at least three attorney positions for terms commencing January 2015. Two incumbents are eligible for reappointment.
The Northwest Justice Project is a 125-attorney statewide not-for-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income people from 17 offices throughout Washington. NJP is funded primarily by the State of Washington and the federal Legal Services Corporation, with additional support from the Legal Foundation of Washington. NJP’s 2014 budget is $22 million.

Board members play an active role in setting program policy, assuring adequate oversight of program operations, and must have a demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, the delivery of high-quality civil legal services to low-income people.
NJP’s Board is a working board. Board members are expected to attend quarterly meetings in Seattle normally on the last Saturday of January, April, July and October. Board members also serve actively on one or more standing committees. The Board typically holds a one day annual Board retreat, which may be held in conjunction with an appropriate equal justice conference. Attorney Board members are expected to participate and support NJP efforts in legal community activities and limited resource development efforts. Travel and lodging expenses are reimbursed, as appropriate.

For more information, please contact César Torres, NJP Executive Director, at: cesart@nwjustice.org; or Joanne Whitehead, Board Development Committee Chair, at: jjwhitehead@gmail.com.

Please submit letters of interest and résumés on or before Thursday, September 5, 2014, to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 1325 Fourth Ave., Ste. 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org. Notice of BOG action will follow its November 2014 meeting.

Gonzaga Law Review Call for Submissions

WWL Admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 05:50:28 GMT

Gonzaga Law Review Call for Submissions

Deadline September 2014

Dear Washington State Bar Association Members,

The Gonzaga Law Review is seeking articles for its upcoming 50^th Anniversary Edition. Articles may have an academic or practical focus and should generally address topics related to civil rights or constitutional issues. Because this is our Anniversary issue, the Review has a special interest in articles that reflect the way the law has changed over the past 50 years or comment on significant advancements in the legal field. We are especially interested in articles related to same-sex marriage and the Establishment Clause.

Submissions for this edition will be due in the beginning of September, with a final date to be determined. If you have already written an article, please feel free to submit it to the email address below. If you are interested in publishing and have yet to start on an article, please feel free to contact the Review to discuss the requirements for publication.

Fourth Annual Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Award

WWL Admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 03:32:10 GMT

Fourth Annual Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Award

Roberto’s life was dedicated to building the “Beloved Community”* through multi-racial unity and he deeply believed that poverty, racism and social inequity could only be eradicated if people of all races came together to do so.

In honor of Roberto and his legacy, the Fourth Annual Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Award will recognize two individuals, a woman and a man, who have exemplified Building the Beloved Community through multi-racial unity and working to eliminate poverty, racism and social inequity.

El Centro de la Raza will celebrate them and their contributions by making a $1,000 gift in their name to an organization of their choice. Award recipients will be recognized at El Centro de la Raza’s Building the Beloved Community Gala on Saturday, September 27th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.

Legacy award applicants can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else. Recipients are asked to participate in a video interview and attend El Centro de la Raza’s Building the Beloved Community Gala.

Deadline for application submission is Tuesday, June 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Click here to access the application.

MAMAS Lunch Seminar Invitation - June 3, 2014

WWL Admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMT

MAMAs Invites you to attend our next monthly lunch seminar:

Parenting Older Children: Middle School, High School and Beyond

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When:

Tuesday, June 3^rd , 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to[co-director’s email]. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

What changes when your kids start middle school? How do you handle your increasing responsibilities at work while being a mindful parent for your teenagers – on top of juggling the after-school activities, monitoring homework, coping with adolescent emotions and interrupting random acts of mischief? Join us to hear from MAMAs who can happily report that their adult children survived unscathed, and from those in the trenches right now!

June Campbell. June recently retired from Lane Powell to start her own practice in mediation, arbitration and select personal injury matters. June and her husband, Tom, have two daughters now ages 23 and 21. June took two maternity leaves while an attorney at Williams Kastner and joined Lane Powell in 1996 when her daughters were 3 and 6 years of age. June and Tom, while both working full time, navigated parenthood through the high school and college years and continue to provide advice and support as their daughters head to graduate school.

Tina de Jong. Tina is Senior Corporate Counsel for the Farmers New World Life Insurance Company. Tina’s career spans eighteen years as in-house counsel with several insurance companies in Seattle and the East Coast. She and her husband, Leo, have a son in high school and a daughter in middle school and a few tricks up their sleeves!

Moderators: Robin A. Schachter is the Director of Corporate Relations for Gamoran Legal Consulting, the Vice-President of the MAMA Seattle Board, stepmother to three adult children and mother of one soon-to-be middle school daughter. She recently left private practice with a firm after almost twenty years as a trial lawyer.

Ellen Blanchard is currently the Associate General Counsel of Evolver Legal Services, an e-discovery and litigation support company. She is an experienced commercial litigator, the co-director of Outreach for MAMA Seattle and the proud mother of a five year old daughter and a new baby boy!

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

Public Interest Law Center (PILC) Fellowship

WWL Admin — Fri, 23 May 2014 00:11:39 GMT

NYU School of Law invites applications for its new Public Interest Law Center (PILC) Fellowship. This will be a full time, two year position, commencing in June 2014.

Position

The Fellow will further develop and manage the Law School's New York State Bar Pro Bono program (for both LLM and JD students), counsel recent public interest graduates who are still seeking permanent employment, coordinate the LLM post-graduate International Finance and Development Fellowship Program, and oversee the Public Service Auction. The Fellow will also develop and undertake a research project of their choice with a Professor or Center at NYU, dependent on PILC and faculty approval.

Selection Criteria

A primary law degree (JD, LLB or other) is required, and secondary degree (LLM, PHD or other) preferred. 2+ years’ of post-graduate legal work experience is preferred, with experience in management, program development and pro bono and/or public interest work preferred.

Preference will be given to creative, energetic candidates who demonstrate:

· deep commitment to, and strong substantive knowledge of, public interest law;

· excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to interact with and convey information to a diverse population;

·         networking skills, with the initiative and ability to reach out to organizations and attend events on behalf of PILC;

·         high levels of organization and self-motivation to successfully juggle multiple tasks and priorities; and

·         vision for a particular research project, or specific project area.

Selection Process

Applicants should email their cover letter and resume (in one PDF document attachment) to leej@exchange.law.nyu.edu with the subject line “NYU Public Interest Law Center Fellowship Application”. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but are strongly encouraged to apply by May 15, 2014.

Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 May 2014 17:00:00 GMT

Join the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the Young Lawyers Division for the webinar, "Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law." For more information and to register, visit http://apps.americanbar.org/cle/programs/t14ltl1.html.

During this program, you'll learn about effective leadership techniques and how to apply those principles to women lawyers. This webinar is based upon the Commission's new book of the same name by Gindi Eckel Vincent, who will be participating in the webinar. The "Learning to Lead" book synthesizes the research and anecdotal evidence on leadership techniques that help women in all fields develop in all aspects of their careers and then condenses and focuses the information into digestible concepts that women lawyers can use. During this program, theories from the book are discussed, and panelists share practical tips and tricks for success.

Program Faculty:
* Lacy Durham; Tax Manager; Deloitte Tax, LLP; Dallas, TX
* Carrie J. Hightman; Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer; NiSource Inc.; Merrillville, IN
* Gindi Eckel Vincent; Counsel; Exxon Mobil Corporation; Houston, TX
* Margaret K. Masunaga (Moderator); Deputy Corporation Counsel; County of Hawaii; Kealakekua, HI

Thursday, May 8, 2014
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern Time

10 am PDT

For more information and to register, visit http://apps.americanbar.org/cle/programs/t14ltl1.html.

ABA Member Tuition: $25
General Public Tuition: $50

Thank you - The Commission on Women in the Profession

MAMAS Lunch Seminar Invitation - May 6th

WWL Admin — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Making it Work:

Words of Wisdom from MAMAS Members

Who are Working Full Time (or More)

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When:

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email brownbags@mamaseattle.org. Please identify if you will attend in person or if you will participate by phone.

Come join us for an engaging discussion on “Making it Work” – being a mom while working full time. Our panel of MAMAS members will share their strategies and approaches for balancing the demands of work and life to the best of their abilities, both from the in-house perspective, as well as that of MAMAS in private practice at large and boutique firms.

Donna Cochener. Donna Cochener is a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine with a practice focused on corporate securities, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to her "day job", Donna is the chairman of the board of Cochener Garvey Capital Partners, a company that has been in her family for four generations, and has two small and energetic boys, ages 5 and 1, and a husband who is both a graduate student and a chronic entrepreneur, currently in the process of developing his next new company. Donna is also on the board of MAMAS and the board of trustees of the Seattle Repertory Theatre and is never, ever bored.

Andrea Ostrovsky. Andrea is a partner at Calfo, Harrigan, Leyh & Eakes where she focuses on white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and complex commercial litigation. Andrea has extensive experience defending business organizations, company employees, and witnesses in government investigations and white collar criminal cases, including cases involving allegations of environmental and safety-related criminal offenses, and in securities, health care, government contracting, and tax fraud matters. Andrea also has significant experience handling complex civil matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. Before starting private practice, Andrea clerked for the Honorable Marsha J. Pechman on the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and Justice Robert L. Eastaugh on the Alaska Supreme Court. Andrea is the mother of two girls, Ada (3 ½) and Astrid (1 ½) and is wife to Aaron Ostrovsky, an attorney at BlackRock.

Katina Thornock.Katina Thornock serves as Director, Corporate Counsel, Litigation at Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, Washington. She is responsible for overseeing tort, commercial and ADA litigation on behalf of Starbucks in North America. Katina also advises internal business units, including the company’s Global Safety and Security, Risk Management, Store Development and Supply Chain Operations departments. Katina began her career in the Prosecuting Attorneys Offices of King and Pierce Counties, Washington where she guided misdemeanor and felony prosecutions through trial. Prior to joining Starbucks, Katina gained extensive litigation experience in private practice working at the Reed McClure law firm and then Cozen O’Connor. In 1996, she graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in English and Political Science. She is a 2001 graduate of Seattle University School of Law. Katina and her husband have three young boys.

We encourage you to attend our lunch seminar meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

“Becoming an International Judge via the Holocaust” with Professor Thomas Buergenthal

WWL Admin — Mon, 05 May 2014 23:30:00 GMT

Gates Public Service Law Speaker Series
Professor Thomas Buergenthal

“Becoming an International Judge via the Holocaust”

Monday, May 5, 2014

4:30-5:30 pm, William Gates Hall, Room 138

Reception to follow at the Burke Museum

celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of the

UW Center for Human Rights

For complete topic information: http://www.law.washington.edu/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?id=28717&date=5/5/2014

2014 QLaw Clinic CLE and Training!

WWL Admin — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:00:00 GMT

Register now for the QLaw CLE as it is fast approaching.

Friday, April 18, 2014
Registration, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Program, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Davis Wright Tremaine, 1201 3rd Ave., Seattle 98101

The QLaw Association and QLaw Foundation will present this half-day, affordable, and high-quality CLE regarding various ways the law pertains to GLBTQ individuals and families. This program is not only a CLE but also offered for those wishing to complete training for the QLaw Foundation's Legal Clinic, and it includes the required ethics credit and other topics key to working with clients in our Clinic. This CLE and training is not required for those who have completed the CLE and training in years past, but it is provided FREE to all our wonderful Clinic volunteers.

For the convenience of folks traveling to Seattle to attend our 2014 Banquet, this CLE will be held the day following the Banquet. You are also eagerly invited to attend the Banquet, which will be April 17th, with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner beginning at 7:00, at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The QLaw Banquet is one of the best attended minority bar events, with more than 400 guests attending each year, including judges, elected officials, and community leaders. Register for the Banquet while seats are still available!

We hope you will join us for the CLE and Banquet to celebrate the progress made in legal rights in Washington and nationwide in the past year!

Seattle University School of Law Presents “Repudiating the Supreme Court's WWII

WWL Admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 23:30:00 GMT

Seattle University School of Law
is proud to present
Professor Eric K. Yamamoto

“Repudiating the Supreme Court's WWII
Japanese American Rulings”

His lecture is based on the release of his co-authored book "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" (second edition) (Aspen 2013) (with Margaret Chon, Carol L. Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank H. Wu)

Responses provided by:

Margaret Chon
Donald and Lynda Horowitz Professor for the Pursuit of Justice

Lori Bannai
Professor of Lawyering Skills and Director,
Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality

Tuesday, April 15
Room C5, Sullivan Hall, 4:30 p.m.
Reception to follow

The event is open to all, but RSVPs are requested.

WSBA Civil Rights Law Section invites articles for upcoming newsletter

WWL Admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:50:09 GMT

The WSBA Civil Rights Law Section would like to invite and encourage you to contribute an article for the upcoming WSBA Civil Rights Law Section Newsletter. The general theme for the upcoming newsletter will be: Civil Rights in the 21st Century (though we will consider articles on any topic regarding civil rights).

Submission deadline: May 15, 2014

To submit an article for possible inclusion in the spring newsletter, please send the article, author’s name, contact information, and a short biography to Callie Sechrist at calandra.sechrist@k12.wa.us, or Nancy Talner at ntalner@aol.com by May 15, 2014.

About the WSBA Civil Rights Law Section

The Civil Rights Law Section evolved from the WSBA Civil Rights Committee, which had been the primary WSBA entity focusing on civil rights law. The Section addresses all aspects of civil rights law and policy in Washington state as it implements its mission to educate, advocate, and improve the practice of our members in the area of civil rights law.

Family Law CASA Volunteer Opportunities

WWL Admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:49:21 GMT

I am contacting your organization on behalf of Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of King County, which is a non-profit organization that assists with family court cases regarding the custody and safety of the children involved. Family Law CASA is committed to providing an Advocate for every child who needs one. Advocates serve as a critical link between the courts, the families, and the children caught in the middle. Through this program, our volunteer Advocates provide the court with a comprehensive account of each child’s life, bringing clarity and insight to complex custody cases.

If your organization is interested, we would greatly appreciate an opportunity to meet with a representative to discuss volunteering opportunities. Our Advocates assist our organization in some of the toughest custody cases, with the help of our staff who are experienced in social work. If any of your members are interested in positively impacting a child’s life, please inform them of our volunteer program.

Please contact me at (206) 748-9700 or rmennes@familylawcasa.org if you are able to meet to discuss an opportunity to meet. Thank you for your time and for considering this request. We look forward to working with you and creating a stronger community.

Governor Inslee announces appointment of Tanya Thorp to King County Superior Cour

WWL Admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:48:39 GMT

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that he is appointing Tanya Thorp to King County Superior Court.

Thorp has worked for 12 years for the Attorney General of Washington as an Assistant Attorney General. She worked for nearly a decade in the Social & Health Services Termination Unit, working on difficult family law and parental rights cases. As an AAG she has also handled several high-profile cases in the Labor & Industries Division, including defending the State’s citation against Tesoro Anacortes Refinery after the 2010 refinery explosion that killed seven workers.

Thorp is a member of the Loren Miller Bar Association and currently serves as an Executive Board Member-at-Large. During the judicial evaluation process she was rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified” by the Latina/o Bar Association and Loren Miller, “Well Qualified” by the King County Bar Association, QLaw, and the Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee, and “Highly Qualified” by Washington Women Lawyers.

“Tanya’s experience both in the courtroom and working with families will be an excellent asset on the bench,” said Inslee. “She is highly regarded among her colleagues and her reputation as a competent and effective legal professional is well known. I look forward to her public service to the people of King County for years to come.”

“Tanya is a well-respected and highly regarded litigator,” said Attorney General Bob Ferguson. “She will bring a wealth of experience and perspective to the King County bench. Our loss is certainly King County Superior Court’s gain.”

Thorp is replacing Judge Joan DuBuque who is retiring and has served with distinction as a Superior Court Judge for 30 years.

MAMAS Brown Bag Invitation

WWL Admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Mentoring and Paying it Forward

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When:

Tuesday, April 1st, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to HeatherColdwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Mentoring and Paying it Forward – Join us for a lively discussion about how to be a good mentor or mentee and how to get the most out of mentoring relationships, including how to foster an informal mentoring relationship. You will not want to miss the valuable insights from the distinguished panel.

Speakers:

Jennifer Ivan - Jennifer Ivan is an Assistant General Counsel for Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington, where she supports the Microsoft Business Solutions group. In this role, she manages a team of 10 legal professionals that provides general counseling and transactional legal support in areas of product development, product marketing, distribution and compliance. The Microsoft Business Solutions group is responsible for the Microsoft Dynamics product line, which includes Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Prior to joining Microsoft, Jennifer was Legal Director for Dell Computer Corporation in Austin, Texas, where she supported the Dell Services organization. Throughout her tenure at Dell, she provided legal support for Product, Service, and Sales and Marketing organizations, providing general counseling and negotiation of strategic partner and customer relationships. She also undertook an assignment in Singapore for Dell supporting sales and marketing activities for Asia Pacific.

Prior to joining Dell, Jennifer was a Staff Attorney for IBM in Austin, Texas, where she provided comprehensive legal support for IBM's Server Group, which included support for the IBM UNIX proprietary operating system, AIX. Throughout her tenure at IBM, she provided legal support for employment and litigation matters, marketing, export compliance, product development and strategic development partnerships.

Jennifer graduated Cum Laude with Honors in Liberal Arts with a B.A. in Political Science and English from the Ohio State University in 1990. Jennifer received her J.D. Cum Laude from the Ohio State University School of Law in 1994. Jennifer served on the board of directors for the Capital Area Planned Parenthood (Austin, Texas). She currently serves as President for the board of Youth Eastside Services, a non-profit that provides counseling and support programs for children and young adults who are dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, mental health issues, abuse and other difficult issues. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her nine year old daughter (Olivia), her 16 year old son (Parker) and her husband, Donnie.

Ron Knox – Ron is an Owner at Garvey Schubert Barer. Ron has had an active role in mentoring, both informal and as part of formal mentoring programs, for many years and currently serves as GSB’s Mentor and Sponsor Coordinator. Ron practices in the areas of labor and employment law. His clientele includes both public and private sector companies, with special emphasis on municipal corporations, regional service and manufacturing businesses, and public service corporations. He also represents clients in the computer software industry. Ron's experience encompasses personnel management, consultation and advocacy, labor and business negotiations, business contract negotiation, administrative and civil litigation. Ron serves clients and is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon.

Tom Robertson -Tom Robertson is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Microsoft. He manages the legal and corporate affairs support for the recently-formed Operating Systems Group, which creates the Microsoft operating system platforms for phones, tablets, personal computers, entertainment devices and large screen devices, known today as Windows, Windows Phone and Xbox, along with their associated online marketplaces and services. He is a member of the leadership teams for the Operating Systems Group and the cross-company Legal and Corporate Affairs Department.

In his 16 years at Microsoft, Tom has also been Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for the Office and Business Solutions Divisions, Associate General Counsel for the Office product group, General Manager for Microsoft’s Corporate Standards and Interoperability Group, head of Microsoft’s legal and corporate affairs team for China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the lead for Microsoft’s intellectual property policy and enforcement work in Asia. He spent his first eight years at Microsoft based in Asia, first in Hong Kong and then in Tokyo.

Before joining Microsoft, Tom was the Associate General Counsel at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, in the Executive Office of the President, responsible for both intellectual property issues around the world and general trade issues in the Asia-Pacific region. He practiced law at Covington & Burling in Washington D.C. and London, England, and clerked for the Hon. Albert V. Bryan, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Tom holds both engineering and law degrees from the University of Virginia.

Tom has represented Microsoft on the Duke University Fuqua School of Business’ Innovation Working Group, is a Fellow of the U.S.-Japan Leadership Program, and is on the Board of Directors of the National Bureau of Asian Research, Town Hall Seattle and the Seattle Trade Alliance. He lives in Seattle with his wife, Marcelle O’Connell, and their three daughters.

Kerry Robinson –Kerry is Foster Pepper’s Professional Development Counsel. In that position, Kerry works with the firm’s senior attorneys, practice group leaders, business development group, and the executive leadership team, to help guide the development, integration, and training of Foster Pepper’s newer attorneys. Kerry is also a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor Relations and Litigation practices and serves on the Pro Bono and Professional Development committees.

Jen Scully --Jen is a Senior Attorney at Microsoft responsible for advising Microsoft’s consumer cloud services business. Prior to her current role, Jen worked in the Trademark & Copyright Group as primary trademark counsel to the Xbox business, Microsoft Office and Microsoft’s enterprise cloud services, and prior to that, she was an IP attorney at the Seed IP Law Group in Seattle. Jen has two amazing kids, and has been their classroom art docent, soccer coach, and mostly recently, the mother who it’s now embarrassing to have come along as a chaperone and who was strongly encouraged not to sit next to them on the bus.

Erin Snodgrass – Erin is a Co-Founder and Principal of Snodgrass Annand PLLC. Erin’s experience as a mentor and mentee in a variety of settings has provided her with valuable insights on mentoring relationships. Erin’s practice focuses ontechnology and media transactions and intellectual property. Erin has significant experience in a variety of transactions involving software, media and technology, including development, licensing, production, transfer, consulting services and distribution transactions. Prior to co-founding Snodgrass Annand PLLC, Erin practiced in the technology transactions group at Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. and the trademark and licensing groups at Foster Pepper & Shefelman PLLC.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

Sarah Bryar, CEO of Rivet & Sway to speak at Brenthaven

WWL Admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:30:00 GMT

Brenthaven, a retailer of bags and cases for mobile technology headquartered in Seattle has recently opened a flagship retail store on Capitol Hill and are excited to host community events every month featuring a different prominent Seattle entrepreneur speaker.

This month's speaker is Sarah Bryar, CEO of Rivet & Sway, Thursday, March 20th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Sarah will be speaking about the perspective of a female entrepreneur and about how she successfully leads an online eyewear boutique exclusively for women. Come listen to her tips about overcoming business obstacles as a female CEO.

There will also be a Q&A session following the program. We are charging a $10 general admission to the event, which includes $20 in-store credit, a raffle ticket for a Brenthaven case, and drinks and appetizers. You can learn more about the event at www.brenthaven.com/entrepreneur.

WSBA Lawyer’s Assistance Program’s Bi-Monthly Career Management Series

WWL Admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 12:00-1:30pm, the WSBA Lawyer’s Assistance Program’s Bi-Monthly Career Management Series (formerly Bi-Monthly Job Seeker group) is proud to feature a unique panel presentation exploring the issue of racial diversity in the job-seeking context. Attorneys James Armstrong, Martha Sandoval, Omar Nur and Katrina Zafiro will be leading this discussion, the first in a series of panels focusing on dimensions of diversity for job seekers, whether at the beginning or mid-point of one’s legal career. Topics to be discussed in the upcoming panel presentation include examining barriers and how they may be overcome, as well as guidance for job seekers who are members of a racially diverse community. There is no cost for the presentation and registration is required; attendance is offered either in-person at the WSBA Conference Center or via webcast. To register, go to: https://www.mywsba.org/OnlineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=6543519&page=sem&mt=

UPDATED! INVITATION TO UW LAW ACADEMY- (UW School of Law)- MENTORS Needed

WWL Admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:30:00 GMT

INVITATION TO UW LAW ACADEMY- Friday, March 14 (UW School of Law)- MENTORS WELCOME!

You are cordially invited to participate in our first UW Law Academy!

Updated 3/5/14: If you would like to have your profile shared with our high school participants, please send a response with the following information (feel free to attach a photo). The agenda for the day is noted below.

Name:

Title/Office and/or area of practice:

High School:

College/University:

Law School:

Please answer at least one (or as many as you wish!) of the following questions:

1) What was the greatest obstacle you faced pursuing your educational or legal career?

2) Who or what experience inspired you to pursue a legal career?

3) What do you know now that you wish you knew when you were in high school that could have helped you in deciding your career path?

4) What advice would you give our high school students as they consider a higher education and potential legal career?

5) Any books or resources you would recommend for inspiration/motivation, career guidance, or setting goals?

Thanks for your support of the UW Law Academy!

With the help of the UW Office of Minority Affairs, Rise UP/GEAR UP! and DiscoverLaw.org, the UW School of Law is inviting diverse high school students from around the State to spend the day at the law school. We hope to inspire students to really consider pursuing a legal education and career by introducing them to judges, attorneys, and law students; participating in a mock trial/street law program; and giving them an action plan on how to get from high school to law school.

WA State Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez will be our keynote speaker during the morning session. We need attorney/judge/law student volunteers to help make this a great experience for our high school guests. Please RSVP at ecc93@uw.edu as soon as possible. Let me know if you would like to attend the morning or afternoon session, either session +the luncheon, or stay with us for the entire day. Please feel free to forward the invitation to your colleagues (Walk-ins Welcome!).

If you would like to sponsor the program by bringing volunteer attorneys/judges/law students or by donating any amount, please let me know. Donations will be used to help with costs of student attendance and/or to purchase gift items for the student giveaway contests (i.e. UW Law t-shirts, etc.). We hope you will join us!

Sponsor levels (titles subject to change):

“Most awesome!”: $500 or more and/or 6-10 volunteers

“Awesome like the ‘80s!”: $250 or more and/or 3-5 volunteers

“We Rock!”: $100 and/or 1-3 volunteers

“We Rock too!”: any $$ amount, any kind of gift swag, and/or any number volunteers!!

Lawyers with Disabilities Celebration

WWL Admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:30:00 GMT

Lawyers with Disabilities Celebration

Please join us and our friends with the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association as we gather to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Perkins Coie signing the ABA’s Pledge for Change regarding disability diversity in the legal profession. We’ll be enjoying good food and great company as clients, community leaders, and friends of the firm recognize the accomplishments and contributions of attorneys with disabilities.

Speakers will include Stuart Pixley (LCA), a Senior Attorney with Microsoft Corporation, a member of the ABA’s Commission on Disability Rights, and a board member of the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association, and Representative Cyrus Habib, Perkins Coie Community Liaison for the Puget Sound Region and state representative for the 48th District.

Thursday, March 13, 2014
Perkins Coie LLP
1201 3rd Ave, 49th Floor
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m. – Speakers’ Remarks

RSVP Here.

Please contact Judah Travis at jtravis@perkinscoie.com with questions

KCBA YLD Bridging the Gap CLE - Ref#83955898

WWL Admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Bridging the Gap - Friday, March 7th: https://www.kcba.org/cle/pdf/203-Brochure.pdf

Agenda

8:00-8:30 Registration and Coffee Service

8:30-9:30am Immigration Program, Greg McLawsen, Puget Sound Legal 9:30-10:30am Trust & Estates Program, Candace M. Wilkerson, Attorney at Law

Break

10:45-11:45am Transactional Program, Jennifer D. Shepherd, Russell Investments

Lunch Provided -- Sponsored by Principal Financial Group 11:45-12:15pm King County Bar Foundation, Joel Feldman, Development Manager, KCBF 12:15-12:45pm Exciting Pro Bono Opportunities, Threesa Milligan, Director, Pro Bono Services

12:45-1:45pm Primer on Trademark Law, Ronald Stern, Rimon Law 1:45-2:45pm Litigation, Aric Bomsztyk, Barokas Martin & Tomlinson

Break

3:00-4:00pm Solo Start-Up Program, Madhu Singh, MK Singh Law; Shashi Vijay. VJ Law Firm PLLC 4:00-5:00pm Ethics: Ethical Pitfalls of Using Social Media for Legal Marketing, Mary Przekop, Dearmin Fogarty PLLC

5:00pm Evaluations and Adjournment; Free Happy Hour at Rock Bottom!

Add your comments online: http://www.bigtent.com/group/forum/message/83955898?md=NzU0ODg4ODQ=

MAMA's Brown Bag Luncheon

WWL Admin — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Invites you to attend our next monthly brown bag lunch:

Protecting the educational rights of a child with disabilities: your own or your client’s

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When:

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to HeatherColdwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

MAMAS member Amy Klosterman of the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education will present on “Section 504, Title II and Public Schools.” Come learn your rights and your resources, the timelines and tough spots.

(CLE credit for this session is being requested.)

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

ABA Section of Family Law Diversity Scholarships

WWL Admin — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:49:48 GMT

There are five (5) diversity scholarships available to attorneys who would like to attend the ABA Section of Family Law Spring Conference in Bermuda but may not have the financial resources to afford the cost. The Conference is May 7-10, 2014.

If awarded a scholarship through this program, the awardees will receive a complimentary conference registration, participation in the Newcomers’ Teambuilding Event,the Friday social event, and up to $500 in travel reimbursement (in compliance with ABA and Section financial policies). Send your completed application to Cynthia Swan by email:Cynthia.Swan@americanbar.org no later than April 2, 2014. For your convenience, I have attached the application and conference brochure. For more information on the conference, you can visitwww.ambar.org/famlawspring

Community Representatives Sought for Law-Related Boards and Council

WWL Admin — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:44:33 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity for community representatives – DEADLINE March 21, 2014

Community Representatives Sought for Law-Related Boards and Council

The Washington State Bar Association seeks members of the public to serve on boards and one council for terms beginning October 1, 2014. Serving on a WSBA board or council is an excellent opportunity to get an insider’s view on how the practice of law is regulated in Washington State.

· The Character and Fitness Board deals with matters of character and fitness bearing on qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in Washington. The Board conducts hearings on the admission of any applicant referred to it for hearing, considers petitions for reinstatement after disbarment, and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors and Supreme Court regarding admission and reinstatement. Hearings generally are held every month. Three of the 14-16 members of the Board are not lawyers. Appointment is for a three-year term.

· The Council on Public Defense addresses concerns about the quality of indigent defense services in Washington State. Appointment is for a one-year term.

· The Disciplinary Board reviews lawyer discipline decisions. It is made up of four review committees; each committee has two lawyer members and one non-lawyer member. One committee meets each month to review requests for public hearing, admonitions, interim suspensions and other matters. The board meets six times a year as a full board. Two positions are available; appointment is for a three-year term.

· The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Board compensates clients who have suffered a direct financial loss caused by the dishonest conduct of a lawyer in connection with the practice of law. The Fund is funded by an annual assessment of members of the WSBA by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. Appointment is for a three-year term.

· Limited License Legal Technician Board authorizes non-attorneys who meet certain educational requirements to advise and assist clients on specific areas of law. Licensing of LLLTs will begin in early 2015. Appointment is for a three-year term.

The Limited Practice Board oversees administration of, and compliance with, the Limited Practice Rule (APR 12) authorizing certain lay persons to select, prepare, and complete legal documents pertaining to the closing of real-estate and personal property transactions. The Board is responsible for the certification and regulation of limited practice officers (LPOs). Term begins January 1, 2015. Appointment is for a four-year term.

· Practice of Law Board investigates complaints about the unauthorized practice of law including nonlawyers advertising legal services, nonlawyers pretending to be lawyers, unsupervised paralegals offering legal services, and out-of-state lawyers representing Washington residents when not authorized. Appointment is for a three-year term.

Applications are also being accepted for other boards which may have openings during the coming year.

Applications must be received at the WSBA offices by Friday, March 21, 2014. To apply, complete the application posted at: http://bit.ly/rnvXKY and return it with your resume as directed on the form. Previous applicants should re-apply as applications expire after one year. Appointment letters for current openings will be sent in late summer. If you have questions, please email barleaders@wsba.org.

http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Volunteer-Opportunities/Non-Lawyer-Volunteer-Opportunities

MOOT COURT COMPETITION - Judges needed

WWL Admin — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:30:00 GMT

MOOT COURT COMPETITION

The ABA Law Student Division needs 1,500 licensed attorneys to serve as moot court competition judges in February / March at federal and state courthouses in Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Seattle. Please visit www.ambar.org/lsdnaacjudgepage for specific details about the regional moot court competitions and to sign up to be an oral argument judge.

Action Item: Thank you

Register to judge the Seattle Regional National Appeallate Advocacy Competition

https://americanbar.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5gt3KUNN1FB9tJz

Please forward this email to any colleagues who may also be interested in volunteering to judge the competition.

The ABA Law Student Division invites you to participate as an oral argument judge for the 2013-14 Seattle Regional National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC). This moot court competition takes place February 21-23, 2014 at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

You may have received this message previously and responded; however, we still need approximately 100 more judges for the regional competition and we need your help. If you have any colleagues who may be interested in participating as a volunteer judge, please forward this message to them. Judging assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Within 10 business days after receipt of your form, we will send an email confirming judging assignments. Later this month, we will provide a bench memorandum, the problem (record), and instructions on judging. Reviewing these materials is the only preparation required of competition judges.

This year’s case involves two questions. The first examines the difference between “use” and “access” to determine whether an intern violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act when she removed some of her work from the company’s computer files just before resigning her position. The second addresses whether a law student intern qualifies as an “employee” under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is thus entitled to compensation.

As a judge, you will have the opportunity to interact with the finest advocates from law schools across the country. With 203 teams from 118 ABA-approved law schools competing at the regional level, NAAC is one of the largest moot court competitions in the country.

The rounds take place in the late afternoon on Friday, February 21, all day on Saturday, February 22, and in the afternoon on Sunday, February 23.

Round 1: Friday, Feburary 21 (4:30 pm to 8:45 pm)

Round 2: Saturday, Feburary 22 (8:30 am to 12:45 pm)

Round 3: Saturday, February 22 (1:30 pm to 5:45 pm)

Round 4: Sunday, Feburary 23 (1:00 pm to 3:30 pm)

Round 5: Sunday, Feburary 23 (3:30 pm to 6:00 pm)

**Competition start times are approximate and may change depending on the needs of the court.

If you are willing to serve as a judge, please enter your contact information and round selection on the form located at:

https://americanbar.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5gt3KUNN1FB9tJz

We need approximately 200 judges for the regional competition. If you have any colleagues who may be interested in participating as a volunteer judge, please forward this message to them. Judging assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Within 10 business days after receipt of your form, we will send an email confirming receipt of your registration. Beginning in late January, we will provide a bench memorandum, the problem (record), and instructions on judging. Reviewing these materials is the only preparation required of competition judges.

CLE CREDIT INFORMATION

The ABA Law Student Division National Appellate Advocacy Competition is seeking CLE credit in the states of Washington and New York.

Please contact Sara Stretch at 312.988.5621 or at naac@americanbar.org if you have any questions.

The development of oral and written advocacy skills is very important in the context of legal practice. We sincerely hope you will be able to participate in this great learning experience for law students by serving as a judge.

Thank you for considering this invitation.

Spokane County Bar Diversity Luncheon

WWL Admin — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:45:00 GMT

Spokane County Bar Diversity Luncheon
Celebrating Black History Month
Friday, February 14, 2014
11:45 A.M. - 1:15 P.M.
The Spokane Club, 1002 West Riverside Avenue, Georgian Room, Spokane, Washington

Presentation Topic: Beyond altruism:
Why diversity matters in the success and health of your business

Please join our distinguished panelists, secured in collaboration with the Washington Initiative for Diversity, for a presentation on why diversity is still important in the legal profession and how it can impact your business health and success in our society.

Price: $35.00 Worth 1.0 ethics credit
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 10, 2014

http://www.spokanebar.org/

Applying the Neuroscience of Decision Making to the Practice of Law:Tools to Maximize Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Fairness

WWL Admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:25:00 GMT

Washington State Bar Association

Applying the Neuroscience of Decision Making to the Practice of Law:

Tools to Maximize Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Fairness

With Kimberly Papillon, nationally recognized expert on legal decision making. The program will use an interactive approach to understanding bias and to explain how attorneys – whether in litigation or transactional practice – make decisions, how these decisions can be affected by subtle, unconscious processes and preconceptions, and how such thoughts and actions can be changed to increase the impartiality and fairness of the decisions made.

When: Friday, Feb. 7. 2014

8:25 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: WSBA Conference Center

1501 4^th Ave., Ste. 308

Seattle, WA 98101-1660

(with a live webcast option)

Register here for the LIVE Seminar: https://www.mywsba.org/OnlineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=5965389&page=sem&mt

Register here for the WEBCAST Seminar:https://www.mywsba.org/OnlineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=5966840&page=sem&mt

Approved for 6 ethics credits for Washington attorneys.

Tuition: $275

Outstanding Young Lawyer Call for Nominations

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:38:24 GMT

Outstanding Young Lawyer Call for Nominations

The Board of Trustees of the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) invites you to nominate young lawyers (defined as those in the first five years of practice, or up to the age of 36 by Dec. 31, 2014) whom you feel are deserving of the 2014 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.

The award will be presented at the KCBA Annual Awards Dinner this June.

The award recognizes any combination of the following:

a. Substantial contributions to the legal profession of a legal or non-legal nature

b. Substantial contributions to the King County Bar Association

c. Substantial contributions to the community

d. Demonstrated excellence in their legal practice

To nominate a young lawyer, please email the following to Cate Humpage at cateh@kcba.org:

a. a resume or brief biography of the nominee;

b. and a brief letter or a few paragraphs detailing how your nominee embodies the traits above and why the nominee deserves the Outstanding Young Lawyer award.

The deadline is February 14, 2014

SEEKING DIVERSE CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS TO APPLY FOR FELLOWSHIPS TO BE AWARDED IN THE SPRING OF 2014

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:15:53 GMT

American Bar Association

Forum on the Construction Industry Diversity Fellowship 2014

THE FORUM IS CURRENTLY SEEKING DIVERSE CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS TO APPLY FOR FELLOWSHIPS TO BE AWARDED IN THE SPRING OF 2014.

Up to four (4) three-year Fellowships may be awarded by the Forum each spring. Fellows receive the following benefits:

· Waiver of all registration fees for the Forum’s Fall, Mid-winter, and Annual Meetings;

· Reimbursement of reasonable travel and accommodation expenses associated with attending the Forum’s Annual Meeting held each spring (not to exceed $1,000 per annum);

· Waiver of Forum membership dues;

· Payment of ABA membership dues in the following amounts: 100% in Year 1; 66% in Year 2; and 33% in Year 3;

· The opportunity to join the steering committee of one of the Forum’s twelve (12) Divisions; and

· If desired, the Forum will arrange a mentor for each Fellow.

The ideal candidates will have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction law. If you are aware of diverse construction lawyers who may be interested in applying for the 2014 Fellowship, please direct them to www.americanbar.org/groups/construction_industry where they can find more information about the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry and download an application for the 2014 Fellowship. Completed Fellowship applications must be received on, or before, Friday, February 7, 2014. The application deadline will not be extended.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact:

Arlan D. Lewis (Chair, Fellowship Committee)

Email: alewis@babc.com

Phone: 205.521.8131

Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:13:10 GMT

Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

CAPAA Board Vacancy

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications to fulfill the position of Commissioner as part of its Board. CAPAA serves to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education and other areas.

If selected, the individual will help examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Pacific Americans. Commissioners also make recommendations to the Governor and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in program and law.

· Visit www.capaa.wa.gov for information on how to apply online.

Please submit your applicationby January 31, 2014 to receive consideration for this opening

WSBA Committees, Boards, Panels, Councils and Task Forces

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:11:32 GMT

WSBA Committees, Boards, Panels, Councils and Task Forces

Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2014

Applications are now being accepted from members interested in serving on WSBA’scommittees, boards and panels.

Committee service gives you a chance to get involved with issues you care about, connect with other lawyers from around the state, and make a contribution to the legal community and your profession.

Openings include:

Legislative Committee
Disciplinary Board
Court Rules and Procedures Committee
Washington Young Lawyers Committee
Hearing Officer Panel
And many more

Most appointments are for two years and begin Oct. 1, 2014, with some exceptions.

To apply, log into your www.myWSBA.org page and click on “My Profile” on the top menu bar. Then, look on the right-side menu bar for “Apply for a Committee, Board or Panel.”

For more information, see theWSBA Volunteer Opportunities pageon our website, email barleaders@wsba.org, or call Sue Strachan, WSBA legal community outreach specialist, at 206-733-5903.

WSBA 2014 Board of Governors Elections

WWL Admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:07:07 GMT

WSBA 2014 Board of Governors Elections

Five positions on the WSBA Board of Governors are up for election in 2014. These are the governors representing the 3rd, 6th, 7thN, and 8th congressional districts, and one at-large position. The three-year term of office begins Sept. 26, 2014.

Eligibility

Any active member except one previously elected to the Board of Governors may be nominated or may self-nominate and run for the office of governor from the congressional district in which the member is entitled to vote. Any active member may be nominated or run for the at-large governor position.

Becoming a Candidate

To self-nominate and run for the Board of Governors or to nominate another WSBA member, you must file a statement of interest and a biographical statement of 100 words or less. Please use the form below. The WSBA executive director must receive the forms for district races by 5 p.m. PST on Feb.14, 2014. Note: Biographical statements of nominated candidates will be published in the April/May issue of NWLawyer. If you have questions, contact Pam Inglesby at pami@wsba.org, 206-727-8226.

· 3rd Congressional District Nomination Form

· 6th Congressional District Nomination Form

· 7th North Congressional District Nomination Form

· 8th Congressional District Nomination Form

The deadline to run for the at-large position is 5 p.m. PST on April 18, 2014. The at-large governor will be elected by the Board of Governors at its June 6 meeting. Please watch for further information on submitting your application.

Learn more about what it involved in serving on the Board of Governors.

2014 Woman Advocate Trial Advocacy Regional CLE Workshop

WWL Admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

The ABA Section of Litigation Woman Advocate Committee and the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession invite you to join us for a regional CLE program in San Diego on January 16, 2014.

The program will begin with a luncheon presentation at the Lawyers Club of San Diego monthly meeting featuring Sara Holtz, Founder & CEO of ClientFocus and a 2013 recipient of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession's Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award.

The afternoon will include the following 90-minute CLE sessions:

-- Dr. Ann T. Greeley of DecisionQuest will lead an interactive workshop demonstrating witness examination techniques with live audience feedback.
-- The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession will present a seminar presented by Victoria Pynchon, Esq. of She Negotiates concerning negotiation skills based on the Commission's popular Women in Law Leadership trainings.

The event will conclude with a networking reception.

Download the brochure - view the full agenda - at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/events_cle/woman_advocate_trial_advocacy_regional_cle_workshop_2014.html

Register online at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/events_cle/woman_advocate_trial_advocacy_regional_cle_workshop_2014.html

PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration is required for the Lawyers Club of San Diego's lunch. Register online athttp://www.lawyersclubsandiego.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1

Thank you - the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

Paul Steven Miller Memorial Symposium: Exploring the Intersections of International Human Rights and Disability

WWL Admin — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:30:00 GMT

January 10, 2014, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Paul Steven Miller Memorial Symposium: Exploring the Intersections of International Human Rights and Disability

William H. Gates Hall - Room 138

Link:

http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=115443&view=Detail

Text:

Paul Steven Miller Memorial Symposium: Exploring the Intersections of International Human Rights and Disability

William H. Gates Hall - Room 138

8:30am: Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00am:Opening Remarks: Dean Kellye Testy, Anna Mastroianni

9:30am:Panel 1

Arlene Kanter,From Charity to Human Rights: People with Disabilities Under International and Domestic Laws

Andrew Imparato,Why Congress [Failed] to Pass the Convention on Disability Rights and What the Future Holds: An Insider Perspective

Michael McCann,Reflections on Disability Rights Mobilization

Moderator: Christy Thompson Ibrahim

Coffee Break

11:05am:Panel 2

Judith Heumann,Opportunities and Barriers: Effective Implementation of the Convention on Disability Rights for Women and Children

Carrie Griffin Basas,(UN)Well Women: Reimagining Women's Health and the Convention on Disability Rights

Michael Guralnick,Infants, Toddlers, Youngsters and International Treaties: What’s in it for Them?

Moderator: Michele Storms

12:30pm:Lunch

2:00pm:Panel 3

Michael Perlin,'Yonder Stands Your Orphan with His Gun': The International Human Rights and Therapeutic Jurisprudence Implications of Juvenile Punishment Schemes

Mary Pat Treuthart & Jaime Hawk,The Unmet Legal and Mental Health Needs of Immigrant Children

David Carlson,Intensive and Individualized: Litigating for Youth with Mental Health Disabilities

Moderator: Lisa Castilleja

3:20pm:Panel 4 - Reflections

Judith Heumann

Andrew Imparato

Arlene Kanter

Michael Perlin

Moderator: Stephen Rosenbaum

4:30pm:Closing Remarks: Sharan Brown, Rebecca Levine, Associate Dean Patricia Kuszler

5:00pm:Closing Reception - Join us for food and drinks in Room 115!

Captioning will be provided for all panel presentations by the D Center.

UW Co-sponsors:

Disability Studies | Center on Human Development & Disability |Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies

Program on Values in Society | Gates Public Service Law Program

Bioethics & Humanities Department | Department of Global Health

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine | Law, Society & Justice | Center for Global Studies

Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies

Other Co-sponsors:

Henry M. Jackson Foundation | Disability Rights Washington | Jones & Ibrahim, PLLC

Additional Endorsement and/or Volunteer Assistance:

UW Center for Human Rights | Simpson Center for the Humanities | Disability Law Alliance

Center for Human Rights and Justice | Washington Law Review | International Law Society

American Civil Liberties Union - UW | American Constitution Society - UW | National Lawyers Guild - UW

Symposium Planning Committee:

Stephen Rosenbaum | Sharan Brown | Beth Rivin

Date: Friday, January 10, 2014

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

If you'd like to attend this event, you can register online.

Raising the Bar: Exploring the diversity gap within the legal profession

WWL Admin — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:12:55 GMT

Microsoft on the Issues has this blog post:

By 2042, the U.S. population is projected to be “majority minority," and no one race or ethnicity will any longer be the majority in America. While America increasingly reflects the extraordinarily diverse people and cultures from around the world, the legal profession does not . . .read more

The Michael Maggio Immigrants' Rights Summer Fellowship

WWL Admin — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:09:50 GMT

Each year, a dedicated law student is awarded the opportunity to engage in a project that strengthens his or her commitment to advocacy and promotes justice and equality for vulnerable immigrant groups.

The Fellowship will be awarded to one law student each summer to work on a student-initiated project. Applications for the 2014 Fellowship must be received by February 17, 2014 (see application form for details). Students must submit a project proposal with an organization willing to host the student for 10 weeks and provide a $1,500 stipend. The $1,500 amount may be paid by the host organization or may be provided by the law student through other means, e.g., law school public interest funding, independent fundraising, etc. The Maggio Immigrants' Rights Fellowship will provide an additional $2,500 stipend for a total award of $4,000.

For additional information please visithttp://www.maggiofellowship.org/.

Any questions should be directed to Susan Timmons atstimmons@aila.org.

Leaning into Leadership: Elimination of Bias in the Profession -Live CLE Webinar/Teleconference

WWL Admin — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 02:12:56 GMT

Leaning into Leadership: Elimination of Bias in the Profession

Live CLE Webinar/Teleconference

To register online and for more information, visit http://meetings.abanet.org/meeting/tax/TX0114T1

Presented by the ABA Section of Taxation and co-sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

DATE: Wednesday, January 8, 2014

TIME: 1:00 - 2:35 p.m. Eastern Time / Noon - 1:35 p.m. Central / 11:00 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. Mountain / 10:00 - 11:35 a.m. Pacific

Nearly 50 years after Congress passed Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination against women in employment decisions, and nearly 25 years after the Supreme Court held in Pricewaterhouse v. Hopkins that an employer could not use gender stereotypes to deny a woman partnership, women continue to face barriers to attaining leadership positions. This panel will offer suggestions for workplace education and elimination of bias against women programs as ordinary and necessary business expenses under section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Speakers:

Audrey Kucia, Tax Law Specialist, TE/GE Employee Plans, IRS, Washington, DC

Ida Abbott, Ida Abbott Consulting, San Francisco, CA

Sandhya Chandrasekhar, Latham & Watkins, Chicago, IL

Helen Morrison, EY, Washington, DC

Mary B. ("Handy") Hevener, Morgan Lewis, Washington, DC

To register online and for more information, visit http://meetings.abanet.org/meeting/tax/TX0114T1

Thank you - ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

Why we have too few women judges: Sally Kenney at TEDxTU

WWL Admin — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:57:27 GMT

Interesting TED talk by Sally Kenney:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvqkabPnZDA&list=SPsRNoUx8w3rN6qAinOfxX0mTIShM0bsjE&index=4

Volunteer positions with the Borgen Project

WWL Admin — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:52:46 GMT

Regional Director

Location: Nationwide (Telecommute Volunteer Role)
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 6 months
Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Regional Directors operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Borgen Project’s Seattle office. Regional Directors sign a 6-month contract. The position is volunteer and is roughly 4-6 hours per week. Regional Directors attend a conference call every Monday evening. Regional Directors come from many diverse backgrounds, some of which include a news anchor, veteran, banker, teacher, relief worker, political staffer, sales manager, programmer, and college students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend one (30-60 minute) conference call every week with the President of The Borgen Project and Regional Directors from across the United States (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT).
Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those living on less than $1 per day.
Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic understanding of U.S. Politics and international development.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table.
Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness.
Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, send your resume to hiring@borgenproject.org.

Learn more about the Regional Director Program

Advocate

Location: Nationwide (Telecommute Volunteer Role)
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 3-months
Hours: 4-hours per week

This is a great entry-level volunteer position for someone looking to be part of The Borgen Project. Advocates can operate from anywhere in the U.S.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend one (30-60 minute) national conference call every week (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT).
Serve as an ambassador for the world’s poor. Build awareness of the issues and ways people can help.
Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
Represent The Borgen Project’s in your city. Attend events and engage people in the cause.
Contact congressional leaders in support of key poverty-reduction programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation.
Ability to self-manage and prioritize assignments.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, send your resume to hiring@borgenproject.org.

Nina Pillard Confirmation to the DC Circuit

WWL Admin — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:50:48 GMT

Breaking News: The Senate just confirmed Professor Nina Pillard to the D.C. Circuit, a renowned lawyer who litigated the historic case that opened the Virginia Military Institute to women and the critical case that ensured that the FMLA's protections extended to millions of state employees.

ABAW CLE and Holiday Party: December 12, 2013

WWL Admin — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ABAW CLE and Holiday Party: December 12, 2013

CLE

Topic: The Life of an International Arbitration Matter from Clause Drafting to the Award

Date: December 12, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Location: House of Hong, 409 8th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104

CLE credits: 1.5 CLE credits, including .5 ethics credit

Cost: FREE for ABAW Members, $10.00 for Non-members

Speakers: Steve Koh (Partner at Perkins Coie) and Professor John Strait (Seattle University School of Law)

ABAW Holiday Party

ABAW members are invited to attend the ABAW’s Annual Holiday Party starting at 5:45 pm. Non-members are welcome to attend the holiday party for $20.

Time: Starts at 5:45 pm

Location: House of Hong, 409 8th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104

Cost: FREE for ABAW Members, $20.00 for Non-members

Please bring a gift for our gift exchange (keep value of gift under $20)

To RSVP for the CLE, Holiday Party, or both, please complete this form: http://bit.ly/ABAWCLE

Nomination of Nina Pillard

WWL Admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:57:19 GMT

Today the Senate will consider the nomination of Professor Nina Pillard. Tell your Senators to support the nomination of this highly qualified nominee today: [http://bit.ly/18wf79F or other action link]

Closing the Gap: Steps to Achieve Gender Pay Equity in Law Firm Compensation - ABA Section of Litigation Roundtable

WWL Admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:15:00 GMT

Closing the Gap: Steps to Achieve Gender Pay Equity in Law Firm Compensation - ABA Section of Litigation Roundtable

Presented by the Woman Advocate Committee and Co-Sponsored by the Mass Torts Committee and the Commission on Women in the Profession

WHEN: Tuesday, December 11, 2013 at 1:15 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time (10:15 PDT)

Register online at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=PTEEKXcwIb0JcnzL18LQ6g

Listen to Roberta D. Liebenberg and Stephanie A. Scharf discuss specific strategies and solutions for addressing and eliminating long-standing pay disparity in compensation between male and female attorneys practicing in law firms.

We welcome your questions, which can be emailed in advance or during the presentation to meeting co-chair Bronwyn Roberts atblroberts@duanemorris.com.

Note: The Woman Advocate Committee will be hosting in-person listening sessions for this program in numerous cities. For more information on attending in person, visithttp://apps.americanbar.org/litigation/committees/womanadvocate/home.html.

Featured Speakers:

Ms. Liebenberg, a senior partner at Fine Kaplan and Black in Philadelphia, serves as the Chair of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and was past Chair of the ABA Task Force on Gender Equity. In January 2013, she was the recipient of the inaugural Chambers Women in Law Award for "Outstanding Contributions to Gender Diversity and Equality."

Ms. Scharf, a founding partner of Scharf Banks Marmor LLC in Chicago, serves as a commissioner on the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession and as Co-Chair of the Compensation Committee of the ABA's Task Force on Gender Equality.

For more information and to register, visit https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=PTEEKXcwIb0JcnzL18LQ6g

MAMA's Networking Luncheon

WWL Admin — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:00:00 GMT

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When:

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to donnacochener@dwt.com.

Please join us for a fun and informal networking event. Light lunch and dessert will be provided. Due to the nature of this event, we will not be offering an option for telephone participation. Please join us in person!

Oxford Women's Leadership Symposium - London

WWL Admin — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:45:54 GMT

We are pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in the Oxford Women’s Leadership Symposium 5 and 6 December, 2013.

The Symposium will be held at The Old Library in the Oxford University Church of St Mary. Constructed in 1320, The Old Library is the first university (as opposed to college) building in Oxford and therefore uniquely important; this is where the nascent University began.

You are invited to present a paper on an aspect of Women’s Studies, or you may wish to attend as an observer or panel member. This meeting is a sequel to an earlier session held in London in 2012.

Papers presented at the meeting will be subsequently peer reviewed by external readers for possible inclusion in Symposium Books or in sponsored academic journals

The Symposium is interdisciplinary in nature and seeks to cover a broad reach of women’s leadership issues in both the public and private sectors. The expectation is that much of the discourse will be concerned with cultural, religious, social, and economic conditions of women and the initiatives that may be most effective in the remediation of the various forms of gender discrimination. See topics.

10th Annual Report on the State of Women of the World

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 02:00:00 GMT

Food for Thought: 10th Annual Report on the State of Women of the World

Thursday, November 21 at 6pm

Socializing at 6pm, dinner & program at 6:30pm

Women's University Club

1105 Sixth Avenue

Seattle 98101

Women Won BIG in November Elections: The State Senate, the Port of Seattle, Mayors in Mukilteo, Anacortes, Kent, Milton & Enumclaw and more than 100 women winners in City Council races!

It was a great day for local government in the region as women won many upset victories in the November 5th election -- from an upset new County Council member in Spokane, to Jan Angel who won the most watched campaign in the state (26th District State Senate). More than 100 women won elected office from Snohomish County to Olympia, making it a perfect time for celebrating women coming back into the elected office circle where we need them most - on the way to more women in higher office.

So get ready to join us on Thursday, November 21 at the Women's University Club at Sixth & Spring in downtown Seattle for our 10th Annual Report on the State of Women of the World. This will be a perfect time to meet some of these fabulous women who have just won - and listen to a dynamic speaker: Rebecca Sive, the best-selling author of "Every Day is Election Day: A Woman's Guide to Winning Any Office from PTA to the White House." CWD co-founder, Cathy Allen, will deliver her annual international report on the status of women's leadership worldwide.

Early news: - the women in Rwanda whom CWD visited this past summer have managed a whopping 64% winning seats in the Lower House of Parliament to lead the world again in women's elected leadership.

Click here to register today.

Guest speaker, Rebecca Sive, is the author of "Every Day is Election Day," the delightful and visionary look at how women can, should and will be running for office in greater numbers. From the PTA to the White House, Sive's book is a concise, inspiring and "must read" for any women who is even thinking she might run for office. One of her fresh revelations: when women build their visibility, influence and hold public office, they also increase their professional and civic leadership opportunities.

A founding member of the Illinois Human Rights Commission, Rebecca Sive began her professional career at the American Jewish Committee, founded one of the nation's first women's centers, and now teaches a course on women and public leadership at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Studies. A frequent columnist for the Huffington Post, Rebecca's articles have been picked up by USA Today, National Public Radio, and reported in the Washington Post.

Your sponsorship of this event would be noted as a sincere recognition of the role women play in our world, our country, our state and our region. Would you be willing to sponsor this celebration of women's leadership for $1,000? We will acknowledge our sponsors in an email to all of our members - a comprehensive list of women leaders from across the state. Your logo and website link will appear on our website. You will be listed on our invitation. You'll be invited to join us for a special reception with our guest speaker, Rebecca Sive. And you'll receive a complementary ticket to our annual March at the Governor's Mansion event, including a seat on our "rock star" buses we take to Olympia for this great event. Click here to sponsor.

Images of Justice: Completing the Temple of Justice

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 01:30:00 GMT

Join us for a remarkable evening at our final, public Temple of Justice Centennial Celebration on the 21st of November, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. We are so pleased to haveThe Honorable Christine Gregoire and The Honorable Bobbe Bridge joining our program.

All aspects of the evening’s focus will culminate in our theme for the new Centennial:Images of Justice: Completing the Temple of Justice.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Temple of Justice Foyer

6:15 PM Program

Welcome By Mary Spillane, President WCHS

Introductions By The Honorable Christine Gregoire

Keynote By Professors Judith Resnik & Dennis Curtis, Yale Law School

The Temple of Justice Art Project By The Honorable Bobbe Bridge

This extraordinary Temple of Justice Centennial program arrives at the close of our 100 Year Anniversary celebrations. The cost is $30 and withlimited space in the Temple of Justice Courtroom, we advise you to register now to guarantee your seat. For your convenience you may register at this link: http://tofj.brownpapertickets.com

Keynote speakersProfessors Resnik and Curtis have won the 2014 Order of the Coif Book Award forRepresenting Justice: Invention, Controversy, and Rights in City-States and Democratic Courtrooms,the most prestigious book award in law, given only once every two years. Autographed copies will be available for sale at this Centennial reception.

Sincerely,

Mary H. Spillane, President

Washington Courts Historical Society

CLE - Immigration Options for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The CLE, Immigration Options for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, is part of the pro bono project the Immigrant Families Advocacy Project (IFAP), a partnership of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) and the UW Law School. Each year, IFAP trains and matches law students with pro bono attorneys to provide legal aid to immigrant victims of domestic violence who self-petition for a U-Visa under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Students receive extensive training, enabling them to do the bulk of the work on a U-Visa petition. We currently have over 100 U-Visa applicants awaiting student-attorney teams for 2013-2014.

First time IFAP attorney volunteers must attend the CLE, which covers the basics of immigration law, U-Visa petitions and adjustment status, confidentiality and ethics, working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, and supervising law students. This year's CLE takes place Friday, November 1, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Davis Wright Tremaine. Attorneys who agree to accept one IFAP case may attend the CLE for only $35, and receive 4.25 CLE credits, including .75 ethics credits. To RSVPs for the CLE and for 2013-2014 case supervision.

www.law.washington.edu/events

Seattle Women in Leadership Symposium

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Seattle Women in Leadership Symposium, Nov. 1 in Seattle, WA. Topics will include:
■Becoming a Person of Influence
■Essential Leadership Skills
■Lean In
■Superwoman/How to Balance Work and Life
■View From the Top

http://washingtondiversitycouncil.org/what-we-do/events-programs/women-in-leadership-symposium/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CITIZENSHIP DAY!

WWL Admin — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CITIZENSHIP DAY!

We are looking for immigration attorneys, paralegals, interpreters and other volunteers to assist with CITIZENSHIP DAY, a partnership between OneAmerica and the Washington State Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SITES: Wenatchee, Pasco, Des Moines, and Olympia

Washington New Americans, a program of OneAmerica, promotes successful integration by connecting Legal Permanent Residents to the information and services they need to successfully pursue citizenship and become active members of our community. Citizenship Days, held in partnership with AILA and community organizations across the state, offer assistance with citizenship applications in 8 cities in Washington State. Last year, we had over 375 volunteers supporting Citizenship Days and were able to serve 622 individuals at 9 sites across the state! Visit our website www.wanewamericans.org for more information.

We need YOU to make our Citizenship Days successful!

SIGN UP NOW AT http://www.wanewamericans.org/Citizenship_Day_Volunteers

MORE INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEER ROLES:

ALL volunteers will be required to attend trainings prior to the day of the event. Trainings will be held via conference call or in person during the week of October 7^th-11^th.

Attorneys: Meet one on one with clients to determine eligibility for naturalization, answer questions, review applications for accuracy, provide further instructions for follow up or filing. Attorneys may also review the work of other attorneys during client checkout. You must be a licensed attorney to fulfill this role. ALL attorney volunteers must have been in practice for at least 2 years, AND have completed at least five (5) N-400 applications over the course of those two years.

Paralegals: Meet one on one with clients to help complete naturalization forms. Paralegals may NOT provide legal advice. This could be a great role for certified paralegals, non-immigration attorneys, and law students seeking to gain experience in immigration law.

Interpreters: Interpret verbatim between clients and paralegals or attorneys and other volunteer staff. Ensure that clients and paralegals/attorneys understand each other and contents of all forms, documents needed for naturalization. Interpreters may NOT provide legal advice except as direct translation of advice given by attorney. Interpreters of all languages are welcome, particularly, those with Spanish, Russian, Somali, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese skills, among other languages.

General Support: Help as directed by Site Coordinators with set up/take down at facility, signage, client intake, routing of clients through the facility, copying and assembling documents, answering non-legal questions, passing out information documents, help with food and drinks for volunteers. These volunteers perform the tasks needed to make Citizenship Days successful!

INSTITUTE FOR INCLUSION IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

WWL Admin — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Please consider submitting an article for next year's IILP Review on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession! It is the most comprehensive compilation of data and information about diversity and inclusion as it pertains to lawyers and the legal profession. Click here for the Call for Papers: IILP Call for Papers 2013 Final.pdf

Consider attending one of this year's IILP Symposia on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession, where attendees will receive a hard copy of the latest IILP Review, you can register online at www.TheIILP.com for:

•Seattle: Friday, October 25th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
PM at Baker & McKenzie

CLE credit has been secured or application for it has been made for each symposium.

Our thanks to The Claro Group for their sponsorship of the IILP Review and the symposia on the state of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

We hope that we'll see you at "The Ethics of Diversity and the Politics of Inclusion" on October 1 in Chicago or October 2 in New York. It promises to be a different kind of "diversity program" so you won't want to miss it

Statewide Diversity Conference "Moving forward together"

WWL Admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The Minority Bar Associations Collaboration Project presents

Statewide Diversity Conference "Moving forward together"

Confirmed speakers include: Governor Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, and U.S. District Court Judge Richard Jones

Friday, October 18, 2013

8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.,

with reception to follow

Seattle University School of Law

https://www.mywsba.org/OnlineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=5643139&page=sem&mt

Free teleconference, “Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law,”

WWL Admin — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Join the ABA Young Lawyers Division Women in the Profession Committee and the
Commission on Women in the Profession

Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law

Teleconference

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

10 - 11 am PDT

Register online

There is no charge to participate ... space is limited

Throughout the years, one of the highest priorities of the YLD Women in the Profession Committee and the Commission on Women in the Profession has been to provide women lawyers with the information and tools they need to advance into leadership positions in all areas within the law. In August, 2013, the Commission published the book, Learning to Lead: What Really Works for Women in Law, which provides a concise road map of the latest collective wisdom on leadership and applies those principles to women lawyers. It also features interviews with 11 women legal leaders who share their lessons learned and tips for success.

This program is inspired by that book, and during the teleconference, concepts and theories from the book will be discussed by our panelists, who also will share practical tips for success. You will learn how to take action and chart your course for success!

Moderator
Margaret K. Masunaga, Deputy Corporation Counsel, County of Hawaii, Kealakekua, HI

Panelists

Lacy Durham, Deloitte Tax, LLP, Dallas, TX
Carrie Hightman, NiSource, Inc, Merrillville, IN
Gindi Eckel Vincent, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Houston, TX and author of Learning to Lead

Learn more ...

Thank you - the ABA YLD Women in the Profession Committee and the Commission on Women in the Profession

South Asian Bar Association Annual Reception

WWL Admin — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMT

South Asian Bar Association Annual Reception - save the date for this annual event - Friday October 4, 2013 starting at 6:00 pm at FareStart Restaurant 700 Virginia Street, Seattle.
For more information contact: KChander@perkinscoie.com or Sumona_DasGupta@valleymed.org

2013 WACC Diversity Scholarship

WWL Admin — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:33:22 GMT

2013 WACC Diversity Scholarship Guidelines

The Washington Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel ("WACC") is sponsoring a scholarship in 2013 in the amount of $2,500.00 to benefit one law student currently attending and in good standing at a law school in Washington State.

Purpose:

The WACC Diversity Scholarship provides financial assistance to law students who promote diversity in the legal profession in Washington State. The scholarship helps increase diversity in the legal profession; reflects the diverse communities in which we live; and ultimately benefits the legal community in general and the Washington ACC chapter.

Applicant Criteria

A $2,500.00 scholarship will be given to a deserving law student from one of the three Washington state law schools. The recipient must be a student in good standing with a financial need and exhibit a commitment to increasing diversity in the legal profession.

Selection Process

Applicants must complete and submit the attached application form, provide a copy of their resume and a one-page essay describing their professional goals (including, if applicable, interest in business and/or corporate legal practice) and provide examples of their commitment to increase diversity within the legal profession.

Applicants must complete the attached form, resume, and one page essay by

October 21st . A decision will be made by the WACC Scholarship Committee by November 11th . The scholarship award will be paid directly to the law school, to be credited against the student's tuition bill. The law schools will be asked to acknowledge the gift in writing.

The scholarship winner will be invited to the Chapter’s annual Ethics Dinner on December 4

th to be presented with the scholarship award.

For any questions regarding the scholarship application or process, please contact Diana Young at d.young@f5.com.

Call for Applications - 2013 Community Leadership Development Academy

WWL Admin — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:27:00 GMT

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

2014 Washington State Equal Justice

Community Leadership Development Academy

"It was worth the commitment – both inspiring and empowering." Barry Pfundt, Center for Justice, Spokane

"The Leadership Academy has both evoked strong emotions and challenged my thinking on a variety of levels. The experience has broadened my outlook and caused me to look deep into my beliefs and way of accepting the ‘norms’ of our society. I highly recommend the Academy to those with an abiding interest in justice." Janet Skreen, Administrative Office of the Courts, Olympia

"Participating in the Leadership Academy has given me a greater sense of connection to the statewide Access to Justice community. I have met some amazing people and have gained valuable tools to use in achieving workable unity, systems and strategic thinking and messaging. I have a deeper understanding of power structure, privilege and implicit bias and ways to effectuate both systems and social change. My participation has already changed the manner in which I engage with my community. It is a critical training for any advocate." Lisa Waldvogel, Northwest Justice Project, Longview

About the Academy:

The Washington State Equal Justice Community Leadership Academy exists to create a broader, more diverse, skilled and effective community of equal justice leaders. The Access to Justice Board, in partnership with Alliance organizations, will implement training designed and facilitated by the Sergeant Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. The Academy will graduate its first cohort of leaders in October 2013.

Many of the past year’s cohorts were interviewed about their involvement in the Academy. Watch their comments here.

What to Expect:

The second cohort will be comprised of a mix of 25 experienced and emerging leaders. The Academy will take place between January and October 2014. It will consist of four in-person retreats (2.5 days each) and online activities between in-person retreats.

Over the course of the Academy, cohort members will develop seven (7) core competencies of effective leaders:

1. Communicating Strategic Intent

2. Self Awareness

3. Achieving Workable Unity

4. Systems and Strategic Thinking

5. Delivering on Strategic Intent

6. Developing New Leaders

7. Fostering the Process of Renewal

These competencies, and the curriculum upon which they are based, are firmly rooted in the experience, practice and values of the civil equal justice community. Awareness and understanding of the ways in which poverty is inextricably linked with various forms of systemic bias and oppression, such as structural racism, misogyny, able-ism, etc., are an express part of the Academy curriculum. Cohort members learn how to identify and tackle the ways in which compounding factors have led to and continue to perpetuate the unjust disparate treatment of low-income client populations.

Coursework will begin online, prior to the first retreat, and will be ongoing throughout the course. All in-person retreats begin at noon on Thursday, and end by noon the following Saturday:

Retreat 1: January 23-25, 2014

Retreat 2: April 24-26, 2014

Retreat 3: July 17-19, 2014

Retreat 4: October 23-25, 2014

Access to Justice Board, 1325 Fourth Avenue – Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539 • Phone: 206 727-8200, Fax: 206 727-8310 www.wsba.org/atj Established by The Supreme Court of Washington • Administered by the Washington State Bar Association

Selection Criteria:



Commitment to furthering the mission of legal aid and applying skills gained through the Academy to better serve indigent client communities.

 Commitment to participating in the entire Academy. You should not apply if you are seeking to make significant changes to your life or career that would make your full participation in the Academy challenging.

 Commitment to devoting a significant amount of your time (an average of 15-20 hours each quarter in addition to the four in-person retreats) to the Academy.

 Willingness to serve as a mentor and or/trainer in future Academies for new and emerging leaders.

 Enthusiasm for and commitment to serving in community leadership.

The Academy’s goal is to have the second cohort reflect the following:



25% from positional leaders/emerging leaders in Alliance organizations, including pro bono programs;

 25% from experienced attorneys and advocates employed by Alliance organizations, including

pro bono programs;

 25% from leaders in community-based organizations that partner with Alliance providers; and,

 25% from Alliance/ATJ Board/justice community and justice-system leadership not represented in the first two categories.

Commitment to Diversity:

We will select a cohort that reflects the various communities served by the justice system in Washington. We define diversity broadly to include, but not be limited to, age, disability, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, indigenous background, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, gender identity, geographical location, area of practice (for attorney applicants), and size of organization.

How to apply:

Application deadline is

October 15, 2013 . Your application should include:



A letter of interest, in which you address the following topics (1,000 word maximum):

 what communities you currently serve and how you serve them

 how will knowledge gained through the Academy better serve those communities

 what do you hope to gain personally

 how your participation will strengthen the statewide access to justice community

 any contribution you feel you can make relative to diversity in all of its forms and implications

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A 1-2 page copy of your resume, and

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A letter of support from your employer (Executive Directors, please include a letter from your Board) and/or sponsoring organization.

Send applications electronically or by mail to

Kiley Thornton

Program Coordinator

Washington State Bar Association and

Washington State Access to Justice Board 1325 Fourth Ave, Suite 600 Seattle WA 98101 kileyt@wsba.org

She Leads: A Conversation on Women in Law, Leadership, and Government with Counsel to the President Kathy Ruemmler

WWL Admin — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Ms. JD and Latham & Watkins LLP cordially invite you to attend:

She Leads: A Conversation on Women in Law, Leadership, and Government with Counsel to the President Kathy Ruemmler

Counsel to the President, Kathy Ruemmler, has had quite the career. From being the only woman (aside from jurors) in the Enron courtroom to partnership at Latham & Watkins LLP to advising President Obama, Kathy has done everything by being true to herself and her own leadership style. She has been called a Super Lawyer, Superstar, and among the 25 People who Shaped the Business World in 2006 by Forbes. Now, she is offering her advice to the Ms. JD community.

As part of Ms. JD's national programming series, Kathy will spend an hour on September 24, 2013 answering your questions about law, leadership, government, and how to be a successful woman in all of those fields. Questions must be submitted in advance by leaving a comment on Ms. JD's website, via Twitter (@msjdtweets) using the hashtag #SheLeads, or on Ms. JD's Facebook page. All questions must be submitted by Wednesday, September 18th.

The event will be held on September 24th live in Washington, D.C. at Latham & Watkins LLP and will be broadcast to locations in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.

We have limited availability in all cities and expect it to fill quickly.

Please register here.

For more information, click here.

The Washington Leadership Institute (WLI) is now accepting applications until 9/20

WWL Admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 04:19:34 GMT

The Washington Leadership Institute (WLI) is now accepting applications for an exciting leadership training program for lawyers between their third and 10th year of practice. If eligible, we invite you to submit your application. And if there is someone you think should apply, please offer your encouragement.

The WLI is a proud partnership between the WSBA and the University of Washington School of Law. Its purpose is to prepare new leaders for WSBA and the legal community, with an emphasis on attorneys from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the bar.

WLI graduates are accomplishing great things. As just one of many examples, recent WLI alum Karen Denise Wilson will be sworn in next month as WSBA’s next at-large member of the Board of Governors.

Applications for the WLI Class of 2014 are being accepted through Sept. 20 at 5 p.m.

What criteria must be met to apply?

• You are an active WSBA member.
• You have been admitted to practice for at least three years and not more than 10 years.
• You are nominated by your employer, or if self-employed, by a lawyer with at least 10 years of practice or a judge.

How many attorneys are chosen to participate?

• Twelve attorneys will be carefully selected for the ninth year of the program.

The application and information packet can be found here. For more information about the program or the application process, visit the WLI website.

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Co-chairs Judge Mary Yu at mary.yu@kingcounty.gov and James Williams at JWilliams@perkinscoie.com, or WLI Coordinator Dawn Bell at belld@uw.edu.

MAMA's Brown Bag Lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT

MAMA's Invites you to attend next monthly brown bag lunch:

In Service, School Holidays, Sicknesses and Other Meeting Conflicts: What to Do When Your Kid is Home and You Have to Be at Work: Ideas for back-up care

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When:

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to donnacochener@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Come learn about various businesses in Seattle that offer temporary and back up child care, and our panelists’ experiences with those programs. We also encourage you to share your experiences and knowledge regarding back up child care programs. Our panelists will include:

Emily Dills, The Seattle Nanny Network, Inc. Ms. Dills will provide information regarding The Seattle Nanny Network’s Backup Childcare on Demand program.

Rachel James, Human Resource Generalist, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Ms. James has worked in human resources for six years, recently implemented DWT’s Emergency Back-up Daycare benefit, and will discuss Bright Horizon’s temporary child care service.

Chelsea Petersen, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP. Ms. Petersen will discuss her experiences using a variety of backup childcare programs, including College Nannies and Tutors’ “on call” nanny service and Virginia Mason’s Tender Loving Care Program for sick children.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

KCWWL Chapter Announces Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:42:44 GMT

KCWWL has long been a supporter of women attending the University of Washington and Seattle University law schools through our scholarship program. The 2013 application for one student at each school in the amount of $1,500 is now available online at Washington Women Lawyers – King County Chapter.

In addition to the annual scholarship program, KCWWL is pleased to announce a new grant program intended to recognize excellence in practice for new solo or small firm (2-3 attorneys) pracatitioners whose work benefits women directly or improves women's access to justice in Seattle/King County. Click on the link above for details about the grant program and to access the application.

Deadline for all applications is no later than September 27, 2013 and recipients will be invited to attend the 2013 KCWWL Holiday party to be recognized by the membership.

Help us spread the word about these opportunities for support by sharing with your colleagues and professional networks in King County!

Pay equity is necessary for all lawyers to thrive, say prominent women lawyers at ABA meeting

WWL Admin — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:47:08 GMT

At a panel held during the 2013 ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, panelists explored the continuing gender pay gap. Among the discussion points, the panel cited that "over a woman’s lifetime, there can be a difference of $700,000 to $2 million in earnings depending on her education level." The panelists also agreed that while obvious discrimination for women in the workplace has diminished, implicit bias has remained as a barrier to equal pay. As stated by panelist Christina M. Tchen, assistant to the president and chief of staff in the office of the First Lady Michelle Obama, “A lot of best practices for compensation and transparency are also issues that are not just good for women partners, they’re good for the health of the firm overall.” For a link to the ABA's article, including links to publications now available from the ABA Gender Equity Task Force, please click here.

10th ANNUAL SEATTLE RACE CONFERENCE, SAVE THE DATE!

WWL Admin — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 01:30:00 GMT

2013 Call to Action: "Education Not Incarceration! Eliminating Structural Racism in Our Schools"

When: 10th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration: Friday, August 23, 2013
All Day Conference: Saturday, August 24, 2013

Where: Seattle University

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: To register go to www.seattleraceconference.org;

Submissions for the newsletter and/or questions about the conference should be sent to: info@seattleraceconference.org.

The AGO is having an Open House - Save the Date!

WWL Admin — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:00:00 GMT

On August 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attorney General Bob Ferguson will host an Open House in his Olympia/Tumwater office - 7141 Cleanwater Lane SW, Olympia WA 98501 for those who wish to learn more about the Office and how to apply for attorney positions. This event is open to all current and incoming third-year law students, judicial clerks and/or licensed attorneys.

Additional details will be posted on our website as the event draws near. For questions in the meantime, please contact Linda Nakamura at (206) 464-6446 or linda.nakamura@atg.wa.gov.

The Washington Leadership Institute Accepting Applications for Class of 2014

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:28:53 GMT

The Washington Leadership Institute (“WLI”) is a collaborative leadership program between the Washington State Bar Association and the University of Washington School of Law (UW Law). The program is governed by a volunteer Advisory Board and is administratively staffed by the Law School.

Starting August 19, 2013, the WLI will begin accepting applications for the incoming 2013-2014 class of Fellows. All required application materials must be received at the UW Law office no later than September 20, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.

WWL Seeking Board Members and Committee Volunteers

WWL Admin — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:15:35 GMT

WWL is now seeking board members and committee volunteers! We have several open positions for the 2013-2014 board year, beginning this October. Please contact President-Elect Naomi Ogan at (206) 370-7677 or naomi.ogan@klgates if you are interested in lending your time and talents to WWL.

MAMA's Brown Bag Luncheon - August

WWL Admin — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Birthday Bashes: How to Throw a Successful Party, from Themed Parties to Last Minute Get-Togethers

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When:

Tuesday, August 6th, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to donnacochener@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.PLEASE RSVP AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN HAVE ENOUGH CAKE!

Birthday parties are an important moment for you and your child, so come get some tips from experienced MAMAS on how to plan a successful party, whether it’s a long-planned, themed affair or something you’ve thrown together with very little time left over from your busy life. As a bonus, we will have a brief seminar on the right way to order a birthday cake along with some delicious cake samples courtesy of Morfey’s Cakes. We’ll also have some time at the end to talk about other party ideas, so please come prepared to share your own tips and pitfalls to avoid!

Lisa Anderl. Lisa is an associate general counsel at CenturyLink where she represents the company in regulatory proceedings in Washington and Idaho. In addition to being an accomplished attorney, Lisa is the owner of Morfey’s Cake Shoppe in lower Queen Anne. In the past 5 years the shop has produced delicious birthday and other party cakes at the rate of nearly 200 per month! She and her husband Matt and their chocolate lab Rufus live on Mercer Island.

Ellen Blanchard. Ellen is the Associate General Counsel and Director of eDiscovery Consulting at Evolver Legal Services. She has a very precocious 4 year old daughter who keeps her on her toes daily. Becoming a mother has not dampened her desire to open her house for entertaining although the parties are much tamer these days. One of her favorite things to plan is crazy themed birthday parties ranging from pirates to dinosaurs to ponies.

Donna Cochener. Donna is a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine where she specializes in corporate finance, public securities compliance and mergers and acquisitions. She has a very busy household with two small and very energetic boys ages 4 ½ and 5 months, and also serves as the chairman of the board of her family-owned company, Cochener Garvey Capital Partners. Despite not having much time to devote to party planning, Donna still loves to throw a party and has considerable experience at pulling together a party without devoting a lot of time to the planning.

Laurie Johnston. Laurie Johnston is the Director, Global Legal Services – Employment for Expeditors International of Washington. At Expeditors, Laurie’s practice focuses on preventive employment counseling and compliance. Laurie provides general advice on a full range of workplace issues, including performance issues, terminations, disability accommodations, religious accommodations, the FMLA and ADA. She also helps prevent problems by developing policies, forms, practices and training that address both the company’s legal needs and its business realities. As a private practitioner, Laurie has litigated a broad range of subjects, including claims for employment discrimination and harassment, class actions, defamation, wage and hour violations, FMLA compliance, employee disability and other workplace legal issues. She has also defended charges and suits brought before the EEOC, the Washington Human Rights Commission, and Labor & Industries. More importantly, Laurie has two childrenundefinedConnor, a six-year-old boy, and Alex, an eight year-old-girlundefinedboth of whom love a good birthday party.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion (and for cake!).

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cake samples will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone (but sadly, without cake).

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

The Loren Miller Bar Association Responds to the Zimmerman Verdict

WWL Admin — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:28:16 GMT

The LMBA has responded to the George Zimmerman verdict, stating, "While we are not surprised, we are deeply saddened and disappointed... The system, as flawed as it is, has spoken. As officers of the court, we must accept the verdict. However, we will not acquiesce." To read the complete response, please visit the LMBA website.

2013 Regional Re-entry Conference

WWL Admin — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT

2013 Regional Re-entry Conference

The Community Partnership for Transition Services of Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties in partnership with New Connections and Race & Pedagogy Initiative of University of Puget Sound invite you to take part in the 2013 Regional Reentry Conference.

When: July 30-31, 2013
Where: University of Puget Sound campus, Tacoma

Click here for more information and registration.http://nctacoma.org/get-involved-2/2013_regional_reentry_conference/

2013 Regional Reentry Conference

WWL Admin — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT

2013 Regional Reentry Conference

When: July 30-31, 2013

Where: University of Puget Sound campus

Tacoma

Click here for more information and registration.

National LGBT Bar Association Announces Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, Class of 2013

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:58:39 GMT

The National LGBT Bar Association is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 Award.

Former QLaw President Andy Sachs is being recognized as one of the country’s best LGBT lawyers under 40. Kudos, Andy!

The LGBT Bar established this award to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender legal professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their field and demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBT equality.

The Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, Class of 2013 will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon taking place on Saturday, August 24 at the 25th Anniversary Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair.

A complete list of winners can also be found on our website.

"Her Day in Court" - copies are available

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:29:13 GMT

WWL urges you to obtain a copy of the updated film "Her Day in Court", which comes with a packet of materials including a sample film follow-up presentation. The goal of showing the film is to both honor our heritage and our founders, as well as to highlight the ongoing issues women in the legal profession face. The follow-up discussion gives you a means to raise and address these issues, and the efforts of various state and national organizations in their behalf. You can obtain a copy of the film and materials by sending an email request to Karrin Klotz, VP, Legacy Project (karrink@u.washington.edu).

Nine for IX - a series of inspiring documentaries

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:21:55 GMT

ESPN is running a series of inspiring documentaries during July and August called Nine for IX.It's important to celebrate these positive media portrayals of women in the media, to show boys and girls alike inspiring examples of women using their skills to achieve major success in sports and life. To participate actively in supporting this series join ESPNw's live-tweet of the event, starting at 8 ET, by using hashtag #NineforIX.

WWL Contributes Top Three Recommendations to Benefit Women Attorneys

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:06:24 GMT

In advance of the recent Washington Initiative for Diversity Governing Council (“IDGC”) Managing Partners Summit, WWL was asked to provide a handout including the top three recommendations/best practices that would directly benefit our constituents, to be shared with legal employers at the Summit. WWL Board Member and Diversity Liaison, Jeannie Bohlman, stepped up to the task and created a great compilation and description of our organization. Please take a look here . WWL welcomes any input or feedback you might have, so please contact Jeannie directly if you would like to contribute to the document.

NAACP 29TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

WWL Admin — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:06:24 GMT

Save the datess July 14 - 17 for the 2013 Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. Visit http://www.naacp.org/pages/convention for all the details including advance registration, housing options and a list of speakers.

For the past twenty-eight years, our training course has attracted loyal attendees. Our focus will include a dynamic U.S. Supreme Court Review and Legislative Update as well as panels on Ethics and many areas affecting our legal, educational and social justice communities.

The CLE provides an opportunity for civil rights advocates and legal scholars to meet greet and share strategies to advance the cause of justice of all Americans. .

We will be offering (12) credit hours, including two hours of ethics. For your convenience, early bird registration is available for $450.00 until June 14, 2013. After June 14th, 2013 regular registration is $495.00 and on-site registration for the two-day session will be $525.00. Lawyers licensed 5 years or less can register for $375. One-day registrations are also available at $250.00. Those attorneys who serve as Legal Redress chairs and plan to apply for CLE credit will receive a 25% discount. Attached to this email is a schedule that includes a list of presenters both confirmed and invited. A brochure/registration form is also attached.

The registration fee will include continental breakfast, one ticket to the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Lecture Luncheon on Monday, July 15, one brown bag lunch ticket, CLE course materials, closing reception and entrance onto the Convention floor for the 104^th Annual NAACP Convention. If you are unable to attend the CLE, you may purchase course materials after the seminar at a cost of $75.00. Please make checks payable to the NAACP CLE Seminar (include credit card information on faxed registrations). For additional information, please contact, Kendra Glover, 410-580-5673, or kglover@naacpnet.org

Seattle Police Department Invites You to a Community Training

WWL Admin — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Seattle Police Department Invites You to a Community Training

In partnership with the Community Police Commission, Filipino Community Center, the Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative and the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, the Seattle Police Department invites you to a community training addressing how police officers continue the discussion on the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice initiatives. The community training/presentation will be based on the documentary, “Race: The Power of an Illusion.”

When: Saturday, July 13th,

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Filipino Community Center

5740 Martin Luther King Way S.,
Seattle, WA

RSVP by Monday, July 8, 2013

Contact: Maggie Olsen at Margaret.olsen@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8672.

ABAW Free Lunch - Planning for the Future: What You Need to Know about Financial Planning

WWL Admin — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT

*Planning for the Future: What You Need to Know about Financial Planning
for Attorneys**
*Free lunch time talk
When: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, July 11, 2013
Where: 520 Pike Tower, 520 Pike Street, Suite 1211, Seattle, WA 98101 ?

As attorneys, we are used to advocating for and protecting the interests of
our clients. Yet, we sometimes forget to pay attention to our own finances
and fail to plan for the future. Come join us on July 11th for a free
lunchtime talk about financial planning for lawyers. Learn how to take
control of your financial future and develop personal and business
strategies to help achieve your goals. ABAW will be bringing in a financial
planner who focuses on serving attorneys in Washington. This will be an
interactive section, so please bring questions with you. All ABAW members
are welcome to attend. Please RSVP with Qingqing Miao at qmiao@shatzlaw.com by
July 9, 2013. Free lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP
early!

*Qingqing Miao **缪庆庆** **
*Shatz Law Group pllc
999 Third Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.265.1225
Fax: 206.340.8856
Email:qmiao@shatzlaw.com

http://www.shatzlaw.com

Women in Charge: Rising to the Top of the Legal Profession Webinar

WWL Admin — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 7/10/13
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
1.5 CLE credits requested

Join our panel of extremely talented and driven female managing partners from around the country for a discussion and examination of how one can reach the top position at their law firms. Topics will include:
•Establishing and cultivating peer relationships within your own firm
•Best practices for creating and maintaining invaluable client interactions and relationships
•Advocating for firm policies that can help all lawyers, including:
•Origination credit programs
•Family caregiver and responsibility initiatives
•Billing alternatives

2 easy ways to learn more and register: Visit us online & or call the ABA at 800-285-2221.

Academic Resource Center (ARC) reception

WWL Admin — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Seattle University School of Law and the Washington State Bar Association invite you to attend the Academic Resource Center (ARC) reception. For the past several years, the WSBA Committee for Diversity has hosted a welcome to the profession reception for students in the Academic Resource Center program at Seattle University School of Law. Please join them in welcoming these students on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm at the WSBA Offices, Suite 600, 1325 4th Avenue, Seattle

MAMA's Brown Bag Lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Staying Ready for Any Opportunity: Keeping Your Resume and Marketing Skills Up to Date

When:Tuesday, July 9th, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101
RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to heathercoldwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Description: Linked-In? Twitter? ATS bots? Oh my! Whether you are happy in your current position, or considering your next move, knowledge is power in the job market. MAMAS members and legal recruiters Pia Bloom and Robin Schachter of Gamoran Legal Consulting will share tips on legal career planning, keeping your resume up to date, and how to evaluate your next opportunity.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided. We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.
For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:
Garvey Schubert Barer
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gold sponsors:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
K&L Gates LLP
Microsoft Corporation
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

The Power to Do More - Research Paper from the Women's Funding Alliance

WWL Admin — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:35:17 GMT

Women’s Funding Alliance has been a leader in improving the lives of women
and girls in Washington State for the past 30 years. Working together with
thousands of committed individuals and hundreds of community partners,
we have increased opportunities and broken down barriers. The Power to Do More is a research paper recently commissioned by the Women's Funding Alliance outlining what has been accomplished and guidelines to continue the work.

WSBA-CLE Presents: Same-Sex Marriage: A Practitioners Perspective

WWL Admin — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

WSBA-CLE Presents: Same-Sex Marriage: A Practitioners Perspective on Thursday, June, 20, 2013 (Seattle) and Thursday June 27, 2013 (Tacoma). This is co-sponsored by the WSBA Committee for Diversity and the Attorney General’s Office. Same-sex marriage is an issue that has come to the forefront in our state and nationally. This CLE is aimed at educating practitioners about the implications of Washington’s same-sex marriage law and Federal DOMA, particularly in the area of family law.

Tacoma - Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Attorney General’s Office – Tacoma
1250 Pacific Ave. Suite 105,Tacoma, WA 98402.

Approved for 1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington Attorneys
TUITION: $0

Tweet your vision of equity in the law!

WWL Admin — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:13:00 GMT

Subject: Deadline 6/30 - Tweet your vision of equity in the law!

What is your vision of equity in the legal profession? We want to know ... we need your voice and your vision!

And your opinion could be worth more than you think -- $1,000, to be precise.

Based on different backgrounds and experiences, everyone has a different view of equity and what it means to the profession.

To capture a range of those views, the ABA Task Force on Gender Equity is hosting a contest on Twitter to encourage the discussion and exchange of ideas on equity in the law. Participants will tweet and complete this sentence: "My vision of equity in the legal profession is . . . ."

To participate go to: http://aba.promo.eprize.com/virtualsymposium

The virtual symposium closes June 30, 2013.

Join the discussion to eliminate bias and enhance equity in the legal profession. Together, we can find a voice to advance change.

For more information on the ABA Task Force on Gender Equity, visit www.americanbar.org/GenderEquity.

Thank you - The ABA Task Force on Gender Equity

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.), 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Contest ends 6/30/13. For Official Rules and prize description, visit http://aba.promo.eprize.com/virtualsymposium/. Sponsor: American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654.

ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession

WWL Admin — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:53:51 GMT

2014 Spirit of Excellence Awards Luncheon

When: Saturday, February 8, 2014

Where: Hyatt Regency, Chicago

The deadline for the 2014 Spirit of Excellence Awards is July 15, 2013! The ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession established the Spirit of Excellence Awards to celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of lawyers who excel in their professional settings; personify excellence on the national, state, or local level; and who have demonstrated a commitment to racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession. We invite you and your organization to consider nominating a trailblazer in diversity!

Download a nomination form. Nominations forms must be completed and submitted electronically to spiritawards@americanbar.org However, if the materials are more 15 Megabytes (MB) we ask that the materials be zipped/compressed file. The deadline is July 15, 2013. No extensions will be made.

The 2014 Spirit of Excellence Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 during the ABA Midyear Meeting in Chicago, IL. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Daniel Serrano at 312-988-5638 or at Daniel.Serrano@AmericanBar.org.

WSBA-CLE Presents: Same-Sex Marriage: A Practitioners Perspective

WWL Admin — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Seattle - Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Attorney General’s Office – Seattle
800 5th Ave. Suite 2000,Seattle, WA 98104-3188

Approved for 1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington Attorneys
TUITION: $0

Community Representatives Sought for Law-Related Boards and Council

WWL Admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:56:06 GMT

Community Representatives Sought for Law-Related Boards and Council

The Washington State Bar Association seeks members of the public to serve on four boards and one council for terms beginning October 1, 2013. Serving on a WSBA board or council is an excellent opportunity to get an insider’s view on how the practice of law is regulated in Washington State.

· The Council on Public Defense addresses concerns about the quality of indigent defense services in Washington State. Appointment is for a one-year term. The Character and Fitness Board deals with matters of character and fitness bearing on qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in Washington. The Board conducts hearings on the admission of any applicant referred to it for hearing, considers petitions for reinstatement after disbarment, and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors and Supreme Court regarding admission and reinstatement. Appointment is for a three-year term. Hearings generally are held every month. Three of the 14-16 members of the Board are not lawyers.

· The Disciplinary Board reviews lawyer discipline decisions. It is made up of four review committees; each committee has two lawyer members and one non-lawyer member. One committee meets each month to review requests for public hearing, admonitions, interim suspensions and other matters. The board meets six times a year as a full board.

· The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Board compensates clients who have suffered a direct financial loss caused by the dishonest conduct of a lawyer in connection with the practice of law. The Fund is funded by an annual assessment of members of the WSBA by order of the Washington State Supreme Court.

· The Limited Practice Board oversees administration of, and compliance with, the Limited Practice Rule (APR 12) authorizing certain lay persons to select, prepare, and complete legal documents pertaining to the closing of real-estate and personal property transactions. The Board is responsible for the certification and regulation of limited practice officers (LPOs).

Applications are also being accepted for other boards which may have openings during the coming year.

Applications must be received at the WSBA offices by Friday, June 14, 2013. To apply, complete the application posted at http://bit.ly/rnvXKY and return it with your resume as directed on the form. Previous applicants should re-apply as applications expire after one year. Appointment letters for current openings will be sent in late summer. If you have questions, please email barleaders@wsba.org.

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

WWL Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:53:43 GMT

That is the provocative question that Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, has encouraged women to answer. While there are very real structural barriers that have inhibited women from reaching leadership positions in equal numbers as men, Sandberg’s book focuses on what women themselves can do to “lean in” towards creating the challenging and engaging careers that they want.

King County Washington Women Lawyers and Genevieve Vose, Partner at Susman Godfrey, are sponsoring a “Lean In Circle” – a group of women that get together to discuss the topics raised in Sandberg’s book and the challenges and successes they confront in their own careers. Would you be interested in joining such a circle? Learn more at http://leanin.org/ or contact Genevieve Vose at gvose@susmangodfrey.com or 206-516-3836.

LPM Fellow Program Deadline extended

WWL Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:48:43 GMT

Each year the ABA Law Practice Management Section (LPM) offers two (2) positions within its Fellows Program for diverse attorneys. The LPM Fellows Program is designed to attract, retain, and develop talented diverse attorneys while providing leadership development opportunities for lawyers in under-represented groups. The intent of the Program is to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, further demonstrate the Section’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunity in the profession, and to create a pipeline of future LPM leaders.

Selected Fellows will receive the opportunity to actively participate in LPM by working alongside Section leaders to develop content, programming, and education for the Section. Through financial assistance and mentoring, Fellows are exposed to growth opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. The LPM Fellows Program is a great way to experience all that LPM has to offer.

Embodied by the ABA’s Goal III,consideration is extended to all applicants, including racial/ethnically diverse lawyers, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons.

Applications for the 2013-2014 Fellows Program are still being accepted. The deadline has been extended to July 1, 2013. For any additional information, please contact Patrick Cary.

Apply today!

Starbucks Corporation - - 2013-14 Diversity Mentorship Program

WWL Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:30:53 GMT

Starbucks Corporation
Law & Corporate Affairs Department
2013-14 Diversity Mentorship Program

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is pleased to announce the third year of the Starbucks Diversity Mentorship Program. This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with private practice junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships. Starbucks in-house lawyers are one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and are eager to share their insights into learning the practice of law, succeeding in law firm and other private practice environments, and for those who are interested, pursuing in-house career opportunities.

This program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys learn their craft and network in the local community of legal professionals and business leaders. The program is open to all lawyers in private practice in their first three years as an attorney, and who are members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kent Nordby at knordby@starbucks.com by Friday, June 21. In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong. If you have any questions, you may contact Katina Thornock, co-chair of the Starbucks L&CA Diversity Committee, at kthornoc@starbucks.com.

MAMA's Brown Bag Lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Work-Life Balance Alternatives: Flexible Work Schedules

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When:

Tuesday, June 4, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to HeatherColdwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Flexible work schedules offer moms one tool to balance the demands of our high-stakes profession with the needs of our families. Please join us for a lively conversation on what a flexible schedule is, how to set up a flexible schedule, how to manage one successfully, and how to return to a “standard” schedule.

Ronnie Spiegel is a Partner at Hagens Berman LLP where she has worked full-time since 2005. Her practice is focused on antitrust law, as well as overall complex litigation management. In 1994, upon graduating from law school, Ronnie worked as an associate at a Philadelphia law firm until the birth of her first child in 2000. Between 2000 and 2005, Ronnie took a hiatus from legal practice, had two more children, and focused entirely on being a stay-at-home mom. She came back to practice at Hagens Berman LLP in 2005 with a flexible work plan, and has evolved that plan over the years. Ronnie is also a former member of the MAMAS Board.

Jennifer Steele received her B.A. from Syracuse University and received her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Following law school, Jennifer clerked for Justice James Johnson at the Washington State Supreme Court before joining the Attorney General’s Office in 2006. At the AGO, Jennifer has developed an expertise in the Public Records Act and has advised the public records units of the Department of Licensing and the Employment Security Department and defended several PRA lawsuits. She currently works in the Consumer Protection Division’s Manufactured Housing Unit where she advises and represents the Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program and brings actions against individuals and businesses for violations of the Consumer Protection Act. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys playing with her two young children, running, and cooking.

Dana Tumenova is an Assistant Attorney General in the Labor and Industries Division in Seattle. Dana previously represented the Department of Social and Health Services Division for three years. Dana graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2003. During her time at UW Law, she was an Associate Articles Editor of the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal Editorial Board, where she published twice. Dana is originally from Kazakhstan, where she worked for US Agency for International Development. Dana is a mother of a 6.5 year old kindergartener.

Taryn Darling Hill practices in the areas of reorganization, insolvency, receivership, bankruptcy issues and related litigation, and consumer protection litigation. Taryn is a partner at boutique law firm Impact Law Group, where she continues to build her practice. Upon graduation from Seattle University School of Law, she began her litigation training at Williams Kastner and subsequently developed her bankruptcy practice at the bankruptcy boutique Crocker Law Group and its consumer firm Resolve Legal. Taryn is a member of several professional organizations. She is both a participating member and a board member of the William H. Dwyer Inns of Court, a professional organization comprised of judges, attorneys, and law professors; she is also an elected member of the King County Bar Association’s Creditor Debtor Section; the Vice-chair of the membership committee on the ABA’s Bankruptcy Subcommittee; and a volunteer for the King County Bar Association’s Debt Clinic. Taryn’s legal experience is further influenced by her professional experience before law school as a social worker and in various positions at local Amazon.com. But it is her role of working to obtain solutions to assist individuals, business owners, and businesses in moving toward greater financial sustainability that she has found most rewarding. In the free time that remains, Taryn is passionate about spending time with her family and friends and keeping one step ahead of her seven year old daughter. An avid skier, and lover of the outdoors, she is grateful for all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

Your view of equity in the law could be worth $1,000!

WWL Admin — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:09:51 GMT

What is your vision of equity in the legal profession? We want to know ... we need your voice and your vision!

And your opinion could be worth more than you think -- $1,000, to be precise.

Based on different backgrounds and experiences, everyone has a different view of equity and what it means to the profession.

To capture a range of those views, the ABA Task Force on Gender Equity is hosting a contest on Twitter to encourage the discussion and exchange of ideas on equity in the law. Participants will tweet and complete this sentence: "My vision of equity in the legal profession is . . . ."

To participate go to: http://aba.promo.eprize.com/virtualsymposium

** The virtual symposium closes June 30, 2013. **

Join the discussion to eliminate bias and enhance equity in the legal profession. Together, we can find a voice to advance change.

For more information on the ABA Task Force on Gender Equity, visit http://www.americanbar.org/GenderEquity.

Thank you - The ABA Task Force on Gender Equity

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.), 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Contest ends 6/30/13. For Official Rules and prize description, visit http://aba.promo.eprize.com/virtualsymposium/. Sponsor: American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654.

Networking Opportunity for elected representatives of MBAs

WWL Admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Washington Leadership Institute /WLI presents a networking opportunity to provide information to the fellows about the MBA's and encourage membership. Presidents/Vice Presidents or elected representatives of MBAs are invited to attend on May 24, 2013 at Perkins Coie starting at 4:30 pm.

Please send an email to Tracy Flood, WSBA Governor at Large with your name and title for RSVP by Friday April 12th.

The Road to Independence: 101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:57:46 GMT

Thinking about starting your own law firm? Have you already formed your own practice? Hear from women who have been there and done that.

The Road to Independence: 101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms is a collection of 101 letters from women who have taken the courageous and difficult step of creating a law firm of their own, either as a solo or with others. For more information or to order this book, visit www.ambar.org/RoadToIndependence or call 800-285-2221 (product code 4920046). Also available as an eBook! (product code 4920046EBK)

2013 Statewide Diversity Conference

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:53:25 GMT

2013 Statewide Diversity Conference is scheduled for Friday, October 18th at the Seattle University School of Law. The Chairs for the conference are seeking volunteers to assist in planning this important event. If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, please email Leesa Manion at Leesa.Manion@kingcounty.gov

DirectWomen Board Institute Opportunity for Women Attorneys

WWL Admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:48:02 GMT

DirectWomen is a program whose primary objective is to increase the number of women serving on the boards of US corporations. The centerpiece of the DirectWomen initiative is the DirectWomen Board Institute, an annual two-day program providing an orientation and update on key issues facing current and future directors. The goal is to position an elite group of exceptional senior women lawyers for service as directors of major U.S. corporations. To find out more, apply for a slot, or refer a candidate to be one of the approximately 20 women attorneys selected to attend this year's institute, please click here [link: http://directwomen.org/institute/]. All application materials must be received by June 30, 2013.

Join Justice Madsen and Microsoft's Brad Smith at this Legal Diversity Event

WWL Admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

“From Diversity to Inclusion: Managing Legal Employment in a Changing Profession”

SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Davis Wright Tremaine's Seattle Office (View Map)

CLE Credits and Ethics CLE Credit(s) Pending
Cost: $125 USD per attendee

Click Here to Pre-register for This Event

Please join hosts Chief Justice Barbara Madsen with the Washington State Supreme Court, General Counsel Brad Smith with Microsoft, and other leaders in the legal community at the upcoming Managing Partners Summit hosted by the Initiative for Diversity.

This Summit will provide you with resources to develop a successful diversity plan that will help you create a climate that encourages, supports and increases diversity in your workplace. You will receive specific recruiting and retention strategies and tools that have been proven effective in creating a diverse workforce. You will also learn what has and has not worked in environments similar to your own.

Questions or Inquiries about Sponsorship Opportunities:
Erica Chung
Executive Director, Initiative for Diversity
(206) 720-4996 or director@initiativefordiversitywa.org.

Make sure you get a spot. Pre-register today.

https://www.cvent.com/events/from-diversity-to-inclusion/registration-ad349fb5a85d482ca0ac5463b4ab3682.aspx

The Women’s Funding Alliance presents the Art of Dining

WWL Admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT

The Women’s Funding Alliance presents the Art of Dining on May 18th, 2013. The WFA works to empower women and girls and create change that will make our communities stronger.

Saturday, May 18, 2013, 6:30pm
Registration and Cocktail Reception 6:30 - 7:30pm
Dinner and Live Auction begins at 7:30pm
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 in Lake Union Park

Complimentary valet parking for all Art of Dining guests.

For more info and to register.

WSBA Spring Diversity Stakeholder Meeting

WWL Admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

WSBA Spring Diversity Stakeholder Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 1:30 -4:30 p.m. at the WSBA Offices, Suite 600, 1325 4th Avenue, Seattle.

MAMA's Brown Bag Lunch: Nursing at Work

WWL Admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

When: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to Heather Coldwell at Heather.Coldwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Join for us for a discussion of the ins and outs of nursing as a working mom. Our panelists will discuss methods for helping preserve and sustain the nursing relationship while working, including practical tips and advice on pumping, both in the office or on the road. The panelists will also offer their advice and experience on handling unexpected events or complications that may arise as a working and nursing mom and how employers and colleagues can support nursing moms through informal networks and formal policies.

Joy MacTavish-Unten is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth and Newborn Educator and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. In these roles she works directly with parents during the perinatal period. She will sit for the IBLCE exam in July in order to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This, in addition to a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies, has drawn Joy to continued education and advocacy work. She also serves as the Project Coordinator for the Puget Sound Lactation Support Outreach Project of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington, where she focuses on providing direct outreach, training and materials to employers establishing effective policies and creating a supportive environment for working mothers in compliance with local and federal laws.

Jaime Drozd Allen is a member/partner at Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C., where she specializes in representing both defendants in product liability and general business litigation, as well as plaintiffs who have been injured by governmental negligence or otherwise. Jaime is a co-founder of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of California, San Diego; and her law degree cum laude from the Boston University School of Law, where she was an editor of the Boston University Law Review and a G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar. Jaime is currently serving her second term on the Board of Directors of MAMAS. She is a passionate pro bono advocate, having devoted significant time to the pro bono representation of criminal defendants, children with special needs and prisoners in civil rights matters. Jaime and her husband are parents to three kids – Sydney (6), Isabelle (4), and Jack (2). Having returned to work after each of her kids was 4 months old and breastfeeding her children until they were 15-19 months, Jaime has experience being a breastfeeding mom in the workplace…and airports, courtrooms, factories, and clients and opposing counsels’ offices.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

Invitation to Join the ABA's Virtual March For Gender Equity

WWL Admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:54:59 GMT

The Young Lawyers and Social Media Working Group of the Gender Equity Task Force hopes that your members will join us in a virtual march on Washington for Gender Equity.

The Gender Equity Task Force's Virtual March for Gender Equity

The ABA Gender Equity Task Force needs your organization’s participation and promotion of our virtual march for gender equity.

How You Can Help:
Participating is as simple as clicking your heels three times. Click on the link to the website: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/women/gender_equity_task_force/click_your_heels.html/ Click the vote button next to the red shoes and click the submit button. Then you have “Clicked” your heels for gender equity.

Why is this important and what is the point?

The visual of hundreds of thousands of people descending on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and the sea of people coming together for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 has become an iconic representation of people standing in concert to effect change. While nothing can ever replace the historic transcendence of that day, in this new millennium a virtual voice carries the same power and ability to effect change as a physical presence.

Like in 1963, people of today still struggle with the ability to be treated equally in the work place. What is gender equity? It is equal pay for equal work. It is paternity leave without stigma. It is flexible time to meet personal and family needs, while still being able to participate and make a productive contribution to the work place. It is the recognition of the differences between men and women without diminishing the value and contribution each provide. In a word, it is “fairness.”

March with us starting on Equal Pay Day on April 9ththrough the ABA’s Day of the Woman on August 10th 2013.

Please share this opportunity to “march” for equality with your members.

UW Women's Center Presents: Human Trafficking & Immigration Reform Panel

WWL Admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Law Day & the 50th anniversary of the right to counsel

WWL Admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the right to counsel landmark decision on March 18, 1963 (Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, 83 S. Ct. 792 (1963)), the Supreme Court and members of the public defense community have collected some links to educational materials to honor the anniversary. We are hoping you will join us in commemorating this event in your community this Law Day.

We enclose these links to assist you in accessing these materials to plan your programs.

http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/key-constitutional-concepts

http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/Files/Documents/LessonPlans/RigthToCounselLessonPlan.pdf

http://vimeo.com/constitutionproject/defending-gideon

http://news.uscourts.gov/gideon-v-wainwright-50-students-experience-right-counsel

http://www.uscourts.gov/EducationalResources/ClassroomActivities/SixthAmendment/sixth-amendment-right-counsel.aspx

http://www.uscourts.gov/EducationalResources.aspx

http://www.uscourts.gov/multimedia/podcasts/Landmarks/GideonvWainwright.aspx

http://www.uscourts.gov/EducationalResources/ClassroomActivities/SixthAmendment/sixth-amendment-right-counsel/facts-case-summary-gideon.aspx

http://www.uscourts.gov/EducationalResources/ClassroomActivities/SixthAmendment/sixth-amendment-right-counsel/re-enactment.aspx

http://www.uscourts.gov/EducationalResources/ClassroomActivities/SixthAmendment/sixth-amendment-right-counsel/fictional-scenario.aspx

mailto:aogrp_outreach@ao.uscourts.gov

http://news.uscourts.gov/topics/judicial-history

http://news.uscourts.gov/topics/united-states-supreme-court

Food from the Bar

WWL Admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Food from the Bar is a grass-roots campaign started by lawyers to fight hunger among children in our communities. It consists of a month-long friendly competition in the spring among law firms and legal offices in which participants contribute money, donate food, and/or volunteer time sorting and packing food at the local food banks in their communities. This year’s 2013 campaign will run from April 29 to May 24. NCWBA has been a leading supporter of Food from the Bar.

NWIRP's 29th Anniversary Celebration - 4/26/2013

WWL Admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT

April 25 is Take Your Child to Work Day

WWL Admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:54:27 GMT

What was once "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" and is now officially titled "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" is an opportunity for those in the legal profession to introduce their children and other young relatives and friends to a perspective on what they do all day that may deepen a child's interest in the law or help the child gain a better understanding of the what it means to be in the workforce. Women's bar associations are natural partners in this event, as they can provide networking opportunities for children and adults and expand the scope of the day's experience beyond the doors of a single law office. Women Lawyers Association of Michigan is hosting a luncheon. Oregon Women Lawyers has often held a brown-bag event at a courthouse where children are invited to take turns sitting at the judge's bench and to learn about the various roles of court personnel. For more about the day and possible activities, click here. Now in its second decade, the popularity of the day has waned. For a blog post about why that might be the case, click here.

American Bar Association Seeks Nominations for 2013 ABA Medal by Thursday, May 16,

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:19:00 GMT

American Bar Association Nominations for 2013 ABA Medal are due by Thursday, May 16, 2013 Deadline

The Operations and Communications Committee of the Board of Governors invites your nominations for the 2013 recipient of the ABA Medal. The ABA Medal was established to honor a member of the bench or bar who has “rendered conspicuous service in the cause of American jurisprudence.” Consistent with the Association's commitment to diversity, we encourage you, in considering who to nominate for the Medal, to include women and candidates of diverse backgrounds. Please submit your nominations, by Thursday, May 16, 2013.

WSBA seeks nominations for annual awards

WWL Admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:45:15 GMT

The WSBA is now soliciting nominations for our annual awards, which are presented at our Awards Dinner in September. We ask that you strongly consider making a nomination or encouraging others to do so. This year's awards are listed below. We would love to receive nominations from all around the state. Please tell us who inspires you!

The nomination deadline is April 30, and the nomination form can be found on our Awards web page

FREE WEBINAR Gender Bias Against Women in the Law: Where We Are and What We Can Do About It

WWL Admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT

FREE WEBINAR Gender Bias Against Women in the Law: Where We Are and What We Can Do About It

April, 18 2013 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific/2:00-3:00 PM Eastern

Although women have been graduating from law school in large numbers for several decades, many fewer women than men have advanced into senior law firm positions and leadership roles. Since 2006, NAWL and the NAWL Foundation have surveyed law firms on their retention and promotion of women lawyers, and most recently on the role played by Women's Initiatives for advancing legal careers. The results offer surprises as well as recommendations for women lawyers and their firms.

NAWL, the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, the CBA Alliance, and Ms. JD have joined together to co-sponsor a presentation on the latest research into women's initiatives in law firms. Come learn more about this unique research, its implications for eliminating gender bias and the steps firms can take to advance women lawyers.

Speakers:

       Jennifer K. Gust, Partner, Hinshaw and Culbertson LLP/
       Board Member, Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
       Stephanie A. Scharf, Partner, Scharf Banks Marmor LLC/
       President, NAWL Foundation

Janet Wallace, Associate, Duggan Smith & Heath LLP/
Vice President, Ms. JD

Moderator:

       Leslie Richards-Yellen, Partner/Chief Diversity and Inclusion
       Officer, Hinshaw and Culbertson LLP/Board Member, National
       Association of Women Lawyers

To view the report on the National Survey of Women's Initiatives, please click HERE

We will be addressing questions about the survey and its results as part of the panel presentation. Please send your questions by April 10th to Sarretta McDonough, NAWL Board Member, at smcdonough@gibsondunn.com.

*Registrants must be individually registered in order to be eligible for
Continuing Legal Education credits.

MCLE INFORMATION*

CLE credit is currently pending in the following states: NY, NJ, IL, PA & CA

"The Pursuit of Justice" International Conference

WWL Admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

"The Pursuit of Justice" Conference

The Gonzaga University School of Law, the Gonzaga Institute for Hate Studies, and the Washington State Task Force on Race and the Criminal Justice System are pleased to organize and host this three-day international conference scheduled for April 18-20, 2013.

The conference theme is Understanding Hatred, Confronting Intolerance, Eiminating Inequality.

"The Pursuit of Justice" offers many outstanding opportunities for cross-conversation between scholars from around the world, members of law enforcement and the judiciary, NGO leaders, public policy and social change experts, human rights activists, award-winning filmmakers, and more.

Conference highlights include:

Friday keynote by Professor Paul Butler - Georgetown Law Center, author of Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice, and leading expert on race and criminal justice (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/18/opinion/gideons-muted-trumpet.html)

Thursday keynote by Dr. Jack Levin - Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology and Co-Director of the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict, Northeastern University, author of 30 books and 150+ articles on hate, extremism, violence and conflict (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/mar/08/hate-crimes-mississippi-oberlin-haunt-everyone; http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/12/19/podium-newtown/8RBiAPBjlYG9N9LyC2RVyM/story.html)

"The Pursuit of Justice - Judicial Perspectives" - Friday plenary panel featuring members of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, US District Courts for Eastern and Western Washington, Washington State Supreme Court, and more

Thursday opening address by Dr. Barbara Perry - "Critical Criminologist of the Year," Professor of Social Science and Associate Dean of Social Science and Humanities, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, noted expert on hate crimes against indigenous and immigrant populations

"Civil Liberties and the Politics of Hate" - Thursday plenary session on voting, political organizing, and the "neutrality of guns," as influenced by the politics of hate and extremism, featuring Dr. Terri Givens, University of Texas-Austin Professor of Government and Gonzaga Prep alumna

"Race and Criminal Justice" - Saturday session including Spokane Chief of Police Frank Straub and Ryan Haygood, Director of Political Participation for the NAACP Legal Education and Defense Fund, Inc.

"The World Is All Around Us" - Friday workshop with Lee Mun Wah, the internationally renowned Chinese American documentary filmmaker, Asian folkteller, poet/author, community therapist, educator, and master diversity trainer

For all conference information, please visit http://www.gonzaga.edu/pursuitofjustice. We will continue updating the schedule into April. Direct any questions or concerns to hatestudies@gonzaga.edu, attn: Conference Co-Chairs Prof. Jason Gillmer and Dr. John Shuford.

Apply to be an At-Large Governor with WSBA

WWL Admin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:29:37 GMT

Apply to be an At-Large Governor with WSBA. Interested? Submit a letter of application and current resume by 5 p.m. PST on April 19. The letter should include a statement addressing how you believe you meet the intent specified in the WSBA Bylaws, April VI(D)1.

Send the letter and resume to

WSBA Office of the Executive Director
1325 Fourth Ave., Ste. 600
Seattle, WA 98101

For more information, email pami@wsba.org or call 206-727-8226.

Former At – Large Governors Eric De Los Santos shares his experience serving on the Board.
http://www.wsba.org/About-WSBA/Governance/Board-of-Governors/Elections/At-large-position

Moot Court Judges Needed for 2013 Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson 1L Appellate Advocacy Competition

WWL Admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:58:27 GMT

Dear Potential Judges:

On behalf of the Moot Court Honor Board at the University of Washington School of Law, I would like to invite you to participate as a judge in our 2013 Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson Appellate Advocacy Competition. The competition will take place from Monday, May 13, 2013 through Thursday, May 16, 2013. More information about the competition and a complete schedule may be found at the bottom of this email. For your service as a judge, you may receive 3 free CLE credits per competition or, 5.5 credits for judging both.* Free parking and a meal are provided. We welcome attorneys from all practice areas to participate.

You may REGISTER to serve as a judge using the following online sign-up sheet (Note that these sign-up sheets cover the preliminary rounds through the semifinal round. Final round judges are recruited on an individual basis.)

PLEASE CLICK HERE to sign up for the 2013 Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson 1L Appellate Advocacy Competition

As a judge, you will provide feedback and evaluate the participants’ performance. We welcome attorneys from all practice areas. We will provide you with details regarding the problem and fact pattern in advance of the competition. Judging for a UWLS competition is an opportunity to provide law students with valuable feedback on their trial advocacy skills. Volunteer judges are also invaluable to the continued success of the Moot Court Honor Board and the in-house competition program.

If you are unable to serve as a judge for this competition, but would like to receive invitations to judge future competitions (or would like to be removed from our judge database), please let us know via the sign-up sheet. Questions regarding the competition can be sent to judges@uw.edu.

Thank you in advance for your support. We hope to see you at the competitions.
Sincerely, Kristi D. Knieps Vice President of Judges UW Moot Court Honor Board
*Each round of competition entails a time commitment of substantive work (training, listening to competition rounds, grading and delivering feedback) of approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. WBSA regulations restrict the number of CLE credits you may receive for judging moot court competitions to 6 CLE credits per three-year reporting period. Note: you will receive 3 credits if you judge one round, but 5.5 if you judge a round in both
competitions. This is because pre-competition training counts for .5 credits, but it is identical for both competitions, and so cannot be counted twice.

2013 Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson 1L Appellate Advocacy
Competition Schedule

Monday, May 13, 2013: Preliminary Round #1
5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.
6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013: Preliminary Round #2
5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.
6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013: Quarterfinal Round
5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.
6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Thursday, May 16, 2013: Semifinal Round
5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.
6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Monday, May 20, 2013: Final Round
* Recruitment of judges for the final round is completed by other means. The schedule for this day is provided for informational purposes only.
5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.
6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback. 9:00-10:30 p.m. Awards ceremony and refreshments.

Free Webinar on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)-- 4/11/2013

WWL Admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Access to Justice Board Awards

WWL Admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:40:01 GMT

Nominations are open for the annual Access to Justice Board Awards! The Access to Justice Board Awards recognize the people and organizations who make access to the justice system a reality in our state. Please nominate your partners within the Alliance for Equal Justice as well the community partners whose work makes significant impact on the Alliance.

This year, award presentation events will be determined after winners are announced.

Diversity Week at UW - An Invitation to Participate

WWL Admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Diversity Week-An Invitation to Participate

“We will best serve our students by creating and maintaining an educational environment that is diverse, inclusive and that promotes cross-competencies.” Diversity Statement, UW Law

What is Diversity Week?
Diversity Week is a special opportunity to listen, learn, discuss and present. The Dean’s Advisory Committee on Diversity (Committee) is coordinating workshops, forums and events.

When is Diversity Week?
The Week of April 8-13th.

Why Have A Diversity Week?

Law is a “people business.” Success comes from both mastering the contents of textbooks and learning how to effectively interact with others. Diversity Week offers an opportunity to consider our differences, similarities, concerns and aspirations; most importantly Diversity Week is a time to ask questions.

How Will Diversity Week Work?

This year’s Diversity Week has a theme BUT that theme is not restrictive. “What’s Missing from the Syllabus? Embracing and Engaging with the Changing Legal Landscape” is what the Committee hopes to talk about HOWEVER the theme serves as a guide, not a control. Ideally, workshops, presentations and discussions will have some relation to the theme HOWEVER anyone with an idea to present is welcome to bring it forward as part of Diversity Week.

How Can I Participate in Diversity Week?

We invite your participation. You can

• Attend scheduled events (a schedule shall becoming out in the next few weeks);
• Engage in discussions with other members of the Law School Community;
• Design a workshop, invite in a speaker, create a presentation or organize an event (if you are interested in doing this please see contact information below); and/or
• Volunteer to help bring about Diversity Week.

Who Should I Contact If I Have Questions or Want More Information?

The current Diversity Week coordinator is William Covington; Senior Lecturer, UW Law. If you want to know more, volunteer to help, put together a workshop or presentation contact covingw@uw.edu

MAMA's Brown Bag Lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Social Media Part II:

Staying Smart about Safety and Decorum

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When:

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to HeatherColdwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Join MAMAS at our next monthly brown bag lunch to learn the best practical ways to keep your kids safe online without creating unnecessary fear. Our speaker is Linda Criddle, the founder of LOOKBOTHWAYS, LLC. Before establishing the company, Criddle spent 13 years at Microsoft where she was a pioneer in online safety for the MSN division and more broadly for the entire company due to her deep understanding of online predatory behavior and her ability to create practical, technical, and policy-based solutions.

Criddle is a tireless advocate for online safety. Her passion and talent for teaching Internet safety principles has benefited youth, parents, and educators, law enforcement and corporations. She is author of the award-winning consumer-oriented book, Look Both Ways: Help Protect Your Family on the Internet, and Using the Internet Safely for Seniors For Dummies. Criddle has also contributed a chapter titled How to say YES to your kids’ online activities in the book Courageous Parents, Confident Kids, and she has written “Internet Safety for Educators,” a distance-learning course offered through Washington State University and through the University of Alaska. Criddle has also collaborated with local, state, national and international law enforcement agencies, primarily helping with investigations into the online activities of child predators, and teaching digital forensics.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.

Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:

Garvey Schubert Barer

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Microsoft Corporation

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

WSAJ to hold Diversity Reception

WWL Admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Diversity Reception: WSAJ is holding another Diversity Reception on March 27th, 5-7pm at Wild Ginger. All are welcome. Please RSVP to brandi@washingtonjustice.org. This event is sponsored by Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala.

MAMA's presents: ESTATE TAX PLANNING for the Non-Specialist CLE

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT

The Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle invites you to attend

ESTATE TAX PLANNING for the Non-Specialist

Come learn what the Cliff-hanger Tax Law Enactments of January 2013 mean for you (personally), your family and your clients. MAMAS members Sandy Cairns of Carson & Noel, and Nancy Kennedy of Ryan Swanson & Cleveland will provide a plain language, practical overview of the new landscape of estate tax and its implications for your personal planning, and that of your clients.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

12–1:30 pm

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400

Seattle

CLE Credit: Approved for 1.5 CLE Credits/Activity ID# 337464.

Registration: Fee to participate is $10.00. Please register and pay through BigTent (www.bigtent.org) for MAMAS members, or pay by check to MAMAS and mail to Robin Schachter at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland . If you cannot attend the live program, please consider joining via teleconference. (Dial in information provided upon registration/receipt of check)

Please contact Robin Schachter, 206-654-2272/schachter@ryanlaw.com, with questions.

Lawyers Helping Hungry Children

WWL Admin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:48:09 GMT

Lawyers Helping Hungry Children fights child hunger and malnutrition through fundraising, advocacy and service. We are a group of lawyers who believe that no child should experience hunger. For more than twenty years, we’ve donated our time, skills and money to support anti-hunger work in Washington State and around the world. Lawyers Helping Hungry Children have been working since 1991 to end childhood hunger in Washington State.

Is this something you are interested in doing? Here is some information about our organization. http://www.lawyershelpinghungrychildren.org/

Washington Leadership Institute Alumni Event

WWL Admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Washington Leadership Institute Alumni Event

The WSBA is pleased to invite all WLI Alumni to a reception in order to reconnect and to learn about serving on the WSBA Board of Governors. WLI Alumnus and current Governor Tracy Flood will talk about her experience serving on the Board, the history of the At Large seats, and the opportunity to fill the seat she’ll be retiring September 30. Please consider attending. You can RSVP to Megan McNally meganm@wsba.org .

Friday, March 22^nd,

4 to 6:30 p.m.

WSBA Offices, 1325 Fourth Ave, 6^th Floor, Seattle (video and teleconference available)

Nominations for NCWBA Board Members Sought

WWL Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:35:44 GMT

Nominations for NCWBA Board Members Sought

Are you a leader in your women's bar association who would like to get more involved with your peers on a national basis? Consider asking your women's bar association or section to nominate you to a two-year term on the NCWBA board. Active participation on the board can benefit the individual and the women's bar group which she represents. Elections of board members and officers will take place on August 9th. To learn more about board service, click here. If you have more questions, please contact Andrea Carlise, Nominating Committee chair.

WSBA hosting At Large Seat Information Session

WWL Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT

At Large Seat Information Session

Hosted by WSBA on Wednesday, March 20^h beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the WSBA Offices (1325 4th Ave. #600, Seattle) and followed by a reception. To rsvp for this event send an email to diversity@wsba.org.

Left Big Law and Willing to Discuss?

WWL Admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:21:09 GMT

Victoria Pynchon is authoring a series of articles at Forbes in rebuttal to a piece about why women leave law firms. The first four: A Plea To Women To Stay In Big Law; Women Lawyers: Impressive Successes and Babies at 50; Five Sure Fire Ways To Lose Great Women; and, Young Women Thriving In Big Law have been published, with several more to come. Ms. Pynchon is interested in interviewing a few more women who have left big law and are willing to talk about why. If you or someone you know would be interested (anonymously, if preferred) please email her at victoria.pynchon@gmail.com

National Women's History Month Newsletter

WWL Admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:38:39 GMT

Filled with interesting articles, the National Women's History Month newsletter is now available.

International Women's Day on March 8, 2013

WWL Admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT

For those around the world unable to attend this event in Chicago in person, you may view the program via video webcast. Please register at http://bit.ly/13pC0tG and check yes for the video webcast. Once the webcast details are finalized, you will be sent an e-mail containing the link and instructions for viewing.

DATE: March 8, 2013
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (lunch will be served at no cost)
LOCATION: Baker & McKenzie; 300 East Randolph; Chicago, Illinois

Keynote Speaker: Laurel Bellows, ABA President

In collaboration with the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession, please join the Women's Affinity Group of Baker & McKenzie to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2013 in Baker & McKenzie's Chicago office to mark the economic, political, and social achievements of women.

Organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations, and the media celebrate the day. We celebrate the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. There is global momentum for championing women's equality, and this program celebrates that progress.

ABA President Laurel Bellows will speak on two principal issues: equal pay and domestic violence. Throughout the program we will also have an international dialogue, hearing from women around the world talking briefly about their experiences as women in their own countries, some of the struggles they believe women face where they are from, and what is being done to improve the standing of women.

Register at http://bit.ly/13pC0tG

Chicago attendees, please register by Wednesday, March 6th in order to submit your name to the security desk and for catering purposes.

Questions? Contact Dana Houpy at 312-861-8291 or dana.houpy@bakermckenzie.com

Download the brochure at http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/events/women/intl_womens_day2013.pdf

Divorce, Dissolution, and Consensual Dispute Resolution: Resolving Same-Sex Issues

WWL Admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT

NEW CLE PROGRAM!

Divorce, Dissolution, and Consensual Dispute Resolution: Resolving Same-Sex Issues
Friday, 3/8/13
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
1.5 credits requested
Webinar

Part of the Emerging Issues in LGBT Law Series

Same-sex families face many legal and practical obstacles in the dissolution of relationships. Should they go to court? Is some form of consensual dispute resolution the answer? Join our panel of leading experts as they:

· Provide data on the divorce and dissolution rates for same-sex couples

· Discuss the differing State perspectives

· Examine mediation and the collaborative law process

· Offer tips on best practices for both divorce and
same-sex dissolution matters

2 easy ways to learn more and register

	Visit us online
	Call the ABA at 800-285-2221

KCBA YLD Bridging The Gap CLE

WWL Admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

KCBA's Young Lawyers Division
Presents

BRIDGING THE GAP

Low-cost practical skills to help prepare new lawyers for success in their legal career, regardless of practice area

March 8, 2013

Registration: 8:00am - 8:30am
Program: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Networking Reception Immediately Following the Program

Rainier Square Conference Center
1301 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor Atrium, Seattle

6.00 General & 1.00 Ethics CLE Credits Approved

Available Live or via Webcast

Program Highlights:

U.S. District Court Judge and a Retired King County Superior Court Judge
Head of Litigation from Microsoft
University of Washington School of Law Faculty
Subject-Matter Presenters from Area Firms
Learn about KCBA Pro Bono Opportunities
Lunch is Provided
Networking Reception After the Program
Drawing for an iPad Mini from LawPay - our program sponsor!

Agenda

Registration and Coffee Service
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Basics of Transactional Documents
Stacey L. Romberg, Attorney at Law
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

What Every Lawyer Should Know About Trust & Estates
Walter Impert, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

~ BREAK ~
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Preparing for Mediation/Arbitration
The Honorable Bruce Hilyer (Retired), Judicial Dispute Resolution LLC
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

~ LUNCH ~
(provided)
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Exciting Pro Bono Opportunities
Rory O'Sullivan, HJP Managing Attorney
Skylee Robinson, Vice Chair of KCBA YLD
Jennifer Krebs, Washington Lawyers for the Arts
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.

Building a Successful Bankruptcy Practice
Jay Kornfeld, Bush Strout & Kornfeld LLP
Alan Wenokur, Attorney at Law
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

Inside, Outside, and Above: A View From In-House Counsel, Outside Counsel, and the Bench
David Howard, Head of Litigation, Microsoft Corporation
Mark Parris, IP Litigation Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Hon. Richard A. Jones, US District Court, Western District of Washington
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

~ BREAK ~
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.

What Every Lawyer Should Know About Real Estate and Landlord-Tenant Law
Jennifer Karol, Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Ethics: The Law of Lawyering in Washington
Professor Thomas Andrews, University of Washington School of Law
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Evaluations and Adjournment
5:00 p.m.

~ RECEPTION ~
Join us for a networking and social hour following the program
Wine, beer and refreshments will be served

*Date: March 8, 2013

6.00 General & 1.00 Ethics CLE Credits

5 WAYS TO REGISTER:

WEB: www.kcba.org/clehttp://www.kcba.org/cle> (secured site)

CALL: CLE Department (206.267.7008)

EMAIL: Complete and email to cle@kcba.org cle@kcba.org>

MAIL: KCBA CLE, 1200 5th Avenue Suite 600, Seattle WA 98101

FAX: CLE Department (206.267.7099)

Electronic Course Materials:

* Course materials will be distributed to registrants in an electronic format (searchable PDF files that you can save to your computer).

* You will receive an email with instructions on how to save the materials to your computer prior to the program.

X Signature: __________________________________________________________

** Important Notices **

Walk-in registrations are welcome as space permits.

Thank you.
Continuing Legal Education
King County Bar Association
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101

The WSBA Disciplinary Advisory Round Table (DART) seeks MBA member to serve on roundtable

WWL Admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:07:29 GMT

The WSBA Disciplinary Advisory Round Table (DART) is seeking a minority bar association member to serve on its round table. The DART discusses issues which affect the lawyer disciplinary system in Washington and reports annually to the BOG and the WA Supreme Court. This position represents a unique opportunity to participate in discussions with key Bar members and others involved in the disciplinary process, and to provide input on policy recommendations. The term is for two years. Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Darlene Neumann, WSBA Office of General Counsel, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101 or fax (206) 727-8314. Email: darlenen@wsba.org. Deadline for submission is April 1, 2013. More information on the DART can be found at: http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups/Disciplinary-Advisory-Round-Table

Bar Preparation Course Scholarships deadline approaching - March 8 deadline

WWL Admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:44:57 GMT

Bar Preparation Course Scholarships deadline approaching: Our Diversity Committee and Women of WSAJ Section will be awarding bar prep course scholarships this month. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 8th. Here is a link to more information and applications: https://www.washingtonjustice.org/index.cfm?pg=scholarship.

WSBA Hosting BOG Candidate Forum

WWL Admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT

WSBA is hosting a BOG Candidate Forum this Wednesday, March 6^th beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the WSBA-CLE Center (1501 4th Ave. #308, Seattle). We have 11 candidates in total running for an open seat in District 2,9 and 10. Here are the candidates:

District 2:

· O. Shane Balloun
· Bradford E. Furlong

District 9:

· James Andrus
· Eldon Carlson
· Jenny Cochrane
· Glenn Foster
· Sheherazad Norbache-Goff

District 10:

· Phil Brady
· Timothy Ford
· Allen Miller
· Vicki Lee Anne Parker

We’d love to have you join us, even if you don’t reside in any of the districts with open seats. All individuals elected to the BOG have a role in moving the Bar forward with an eye toward both its long-standing mission and guiding principles, and its short-term strategic goals. It would be a great opportunity for you to meet the candidates, ask questions and learn more about the election process.

While it’s not required, if you’re able to make it and let us know in advance, we’ll make sure we save a seat for you. Please register here. Or, if you’d like to join via webcast we ask that you register so you can receive the necessary login information in advance. You can register here.

Webinar about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:50:00 GMT

FROM CFPB TO LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS ADDRESSING CONSUMER ISSUES:

Welcome to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

You are invited to a one-hour webinar about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.

The webinar will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eastern Time.

Director Richard Cordray and staff from CFPB’s Consumer Education and Engagement division and Consumer Response will provide an overview of the agency, its consumer protection tools, and work it’s doing to help educate and engage consumers, including low income and economically vulnerable consumers. Staff from Consumer Response, tasked with taking in, resolving, and analyzing consumer complaints, will discuss the goals of the complaint system and how it works. You can find out more about CFPB at www.consumerfinance.gov.

The webinar will feature:

Director Richard Cordray
Clifford Rosenthal, Assistant Director, Office of Financial Empowerment
Scott Pluta, Assistant Director, Consumer Response
Mary Griffin, Senior Advisor, Office of Financial Empowerment
Lyn Haralson, Financial Education Program Analyst, Office of Financial Education
Margaret Anderson, Product Manager, Office of Consumer Engagement

1. Starting at 2:50pm on March 5^th, you can log into the webinar by joining the meeting:

http://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?sigKey=mymeetings&i=447821433&p=&t=c

2. Enter the required fields – Webinar Passcode – cfpbdoj2013

3. Indicate that you have read the Privacy Policy.

4. Click on Proceed.

To join audio -

1+877-989-4062

Leader Passcode: 51319128

Passcode: 29688130

The webinar will also include time for questions.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact: Mary Griffin at mary.griffin@cfpb.gov or Lyn Haralson at lyn.haralson@cfpb.gov

MAMA's invites you to attend our next monthly brown bag lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT

SOCIAL MEDIA 101: SHOULD LAWYERS USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING?
IF SO, HOW?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to HeatherColdwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

SOCIAL MEDIA 101: SHOULD LAWYERS USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTAND NETWORKING? IF SO, HOW?

This panel will discuss the various social media platforms and the advantages and disadvantages of using social media as a networking and business development tool with a focus on Facebook and Linkedin. They will also discuss how to use social media and what to avoid when utilizing social media.

Lee Wang has been an expert and entrepreneur in online, mobile, and social media marketing and advertising for over 12 years. He founded FanZappy in late 2011 and is serving as its CEO. FanZappy offers a business-class social media management, marketing and acceleration services, uniquely designed for professionals and small & medium businesses. Prior to FanZappy, he founded Caliber Data in 2006 and established its breakthrough Pay Per Transaction™ advertising platform (sold to eBay). Lee joined Microsoft in 1997 and worked in the Windows and Online divisions as program manager and later marketing research director. He holds a PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, a MS in Physics from Bowling Green State University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University. Lee has published a number of professional articles and holds several US patents in his professional areas.

Lisa Cox came to Fan Zappy through social media, and began working with FanZappy Social Media Management in 2011. Lisa is a strong “Connector” and a networker, by nature, training and personal fascination. Lisa enjoys helping businesses connect, and to accelerate their social media effectiveness through FanZappy and the smarter application of networking skills. She has over 30 years’ experience in sales and operations management. She is an entrepreneur who has started and managed several small businesses, occasionally turning them into larger businesses. She’s moved from sales and management of a multi-franchise video dating business to owner of a women’s health and fitness franchise, and spent 4 years in executive search in the banking and financial industries.

Carly Presho-Dunne is a social media manager who has worked for University Village, Windows Phone at AT&T, and local startup, Julep Beauty Inc. She graduated with a degree in economics from Occidental College in 2011 and has spent the last two years mastering all facets of experiential marketing with a particular passion for online marketing and Search Engine Optimization.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.
Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

Celebration of Diversity at Seattle U

WWL Admin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT

Celebration of Diversity
“The Intersection of Diversity and Equal Justice”

with keynote speaker
Aurora Martin of Columbia Legal Services

Thursday, February 28, 2013

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

2^nd Floor Gallery, Sullivan Hall

Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Kindly RSVP by February 22 by clicking here.

Join our law school community for a reception to celebrate diversity and engage in a talk about how diversity and equal justice intersect with Aurora Martin, Executive Director of Columbia Legal Services. We invite you to learn more about the School of Law’s commitment to educating the Northwest's most diverse law student body to be leaders for a more just and humane world at this reception, which caps our annual Diversity Week, a student-organized series of workshops and events focused on learning about and advancing diversity.

This Lawyering in a Diverse World event is co-sponsored by the Access to Justice Institute, Center for Professional Development, Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, Office of Admissions, Office of Advancement, Office of Student Affairs,
and the Student Bar Association.

To learn more about the Lawyering in a Diverse World series, click here.

Scholarships available for ABA Section of Family Law Spring Conference in Alaska

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:10:15 GMT

There are four (4) diversity scholarships available to attorneys who would like to attend the ABA Section of Family Law Spring Conference in Anchorage , AK but may not have the financial resources to afford the cost. The Conference is April 17-20, 2013.

If awarded a scholarship through this program, the awardees will receive a complimentary conference registration, a complimentary ticket to the Newcomers’ Dinner and the Friday (Alaska Railroad Trip) event, and up to $500 in travel reimbursement (in compliance with ABA and Section financial policies). Send your completed application to Cynthia Swan at email: Cynthia.Swan@americanbar.org no later than March 15, 2013. For your convenience, I have attached the application. For more information on the conference, you can visit www.ambar.org/famlawspring

2013-2014 YLD Scholarship

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:05:47 GMT

The 2013-2014 YLD Scholarship application process is now open. The YLD Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the participation of minority, solo/small firm, government, private sector and military service attorneys in the YLD. Here is a link to the scholarship application page, which also explains the program as well as eligibility requirements:

http://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/awards_scholarships/scholarship_program.html

PUBLIC INTEREST SCHOLARSHIP FOR WASHINGTON STATE LAW STUDENTS

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:58:01 GMT

PUBLIC INTEREST SCHOLARSHIP

FOR WASHINGTON STATE LAW STUDENTS

The Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (“MELAW”) will award one $1,000 public interest scholarship to a Washington state law student who has, is currently, or is planning on pursuing a public interest project that benefits the Middle Eastern community of Washington (the “Project”).

Judging Criteria:

Applicants will be judged on their successful completion of the scholarship application, describing their Project and connection to the Middle Eastern community of Washington.

Deadline:

All application materials must be received by April 30, 2013 to merit consideration. Please email completed applications to the MELAW Scholarship Committee at scholarship@melegal.org.

Selection and Notification:

The recipient will be selected and notified by the MELAW Scholarship Committee and/or Board of Directors by June 1, 2013.

Scholarship recipients will be expected to provide a brief written report of the Project and may be asked to present on their experience at a MELAW event.

www.melegal.org

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: NEW LEADERSHIP JUNE 2013 INSTITUTE

WWL Admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:48:51 GMT

Take the Lead:

Apply for NEW Leadership Today!

NEW Leadership teaches college women the value of civic engagement and encourages them to see themselves as empowered leaders who can effectively participate in politics and public policy. The institute is open to all students who attend four-year or two-year institutions and consists of an intensive six-day training institute held at the UW Women's Center.

Enhance your leadership potential by applying to participate in the NEW Leadership June 2013 Institute today!

3 Simple Steps to Apply:

Complete the short online application
E-mail your unofficial transcript to newlead@uw.edu
E-mail your resume to newlead@uw.edu

Application Deadline: April 7th

Applicants will be notified by April 15th

NEW Leadership Puget Sound is committed to serving students of all races, ages, ethnicities, national origins, religions, sexual orientations, and political party affiliations.

Please contact Jennifer Rubio, NEW Leadership Program Coordinator, at newlead@uw.edu with questions.

Initiative for Diversity Governing Council seeks volunteers

WWL Admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:44:11 GMT

IDGC is seeking volunteers to participate in the Measurement Ad Hoc Committee which seeks to assist legal employers in responding to or looking at diversity measurements. This will be somewhat of a follow up to past Minority Report Card efforts, and any volunteers with an interest or prior experience in the report card is particularly encouraged to volunteer. Please email Jeannie Bohlman at jeannie@michaelandalexander.com if you are interested in participating on behalf of WWL.

WSBA Board of Governors Elections

WWL Admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:41 GMT

WSBA Board of Governors Elections

The 2nd, 9th and 10th Congressional district seats and one at-large seat on the WSBA Board of Governors are opening this year. Learn more about these positions and the election process here: http://bit.ly/12M5L2P.

Please post, forward, or share these upcoming deadlines and opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

· Friday, March 1st @ 5pm | deadline for nominations and applications for district seats

· Friday, April 19th @ 5pm | deadline for application materials for at-large seat

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE:

· Friday, Feb 22nd @ 8am | 9th district breakfast with Governors Susan Machler and James Armstrong at the Renton Community Center

· Friday, Feb 22nd @ 12pm NOON | webinar discussion for WSBA’s diversity stakeholders and others interested in serving on the BOG

· Monday, Feb 25th @ 12pm NOON **new time** |webinar discussion with members interested in the new 10th district seat, with Gov. Vern Harkins

· Tuesday, Feb 26th @ 8am | webinar discussion with members interested in the 2nd district seat, with Gov. Phil Buri

In addition, we’re planning a reception at WSBA in late March/early April with current At-Large Governor Tracy Flood for anyone interested in the at-large position. To learn more or to RSVP for any of these, please contact us at diversty@wsba.org.

The Initiative for Diversity Governing Council (IDGC) hosting a Managing Partners Summit; needs volunteers to plan

WWL Admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The Initiative for Diversity Governing Council (IDGC) is hosting a Managing Partners Summit on May 22, 2013. This is a 1-day CLE/training to share best practices and provide tools to legal employers to assist them in their efforts to cultivate a more inclusive legal workplace. You are invited to join the working subcommittee of the IDGC to put on this CLE. Please email Jeannie Bohlman at jeannie@michaelandalexander.com if you are interested in participating on behalf of WWL.

The state's lawyers celebrate African American History Month

WWL Admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:41:01 GMT

The Washington State Bar Association is committed to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Read the full announcement here.

Washington Minority Bar Associations Collaboration Project

WWL Admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:28:52 GMT

The Statewide Minority Bar Association has completed some preliminary work in preparation for the 2013 Statewide Diversity conference that WAMBAC (http://www.wambac.org/) has put on for the last 5 years. The conference was postponed for 2012. There is currently a need for two individuals who would be interested in co-chairing the conference and who would also complete the planning committee. If you or anyone you know may be interested in serving, please forward their names to me or have them email me at kimtran@microsoft.comkimtran@microsoft.com>.

Judicial Diversity Program - applications being accepted now

WWL Admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:21:01 GMT

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is looking for applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds for the second installment of its Judicial Diversity Program. The program will pair qualified attorneys interested in pursuing a career on the bench with judges who will mentor them for a year. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 4, 2013. Attached is our announcement for the program and the handbook.

Margaret Fisher is Named Recipient of the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Civics Education

WWL Admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:09:39 GMT

Margaret E. Fisher, court program analyst with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the Seattle University School of Law, has been named the 2012-2013 recipient of the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The award honors an organization, court, or individual who has promoted, inspired, improved, or led an innovation or accomplishment in the field of civics education related to the justice system. For more information about Ms. Fisher and her prestigous award, please click here

Judges Needed for SU's Client Counseling Competition

WWL Admin — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Seattle University is hosting the ABA Law Student Division Client Counseling Competition on Saturday, February 9th, 2013. This year’s topic is employment law and we expect 12 teams to compete.

We are looking for attorneys, judges, and counselors to judge the preliminary rounds of the competition on Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and the semifinal round 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Your help would greatly contribute to the success of this competition.

The Client Counseling Competition promotes greater knowledge and interest among law students in the preventive law and counseling functions of law practice and encourages students to develop interviewing, planning, and analytical skills in the lawyer-client relationship in the law office. The competition simulates a law office consultation in which student lawyers conduct an interview with a “client.” Following the interview, the student lawyers explain how they would proceed further in the hypothetical situation.

If you are interested and available to judge the Client Counseling Competition, please let me know with the times and rounds for which you are available. CLE credits will be provided.

Breakfast and lunch will be served at the competition.
As the competition nears, we will send judges additional information and instructions.

Thank you for your time and cooperation. We could not run a successful competition without your help!

Vanessa Nicole Jimenez
Seattle University School of Law, JD Candidate 2013 BA, Chapman University | Legal Studies
(951)733-8205
jimenezv@seattleu.edu

Professor Seeks Your Stories of Implicit Bias

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:14:44 GMT

Sarah Redfield, a professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, is asking women attorneys to share their stories of implicit bias (a bias that we hold without our conscious knowledge). She hopes to use this research in an exploration of how implicit bias and micro-messaging have changed for women. To contribute to this important task, please add your experience as a comment on the website, www.edlaw.org or, if you prefer, send Ms. Redfield a personal email to sarah.redfield@gmail.com (please indicate if you prefer your experience to be kept confidential). To learn more about implicit bias and micro-messaging, please read Ms. Redfield’s piece for the American Bar Association Section of Litigation Woman Advocate Committee entitled The Courage to Pay Heed: Knowing and Responding to Implicit Bias.

MAMA's Brown Bag Lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT

MAMA's Invites you to attend our next monthly brown bag lunch:

Relationships: How to keep your romantic partnership strong even after adding kids to the mix
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When:
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

**NEW EASTSIDE LOCATION FOR GROUP CALL IN AND NETWORKING**
Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S., 2229 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, Washington 98004-2936

RSVP: Through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to heathercoldwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or Eastside or if you will participate by phone.

Come hear suggestions on how to keep your relationships healthy while managing a career, a home and a family. Get great advice on re-igniting the spark even when you are sleep-deprived!

Our guest speaker, Michael Rediger, LICSW, specializes in couples counseling. He has been in practice for 16 years and is a Certified Gottman Therapist and Certified Gottman Workshop Leader. He has been married for 11 years to MAMAS member Shawn Rediger and has two daughters aged 8 and 6. Michael will discuss John Gottman's research, specifically, the “4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (which are the four ways of interacting that predict the dissolution relationships) and their antidotes. He will also present an overview of a theory called the Sound Relationship House, which he describes as a recipe for success in relationships.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.
Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please do not place the call on hold. Some firms have hold music, which is disruptive to the presentation. If you need to leave the call briefly, please hang up and call back in when you are able.

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:
Garvey Schubert Barer
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
K&L Gates LLP
Microsoft Corporation
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

www.MAMASeattle.org

Building Her Power Base: A Conversation with ABA President Laurel Bellows on Leadership & Entrepreneurship

WWL Admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Ms. JD and Kirkland & Ellis cordially invite you to attend Building Her Power Base: A Conversation with ABA President Laurel Bellows on Leadership & Entrepreneurship.

Laurel Bellows will be speaking on Leadership and Entrepreneurship and will be answering questions from young women attorneys and law students nationwide. When Ms. JD thinks Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Laurel is one of the first women that comes to mind. She is the Principal of her own law firm, The Bellows Law Group, P.C., she is the president of the ABA, she was the second woman president of the 22,000 member Chicago Bar Association, she was listed among Working Mother Magazine's 25 Most Influential Working Mothers in the country, and the list continues. Laurel's presentation is an unsurpassed opportunity for law students and junior attorneys to get tips and tricks for tackling leadership and entrepreneurship in the law!

The event will be held on January 31, 2013 live in Chicago at Kirkland & Ellis and will be broadcasted to the following locations:

Seattle - Foster Pepper

Seattle: January 31, 2013 Foster Pepper, PLLC - 1111 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 10:00am Pacific, Viewing Party and Breakfast

Meals will be served in many locations and registration is limited. Please register here

For more information, click here

Ms. JD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women law students and young lawyers. In addition to their daily blog, Ms. JD is home of the National Women Law Students Organization (NWLSO) which boasts affiliations with women's organizations at 90 campuses nationwide. For more information about Ms. JD go towww.ms-jd.org.

Opportunity for Service on the Practice of Law Board

WWL Admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:34:51 GMT

PRACTICE OF LAW BOARD

STATE OF WASHINGTON

1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539

(206) 727-8252 § Fax (206) 727-8314

Opportunity for Service on the Practice of Law Board

The Practice of Law Board has two openings on its Board effective immediately. We’re looking for thoughtful and hard-working people committed to the Board’s mission of serving the public. The Washington Supreme Court established the Board and described its purpose in General Rule 25(a):

· Promote expanded access to affordable and reliable legal and law-related services;
· Expand public confidence in the administration of justice;
· Make recommendations regarding the circumstances under which nonlawyers may be involved in the delivery of certain types of legal and law-related services;
· Enforce rules prohibiting individuals and organizations from engaging in unauthorized legal and law-related services that pose a threat to the general public; and
· Ensure that those engaged in the delivery of legal services in the state of Washington have the requisite skills and competencies necessary to serve the public.

The Board has 13 members, at least four of whom must be non-lawyers. The Board represents the public interest in the delivery of legal and law-related services and should reflect the broad range of diversity of individuals who use or are part of the justice system in Washington State.

Responsibilities:

· Attend 8-10 Board meetings each year (most in Seattle, half by phone, usually on Fridays)
· Attend a day-long annual retreat (usually in Seattle)
· Participate in Board initiatives or committees

The term of service is three years. Board members are eligible for reappointment for a second term.

Board members are not compensated for their service, but are reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses under the reimbursement policies of the Washington State Bar Association.

How to Apply:

The application deadline is February 28, 2013. Please send us a résumé and letter describing your background, qualifications, commitment, experience, and interest in service to:

Practice of Law Board

1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600

Seattle, WA 98101-2539

Additional information is available at www.WSBA.org/PracticeOfLawBoard. If you have any questions, contact Practice of Law Board Administrator Julie Shankland at JulieS@WSBA.org or at (206) 727-8280.

Apply to the Washington State Judicial Diversity Program!

WWL Admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:43:00 GMT

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks enthusiastic applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds for the second installment of its Judicial Diversity Program. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career on the bench in Washington State. Judicial diversity is essential to helping our judiciary deliver equal justice, countering perceptions of systemic bias, and fostering the public’s faith in the legal system.
The need for good mentors is important when one enters the legal profession, and it becomes even more important as one seeks a judgeship. The Judicial Diversity Program will pair selected lawyers with an active or retired Washington State judge. Judges will assist mentees in:

1. Demystifying the judicial appointment and election process
2. Providing professional guidance and support
3. Increasing awareness regarding what it is like to serve as a judge
4. Increasing mentee’s understanding and knowledge of the judicial system

In addition, throughout the Judicial Diversity Program, quarterly workshops and panels will be organized to enrich participants’ understanding of the judicial process.

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, was formed fifty years ago at the request of President John F. Kennedy to involve the private bar in providing legal services to address racial discrimination. The principal mission of the Lawyers' Committee is to secure, through the rule of law, equal justice under law.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and personal characteristics:
 Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed attorney.
 Display an interest in seeking a career in the judiciary.
 A passionate, demonstrated commitment to civil rights and equal justice.
 An ability to navigate opinions and suggestions with grace and humility.

TO APPLY:
Please send in one mailing: a completed application, statement of interest, and a résumé. The application can be found at: http://www.lawyerscommittee.org/admin/site/issues_documents/files/Judicial-Diversity-Program-Mentee-Application-Fillable.pdf. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 18, 2013. The program commences on March 15, 2013 and runs through December 2013.

Please send via mail or email to:

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
1401 New York Avenue, N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005
Fax: (202) 783-0857
JudicialDiversity@lawyerscommittee.org
Please visit our website for more information: http://www.lawyerscommittee.org/issues?id=0008

Judges Needed for Mock Trial at Nathan Hale High School

WWL Admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Each year, our Integrated Studies program at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle runs a Mock Trial for the novel “Lord of the Flies”, by William Golding, as a culminating assessment for second quarter, which also happens to be a major highlight of the students’ high school experience.

Teacher Starr McKittrick is currently in search of volunteer lawyers to be judges for the trials (one in each of the 10 IS classrooms). As of today, we have six of the ten judge positions filled by local attorneys- all of whom are male. We would like to help you in your efforts to “further the full integration of women into the legal profession” by requesting help in filling our last four spots with female lawyers whose presence will broaden the reach of inspiration that comes from student participation in this experience. The trial dates and times are:

Tuesday January 29 – 12:00-3:00 (includes lunch and orientation)

Wednesday January 30 – 9:15-11:30

Thursday January 31 – 9:15-11:30

Thank you in advance for your help in our effort to present a diverse panel of experts for our students here at Hale.

Starr McKittrick
emmckittrick@seattleschools.org
LA 10/ AP L&C 11

Moot Court Judges Needed for January and February Dates

WWL Admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT

Dear Potential Judges:

On behalf of the Moot Court Honor Board at the University of Washington School of Law, I would like to invite you to participate as a judge in our two competitions this winter.

The 2013 Contracts Negotiations Competition (Monday, January 28-Thursday, January 31).
The 2013 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition (Monday, February 25- Thursday, February 28).

More information about each competition and a complete schedule may be found at the bottom of this email. For your service as a judge, you may receive 3 free CLE credits per competition or, 5.5 credits for judging both.* Free parking and a meal are provided. We welcome attorneys from all practice areas to participate.

You may REGISTER to serve as a judge using the following online sign-up sheet (Note that these sign-up sheets cover the preliminary rounds through the semifinal round. Final round judges are recruited on an individual basis.)

CLICK HERE to sign up for the 2013 Contracts Negotiations Competition

CLICK HERE to sign up for the 2013 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition

If you are unable to serve as a judge for either of these competitions, but would like to receive invitations to judge future competitions (or would like to be removed from our judge database), please let us know via the sign-up sheet. Questions regarding the competition can be sent to judges@uw.edu.

Thank you in advance for your support. We hope to see you at the competitions.

Sincerely,
Ashley J. Sherwood
Vice President of Judges
UW Moot Court Honor Board

*Each round of competition entails a time commitment of substantive work (training, listening to competition rounds, grading and delivering feedback) of approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. WBSA regulations restrict the number of CLE credits you may receive for judging moot court competitions to 6 CLE credits per three-year reporting period. Note that you will receive 3 credits if you judge one round, but 5.5 if you judge a round in both competitions. This is because pre-competition training counts for .5 credits, but it is identical for both competitions, and so cannot be counted twice.

2013 Contracts Negotiation

Competition Schedule

The Contracts Negotiation Competition provides an interactive setting where first, second and third year law students role-play as advocates for a client’s interests. In the preliminary rounds, students will negotiate in pairs with other teams and complete term sheets dealing with the outcome of the negotiation. After the qualifying rounds, the best teams will advance and tackle shorter scenarios in the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final rounds.

Monday, 1/28/2013: Preliminary Round #1

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Tuesday, 1/29/2013: Preliminary Round #2

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Wednesday, 1/30/2013: Quarterfinal Round

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Thursday, 1/31/2013: Semifinal Round

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Monday, 2/4/2013: Final Round * Recruitment of judges for the final round is completed by other means. The schedule for this day is provided for informational purposes.

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.
9:00-10:30 p.m. Awards ceremony and refreshments.

2013 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy

Competition Schedule

The Judson Falknor Competition is open to second and third year students and provides them with the opportunity to practice their brief-writing and oral advocacy abilities. In this competition, competitors will advance from the preliminary rounds through three elimination rounds based on persuasive ability and legal analysis. The competition features two preliminary rounds and three elimination rounds (quarterfinal, semifinal, and final).

Monday, 2/25/2013: Preliminary Round #1

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Tuesday, 2/26/2013: Preliminary Round #2

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Wednesday, 2/27/2013: Quarterfinal Round

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Thursday, 2/28/2013: Semifinal Round

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.

Monday, 3/4/2013: Final Round * Recruitment of judges for the final round is completed by other means. The schedule for this day is provided for informational purposes.

5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.

6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.
9:00-10:30 p.m. Awards ceremony and refreshments.

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Jen Goldstein

Juris Doctor Candidate | University of Washington School of Law

Master's Degree in Legislative Affairs | The George Washington University

Bachelor's Degree in Women's Studies | The George Washington University

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(954) 263-6221
jennifersgoldstein@gmail.com

Attorneys Sought to Assist Hispanic and Women Farmers in Submitting Claims Related to USDA Farm Loan Programs

WWL Admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:02:25 GMT

Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc. and the National Agricultural Law Center are working with USDA to develop a network of attorneys willing to assist Hispanic and women farmers, either on a pro bono or compensated basis, in completing and submitting claims forms in a non-judicial process designed to resolve past claims of discrimination in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Loan Programs for certain periods between 1981 and 2000. For more information, please see the USDA’s Attorney Recruitment Notice as well as an article on the National Agricultural Law Center's blog that provides further explanation.

Invitation to assist students at Nathan Hale High School - March 8, 2013

WWL Admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:32:51 GMT

A Senior at Nathan Hale High School would like to connect some Nathan Hale students with local community organizers and leaders in order to get students involved in North Seattle. The project is called an Author of Change Project and it involves getting some our 10th grade students to shadow community leaders. She would like to invite some North Seattle leaders to Nathan Hale for 1-2 hours on March 8th to let the students ask questions about your organization and getting involved as a shadow. Shadowing is where students follow a community leader and learn what they do. If you are interested in finding out more about this please contact me at sklaviolette@comcast.net

The Washington State Parks Foundation seeking new members

WWL Admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:30:35 GMT

The Washington State Parks Foundation is currently seeking new members, particularly with legal expertise, to serve on its Board of Directors. The Foundation is a non-profit organization whose activities include helping to raise operating revenues for parks, building a constituency of park supporters, and funding projects that enhance recreational opportunities, restore habitat and provide educational as well as event programming. Please visit wspf.org for more information about the Foundation, and contact Executive Director John Floberg (john@wspf.org) if you are interested in being considered for a Board position.

Supreme Court Inauguration to Mark the First Time in State History for Female Majority, Chief Justice

WWL Admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Washington Courts: Press Release Detail
Monday’s Supreme Court Inauguration to Mark the First Time in State History for Female Majority, Chief Justice
January 10, 2013

OLYMPIA, WA - On Monday, January 14th at 9:30 a.m. newly-elected Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud will be sworn in as the newest Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court, marking the first time in state history that the Court will have both a female majority and female Chief Justice.

The ceremony will also mark the inaugurations of Justice Susan J. Owens and Justice Steven González, who were both elected to six-year terms, and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, who was re-elected by her colleagues to a four-year term as Chief Justice.

The event is open to the public and will be held in the Supreme Court at the Temple of Justice in Olympia.
Sheryl Gordon McCloud graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976, and graduated from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1984. She clerked for Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Warren Ferguson before beginning her practice, which included extensive experience in appellate law. In 2008, the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers awarded her their highest award, the William O. Douglas Award, for "extraordinary courage" in the practice of law.

Steven González is the first justice of Mexican heritage to serve on the bench of the Washington State Supreme Court since the formation of the Court in 1889. González was appointed to the Court in 2012, and served on the King County Superior Court bench from 2002-2012. González earned his J.D. from the University of California at Berkley’s law school and was admitted to the Washington state bar in 1991. He graduated from Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, with a B.A. in East Asian Studies and studied abroad in undergraduate and advanced studies in Japan and China. From 1997 to 2002, González was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the state’s Western District. He also worked in the City of Seattle Attorney’s Office from 1996 to 1997 as a trial attorney in the domestic violence unit. Before that, he practiced business and civil law with the firm Hillis Clark Martin and Peterson from 1991 to 1996.

Susan J. Owens was first elected in 2000 to the Supreme Court. She joined the court after serving nineteen years as District Court Judge in Western Clallam County, where she was the County's senior elected official with five terms. She also served as the Quileute Tribe's Chief Judge and Chief Judge of the Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe.

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen was elected to serve a second term as the 55th Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court in October. As Chief Justice, she is the court's chief spokesperson, presides over Supreme Court hearings and conferences, and co-chairs the state's Board for Judicial Administration. The voters elected Justice Madsen as the third woman to serve on the Washington Supreme Court in 1992, and she was re-elected in 1998, 2004, and 2010.
For full biographies, please visit www.courts.wa.gov. The ceremony will be covered by TVW, Washington's Public Affairs TV Network. For channel information, or to view coverage online, visit www.tvw.org

Support Washington Cease Fire On Jan. 13, 2013 - Westlake Center

WWL Admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Support Washington Cease Fire On Jan. 13, 2013

Washington Cease Fire was started 28 years ago by attorney Tom Wales. It is working on a 2013 legislative agenda to (1) push to toughen penalties on underage possession on firearms which has bi-partisan support (this is Senator Adam Kline’s bill) and 2) a comprehensive ban on the sale of semi-automatic assault weapons including a limit of the capacity of the magazine clip to more than ten bullets.

Washington Cease Fire will hold a march beginning at Westlake Center at 1pm to Seattle Center for a rally at 2pm on Sunday January 13, 2013 (the day before lawmakers return to Olympia). The rally will include a wide swath of students, parents, religious leaders, educators, and business and civic leaders. The march will include signs, speeches and perhaps some high profile musical entertainment. The core focus in the speeches and at the rally will be on moving our legislators to support a ban on semi-automatic weapons.

Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC Announces the Election of Pam K. Jacobson to the Membership

WWL Admin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:45:16 GMT

Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC Announces the Election of Pam K. Jacobson to the Membership

COJK has announced that Pam Jacobson, Co-Vice President of Professional Development on the WWL State Board, has been elected to its membership. Pam is a registered patent attorney with extensive experience litigating intellectual property disputes throughout the United States. She also maintains an active patent prosecution docket and manages the intellectual property asset portfolios of her clients. Please join WWL in extending her a well-deserved congratulations!

MAMA's Upcoming Brown Bag Lunch

WWL Admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Invites you to attend our next monthly brown bag lunch:

Leaves of Absence: Local and State New and Emerging Laws
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When:
Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101

**NEW EASTSIDE LOCATION FOR GROUP CALL IN AND NETWORKING**
Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S., 2229 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, Washington 98004-2936

RSVP: through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to heathercoldwell@dwt.com. Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or Eastside or if you will participate by phone.

Are you pregnant? Are you adopting? Do you or your child have illnesses that require you to miss work? There are a host of laws that protect pregnant moms, new parents, those who are ill and those who have family that are ill. Come learn about the various protections in place including the new Seattle Sick and Save Paid Leave Ordinance that went into effect a few months ago. In addition, learn about the Economic Opportunity Institute’s efforts to promote legislation for a Family Medical Leave Insurance program in Washington state that would allow new parents who wouldn’t otherwise have paid parental leave the opportunity to have partially paid leave from work to care for their new child.
Laurie Johnston is a partner at Gordon and Rees LLP. Her practice focuses on defense of employers in employment litigation and preventive employment counseling. Laurie has litigated a broad range of subjects, including claims for employment discrimination and harassment, class actions, defamation, wage and hour violations, FMLA compliance, employee disability and other workplace legal issues. She has also defended charges and suits brought before the EEOC, the Washington Human Rights Commission, and Labor & Industries. Added to that, Laurie provides general advice to employers on a full range of workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, terminations, disability accommodations, religious accommodations, the FMLA and ADA. She also helps employers prevent problems by developing policies, forms, practices and training that address both the employer's legal needs and its business realities. Laurie has two children: Connor, a four-year-old boy, and Alex, a seven year-old-girl.

Stephanie Berntsen focuses her practice in employment advice and litigation and securities litigation representing national and regional clients. Ms. Berntsen has served as lead counsel in numerous employment and securities disputes, assisted clients in resolving matters by defense up to and including at trials and arbitrations, including FINRA matters. She recently defended clients in two employment discrimination jury trials -- gender discrimination and Title VII retaliation -- both resulting in defense verdicts. She speaks regularly on employment related issues, including Seattle's Safe and Sick Leave, wage and hour, disability law, discipline and termination, and trade secrets. She currently serves as the assistant practice group leader for the firm's employment law group. For the past seven years, Ms. Berntsen has been recognized for inclusion in Thomson Reuter's Washington Rising Stars list, an annual roster of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. Stephanie has two children: Samantha, age 4, and Madeline, age 2.

Marilyn Watkins is Policy Director at the Economic Opportunity Institute, a nonprofit policy research institute that focuses on restoring opportunity and rebuilding economic security for working people and their families. She led the successful campaign for paid sick days in Seattle and chairs the Washington Work and Family Coalition. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington, and has been appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Transforming Washington’s Budget, the Joint Legislative Taskforce on Family Leave Insurance, and serves on the executive committee of the Family Values @ Work Multi-State Consortium. She earned a B.A. at Harvard and Ph.D. in history at the University of Michigan. Before joining EOI in 1999, she worked as a historical consultant for Northwest Indian tribes and taught courses in Pacific Northwest and American women's history.

We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members! Cookies will be provided.

For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.
Call in #: 888-757-0729; Passcode: 1396142354#

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:
Garvey Schubert Barer
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

and Gold sponsors:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
K&L Gates LLP
Microsoft Corporation
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

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