You are cordially invited to attend the Pierce County Legal Candidate Forum! This nonpartisan event offers a vital opportunity for members of the legal community and the public to hear directly from judicial candidates and candidates for Pierce County Prosecutor. The forum focuses on civil discourse, professional qualifications, and issues central to the administration of justice in our community.

Event Details

• Date: Monday October 5th 
• Time: 5:30pm 
• Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church- 4818 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404  
• RSVP: pcmba2023@gmail.com and desiree@dshlg.com

NCBP Diversity Scholar Application Now Open -Apply Today!

NCBP's Diversity Scholars Program was established with the goal of strengthening the alliance between associations of all kinds to the benefit of the organized bar, the profession, and society as a whole. 

Through the program, Diversity Scholars develop their own leadership style and learn how to put that style into action, as well as create national networking connections with other bar leaders. Apply by October 23 to be considered for the 2026-27 class.

Diversity Scholar benefits include:

• Complimentary registration for the 2027 Midyear and Annual Meetings
• Reimbursement of up to $500 for travel expenses for each in-person meeting
• Opportunity to participate in NCBP Committees
• For those who are not already members of NCBP, complimentary membership in NCBP for one year, beginning January 1, 2027

Click here for a full description about eligibility and benefits of being a Diversity Scholar and to apply. 

Deadline to apply is October 23. For questions about the Diversity Scholar application process, please contact Clare Peterson, at clare.peterson@americanbar.org.

We invite you to advertise this event to your membership. ABOTA hosts the event, but membership isn't required for attendance.**

Register at: https://wa-abota.org/event-6685946

Washington ABOTA is bringing together women in the legal profession for a night of drinks, food, and serious trivia glory. Bring a colleague and get ready to test your knowledge, from groundbreaking female Supreme Court justices to Legally Blonde trivia only true fans will nail.

No experience necessary. Whether you're a trivia expert, or just someone who binge-watched every episode of Law & Order, you're welcome here!

The more the merrier! Invite your female colleagues and future ABOTA members to join in the fun.

The perks? No cost to attend. Drinks and appetizers are on us.

Here's the docket for the evening:
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Food, drinks, size up your competition
6:15 - 7:45 PM: Trivia showdown
7:45 - 8:30 PM: Celebrate with the winners (or plot your revenge for next year)

The verdict is in: this is going to be a blast!

Save the Date: Joint Affinity Bar Summer Picnic!

Friday, August 29, 2026

The Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) is organizing the annual Joint Affinity Bar Summer Picnic, and we're invited to join as co-sponsors!

What: A family-friendly potluck picnic with members from affinity bars across Washington State When: August 29, 2026 Where: Details & Eventbrite link coming soon RSVP: $5 registration fee (to help with headcount planning)

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues from other affinity bars in a relaxed, social setting. All are welcome — bring the whole family!

Want to help? We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, and bringing coolers/ice. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out!

More details, including the registration link and flyer, will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

Questions? Contact Fred Rabb at fred@rabb-law.com.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.  Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WaLAL) is honored to partner with the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington and the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, to co-host a Minority Lawyer Mental Health Awareness discussion and reception July 29 from 4-5:30 pm at the Seattle office of Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.  401 Union St., #3400. The event is free and a safe space.  1 hour CLE credit pending.  Other Minority and Affinity Bar Associations are invited to participate.  Space is limited and we need to plan light food and beverage offerings, so please RSVP by July 22 to lhagin@walal.org   

We are looking forward to your participation in the Community Judicial Candidate Forum on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

DATE, TIME, LOCATION

Again, the forum is on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kent Commons Community Center, located at 525 4Th Avenue North, in Kent, Washington 98030.  It is on the same side as the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, and across from the Kent Station. It is at the cross streets of W. James Street and 4Th Avenue North.  

REGISTRATION REMINDER

Please be sure to remind your guests to register for in person attendance. 

Registration links: 

Registration is required for in person attendance. Registration Link for In Person Attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/judicial-candidate-forum-for-washington-state-supreme-court-election-2026-tickets-1992034740533?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration is not required for Zoom attendance. Zoom Link for Zoom Attendance: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/85723354136?pwd=amAME9zNGRjX7cvpG9ySIIoij0BmAv.1#success

PARKING

There is free parking at the Community Center, as well as free parking at the courthouse next to the Commons Community Center, as well as at the ShoWare. 

You are invited to attend WWL Spokane monthly meetings which normally occur on the first Wednesday of the month. Due to some conflicts, the next two meetings will be held:

·       July 1 at 12:00 p.m. at Spokane Superior Court in the 4^th floor Annex courtroom, across from the SCBA office