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WSBA News and InformationCourt Prepares for Possible Flood at Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in KentIt is anticipated that this fall and winter may bring serious flooding to the Kent Valley, and the Maleng Regional Justice Center is in the flood plain area. Judge Helen Halpert has written an excellent article regarding the MRJC's plans. Bylaw Review Committee Considers Changes to Membership StatusThe WSBA Bylaw Review Committee is considering recommending a variety of changes related to membership status. The Committee presented the first reading of recommendations to the Board of Governors at the October BOG meeting. Members are encouraged to submit comments to comments@wsba.org. Click here to see the PowerPoint presentation. Click here for the BOG book; the memo regarding membership begins on page 78.
Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to Local RulesThe United States District Court for the Western District of Washington invites members of the WSBA to review and provide comments to the proposed changes to the local rules. All comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 13. The proposed changes to the local rules, as well as information on where to send your comments, can be found on the Court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov. Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for Website Redesign SoughtThe WSBA is seeking proposals from individuals and organizations for a website redesign project. Scope of work could include planning, developing, testing, and implementing redesign of the WSBA website. Interested parties are invited to respond to the RFP no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, November 23, 2009. National Celebrate Pro Bono Week — Pro Bono Workshops and Reception Honoring Bill Gates Sr.The ABA has proclaimed the week of October 26–30 as national Celebrate Pro Bono Week. Washington's Celebrate Pro Bono Coordinating Committee presents "Pro Bono Workshops: Hope and Help in Hard Times." On Friday, October 30, workshops will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Seattle University School of Law. From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., a reception will be held, honoring Bill Gates Sr., recipient of the prestigious ABA Medal, and with featured speakers WSBA President Salvador Mungia and Seattle attorney Harry Schneider Jr. For details and to register, go to www.regonline.com/OCT3009. Please note that the reception is free and all are welcome. View the Proclamation issued by the Washington State Governor's Office and the Order from the Washington State Supreme Court. MyWSBA Now Available!The WSBA is pleased to announce the unveiling of mywsba, your one-stop site that simplifies and streamlines many WSBA functions. Using mywsba is easy — all you need is Internet access and a valid e-mail address on file with the WSBA. You can access mywsba directly at www.mywsba.org or enter through the WSBA website, www.wsba.org. Here's what you can do: • View and update your profile, which includes address, phone, e-mail, etc. WSBA-CLE Publications Releases Mucklestone Washington Probate ManualA new and completely revised third edition of the Washington Probate Procedure and Tax Manual with Forms by Robert S. Mucklestone, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP, is now available. A mainstay of Washington probate practitioners for years, this meticulously organized two-volume, 1,200-page set gives you a comprehensive system for handling the administration of a typical estate in Washington, plus more than 300 time-saving forms, checklists, and sample letters on CD. To review the complete table of contents and index to forms, or to order, click here. Attorneys Assisting Citizen-Soldiers and FamiliesWashington state deployed approximately 3,500 of our National Guard members to Iraq in August. Deployment places additional demands on military personnel and their families, and Washington lawyers can offer their skills to assist our citizen soldiers, their family members, and our fellow attorneys in uniformed service. A network of civilian attorney volunteers throughout the state, Attorneys Assisting Citizen-Soldiers and Families, has been formed to provide limited legal services to these individuals. For more information on how you can help, see http://aacf.wordpress.com. Read County Bar Associations' PublicationsThe WSBA is pleased to provide links to county bar associations' publications. We invite all county bar associations in Current Opportunities for ServiceClick on the links below for more information on this opportunity for service. WSBA Trial Advocacy Program - application deadline: November 21, 2009 Washington State Access to Justice Board – application deadline: November 30, 2009 Council on Public Legal Education – application deadline: November 30, 2009 Court Interpreter Certification Advisory Commission – application deadline: January 4, 2010 Bellevue Youth Court Seeking Volunteer Attorneys - ongoing Access Guide to Washington CourtsA guide, Ensuring Equal Access for People with Disabilities: A Guide for Washington Courts, has been developed by the Access to Justice Board's Impediments to Access to Justice Committee. The Guide is an important compendium of laws, information, and suggestions for assuring equal access for all, and it includes suggested means of accommodation. Help Educate the Public About the LawWriting editorials, visiting classrooms, and presiding over mock trials are just a few ways lawyers and judges can help the public better understand the legal system. For information about public legal education volunteer opportunities and resources, see the volunteering page on the Council on Public Legal Education website. "Random Acts of Professionalism" ProgramThe "Random Acts of Professionalism" Program allows lawyers and judges to honor others in the profession whose conduct has upheld the spirit of the Creed of Professionalism.
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