2nd Annual WSBA Small Town and Rural (STAR) Practice Summit
Date:
June 26-27, 2025
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Location:
Heritage University, 3420 Fort Road
Toppenish, WA
The Small Town and Rural Council of the Washington State Bar Association presents the 2nd Annual Washington State Small Town and Rural Practice Summit. Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural gathering, this year’s summit will continue to shine a spotlight on advancing justice in every ZIP code across Washington. Bringing together judges, legal professionals, law students, and community leaders from across the state, the summit will explore the unique challenges and promising opportunities in rural and small-town practice. Through keynote presentations and panel discussion, attendees will explore a range of timely issues impacting rural legal communities and consider actionable strategies to strengthen rural legal services and expand access to justice. Topics will include pathways to the profession, immigration, AI and technology in small town practice, and ethical considerations for general practitioners. The Summit will feature Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens, Yakima County Superior Court Judge Sonia Rodriguez True as keynote speakers. We will also hear from U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Pennell along with, prosecutors, public defenders, public interest attorneys, private practitioners, and law school leaders.
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