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Inside NWLawyer
In the latest issue of NWLawyer we learn about the "long, hard fight" of Lem Howell, who spent 50 years holding police accountable and fighting for victims of cops who wrongfully used deadly force. We also enjoy a chat with Washington's new Chief Justice Debra L. Stephens.
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Another ‘Clean’ Financial Audit for WSBA
Consecutive years of unqualified reports reflect confidence in WSBA’s financial integrity.
State Supreme Court Revisits Elected Prosecutor Conflicts
Ethics Guru Mark Fucile examines a recent Supreme Court ruling that an elected prosecutor's entire office is disqualified to litigate in cases the prosecutor t...
Legislative Disclosure: Impacts and Implications of AP v. Washington Legislature
For years, agencies calling for sensible Public Records Act reform have remarked that change would not come until the state's lawmakers were also subject to th...
The Best Depictions of Lawyers in Movies and TV
Few jobs are featured more prominently on big and small screens than that of the lawyer. So we reached out to WSBA members on Facebook to learn about the great...
Tales from Uganda: Working With Those Who Protect LGBT Human Rights
Timothy MB Farrell, counsel to MBI Health Services, LLC, shares his pro bono experience protecting women and girls, LGBT people, sex workers, and political act...
Legislative Update re: HB 1788
WSBA members may have seen that HB 1788 was pulled from the Rules Committee and placed on third reading, which means that it will receive a floor vote in the H...
Northwest Securities Institute
Join us for the 40th Annual Northwest Securities Institute on March 6 to get essential updates from our region’s state regulatory agencies, along with the latest from the SEC on enforcement and corporation finance.
Free Webinar from Clio: Accounting for Law Firms in 2020
Clio is offering a free webinar on the basics of law firm and trust accounting, so you can stay on top of your firm’s finances year-round.
Voting, Leadership and Women: Historical Insights and Contemporary Implications
join us for a half-day program covering topics related to the history of women’s suffrage, current challenges with access to voting, and a historical perspective of women in leadership on March 3.
Legal Lunchbox™: Introduction to Civil Appellate Practice
Join this month’s Legal Lunchbox™ installment for an introductory webinar on Washington appellate law and advocacy on Feb. 25. It's free for WSBA members.
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Moderate Means Program
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a state-wide program designed to bridge this gap with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases.
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