Washington State Bar Association

10/09/2026

Register for the next free Legal Lunchbox: Tribal Court Protection Orders at 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. This program is for 1.50 Law & Legal Procedure. Visit the WSBA CLE Store to register: https://zurl.co/e3hDY

This session will review how the Tulalip Tribes' culturally-rooted response to family and domestic violence resulted in Tulalip's robust and innovative victim services model. Attendees will learn about Tulalip's trauma-informed legal procedures and where Tulalip and Washington's protection order procedures align and differ.

10/08/2026

Mock Trial Mentors needed at Dimmitt Middle School!

Ready your gavels! Sixth graders at Dimmitt Middle School in Bryn Mawr-Skyway are preparing for a mock trial based on S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, and they'll present their cases at Renton Municipal Court.

Volunteer for an hour or a full day on Friday, Oct. 23, or Friday, Oct. 30. Sign up here to volunteer → https://zurl.co/KDuIh

10/07/2026

Attend the next WSBA MentorLink Mixer: Networking & Community Building. This free virtual mixer will be held on Oct. 21, from 4-5:30 p.m. Register here as a mentee or mentor: https://zurl.co/5kG2y

10/06/2026

Northwest Courts Wrestle with AI ‘Hallucinated’ Citations by Pro Se Litigants https://zurl.co/elQzH

In September 2026, courts in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho dealt with cases involving fake citations generated by AI tools used by pro se litigants. Judicial frustration arose over these fabricated…

10/05/2026

Join us for the 2026 Diversity Employment Expo for WA Future Legal Professionals!

When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: WSBA Offices, 1325 4th Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101

Registration: https://zurl.co/ykE1i

This program is intended to support law students, APR 6, and LLM students, who may face heightened barriers to success early in their legal careers. This includes students from communities that are underrepresented or marginalized in the legal profession. Any law student may participate.

This event is in partnership with affinity bar associations, including Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, Loren Miller Bar Association, Korean American Bar Association of Washington (KABA), Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW), Washington Women Lawyers , and the Joint Minority Mentorship Program.

Register as either a participant (JD, LLM, LPO student or APR 6 clerk) or as a mentor/event volunteer.

10/02/2026

In Conversation With The Way to Justice

Read a Q&A in Bar News from Camerina Zorrozua, the co-founder and legal director at The Way to Justice. The Way to Justice is a nonprofit legal aid organization offering post-conviction relief and driver’s relicensing across the state of Washington. https://zurl.co/mWi8P

A Q&A with The Way to Justice Co-Founder and Legal Director Camerina Zorrozua.

10/01/2026

Every lawyer has one: the client who calls at 9 p.m., disputes every invoice, or ignores your advice. Learn practical strategies for handling difficult clients, and a chance to compare notes with peers, at the next Washington State Bar Association Washington New Members Committee Lunch & Learn.

This free interactive program is the second in their series and features guest speakers, live polls and breakout discussions on topics that matter most to you. They are open to all new members of the WSBA and to law students!

Session 2: Dealing with Difficult Clients 101, Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Register here: https://zurl.co/je9pc

09/30/2026

The health insurance landscape is changing. Is your firm getting the most out of its group health plan? A team of benefits experts through the WSBA Insurance Marketplace can help you find out at no cost. No sales pitch, no pressure. It's a complimentary consultation included with your membership. Speak with an expert today: https://zurl.co/FJwP3

09/29/2026

"If lawyers and judges are not willing or able to defend liberty and freedom for all people under the law and Constitution, who will?" — WSBA Board of Governors, March 2025

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT) answered that question.

Our President Francis Adewale has awarded the firm a special Presidential Commendation for representing the WSBA pro bono. Alongside the Oregon State Bar and the State Bar of California, WSBA filed an amicus brief challenging executive order that targeted lawyers and law firms for the clients they represent.

"Davis Wright Tremaine has proved it is willing," Adewale said, "and it's lawyers like Caesar Kalinowski IV and Ambika Kumar who are safeguarding their colleagues' ability to represent all Washingtonians, no matter their viewpoints, without fear of retaliation."

Thank you, DWT, for standing up for an independent legal profession.

Read the media release: https://zurl.co/iWNUF

Media release from the Washington State Bar Association.

09/28/2026

An appellate win that strengthens protections for survivors of sexual violence. A first-of-its-kind clinic helping scam victims find legal footing. A lifetime spent mentoring the next generation of lawyers.

Congratulations to all of our incredible 2026 award winners! The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards, honors exemplary legal professionals, judges, and members of the public. Starting next week, we’ll highlight one honoree each week – follow along!

Chief Justice Mary E. Fairhurst Award of Merit - Theo Lesczynski

Angelo Petruss Award for Lawyers in Government Service – Kelly Warner-King

Pro Bono and Public Service Award - Hari Kumar

Sally P. Savage Leadership in Philanthropy Award - Jack Connelly

Professionalism Award - Michele Carney

Outstanding New Member Award - Mason Ji

Lifetime Service Award - Robert Cumbow

Norm Maleng Leadership Award (Presented jointly with the Access to Justice Board) - Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis

Legal Innovation Award - Scam Justice Legal Clinic created by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Amazon, the Pro Bono Institute, and the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust.

Justice C.Z. Smith Excellence in Diversity Award - Hon. Andrea Jarmon

Outstanding Judge Award - Justice Barbara Madsen

Can’t wait? Watch all of their compelling stories now on the WSBA YouTube: https://zurl.co/YigC9

Read their full profiles in the latest issue of Bar News: https://zurl.co/ZqHb4