Virtual Events This Week

Point/Counterpoint: Analyzing Liability Management Transactions from the Lender and Borrower Perspectives - Oct. 25 - 1:00 pm ET

Practicing Law Outside a Traditional Firm: Government and In-House Attorneys - Oct. 26 - 3:00 pm ET (geared toward law students!)

The Member Wellness Program at WSBA. Member wellness is focused on providing WSBA members and law students support in order to maintain their wellbeing.  

Member wellness provides individual clinical consultations, wellness presentations, as well as resources on wellness and much more.

Additional information here:

Adely Ruiz, MSW, LSWAIC  

Clinical & Outreach Lead, Member Wellness Program | Washington State Bar Association  

 206.727.8268 | adelyr@wsba.org  | Pronouns: she/her 

1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101 | wsba.doxy.me/wellness  

We are currently accepting applications.  Links to additional information and application information are below

• International students (those needing student visas):  Preferred deadline April 15 (later applications still considered, admission may be deferred if too late for visa processing)
• US-based students:  Applications considered on a rolling basis through July 15

As the world emerges from the pandemic and faces threats to the environment and the stability of economies and democracies worldwide, graduates of the UW Law Graduate (LLM and MJ) Program in Sustainable International Development are the problem solvers who will help navigate these challenges.  Our students focus on legal and policy strategies and tools to balance sustainable economic development with the well-being of communities, the rights of individuals, and the health of the planet. Key areas of focus include:

The Washington State Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association and Baylor University on a survey about the provision of legal services to persons of limited means. This survey will gather information on the experiences and perceptions of pro bono/low bono work, the barriers to pro bono and low bono services, shifts in volunteering since the COVID-19 pandemic, and other important data that will help inform the WSBA’s pro bono and public service programming. If you would like to read the results of the previous survey conducted in 2018, please click here. 

Please help us distribute this survey with your networks and members so we can help understand how WSBA can best promote a culture of service, reduce barriers to pro bono volunteering, and expand access to justice. We have suggested language below for your convenience.

You are being invited to complete a survey about the provision of legal services to persons of limited means. We are interested in your perspectives on this work, as well as whether or not you have provided these services. 

This survey is completely anonymous. Please complete it by May 28^th, 2023. Depending on the amount of pro bono work you did in 2022, this survey may take anywhere between 10 and 20 minutes. Thank you in advance for your time.

Click here to access the survey

About: This survey is distributed in partnership between several state bar associations and the American Bar Association, with the study design and platform managed by Baylor University. If you are licensed in more than one state, you may receive this from each of the states for which you have a license. Please complete this survey only once.

Questions? Email PublicService@wsba.org

King County District Court invites applications from attorneys who would like to be considered for service as a judge pro tempore and to attend the court’s pro tem training class this autumn. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.

King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds.

May 2023 KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT PRO TEM JUDGE TRAINING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 16 – 20, 2023

King County District Court invites letters of interest from attorneys who would like to be considered for service as a judge pro tempore and to attend the Court’s pro tem training class series this autumn.

Class dates Monday, October 16, 2023, through Friday, October 20, 2023; daily, 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Case type focus The 2023 pro tem training class will focus on criminal, infraction and protection order cases. The Court will not be conducting civil pro tem training this year.

Location King County District Court Bellevue Courthouse 1309 114th Ave. S.E., Suite 100, Bellevue, Washington

Pro tem requirements To be considered for the pro tem class, you must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and have a minimum of five years of civil or criminal experience as a practicing attorney. King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds. For additional details, refer to the Court’s Pro Tem Policy.

Apply for pro tem training class To be considered for the 2023 pro tem training class, please email the following three items to KCDCProTemClass@kingcounty.gov by Friday, June 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m.:

• King County District Court Pro Tem Application

• Letter of interest

• Resume

Thank you for your interest in serving King County District Court.

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program (PRP) currently provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in all Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for attorney representation in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties. Please pass the RFQ along to anyone potentially interested and qualified parties. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

https://www.opd.wa.gov/documents/01185-2023_RFQ23026.pdf

WBADC Well-being Conference: March 30, 2023

Attorneys and law students who identify as women are experiencing alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and alcohol use that impact our professional and personal lives, as well as our contributions to our community. 

Join us for the Women’s Bar Association of DC’s first Well-being Conference to bring leadership, education, and connection to advance our well-being and support the national lawyer well-being movement. 

This in-person one-day event includes substantive panels and connection-oriented experiences. Virtual broadcast is also available. 

The Conference is perfect for individuals, women’s affinity groups, law student women and mental health groups, lawyer well-being professionals, and our allies.  

Panels include: 

• Women’s Health: The Real Impact of Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse
• Law School to Law Practice: Bridging the Well-Being Gap
• Women Leaders: Initiatives and Collaboration for Authentic Advancement

Registration is available on the website: https://wbadc.org/event-listing/