You are cordially invited to attend the Annual PCMBA Gala - "Passing the Gavel" on Saturday February 21, 2026 - 5:30pm at the Tacoma Art Museum. We are honored to announce our keynote speakers are Judge Leroy McCullough and Judge Richard Jones. Please join us as we raise scholarship funds for local law students and honor PCMBA members who have paved the way for the next generation of legal professionals. 

*RSVP and sponsor inquiries: pcmba2023@gmail.com

Wishing you all renewal and rejuvenation as we step into the new year! 

Please join us for a discussion with our two court executives Joshua Lewis - Court Executive/ Clerk of Court WDWA and Sue Soong - Ninth Circuit Court Executive moderated by Chief Judge David Estudillo.

CLE Program | 3:00PM - 4:30PM

• Introduction by Cynthia Jones
• Welcome from M3 FBA President Mo Hamoudi
• Discussion moderated by Chief Judge David Estudillo

Reception:
4:30PM - 5:30PM in the Jury Assembly Room

CLE:
1.5 General CLE applied for in Washington

Location:
US District Court 700 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101 | 19th Floor
NOTE - All attendees will be required to pass through courthouse security.  A government photo ID is required. Please see https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/visitors for additional restrictions.

Register here. 

WSAJ Trial Workshop 2026, 23.25 CLE credits with Bob Dawson, Connie Henderson, W. Michael Smith & Mark Wagner

March 18-21, Alderbrook Resort-Union, WA

Apply to attend the WSAJ Trial Workshop on March 18-21 HERE! For full agenda of the workshop, visit our website or email madeline@washingtonjustice.org.

Attendees of the Bob Dawson Trial Workshop must be WSAJ members, click here for membership criteria.

*WSAJ membership available on a sliding scale, please contact madeline@washingtonjustice.org to learn more*

Tuition for the workshop is:

• $825 for EAGLE members under 10 years in practice
• $950 for EAGLE members over 10 years in practice
• $1,025 Regular members
• Scholarship available, apply before 1/30 to be considered!

This trial workshop is designed for lawyers of all levels of experience but with an emphasis on our younger lawyers. We have had many experienced lawyers take advantage of the program who come away re-energized and excited about the practice of law again. We have had many younger lawyers come through the program and who leave truly excited about getting into the courtroom and trying cases! So whether you are an experienced lawyer who needs a tune-up, or a younger lawyer just getting started, please join us for this wonderful opportunity to work together on being better people and better trial lawyers. Together we cover the fundamentals of a jury trial. It is a wonderful opportunity to practice your trial skills in a safe environment and to learn how to tell your client’s story powerfully.

WSBA Sections - Management Tips for the Stressors in Your Practice

When:

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2025

11:45 a.m. Webinar Login Opens

12:00 p.m. Webinar Begins

1:00 p.m. Adjourn

Where:

WEBINAR ONLY

Practicing law feels like a series of ticking time bombs. These experiences can impact our well-being. A couple of culprits involve exposure to trauma in the workplace, feelings of imposter syndrome, and compassion fatigue. In this seminar, you will learn to recognize those warning signs and furthermore begin to understand how to assess, combat, and manage those experiences through the use of tools.

Faculty:

Adely Ruiz, LICSW - WSBA Member Wellness Program, Seattle, WA

Tuition:

$0 - Health Law Section Members

$15 - Standard/Non-Section Members

Approved for 1.0 Other CLE credit.

Register to attend.

The Tacoma Community College (TCC) Paralegal Studies Program is seeking your assistance for our students. Below are three opportunities to provide support to our TCC paralegal studies students, as well as a teaching opportunity in our program. If you are unfamiliar with the TCC Paralegal Studies program, please note that we are an ABA approved Paralegal Studies program that provides post-secondary education for an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies (91 credits), as well as a Professional Certificate in Paralegal Studies (53 credits) for students who have already earned a qualifying post-secondary degree. We are educating the future paralegals for your legal offices. If you have any questions about our programs, please feel free to email Backen@tacomacc.edu.

The teaching opportunity is a part-time faculty position who would be teaching in-person for day and evening courses depending on the quarter. It is likely that this faculty member will be teaching a writing course as well as substantive law courses. Further, the faculty will need to use CANVAS as the learning management system. You can apply and find more information about this position at the TCC Employment Page. Please note that TCC cannot consider any applicants unless the TCC application is completed.

 The three opportunities to support our Paralegal Studies students included the following:

1. Be a Panelist at a Paralegal Studies Roundtable event for students on January 27, 2026, from 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

   • This event will be at the TCC Tacoma campus and panelist will be discussing and answering questions on the topic,  Paralegal Relationships: How to Create and Maintain Professional Relationships with Legal Professionals, Co-Workers, and Clients.

2. Assist Paralegal Studies students at a Resume/Cover Letter workshop on April 30, 2026

   • You would meet students at the TCC Tacoma campus to review and provide feedback on their resumes and cover letters. This would require approximately two hours.

3. Host a Paralegal Intern

   • Students in the Paralegal Studies program at TCC are required to take a five-credit internship course. This requires students to complete a minimum of 132 hours in an academic quarter at a legal office as a paralegal intern. 

You can sign up for any of these three opportunities by using the QR code below or at this link. Also, please share these opportunities with your legal support staff.

Volunteer with PCMBA

November 13 Bags and Brews Event 6-8pm 

• Bischel Hall, St. Leo Parish - 710 S. 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
• Pack food. Build community. Share a brew.
• Questions and RSVP: (253)361-9945 or development@foodconnection.org