WWL urges you to obtain a copy of the updated film "Her Day in Court", which comes with a packet of materials including a sample film follow-up presentation.  The goal of showing the film is to both honor our heritage and our founders, as well as to highlight the ongoing issues women in the legal profession face.  The follow-up discussion gives you a means to raise and address these issues, and the efforts of various state and national organizations in their behalf.  You can obtain a copy of the film and materials by sending an email request to Karrin Klotz, VP, Legacy Project (karrink@u.washington.edu).

ESPN is running a series of inspiring documentaries during July and August called Nine for IX.It's important to celebrate these positive media portrayals of women in the media, to show boys and girls alike inspiring examples of women using their skills to achieve major success in sports and life. To participate actively in supporting this series join ESPNw's live-tweet of the event, starting at 8 ET, by using hashtag #NineforIX.

Save the datess July 14 - 17  for the 2013 Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida.  Visit http://www.naacp.org/pages/convention for all the details including advance registration, housing options and a list of speakers.

For the past twenty-eight years, our training course has attracted loyal attendees. Our focus will include a dynamic U.S. Supreme Court Review and Legislative Update as well as panels on Ethics and many areas affecting our legal, educational and social justice communities.

The CLE provides an opportunity for civil rights advocates and legal scholars to meet greet and share strategies to advance the cause of justice of all Americans. .

We will be offering (12) credit hours, including two hours of ethics. For your convenience, early bird registration is available for $450.00 until June 14, 2013. After June 14th, 2013 regular registration is $495.00 and on-site registration for the two-day session will be $525.00. Lawyers licensed 5 years or less can register for $375. One-day registrations are also available at $250.00. Those attorneys who serve as Legal Redress chairs and plan to apply for CLE credit will receive a 25% discount. Attached to this email is a schedule that includes a list of presenters both confirmed and invited. A brochure/registration form is also attached.

The registration fee will include continental breakfast, one ticket to the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Lecture Luncheon on Monday, July 15, one brown bag lunch ticket, CLE course materials, closing reception and entrance onto the Convention floor for the 104^th Annual NAACP Convention. If you are unable to attend the CLE, you may purchase course materials after the seminar at a cost of $75.00. Please make checks payable to the NAACP CLE Seminar (include credit card information on faxed registrations). For additional information, please contact, Kendra Glover, 410-580-5673, or kglover@naacpnet.org

Seattle Police Department Invites You to a Community Training

In partnership with the Community Police Commission, Filipino Community Center, the Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative and the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, the Seattle Police Department invites you to a community training addressing how police officers continue the discussion on the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice initiatives. The community training/presentation will be based on the documentary, “Race: The Power of an Illusion.”

When: Saturday, July 13th,

           9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Filipino Community Center

             5740 Martin Luther King Way S.,
             Seattle, WA

 

RSVP by Monday, July 8, 2013

Contact: Maggie Olsen at Margaret.olsen@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8672.

*Planning for the Future: What You Need to Know about Financial Planning
for Attorneys**
*Free lunch time talk
When: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, July 11, 2013
Where: 520 Pike Tower, 520 Pike Street, Suite 1211, Seattle, WA 98101 ?

As attorneys, we are used to advocating for and protecting the interests of
our clients. Yet, we sometimes forget to pay attention to our own finances
and fail to plan for the future. Come join us on July 11th for a free
lunchtime talk about financial planning for lawyers. Learn how to take
control of your financial future and develop personal and business
strategies to help achieve your goals. ABAW will be bringing in a financial
planner who focuses on serving attorneys in Washington. This will be an
interactive section, so please bring questions with you. All ABAW members
are welcome to attend. Please RSVP with Qingqing Miao at qmiao@shatzlaw.com by
July 9, 2013. Free lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP
early!

*Qingqing Miao **缪庆庆** **
*Shatz Law Group pllc
999 Third Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.265.1225
Fax: 206.340.8856
Email:qmiao@shatzlaw.com

http://www.shatzlaw.com

Register for the latest CLE specialty program from the American Bar Association.

Wednesday, 7/10/13
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
1.5 CLE credits requested

Join our panel of extremely talented and driven female managing partners from around the country for a discussion and examination of how one can reach the top position at their law firms. Topics will include:
•Establishing and cultivating peer relationships within your own firm
•Best practices for creating and maintaining invaluable client interactions and relationships
•Advocating for firm policies that can help all lawyers, including:
•Origination credit programs
•Family caregiver and responsibility initiatives
•Billing alternatives
 
2 easy ways to learn more and register: Visit us online  & or call the ABA at 800-285-2221.

Seattle University School of Law and the Washington State Bar Association invite you to attend the Academic Resource Center (ARC) reception. For the past several years, the WSBA Committee for Diversity has hosted a welcome to the profession reception for students in the Academic Resource Center program at Seattle University School of Law. Please join them in welcoming these students on  Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm at the WSBA Offices, Suite 600, 1325 4th Avenue, Seattle

Staying Ready for Any Opportunity: Keeping Your Resume and Marketing Skills Up to Date

When:Tuesday, July 9th, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Ave., Floor 22, Seattle, WA 98101
RSVP:  through Big Tent (preferred if you are a MAMAS member) or by email to heathercoldwell@dwt.com.  Please identify if you will attend in person in Seattle or if you will participate by phone.

Description:   Linked-In? Twitter? ATS bots?  Oh my!  Whether you are happy in your current position, or considering your next move, knowledge is power in the job market.  MAMAS members and legal recruiters Pia Bloom and Robin Schachter of Gamoran Legal Consulting will share tips on legal career planning, keeping your resume up to date, and how to evaluate your next opportunity.  

Please bring your lunch and join us for this presentation, and meet fellow MAMAS members!  Cookies will be provided.  We encourage you to attend our brown bag meeting in person to facilitate both networking and a lively discussion.
For those who cannot attend in person, we offer the option to participate by phone.Call in #: 888-757-0729;  Passcode: 1396142354#

When attending via telephone, please use your mute button to prevent background noise, but do not place the call on hold.  Some firms have hold music, which is disruptive to the presentation.  If you need to leave the call briefly, please hang up and call back in when you are able.

MAMAS would also like to thank our

Platinum sponsors:
Garvey Schubert Barer
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gold sponsors:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
K&L Gates LLP
Microsoft Corporation
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

Women’s Funding Alliance has been a leader in improving the lives of women
and girls in Washington State for the past 30 years. Working together with
thousands of committed individuals and hundreds of community partners,
we have increased opportunities and broken down barriers. The Power to Do More is a research paper recently commissioned by the Women's Funding Alliance outlining what has been accomplished and guidelines to continue the work.