2013 Regional Re-entry Conference

The Community Partnership for Transition Services of Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties in partnership with New Connections and Race & Pedagogy Initiative of University of Puget Sound invite you to take part in the 2013 Regional Reentry Conference.

When: July 30-31, 2013
Where: University of Puget Sound campus, Tacoma

Click here for more information and registration.http://nctacoma.org/get-involved-2/2013_regional_reentry_conference/

2013 Regional Reentry Conference

The Community Partnership for Transition Services of Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties in partnership with New Connections and Race & Pedagogy Initiative of University of Puget Sound invite you to take part in the 2013 Regional Reentry Conference.

When: July 30-31, 2013

Where: University of Puget Sound campus

Tacoma

Click here for more information and registration.

The National LGBT Bar Association is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 Award.

Former QLaw President Andy Sachs is being recognized as one of the country’s best LGBT lawyers under 40. Kudos, Andy!

The LGBT Bar established this award to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender legal professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their field and demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBT equality.

The Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, Class of 2013 will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon taking place on Saturday, August 24 at the 25th Anniversary Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair.

A complete list of winners can also be found on our website.

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.