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Bar Exam/Law School
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Client & Colleague Relations
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Editor's Column
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June 2012, by Claire Been
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December 2009, by Jamila Johnson
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October 2009, by Jamila Johnson
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April 2009, by Cynthia B. Jones
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Adieu, adieu, to you and you and you…,by Cynthia B. Jones
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And Now for Something Completely Different by Claire Been
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Ask the J.D.by, Allison Peryea
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Bearing This Bear of a Job Market, by Claire Been
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(Birth) Control Freaks, by Allison Peryea
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Changing Seasons, by Claire Been
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Do Seasoned Lawyers Discriminate Aganist Spring Chickens? by Claire Been
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For Whom the Bell Tolls by Claire Been
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Hang On to Your Socks, by Allison Peryea
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Riding Off into the Sunset, by Jamila Johnson
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Spring Cleaning, by Jamila Johnson
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Sweet Emotion, by Allison Peryea
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Telling Stories, by Jamila Johnson
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The Beauty of a Boutique, by Cynthia B. Jones
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Uniform Bar Exam Discussion Brings Back Memories, by Jamila Johnson
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Welcome to the Young Lawyer Survival Guide: 29 Pages of Stuff We Think You Should Know, by Allison Peryea
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Where’s the Love?, by Allison Peryea
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Ethics
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Managing Your Practice
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Advice for the Young Family Law Practitioner,by Jean Cotton
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Branding Yourself and Your Law Practice by Mercedes Riggs
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Border Hopping: Reciprocity Demystified, by Mercedes Roy
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Develop Your Business and Enthusiasm by Becoming a “Thought Leader” in Your Field by Amy Kosterlitz
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Dollars and Sense: A Business Valuation Primer for the Practicing Lawyer, by Lisa Tran
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Don't Settle for Less! Use "Expected Value" Methodology to Help Determine a Lawsuit's Settlement Value by Milt Reiners
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Ensuring You Understand Insurance Law, by Eric S. Chavez and Bill H.P. Fuld
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Expect the Unexpected: The Importance of Young Attorney Succession Planning, by Cynthia Buhr
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Hanging Your Shingle: Is It Possible? by Scott Weitz
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Help: I Need an Expert! by Maureen A. Howard
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: How to Get Your Financial House in Order, by Nate McAllister
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How to Start and Build Your Practice, by Noah Davis
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“I’m Only Being Nice to Your Face”: Playing Nice as a Legal Tactic by Allison Peryea
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Practicing Solo? You're Not Alone, by Jamila Johnson
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Rebel without a Cause (or a Will) Meeting the estate-planning needs of younger client, by Stacey L. Romberg
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Research on a Dime: The Best Sources of Free Legal Research, by Mark H. Bardwell
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Rules, Rules, Rules:A Newer Attorney’s Guide to Practice Around the State by Joel Matteson and Dana O’Day-Senior
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Separation Anxiety: Managing Client Funds with an IOLTA, by Lainie Patterson
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Sessions for Solos: WSAJ’s Seminar Series Has Much to Offer by Gary Manca
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Small Claims Court: A Cost-Effective Setting for Prompt Dispute Resolution, by John Davis
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Telling Time: Drafting Effective Billing Entries, by Colin Folawn and Christopher Howard
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The Beauty of a Boutique, by Cynthia B. Jones
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The Cap on Attorney Fees: A Primary Obstacle to Protecting Prisoner's Civil Rights by Nathan Nanfelt
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The Right to Attorneys’ Fees: A Lawyer’s Best “Frenemy”, by Allison Peryea
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There is No Summer in the Courtroom by Maureen A. Howard
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Thinking Outside the Billable Hour: Non-Traditional Fee Arrangements for Newer Attorneys, by Scarlett Hunter
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Writs Unwrapped: Using Writs of Attachment in Your Practice by Mercedes Riggs
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Mediation/Negotiation
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Networking and Job Search
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Assistance Available for Job-Seekers in Washington's Tough Market, by Virginia Nicholson
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Beating the Odds: Tips for Landing Your First Legal Job in a Tough Economy, by Eric Chavez
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Believing in Unicorns: How I Got a New Job, by Allison Peryea
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Between a Doc and a Hard Place: The Downside of Document Review and Other Temporary Legal Work, by Joel Matteson
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Career Success and Satisfaction--Finding a "Good Fit", by Karen Summerville
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Flying Solo Still Means Networking: A Lesson from the Statewide Diversity Conference, by Randy Trick
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From Clerking to Practicing: What You Do (and Don't) Learn from Working for a Judge, by Thomas Holt
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How to Best Get Your Fix as a Banquet Junkie, by Jamila Johnson
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If You Build It, They Will Network: Founding a Professional Networking Group, by Etan Basseri
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Interviewing Insights: How to Win (or Lose) That Dream Job, by Claire Been
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Memoirs of a Clerk: Unexpected lessons from My Clerkship by Dana O'Day-Senior
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OCI in a Down Market: A Second Year Law Student's Tale of Interviews and Appendectomies, by Colton Michael Carothers
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Out of Work, Out of Luck? Protections Against Unemployment Discrimination Under Consideration, by Noah Williams
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Taking Charge of Your Job Search, by Naomi Sanchez
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Tips for the Reluctant Networker, by Marcail Moody-Burks
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Transitioning Between Practice Areas: How I Made the Switch, by Christopher Small
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Your Friends' Friends' Friends, a.k.a Networking, by Karen Summerville
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Politics and Culture
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A Square With Surveillance Cameras, by Ralph Hua
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An Apple a Day to Keep Washington’s Economic Woes Away? Washington’s Economy for Dummies, by Mercedes Riggs
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Atticus Did Not Wear Nylons: The Search for Solid Fictional Portrayals of Female Lawyers, by Jamila Johnson
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Awad v. Ziriax: The Debate Over Oklahoma’s SQ 755 and the Application of Sharia Law by Arundel Pritchett
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Bon Appetit!, by Sarah Lawer
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Celebrity Justice: Are Hollywood’s Rich and Famous Given an Unfair Advantage?, by Scarlett Hunter
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In Search of Consensus: The Supreme Court and the Ever-Changing Face of Constitutional Law by Dana O’Day-Senior
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Judge Accordingly: What You Should Know About Judicial Campaigns by Scarlett Hunter
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LEED Green Lawyer Machines by Trent Latta
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Legal Fiction: The Social Network Entertains, but Fails Civic Pro Exam, by Eric Chavez
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Practice, Practice: Art and the Law, by Carrie Bunkley
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Raising the Bar: Why Lawyers Have a Bad Reputation (and What We Can Do About It) by Joel Matteson
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Residential Development Under Washington’s Right to Farm Act by Kyle Silk-Eglit
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Mission-Driven Business, the Social Purpose Corporation, and You by Kurt E. Kruckeberg and Ben Golden
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Should Pot Bans Go Up in Smoke?, by Eric Chavez
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There is No Summer in the Courtroom by Maureen A. Howard
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Trouble by the Bushel: The Impact of Immigration Reform on Washington’s Agriculture Industry by Lindsey J. Wehmeyer
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Trying Fashion Law on for Size --Is it the Right Fit for You, by Leah Altaras
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Washington Lawyers for the Arts Connects Artistic and Legal Minds, by Jennifer Amanda Kreb
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What Marriage Equality Means for Washington by Cynthia Buhr
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Where Have All the Lawyers Gone? Attorneys and State Politics, by Jamila Johnson
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Why Newer Lawyers Should Keep an Eye on Proposed APR 28 by Forrest Carlson
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Wielding the Power of the Public Records Act, by Mimy A. Bailey
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Practice Success 101
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Practice Success 101, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: by Peter Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Alternative Fee Arrangements: Are They Right for Your Practice?, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Bridging the Generation Gap: Learning to Speak the Same Language, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Etiquette for a New Job, by Pete Roberts
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Practice 101: Feeling the Love: How to Make Your Colleagues Fall for You (Platonically Speaking) at the Office, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Hey! You! Get Off My Cloud!, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: How Many Lawyers Do You Know?, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Important Keys to Practice Success, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Malpractice Insurance, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Organizing Around the Office Can Save You Time and Money--and Your Sanity, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Survival - Part 1 by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Survival — Part II by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Survival — Part IV by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Want to Be Your Own Boss?, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Working 2.5 Hours a Day Gets You $65,000!, by Pete Roberts
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Practice Success 101: Working with Clients: Managing Expectations through Communication, by Pete Roberts
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President's Column
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June 2012, by Dainen N. Penta
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December 2009, by Julia A. Bahner
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October 2009, by Julia A. Bahner
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August 2009, by Jamie M. Hawk
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April 2009, by Jaime M. Hawk
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February 2009, by Jaime M. Hawk
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A Culture of Service: Young Lawyers at the Forefront, by Dainen N. Penta
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A Look Back - and Ahead, by Kari Petrasek
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A Fond Farewell From the President, by Julia A. Bahner
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A Greeting From the New President, by Kari Petrasek
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Chicken Soup for the Lawyer’s Soul?, by Dainen N. Penta
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Decent Exposure, by Kari Petrasek
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Defining Success…One Goal at a Time, by Kari Petrasek
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Lawyer Life Around the State — a Burgers and Brew Analysis by Dainen N. Penta
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Like Zombies in That Video Game, Young Lawyers Are Everywhere! by Dainen N. Penta
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Love is Professional Connenctions Are in the Air by Dainen N. Penta
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Online Survey Results and Update, by Julia A. Bahner
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Why We Went to Law School, by Kari Petrasek
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WYLD Program Update, by Julia Bahner
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YMCA Mock Trial Program Delivers Real Benefits, by Kari Petrasek
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Public Service / Social Justice
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A Long Way from Tacoma: Practicing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by Thomas W. Donova
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Another Front in the Fight for Access to Justice: The Legal Needs of Active Duty Service Members and How You Can Help, by Jason T. Vail
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Are WYLD Members Too Green for Pro Bono? Three young lawyer volunteers are proving otherwise, by Rachel King and Robin Dean
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During Economic Downturn, More Young Lawyers Turning to Pro Bono Projects to Keep Busy, Gain Experience, by Mercedes Riggs
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Change the System and Change Lives, by Jessica Solem
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Compassion Must Be the Foundation of Immigration Reform, by Rebecca Rook
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From the Field: The Story of a Real Estate Fraud Attorney, by Allison Peryea
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Getting On Board - Nonprofit Boards Provide Meaningful Service Opportunities to Young Lawyers, by Heather Deixler
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Giving is Receiving: Why I Do Pro Bono Work, by Brian M. Flock
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In from the Cold: Two public-interest program coordinators — and WYLD members — describe their work with military veterans and former foster children, by Cheryl Kleiman and Lauren Peach
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Introducing the Moderate Means Program, by Trent M. Latta
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"Lawyering in a Diverse World" Workshop Series at SU Law, by Fé Lopez and Diana Singleto
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Low Bono: A Unique Opportunity for Client and Attorney, by Bill Fuld
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Low Income Law Students: The Invisible Minority, by Rebecca Rook
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Prosecuting Immigrant Perpetrators of Sexual Violence in Conflict, by Rebecca Rook
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Putting the "Error" in the War on Terror: The Story of Abu Zubaydah, by Arthur Emery
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Representing Hamdan: Three Seattle Attorneys Tell the Tale, by Alison Peryea
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The Alliance For Equal Justice by Mercedes Riggs
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The American Immigration Association--Washington Chapter: Dedicated to Helping Our Community, by Tahmina Watson
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The Campaign for Equal Justice: Empowering Those in Need, by Aneelah Afzali
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The Low Down on "Low Bono" by Jenny Anderson
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Thinking Globally, by SaNni Hull
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Who Needs Baby Steps? A New WYLD Member Dives into Juvenile Immigration Law Pro Bono, by Celeste Miller with Mary Beth Leeper
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Technology
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Trial Skills
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10 Tips for Getting Jurors to Talk, by Maureen A. Howard
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A New Attorney’s Guide to Arbitration by Joel Matteson
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Closing Argument: Connecting the Dots for the Jury, by Maureen Howard
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Direct Examination: Lawyer as Director, by Maureen A. Howard
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Effective Pre-trial Motions: Persuading the Judge, by Maureen A. Howard
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Is Superior Court Always…Superior? Weighing the benefits and drawbacks of district court, by Allison Moon
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Let’s Make a Deal: Successful Negotiation and Settlement, by Claire Been
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Lessons from a Spokane Jury Trial by Kent Doll
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Liar Liar! Impeaching the Witness on Cross Examination, by Maureen Howard
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Mastering Foolproof Witness Control on Cross Examination, by Maureen A. Howard
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Navigating Apologies with Clients, by Jamila Johnson
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No Boys Allowed: My Diary from a Women's-Only Trial Advocacy Program, by Allison Peryea
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Opening Statement: Persuading Without Argument, by Maureen A. Howard
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Playing Nice: The Dos and Don'ts of Courtroom Etiquette, by Maureen Howard
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Putting the "Personal" Back in "Personal Injury Lawyer" by James Banks
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Rough Waters: Navigating the Civil Rules of Procedure, by Monica Torrez and Angela Vogel
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Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions, by Thomas M. O'Toole, Ph.D., and Jill D. Schmid Ph.D.
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Show and Tell: Why Every Trial Should Be a Visual Trial, by David W. Gross
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Smooth Courtroom Moves: The "Exhibit Dance", by Maureen A. Howard
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Surviving (and Thriving) in the First Year of Trial Practice, by Maureen A. Howard
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Taking Better Depositions by Thinking "Outside the Box", by Maureen A. Howard
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Telling Your Client's Story in Eleven Sentences Leads to Better Trials, by Thomas M. O'Toole Ph.D. and Jill D. Schmid Ph.D.
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The Asymmetry of Duty in Criminal Trial Practice, by Maureen A. Howard
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The Countdown: My Diary from the Days, Minutes, and Hours Leading up to My First Trial, by Rachel Cormier Anderson
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The Lion of the Court, by Randy Trick
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Trial on the Cheap: Litigating on a Shoestring Budget, by Allison Peryea
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Want to Be a Better Trial Lawyer? Teach Trial Skills! by Maureen A. Howard
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Work Life Balance
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A Day in the Life: Adventures of a Small-Town Lawyer, by Michaela Murdock
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A Mile in Their Shoes: Fostering Healthy Relationships in the Workplace by Mark Bardwell and Haley Krug
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Balancing Acts: Work-life Conflicts Are Just One of the Tightropes a Successful Lawyer Walks by Allison Peryea
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Buyer Beware: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Condo, by Jennifer Hill, Anissa Shoemaker, and Theresa Torgesen
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Can a Chronically Depressed Lawyer Give Sound Legal Advice?, Trent M. Latta
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Don't Be So Quick to Judge . . . Yourself, by Amy Kosterlitz
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Don't Call Me Counselor, by M. Susan Wilson
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Don't Take It Personally: High Conflict Personalities Don't Realize They're Jerks by Mercedes Riggs
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Escaping the Daily Grind: Reading for Pleasure on a Blackberry, by Mary Jo Newhouse
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Fast and Feasible Fitness: Efficient Workouts for Busy Attorneys by Lindsey J. Wehmeyer
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Federal Judges Provide Guidance to King County Young Lawyers, by Ben Nivison
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First Aid Quotes for Lawyers When They Lose: Read 'Em and Don't Weep, by Paul N. Luvera
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First Years and First Terms Share Similar Challenges, by Allison Miller
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Foreign Concept: Explore working abroad before giving up on a legal career, by Arundel Pritchett
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From Gavel to Hammer: Letting the Law Wait, by G. Martin Bingisser
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From Lawyer to Matchmaker: Laura Henderson by Scarlett Hunter
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Is Your Job Moving Overseas…Without You? The Ins and Outs of Legal Outsourcing, by Carrie Bunkley
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JDs Without DDs: Attorneys Who Hit the Bottle and Then the Road, by Mark H. Bardwel
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Keeping It Fresh: A Primer on Meeting MCLE Requirements (Yes, you can get creative!), by Mark H. Bardwell
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Learn to Define Yourself by More than Your Profession, by Theresa Wang
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Mothering as a Young Lawyer From Law School, by Jamila Johnson
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Practicing Law “On Purpose”, by Amy Kosterlitz
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Princess Knows Best, by Allison Peryea
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Running from the Law, by Claire Been
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The Best (and Worst?) Summer Reads by Sara Wilmot
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The Non-Traditional Law Student, by Cynthia B. Jones
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Turning a Solo Practice into a Partnership (Wink, Wink), by Randy Trick
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Walking the Work-Life Balance Tightrope — Without Falling, by Heidi Seligman, M.A., L.M.H.C.
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What My Three-Year-Old Taught Me About the Practice of Law by SaNni Lemonidis
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When Procrastination Rears Its Ugly Head, by Dan Crystal
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Wipe those Working Blues Away with Weekend Getaways by Mark H. Bardwell
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Young Lawyers and Mental Health: The Toll Legal Practice Takes, by Theresa Wang
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Writing
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WYLD/WSBA
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2010 ATJ/Bar Leaders Conference - Talking About Transformation, by Nanette Blackburn
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ABA YLD Announces Civil Rights Public-Service Project at Birmingham Conference, by Beth A. Wilcox
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ABA YLD Annual Meeting in Chicago: Debate, Education, and Awards, by Kari Petrasek
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ABA YLD Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Greater Transparency of Law-School Costs and Graduate Salaries at Atlanta Midyear Meeting, by Lisa Dickinson
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As the WYLD Turns: Significant Events that have Shaped the WYLD's First 25 Years, by Claire Been
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Fourteen Attorneys You Should Know and Trust: The WYLD Trustees by Robin Haynes, Greater Spokane District Trustee
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LAP/LaSD Conference Expands Legal Skills, by Allison Peryea
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Leaders of the Pack, by Jaime Hawk and Julia Bahner
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Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Winner Hails from Vancouver, Washington, by G. Martin Bingisser
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Santa Fe Hosts ABA YLD Fall Conference by, Julia A. Bahner
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The New WSBA Website: Redesigned with You in Mind, by Julia Nardelli Gross
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"This Is Your Newspaper": A History of De Novo from a Look Through Its Pages, by Haley K. Krug
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Washington First Responder Will Clinic Begins Providing Services is Spokane-Area Residents, Domestic Partners, by Jenni Frere Volk
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Where the WYLD Things Are: A Snapshot of Young Attorneys Practicing in Southwest Washington by Marcail Moody-Burks
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WYLD Child: The Birth of the Washington Young Lawyers Division, by Marcail Moody-Burks
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WYLD Membership Committee's Annual CLE Express #12, by Margette Baptist
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