September 2007

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Eastside Domestic Violence Program's 9th Annual Safe Passage Breakfast

The annual Safe Passage Breakfast to benefit victims of abuse in East and North King County will be held on October 2, 2007, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The keynote speaker will be former Seattle police chief Norm Stamper. State Attorney General Rob McKenna and his wife, Marilyn, are the honorary chairs. To RSVP, call 425-562-8840 ext. 253, or e-mail kellyb@edvp.org. For more information, visit www.edvp.org.

WYLD Announces New President-Elect and New Trustees

Spokane attorney Jaime Hawk has been unanimously elected president-elect for the 2007-2008 term. Ms. Hawk will become WYLD president in 2008. Hawk currently serves as an assistant federal public defender for the Eastern District of Washington.

The WYLD announced new members of its Board of Trustees for the 2007-10 term. Vancouver attorney Daniel Gasperino will represent the Southwest District. Gasperino is an assistant city attorney in the Domestic Violence Prosecution Center of the City of Vancouver. Spokane attorney Elizabeth Mosey, whose private practice focuses on land use, zoning, real property, and contract dispute issues, will serve as the Greater Spokane County trustee. Seattle attorney Michael Pellicciotti is a new King County trustee, one of three King County seats. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors of Gonzaga University School of Law, and was recently appointed by the WSBA Board of Governors as a WSBA YLD delegate to the ABA House of Delegates. Everett attorney Kari Petrasek, who currently practices at a small firm in Everett focusing on juvenile law, will represent Snohomish County. Bremerton attorney Alexis Wallace will serve as the WYLD Board of Trustees' first at-large trustee. Wallace is a deputy prosecuting attorney in the Juvenile Division of the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Washington Women Lawyers

On  September 28, 2007, Washington Women Lawyers will  have their Annual Leadership Symposium and Awards Dinner at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle. The theme will be "Equal Access to Client and Career Development." Awards will be presented honoring Justice Bobbe Bridge, WSBA President Ellen Conedera Dial, Seattle University Dean Kellye Testy, State Board Member Carla Lee, and the late King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng. Contact Joan Tierney, WWL president, at jtierney@seattleu.edu or 206-398-4103 or visit www.wwl.org.

MAMAS and KCWWL Events

On September 18, 2007, Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association (MAMAS — www.mamaseattle.org) and King County Washington Women Lawyers (KCWWL — www.kcwwl.org) will host a  brown bag lunch on "Saving for Education." It will be held at 925 Fourth Avenue, Seattle. Contact tbritt@gsblaw.com. KCWWL will also be hosting a wine-tasting and silent charity auction September 19, 2007, at Post Alley in Seattle. See www.kcwwl.org for more information.

WSTLA Honors Attorneys, Elects New President and President-Elect

The Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA) honored attorneys for their efforts to preserve the civil justice system and protect the public. The President's Award was presented to Everett attorney Brad Fulton to honor his championing the cause of those who deserve redress for injury to person, property, and civil rights. The Trial Lawyer of the Year Award was presented to Seattle attorney Vicki Vreeland, whose career in public service and private practice has blazed trails for women lawyers. The Professionalism Award was presented to Bainbridge attorney Bill McGonagle for his leadership and commitment to promoting dignity, civility, courtesy, and honor within the legal profession and his community. The Carl Maxey Award was presented to Seattle attorney Lori Haskell for demonstrating sustained commitment to diversity in the legal profession. The Pillar of Justice Award was presented to Spokane attorney Bryan Harnetiaux for his 25 years of service as coordinator of the WSTLA Amicus Program.

Seattle attorney Karen Koehler has become the 54th WSTLA president. Koehler is a Seattle civil justice attorney and first woman of color to lead the organization since its inception in 1953. John Budlong, an attorney in Edmonds, has been named president-elect. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, and the WSTLA's Board of Governors.

Deputy Attorney General Wins Award For Leadership And Management

The Conference of Western Attorneys General has selected Deputy Attorney General Shirley Battan to receive the Nelson Kempsky Award for outstanding leadership and management. Battan supervises four legal divisions and is responsible for the legal work of several hundred lawyers and professional staff in those divisions. "Shirley is an excellent leader and a role model for this office," State Attorney General Rob McKenna said. "I am very proud of the work that Shirley does for the office, and this award is a symbol of her efforts."