Minority Bar Associations of Washington

Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW)

The Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) is a professional association of attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students who are interested and involved in matters of concern to the bar and Asian Pacific American community in Washington.

For more information, or to join ABAW, please contact:

Michele Wong, President (1/2010 - 12/2010)
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 706-3074
Fax:  (425) 936-7329

Thuy Bich Nguyen Leeper, President-elect
PO Box 17343
Seattle, WA 98127-1043
(206) 372 - 2557

Judge Kenneth Kato, President-elect
1020 N Washington Street
Spokane, WA 99201-2237
(509) 220 - 2237
(509) 326 - 2932 (fax)

The Cardozo Society

The Seattle Cardozo Society is a society for Jewish attorneys.  The Society sponsors programs that integrate legal and Jewish concerns to demonstrate the unique contributions the legal profession can make to improve the Jewish community.  Programs sponsored by the society are open to all attorneys and their guest and to others who share common goals or interest.

For more information, or to join The Cardozo Society, please contact:

cardozo@jewishinseattle.org

Aric Bomsztyk, Co-president
Barokas Martin & Tomlinson
1422 Bellevue Ave. 
Seattle, WA 98122 
206-621-1871 
206-621-9907 (fax)

Aaron Kiviat, Co-president
The Law Offices of Geoffrey Burg
720 Third Ave., Suite 2015 
Seattle, WA 98104-1814 
206-467-3190

Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW)

The Filipino Lawyers of Washington [FLOW] is a professional association of lawyers in the Filipino community dedicated to fostering the exchange of ideas and information among and between its members and other members of the legal profession, the judiciary and the community; promoting the professional growth of its members; assisting in efforts to diversify the legal profession; cooperating with other organizations of minority attorneys; celebrating Filipino culture; and providing a vehicle and forum for the expression of opinions and positions about current social, political, economic, legal or other matters or events that concern the members of the association.

For more information, or to join FLOW, please contact:

filipinolawyers@gmail.com

Abigail G. Daquiz, President (8/2008 - 12/2009)
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of the Solicitor
1111 Third Ave., Suite 945 
Seattle, WA 98101 
206-553-0940, ext. 80052 
206-553-2768 (fax)

Eric de los Santos, President-elect
TrueBlue Inc 
PO Box 2910
Tacoma, WA  98401-2910
253-680-8483 
253-502-5914

GLBT Bar Association (QLaw)

The GLBT Bar Association of Washington, affectionately known as "QLaw," is an association of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) legal professionals and their friends, serving as a voice for GLBT lawyers on issues relating to diversity and equality in the legal profession, in the courts, and under the law.

For more information, or to join QLaw, please contact:

membership@q-law.org (membership inquiries only)

Cynthia Buhr, President (5/2009 - 4/2010)
Spencer Anderson & Buhr PLLC 
1700 7th Ave Ste 2100
Seattle, WA  98101-1360
206-328-8048
866-592-8490

Andy Sachs, President-elect
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200
Seattle, WA 98101-3045
206-757-8062
206-757-7083 (fax)

Korean American Bar Association (KABA) 

The objectives of the Korean American Bar Association are to foster the exchange of ideas and information among and between KABA members and other members of the legal profession, the judiciary and the community; to encourage and promote the professional growth of the KABA members; to provide an opportunity for fellowship among KABA members; to provide service to the general and local community; to develop and encourage cooperation with other organizations of minority attorneys; and to provide a vehicle and forum for the unified expression of opinions and positions by KABA upon current social, political, economic, legal or other matters or events of concern to the members of KABA.

For more information, or to join KABA, please contact:

Lianne Caster, President (2/2009 - 1/2010)
Stoel Rives LLP 
600 University St Ste 3600
Seattle, WA  98101-4109
206-386-7539
206-386-7500 

Jerry Chiang, President-elect (2/2010 - 1/2011)
Stoel Rives LLP 
600 University St Ste 3600
Seattle, WA  98101-4109
206-386-7570
206-386-7500 

Latina/Latino Bar Association of Washington (LBAW)

Formerly the Hispanic Bar of Washington, the purpose of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) is to represent the concerns and goals of Latina/o attorneys and Latina/o people of the State of Washington. Membership is available to attorneys, professors, legal staff and students. 

For more information, or to join LBAW, please contact:

Nicole McGrath, President (2/2009 - 1/2010)
Teamchild
2731 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 410
Everett, WA 98201-3581
425-258-3132
425-259-2906 (fax)

Patricia Lally, President-elect
U.S. Attorney's Office
700 Stewart St # 5220
Seattle, WA  98101-1271
206-553-2619  
206-553-4659 (fax)

Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA)

The Loren Miller Bar Association is an affiliate member of the National Bar Association whose purpose is the advancement of the social and economic well-being of its largely African-American membership; improving relations between the legal profession and the community at large; promoting understanding, goodwill and cooperation among lawyers and the interests of the legal profession; aiding in reforms for the economic and social welfare of all people in a manner consistent with the principles of a free democratic society; and improving the educational, social and economic status of the African-American community to eliminate discrimination.

For more information, or to join LMBA, please contact:

James Armstrong, President (7/2009 - 6/2010)
Armstrong Law Offices, P.S. 
1621 Central Ave S Ste H
Kent, WA  98032-7452
253-854-7343
253-854-0074

Nicole Gaines, President-elect
The Office of Administrative Hearings  
600 University St Ste 1500
Seattle, WA  98101-3126
 
206-367-1709 

Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW)

The Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington (MELAW) is a non-profit legal organization for attorneys and law students of Middle Eastern descent, along with friends and supporters. MELAW seeks to advance the goals of its members, provide a legal voice for the Middle Eastern community in Washington, address and educate the public on legal and political issues facing Middle Easterners, and offer resources as well as networking and mentorship opportunities for its members and the public.

 

For more information, or to join MELAW, please visit www.melegal.org or contact:

Aneelah Afzali, President (8/2008 - )
Stokes Lawrence
800 5th Ave., Suite 4000
Seattle, WA 98104-3180 
206-892-2132

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS)

MAMAS is an organization dedicated to empowering attorney mothers and facilitating their success in the legal profession.  MAMAS hosts monthly networking events and brown bag lunches and maintains an active listserv, which serves as a valuable resource to members.  The brown bag lunches feature panel presentations of particular interest to mother attorneys, addressing topics such marketing, business development, as re-entry into the legal market, time management, and work life balance.  MAMAS's networking events, which members attend with their children, provide a venue for mother attorneys to network, socialize, and problem solve in a supportive and child-friendly environment.

For more information, or to join MAMAS, please contact:

Rachel S. Black, President (1/08 - )
Susman Godfrey LLP
1201 3rd Ave., Suite 3800
Seattle, WA 98101-3087 
206-516-3899 
206-516-3883 (fax)

Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

The Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA) is an organization of Indian attorneys and judges in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, which aspires to improve the legal and political landscape for the Pacific Northwest Indian community.

For more information, or to join NIBA, please contact:

Michael Douglas, President (10/2009 - 9/2010)
Sonosky Chambers Sachse Miller & Munson LLP 
900 W 5th Ave Ste 700
Anchorage, AK  99501-2044
907-258-6377
907-272-8332 (fax)

Bree Kameenui-Ramirez, President-elect (10/2010 - 9/2011)
Bullivant Houser Bailey PC  
1601 5th Ave Suite 2300
Seattle, WA  98101-1618
 
206-521-6488
206-386-5130 (fax)

Pierce County Minority Bar Association (PCMBA)

The purpose of the Pierce County Minority Bar Association is to facilitate professional development and relationships among the various minority attorneys and legal professionals who reside or practice in Pierce County. It also seeks to foster diversity in the legal community and serve as a conscience of Pierce County minority communities on legal issues affecting them.

For more information, or to join PCMBA, please contact:

Theresa Diane Clarkson, President
Prosecutor's Office
930 Tacoma Avenue S, Rm 946
Tacoma, WA 98402-2102
253-798-7400
253-798-6636 (fax)

South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW)

The South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW) is an organization of South Asian legal professionals in the Northwest dedicated to providing access to legal resources and support for issues relevant to the South Asian community.  SABAW is also committed to identifying and advancing the areas where economic, social and political interests intersect with South Asian legal issues.  Finally, SABAW serves as a liaison between South Asian legal professionals and the legal community at large.

For more information, or to join SABAW, please contact:

Rajiv Sarathy, President-elect (11/2009 - 11/2010)
Perkins Coie LLP 
1201 3rd Ave., Ste. 4800
Seattle, WA  98101-3099
206-359-6478 
206-359-7478 (fax)

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington (VABAW)

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington is a legal society which was formed in 2005 for Vietnamese American attorneys, law students and friends who share its common vision.  VABAW strives for legal excellence by facilitating and cultivating both professional and personal relationships among its members, the community and the judiciary.  Our goal is to provide mutual support for attorneys in the advancement of their careers, be a trusted guide and resource for students who aspire towards the legal profession, serve as a voice for the local Vietnamese American community, and represent Vietnamese American attorneys within the State Bar.

For more information, or to join VABAW, please contact:

Thi Huynh, President (1/2009 - 12/2009)
Huynh Law Office PLLC 
500 SE Everett Mall Way Ste B200
Everett, WA  98208-8122
206-569-4547
206-905-0888 (fax)

Huyen-Lam Nguyen-Bull, President-elect
Garvey Schubert Barer 
1191 2nd Ave Ste 1800
Seattle, WA  98101-2939 
206-464-3939    
206-464-0125  (fax)

Tien Huu Nguyen, President-elect 
Pacific Prime Law Group PLLC
4400 168th St SW Ste 102
Lynnwood, WA  98037-3154 
425-743-8800 
425-743-8803 (fax)

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association

The Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association is an organization of Washington State attorneys with and without disabilities as well as law students with and without disabilities, which to work together to educate and enlighten those within and outside of the profession about the many barriers to the practice of law encountered by individuals with disabilities, to promote the elimination of those barriers, and to support each other and the state's legal profession in improving meaningful opportunities for attorneys and other individuals with disabilities in all facets of society.

For more information, or to join Washington Attorneys with Disabilities, please contact:

Shawn Michael Murinko, President (6/2007 - )
Washington State Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 47314 
Olympia, WA 98504-7314
360-705-7097 
360-705-6801 (fax)

Washington Women Lawyers (WWL)

Washington Women Lawyers and its eight active chapters around the state seek to further the full integration of women in the legal profession and to promote equal rights and opportunities for women by sponsoring professional development, social, and charitable events and by creating opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and community-building.

For more information, or to join WWL, please contact:

wwl@wwl.org (membership inquiries only)

Patti Jo Foster, President
Layman Layman & Robinson PLLP
601 South Division Street
Spokane, WA 99202-1335
509-455-8883
509-624-2902 (fax)

Jessica A. Skelton (President-elect)
K&L Gates LLP
924 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, WA 98104-1158
206-370-7854
206-370-6369 (fax)





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