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Inside Bar News
In the latest edition of Washington State Bar News, ethics guru Mark Fucile examines the notion of working remotely and the risks facing employers in this new reality. And what does it take to build a great mentoring relationship? Just one simple word...
COVID-19 Legal Needs Checklist
Check out the new clearing house for legal needs arising from COVID-19. It's provided by the Access to Justice Board and the Alliance for Equal Justice.
What's Happening?
Visit the Events Calendar to find out what's happening at the Bar.
Bloggers Wanted
Got something to bark about? Blog it on NWSidebar.
Washington's 2022 Legislative Session and What's on Calendar at WSBA
The 2022 session of the Washington State Legislature began much like last year's session—virtually and with a long to-do list! Legislators will consider a va...
Legal Multitasking: The Advantages of Multiple Section Membership
More than 10,000 WSBA members are also members of the nearly 30 sections spread across the many diverse practice areas of the law. Through sections, these memb...
Washington Supreme Court Outlines Contours of Confidentiality Rule
The Washington Supreme Court recently addressed the scope of the confidentiality rule RPC 1.6 in In re Cross. Cross had represented a client in a criminal case...
8 Supreme Court Cases to Watch in the 2021-2022 Term
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2021-2022 term is in session and, as usual, there will be some closely watched cases. The Court now sits at a 6-3 conservative superma...
10 Must-Read Books for the Law Student or Lawyer in Your Life
Law students and lawyers are always looking for ways to gather more knowledge. For the knowledge-hungry law student or lawyer in your life, here are 10 must-re...
Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Taking Your First Asylum Case
This month's free Legal Lunchbox CLE on Jan. 25 is a primer for representing an immigrant seeking asylum.
Board of Governors Meeting March 10-11
The next Board of Governors meeting will be held March 10 & 11 at St. Martin's University in Lacey, Washington.
Human Trafficking and Aviation: Domestic and International Issues and RPC 1.16 and RPC 2.1
Please join us Feb. 24 as Rebecca "Becky" Mares, an aviation attorney at the Seattle office of Lane Powell PC, provides an overview of domestic and international issues related to human trafficking, particularly in aviation.
Board of Governors Meeting May 19-20
The Board of Governors will meet on May 19 & 20.
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Moderate Means Program
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a state-wide program designed to bridge this gap with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases.
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