Continuing Legal Education
3rd Annual Small Town and Rural Practice Summit
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June 25-26, 2026
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Central Washington University, 400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
Justice in rural and small-town communities depends not only on access to legal services, but on the ability of attorneys and advocates to build sustainable, connected, and supported practices over time. This year’s Small Town and Rural Practice or STAR Summit — Justice Within Reach – Sustaining Rural Practice through Community — centers the people who make justice possible and explores what it takes to sustain rural lawyering in the face of workforce shortages, professional isolation, economic pressures, and evolving community needs. Sessions will highlight practical strategies for strengthening rural practice, sharing resources, and building professional and community networks. The Summit will also create intentional space for connection, peer learning, and collaboration, fostering relationships that support attorneys and communities long after the event ends.
This year the STAR Council is partnering with the Access to Justice Board! The Summit will be held at Central Washington University and opens with a hosted reception on the evening of Thursday, June 25 at Gallery One Visual Arts Center in Ellensburg. Lunch will be provided on Friday, June 26, and a final wrap-up social will close out the event on Friday afternoon.
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