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Powerful Communities

March 25, 2025

communities who are harmed by systemic oppression, and increase pro bono opportunities for WSBA, professionals regarding their matters, providing pro bono service opportunities for volunteer attorneys, Sanford at the Washington State Bar Foundation. *All of these organizations offer pro bono volunteer, , pro-bono, low bono, financial aid, legal help, public, Powerful Communities is a WSBA initiative, assistance to qualified low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the Justice...

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The 2024 APEX Awards

Dec. 20, 2024

, including the largest medical negligence verdict in the history of Lewis County. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Group) Navigate Law Group Vancouver The Pro Bono and Public Service Award, in providing pro bono services or that gives back in meaningful ways to the public, the community, that pro bono work and a positive, engaged community presence was part of their ethos. Navigate, . Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Individual) Kathleen M. O’Sullivan Seattle The Pro Bono...

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Low Bono

Dec. 19, 2024

Low Bono, for people of moderate means who do not qualify for pro bono assistance, but cannot afford the fees, for Licensed Legal Professionals MCLE for Mentorship & Pro Bono WSBA CLE About WSBA CLE, Member Status Work Group Practice of Law Board Pro Bono and Public Service Committee, Act as Custodian COVID-19 Policy for Volunteers Volunteer Application Pro Bono & Public Service Pro Bono Opportunities QLSP Directory Volunteer with a QLSP...

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Call to Duty Resources

Sept. 18, 2023

at least 30 hours of pro bono publico hours each year. Any lawyer who reports performing at least 50 hours of pro bono publico in a calendar year is placed on the WSBA Supreme Court Honor Roll, , volunteer, legal help, pro bono, give back Resources for Veterans and Legal Professionals, . Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) Section The WSBA Legal Assistance to Military, of the Attorney General has created a list of legal assistance resources veterans and military personnel...

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2011 WSBA Awards

Aug. 21, 2018

Young Lawyer Award Hon. Marlin J. Appelwick, President’s Award Thomas E. Kelly Jr., Pro Bono Award Colleen Kinerk, Norm Maleng Leadership Award Joanne M. Hepburn, Pro Bono Award Awards detailed below, on Sept. 22, 2011, with the following exceptions: the Pro Bono and Norm Maleng Leadership awards, which, and for special contribution to the legal profession at any level of the court. Pro Bono Award — This award, pro bono services. This award is based on cumulative efforts, as opposed to a lawyer's or group's pro...

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The APEX Awards

Jan. 6, 2023

the video. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Group) Sexual Violence Law Center The Pro Bono, for outstanding cumulative efforts in providing pro bono services or who gives back in meaningful ways to the public, the community, or to the legal profession. Watch the video. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Individual) William E. L. Hayden The Pro Bono and Public Service Award for Individual, in providing pro bono services or who gives back in meaningful ways to the public, the community...

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The APEX Awards

Jan. 22, 2025

bar association or less than 36 years of age. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Group) The Pro, for outstanding cumulative efforts in providing pro bono services or that gives back in meaningful ways to the public, the community, or to the legal profession. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Individual) The Pro Bono and Public Service Award for Individual is presented to a lawyer or other legal professional for outstanding cumulative efforts in providing pro bono services or who...

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Pro Bono and Public Service Committee Meeting Materials Feb. 2, 2021

June 23, 2021

Pro Bono and Public Service Committee Meeting Materials Feb. 2, 2021,  1325 4th Avenue | Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101-2539 206-733-5941 | www.wsba.org PRO BONO, : 938 5492 8866 || Passcode: 133451 The Pro Bono and Public Service Committee works to enhance, in pro bono and public service with a particular focus on services to underserved low and moderate, Larson Discussion 10 min ABA COVID-19 Pro Bono Bar Network Bonnie Rosinbum (Aslagson) Potential, Additional Updates/News All Discussion 1 of 7 pgs. 2-5 pgs. 6-7 PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE...

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Pro Bono and Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes Nov. 10, 2020

March 8, 2021

Pro Bono and Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes Nov. 10, 2020,  1325 4th Avenue | Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101-2539 206-733-5941 | www.wsba.org PRO BONO, about RPC 6.5 and the organizations that the rule impacts. Last year, the Pro Bono Council submitted, Workgroup is coming from the great success of the new pro bono status. Althea is now officially pro bono, to pro bono status. The amendments to the bylaws did not fully capture all the changes, so some non, to provide cash assistance to clients that are being represented by the organization. RPC 1.8(e...

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Powerful Communities Previous Grantees

April 11, 2024

Healing Awareness Community Ta coma Pro Bono Community Lawyers The Olympia Free Clinic The STAR,  Previous Grantees 2023 Grantees: Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center La Casa Hogar Lavender Rights Project Living with Convic�on w/ fiscal sponsor CENTER Skagit Legal Aid The Way to Jus�ce Wenatchee for Immigrant Jus�ce, Rise Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid Eastside Legal Assistance Program Entre Hermanos Family Law...

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Access to Justice Board Meeting Materials Jan. 12, 2018

March 8, 2021

for the delivery of civil legal aid. Mission: The mission of the Statewide Pro Bono Council is to further access, MCCLAIN GAIL SMITH PHILIP WADE STAFF CATHERINE BROWN PRO BONO COUNCIL MANAGER (206) 267-7026 CATHERINEB@KCBA.ORG Page 5 of 8 2017 Priorities 2017 Addendum to PBC Work Plan The Pro Bono, will encourage and amend operational rules to promote all VLPs to participate on the Pro Bono Council, for eastern Washington and other rural VLPs. 7. The PBC will investigate methods of supporting pro bono...

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Committee on Professional Ethics Meeting Minutes, Feb. 5, 2021

April 12, 2021

presentation at the Jan. 15, 2021, BOG meeting. The BOG approved the Pro Bono Council proposal, previously rejected, or 2) amend Washington’s rule to allow pro bono lawyers to pay for an indigent client, that the Pro Bono Council is also working on proposing a similar rule change. The CPE subcommittee will reach out to the Pro Bono Council. RPC 1.15A Legal Foundation of Washington (LFW) Proposal, of domestic abuse[pa1]. RPC 1.8(e) Financial Assistance Exception Subcommittee The subcommittee presented...

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Pro Bono and Public Service Committee April 12, 2022 Meeting Materials

April 14, 2022

Pro Bono and Public Service Committee April 12, 2022 Meeting Materials,  PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 1 – 2 p.m., or until all, : 200331 The Pro Bono and Public Service Committee serves WSBA members by communicating opportunities and eliminating barriers to providing pro bono services to communities that experience poverty, | www.wsba.org PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE March 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes Present: Michael Addams, that the subcommittee is gathering feedback on the proposed rule changes to QLSP eligibility and Pro Bono...

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WA Supreme Court Order No 25700-A-1424 re RPC 1.8

April 19, 2022

the Northwest Justice Project, Pro Bono Council of the Washington Alliance for Public Justice, and WSBA, : • The word “pro bono” as a modifier is removed from recommended Subsection (3) for lawyers, clinical, or pro bono program to clarify that attorneys employed as staff in such programs are included, of an indigent client and pro bono representation. The CPE recommends that such payment be allowed, definitions of eligibility used by nonprofit legal services providers, court-annexed pro bono...

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Practice of Law Board Volunteer Position Description

April 30, 2025

☒ Judicial ☒ Honorary ☒ Pro Bono Public Members: ☒ Yes ☐ No Learn More Apply Questions, can be active, judicial, inactive, honorary, or pro bono WSBA members or members of the public, competent legal assistance; (2) recommend new avenues for persons not currently authorized...

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Press Release: Emily Nelson Awarded Local Hero

March 19, 2021

award for outstanding attorneys with less than seven years experience, STAR award for her pro bono, Services both as a pro bono attorney and board member; for Kids in Need of Defense; Washington Women, County Volunteer Attorney Services in 2013; and the WSBA Pro Bono Public Service Committee. Outside, who are starting in the tenant assistance program. Nelson also volunteers on the office’s...

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WSBA Programs

March 8, 2021

Consultation, Group and Referral Services Practice Management Discounts Education Pro Bono and Public, Program Member Assistance Practice Assistance Diversity Public Services Professional, of Claims Committee on Professional Ethics Judicial Assistance Services Program CaseMaker, and Products Diversion Character and Fitness Reviews MCLE Board Pro Hace Vice Limited Practice, of Law Board Custodianships Ethics Outreach WSBAConnects (24/7 Assistance) Committee for Diversity...

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Spectrum of WSBA Programs

March 8, 2021

Consultation, Group and Referral Services Practice Management Discounts Education Pro Bono, Responsibility Program Member Assistance Practice Assistance Diversity Public Services, Board Payment of Claims Committee on Professional Ethics Judicial Assistance Services Program, Seminars and Products Diversion Character and Fitness Reviews MCLE Board Pro Hace Vice Limited, Practice of Law Board Custodianships Ethics Outreach WSBAConnects (24/7 Assistance) Committee...

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Patricia Chvatal Receives Washington State Bar Association Local Hero Award │ July 26, 2019

March 17, 2021

the years to continue to do pro bono cases and pro bono work through legal aid, as well as serve, work with the shelter was able to provide legal assistance to women who were survivors of domestic...

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Washington State Bar Association Honors Legal Luminaries at 2024 APEX Awards

Sept. 27, 2024

County. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Group): Navigate Law Group, Vancouver. When Navigate Law Group first opened in 2014, it was quickly evident that pro bono work and a positive, engaged community, , Navigate attorneys have contributed by far the most pro bono hours out of any other local law firm. CCVLP, , they logged 288 appointments through its clinic. Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Individual): Kathleen M. O’Sullivan, Seattle. A partner at Perkins Coie, O’Sullivan’s pro bono legal service has...

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