Washington Women Lawyers Upcoming Events

The Northwest Indian Bar Association 2013 Annual Banquet (05/23/2013)

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA) Governing Council
cordially invites you to attend the
2013 Annual NIBA Banquet

May 23, 2013 | W Hotel Seattle

Reception at 5:00 pm; Dinner at 6:30 pm
W Hotel Seattle | 1112 Fourth Avenue

This year, we will honor these outstanding awardees:

NIBA Lifetime Achievement Award: Eric Eberhart

Tara Blair Champion of Indian Law Award: University of Washington Native American Law Center’s Tribal Public Defense Clinic

NIBA Unsung Hero Award: Colleen Kelley

Featuring: American Indian Art Live Auction
Wine Grab

Price $90 per person (NIBA member)
$100 per person (Non-NIBA member)

Additional options include: Sponsored table for 8 at Eagle or Raven level
Portion of a table at Wolf or Butterfly level

Click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Click here for the registration form.

Questions?

Contact: Lisa Atkinson, NIBA Dinner Chair, at (425) 778-2421 or Lisa_L_Atkinson@msn.com.

On behalf of the NIBA Governing Council, we look forward to your company at our annual banquet.

Plugging the Leaky Pipeline, Part 3: The Pay Gap (06/11/2013)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Washington Women Lawyers presents
Plugging the Leaky Pipeline:
Promoting Women’s Leadership in Our Legal Community

A series of town hall discussions

Part III: The Pay Gap
In 2011, female lawyers’ weekly salary was 86% that of male lawyers, and female equity partners’ income was 86% that of their male counterparts. How can we successfully advocate for equal pay for ourselves? Receive practical tips on when and how to successfully ask for better compensation.

Every year since 1985, women have made up over 40% of law school students in the United States. Yet women still make up only 15% of equity partners in law firms, 20% of general counsel to Fortune 500 companies, and 27% of judges. For women of color, the disparity is even greater. The contrast between these statistics gives rise to questions that are deeply connected to the mission of Washington Women Lawyers. Why are women underrepresented in positions of power and leadership? And what can we do about it?

Through this series of town hall discussions, WWL seeks to empower women by exploring practical ways that we can plug the leaky pipeline, by changing our own lives, our law practices, and our communities. Each session is designed to (1) educate participants about a particular component of women’s underrepresentation in the legal profession, and (2) empower participants with tools to address the roots of this disparity. We hope to also provide a forum in which experienced and newer attorneys can connect.

Additional details: Lunch provided courtesy of the law firm of Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie PLLC. This is an informational program only, no CLE credit is offered. Telephone access will also be provided for those who would like to listen to the program remotely (telephone participants will not be able to comment). Once you are registered the call information will be automatically sent to you in a confirmation e-mail.

Please pre-register so we have an accurate count of attendees. Contact WWL Co-Vice President of Professional Development, Shannon Lawless or Pam Jacobson, with questions.

Please note: Google maps does not accurately show this location. Here are some additional directions to the WSBA Bar offices:

WSBA Bar Offices, 1325 - 4th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101. Downtown Seattle between University and Union. Please note that the WSBA offices are distinct from the WSBA CLE Conference Center.

****Telephone participants may now register in advance for this session**** Once you are registered the call information will be automatically sent to you in a confirmation e-mail.

KCWWL 2013 Judicial Appreciation and Honors Luncheon (06/18/2013)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Save the Date for the 2013 Judicial Appreciation and Honors Luncheon

Submit Nominations for: The Betty B. Fletcher Judge of the Year Award, President’s Award, Vanguard Award, Friend of the Judiciary Award

Please join KCWWL as it honors Washington's judges and those who advocate for women and minorities at this special annual event. Official printed invitations and nomination forms to follow.

Download the nomination form here.

Date: June 18, 2013
Social/Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon/Program: 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: The Arctic Club Hotel, 700 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

Cost:
Judges $35
KCWWL/WWL Members $65
Non-Members $75
Students $35
Scholarship opportunities are also available.

For more information contact: Erika L. Nusser, JAL Co‐Chair, at enusser@tmdwlaw.com

Download the announcement here.

Seventh Annual Minority Student Summer BBQ. (07/24/2013)

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:00:00 GMT

7th Annual Minority Student Summer BBQ*****

*Welcome Class of 2016!

Join other law students at the Seventh Annual Minority Student Summer BBQ. Meet your classmates, students from other sections, 2Ls, 3Ls, 4Ls & even those studying for the bar!

Also meet faculty and staff members.

*When: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

*Time: 5:00 p.m. **- 7:00 p.m.*****

*Location: Seattle University’s Administration Building Lawn (Northwestcorner of campus)*****

Representatives from minority student organizations and the Student Bar Association will be there to meet you and to answer questions about organizational opportunities available on campus.

*Sponsored by the Office of Admission, Office of Student Affairs and the Student Bar Association*****

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*In Partnership with the Asian/Pacific Islander Law Student Association, Black Law Student Association, Korean American Law Student Association, Middle Eastern Law Student Association, Women's Law Caucus, Incarcerated Mothers Advocacy Project, Latino/a Law Student Association, and Jewish Legal Society.**

2013 WWL Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony (10/11/2013)

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:30:00 GMT

WWL Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony

Save the Date - Details will come soon!