Save the Date: Joint Affinity Bar Summer Picnic!

Friday, August 29, 2026

The Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) is organizing the annual Joint Affinity Bar Summer Picnic, and we're invited to join as co-sponsors!

What: A family-friendly potluck picnic with members from affinity bars across Washington State When: August 29, 2026 Where: Details & Eventbrite link coming soon RSVP: $5 registration fee (to help with headcount planning)

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues from other affinity bars in a relaxed, social setting. All are welcome — bring the whole family!

Want to help? We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, and bringing coolers/ice. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out!

More details, including the registration link and flyer, will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

Questions? Contact Fred Rabb at fred@rabb-law.com.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.  Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WaLAL) is honored to partner with the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington and the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, to co-host a Minority Lawyer Mental Health Awareness discussion and reception July 29 from 4-5:30 pm at the Seattle office of Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.  401 Union St., #3400. The event is free and a safe space.  1 hour CLE credit pending.  Other Minority and Affinity Bar Associations are invited to participate.  Space is limited and we need to plan light food and beverage offerings, so please RSVP by July 22 to lhagin@walal.org   

We are looking forward to your participation in the Community Judicial Candidate Forum on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

DATE, TIME, LOCATION

Again, the forum is on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kent Commons Community Center, located at 525 4Th Avenue North, in Kent, Washington 98030.  It is on the same side as the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, and across from the Kent Station. It is at the cross streets of W. James Street and 4Th Avenue North.  

REGISTRATION REMINDER

Please be sure to remind your guests to register for in person attendance. 

Registration links: 

Registration is required for in person attendance. Registration Link for In Person Attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/judicial-candidate-forum-for-washington-state-supreme-court-election-2026-tickets-1992034740533?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration is not required for Zoom attendance. Zoom Link for Zoom Attendance: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/85723354136?pwd=amAME9zNGRjX7cvpG9ySIIoij0BmAv.1#success

PARKING

There is free parking at the Community Center, as well as free parking at the courthouse next to the Commons Community Center, as well as at the ShoWare. 

You are invited to attend WWL Spokane monthly meetings which normally occur on the first Wednesday of the month. Due to some conflicts, the next two meetings will be held:

·       July 1 at 12:00 p.m. at Spokane Superior Court in the 4^th floor Annex courtroom, across from the SCBA office

KING COUNTY DISTRICT COURT PRO TEM JUDGE TRAINING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 19 – 23, 2026

Applications due June 30, 2026

King County District Court (KCDC) invites applications from attorneys who would like to be considered for service as a judge pro tempore and to attend the Court’s pro tem training class series this autumn.

Class dates

• Monday, October 19, 2026, through Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 23, 2026 – 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Case type focus

The October 2026 pro tem training class will focus on criminal, infraction and protection order cases. The Court will not be conducting civil pro tem training in October.

Online open Houses

Two online open houses will be held during the application period to answer any questions about the pro tem process. It is strongly recommended that you attend one of these sessions, if you are interested in becoming a pro tem, as the District Court judges will be going over important information for the class. Open houses will be held on:

•  Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom – Bellevue Courtroom BE3
•  Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom – Bellevue Courtroom BE3

Pro tem requirements

To be considered for the pro tem class, you must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and have a minimum of five years of civil or criminal experience as a practicing attorney.  King County District Court encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds. For additional details, refer to the Court’s Pro Tem Policy.

CLE Credits

The Court will be applying for 24.75 (2 ethics) hours of WSBA CLE credit for this training. The cost of this training is $750. This amount will be due before the first day of training. Participants will also be compensated for the time spent on KCDC specific work. This compensation generally offsets most of the cost of the training.

Training Location

King County District Court Bellevue Courthouse

1309 114th Ave. S.E., Suite 100, Bellevue

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Apply for pro tem training class

To be considered for the October 2026 pro tem training class, please email the following three items to KCDCProTemClass@kingcounty.gov by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m.:

• King County District Court Pro Tem Application - 2026
• Letter of interest
• Resume

Thank you for your interest in serving King County District Court.

Join PCMBA in celebrating liberation, unity, and resilience at the 2026 Tacoma Juneteenth celebration! 

PCMBA needs volunteers to help run our community resource booth. As a booth volunteer, you will connect with neighbors, share information about PCMBA's mission, and distribute community resources. Plus, you will have the opportunity to support local vendors and artisans.

The Details:

•  Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
•  Time Slots:Setup the day before the event on June 18th 4-7pm; Booth Shifts on June 19th 12-2pm, 2pm-4pm, 4pm-6pm; Cleanup June 19th 6-7pm
•  Location: 2702 E. D St., Tacoma, WA 98421 - Haub Family Field
•  Volunteer Opportunities: Setup/takedown, distribute informational materials, connect with local organizations, answer questions, cleanup

**Please note, you must be a current PCMBA member to volunteer at our resource booth. If you attended the PCMBA Gala in February 2026, your membership is current. Please email me or pcmba2023@gmail.com if you need to renew your membership!

Why Join Us?
Celebrate freedom, Black history, and directly support our community. PCMBA will have complimentary snacks and water bottles for all PCMBA volunteers.

 Call to Action:
Ready to make an impact? Secure your spot by responding to this email or you can sign up on our volunteer poll at:  2026 Tacoma Juneteenth Celebration - PCMBA Volunteer Signup Form – Fill out form. 

Questions? Please email pcmba2023@gmail.com or attorneybrittjones@gmail.com.

You are invited to attend WWL Spokane monthly meetings which normally occur on the first Wednesday of the month. Due to some conflicts, the next two meetings will be held:

·       June 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Spokane Club in the Riverside Room

·       July 1 at 12:00 p.m. at Spokane Superior Court in the 4^th floor Annex courtroom, across from the SCBA office