You are cordially invited to attend the Annual PCMBA Gala - "Passing the Gavel" on Saturday February 21, 2026 - 5:30pm at the Tacoma Art Museum. We are honored to announce our keynote speakers are Judge Leroy McCullough and Judge Richard Jones. Please join us as we raise scholarship funds for local law students and honor PCMBA members who have paved the way for the next generation of legal professionals. 

*RSVP and sponsor inquiries: pcmba2023@gmail.com

Wishing you all renewal and rejuvenation as we step into the new year! 

WSAJ Trial Workshop 2026, 23.25 CLE credits with Bob Dawson, Connie Henderson, W. Michael Smith & Mark Wagner

March 18-21, Alderbrook Resort-Union, WA

Apply to attend the WSAJ Trial Workshop on March 18-21 HERE! For full agenda of the workshop, visit our website or email madeline@washingtonjustice.org.

Attendees of the Bob Dawson Trial Workshop must be WSAJ members, click here for membership criteria.

*WSAJ membership available on a sliding scale, please contact madeline@washingtonjustice.org to learn more*

Tuition for the workshop is:

• $825 for EAGLE members under 10 years in practice
• $950 for EAGLE members over 10 years in practice
• $1,025 Regular members
• Scholarship available, apply before 1/30 to be considered!

This trial workshop is designed for lawyers of all levels of experience but with an emphasis on our younger lawyers. We have had many experienced lawyers take advantage of the program who come away re-energized and excited about the practice of law again. We have had many younger lawyers come through the program and who leave truly excited about getting into the courtroom and trying cases! So whether you are an experienced lawyer who needs a tune-up, or a younger lawyer just getting started, please join us for this wonderful opportunity to work together on being better people and better trial lawyers. Together we cover the fundamentals of a jury trial. It is a wonderful opportunity to practice your trial skills in a safe environment and to learn how to tell your client’s story powerfully.

WSBA Sections - Management Tips for the Stressors in Your Practice

When:

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2025

11:45 a.m. Webinar Login Opens

12:00 p.m. Webinar Begins

1:00 p.m. Adjourn

Where:

WEBINAR ONLY

Practicing law feels like a series of ticking time bombs. These experiences can impact our well-being. A couple of culprits involve exposure to trauma in the workplace, feelings of imposter syndrome, and compassion fatigue. In this seminar, you will learn to recognize those warning signs and furthermore begin to understand how to assess, combat, and manage those experiences through the use of tools.

Faculty:

Adely Ruiz, LICSW - WSBA Member Wellness Program, Seattle, WA

Tuition:

$0 - Health Law Section Members

$15 - Standard/Non-Section Members

Approved for 1.0 Other CLE credit.

Register to attend.

The Tacoma Community College (TCC) Paralegal Studies Program is seeking your assistance for our students. Below are three opportunities to provide support to our TCC paralegal studies students, as well as a teaching opportunity in our program. If you are unfamiliar with the TCC Paralegal Studies program, please note that we are an ABA approved Paralegal Studies program that provides post-secondary education for an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies (91 credits), as well as a Professional Certificate in Paralegal Studies (53 credits) for students who have already earned a qualifying post-secondary degree. We are educating the future paralegals for your legal offices. If you have any questions about our programs, please feel free to email Backen@tacomacc.edu.

The teaching opportunity is a part-time faculty position who would be teaching in-person for day and evening courses depending on the quarter. It is likely that this faculty member will be teaching a writing course as well as substantive law courses. Further, the faculty will need to use CANVAS as the learning management system. You can apply and find more information about this position at the TCC Employment Page. Please note that TCC cannot consider any applicants unless the TCC application is completed.

 The three opportunities to support our Paralegal Studies students included the following:

1. Be a Panelist at a Paralegal Studies Roundtable event for students on January 27, 2026, from 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

   • This event will be at the TCC Tacoma campus and panelist will be discussing and answering questions on the topic,  Paralegal Relationships: How to Create and Maintain Professional Relationships with Legal Professionals, Co-Workers, and Clients.

2. Assist Paralegal Studies students at a Resume/Cover Letter workshop on April 30, 2026

   • You would meet students at the TCC Tacoma campus to review and provide feedback on their resumes and cover letters. This would require approximately two hours.

3. Host a Paralegal Intern

   • Students in the Paralegal Studies program at TCC are required to take a five-credit internship course. This requires students to complete a minimum of 132 hours in an academic quarter at a legal office as a paralegal intern. 

You can sign up for any of these three opportunities by using the QR code below or at this link. Also, please share these opportunities with your legal support staff.

Volunteer with PCMBA

November 13 Bags and Brews Event 6-8pm 

• Bischel Hall, St. Leo Parish - 710 S. 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
• Pack food. Build community. Share a brew.
• Questions and RSVP: (253)361-9945 or development@foodconnection.org

The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) is hosting a women in trial program in Seattle this November. Please follow this link to learn more.

NITA Women in Trial

SKU#WTP1125

Perkins Coie LLP, 1301 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

November 12, 2025 - November 15, 2025

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

For the fifth year, NITA’s top-tier women faculty present this exciting trial skills training program. Master your skills from acclaimed women lawyers, judges, and professors who broke the barriers and continue to change the legal landscape. This highly customized program focuses on magnifying your individual talent.

You will learn from and collaborate with faculty, leaving the program with improved trial skills, practical tips you can implement immediately, and a network of women trial attorneys.

 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This program drills deep on trial skills like direct and cross-examination, and enhances your communication skills. You will receive on-your-feet training followed by individualized feedback. NITA’s signature comprehensive learning-by-doing experience will be carried out in small breakout group workshops with a 3:1 ratio of students to faculty.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND CONTENT

The program will be held over four days, each day featuring specialized workshops including the following topics:

• Powerful opening statements using the storytelling technique
• Compelling closing arguments that cut out the clutter
• Bringing back the love for direct examination
• Harnessing your power on cross-examination
• Persuasive and legal foundation for admitting exhibits
• Mastering objections
• Demystifying the technical steps of impeachment

UNIQUE TO THE NITA WOMEN IN TRIAL PROGRAM

• Communication skills presentation led by a national litigation consultant who excels in training women trial lawyers
• Small-group roundtable discussions that will focus on the specific issues that program participants face in their practice and the courtroom  
• Opening session that includes dedicated networking time with faculty and a welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres 

NATIONAL LITIGATION EXPERT KAREN LISKO

Litigation consultant Karen Lisko, Ph.D., works with attorneys to increase their persuasiveness and effectiveness with factfinders throughout all phases of litigation. A veteran of hundreds of civil cases heard in bench and jury trials and arbitration forums, Karen strategizes to help legal teams construct compelling and prevailing arguments. Karen holds a doctorate in legal communication, a specialized degree attained by only a few consultants in the nation, and is the author of two books, Patently Persuasive and Proven Jury Arguments and Evidence.

Karen relies on more than 25 years of extensive mock research and factfinder experience to create an advantage for litigation teams. She strategizes with trial teams, frequently at the earliest stages of litigation, to help establish persuasive case approaches. Her key litigation services include judicial and arbitrator persuasion; jury persuasion; mock factfinder research; jury and bench trials, hearings, arbitrations; and witness preparation for deposition and trial.

NETWORKING EVENTS

On the first evening, the program will kick off with remarks from Program Director Judge Amy Hanley, including an introduction to members of the incredible faculty team and practical tips from past participants for getting the most out of the program. This is followed by a networking hour, specific time we’ve set aside for faculty and participants to mingle and share legal backgrounds, Netflix recommendations, and everything in between. Enjoy appetizers and beverages while we all get to know each other.

Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity

Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Member Wellness Program

Welcoming neurodiversity means being inclusive of people who view, understand and think about the world differently. This free Legal Lunchbox™ training will help you create a more open and welcoming environment with the right support available for neurodivergent employees and teams. The training includes defining neurodiversity, disclosure in the workplace, disability etiquette, accommodations and support, leveraging individual strengths, and implementing accessible communication avenues such as providing effective feedback, and establishing email, chat, and meeting norms for a team.

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of creating more inclusive environments in the workplace and a plan to start implementing their training. Opportunities for Q & A are embedded throughout the presentation, as well as during the last 20 minutes of the presentation.

Faculty:

Paige Porter, The How Skills, Bellingham, WA

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

11:55 am - 1:30 pm

Webcast Only

Register here.

UW Women's Center invites you to "Globalization: Various Forms of Human-Trafficking and Their Impact on Women and Children"

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