GiveBIG today to justice and diversity!

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Support the King County Bar Foundation as part the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG Event. King County Bar Foundation provides funding for our Pro Bono Services programs, and is dedicated to ensuring access to the legal system and encouraging diversity in the legal profession.

Support The King County Bar Foundation!

 

Posted By: Adelaine Clapp, Pro Bono Services . . . → Read More: GiveBIG today to justice and diversity!

The KCBA Pro Bono Services Invite You To A Meet-and-Greet Happy Hour!

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Learn about volunteer opportunities or mingle with KCBA members and Pro Bono Services volunteers for a no-host Happy Hour on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Il Bistro in the market. Open to current Pro Bono Services volunteers and anyone interested in volunteering.

R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 14th to AdelaineC@kcba.org.

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Volunteer Attorney Opportunity with Mentoring

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The Kinship Care Solutions Project is looking for volunteer attorneys. Over 32,000 children in the state of Washington are living with relatives other than their parents. Many factors exist for why children in increasing numbers are in kinship care. These factors include abuse and neglect by the parent, incarceration, substance abuse, mental or physical illness, or . . . → Read More: Volunteer Attorney Opportunity with Mentoring

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Training

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The Veteran’s Consortium will be holding an all-day training in Seattle on Friday, May 17 for lawyers interested in representing veterans in their claims for veterans benefits.  This training is free in exchange for handling one appeal pro bono.

The training will be in Davis Wright Tremaine’s Seattle office in the large 22nd floor conference . . . → Read More: Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Training

Cheers to the NLC Volunteers

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The King County Bar Association is grateful to have an incredible network of volunteers supporting the Neighborhood Legal Clinics. Our volunteers offer their time and expertise to support those facing a legal issue who might not otherwise have access to the legal system.

In recognition of their dedication, KCBA invites all of our NLC . . . → Read More: Cheers to the NLC Volunteers

“Focus on Family Law” Training: Overview of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act

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This training is open to current KCBA Pro Bono Services Volunteers only.

Here’s a free no-hassle opportunity to learn useful practice tips from experienced practitioners on focused family law topics. These trainings are designed with the new/newer attorney in mind and go beyond the initial trainings covered by the family law pro bono programs.

Date: Tuesday, April . . . → Read More: “Focus on Family Law” Training: Overview of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act

Annual KCBA Young Lawyers Division Fun Run & Walk

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This Saturday bring your dogs, kids, strollers, and friends to the annual Young Lawyers Division 5k Fun Run & Walk! 

Event proceeds support the King County Bar Association and the KCBA Pro Bono Services, including the 39 Neighborhood Legal Clinics located throughout King County.

When: Saturday, March 9, 2013.  Registration begins 8:30 a.m. Race begins at . . . → Read More: Annual KCBA Young Lawyers Division Fun Run & Walk

“Focus on Family Law” Training: Dependency 101

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This training is open to current KCBA Pro Bono Services Volunteers only.

Here’s a free no-hassle opportunity to learn useful practice tips from experienced practitioners on focused family law topics. These trainings are designed with the new/newer attorney in mind and go beyond the initial trainings covered by the family law pro bono programs.

Date: . . . → Read More: “Focus on Family Law” Training: Dependency 101

Mentors Shine at 2013 YLD Winter Blitz

Photo is James Williams (left) and Craig Sims (right). Below (left) is Craig receiving award, (right) James with his nominators.

Photo is James Williams (left) and Craig Sims (right). Below (left) is Craig receiving award, (right) James with his nominators.

By: Cate Humpage, KCBA Member Services Assistant

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, the Young Lawyers Division of the KCBA celebrated during the 8th annual Winter Blitz at the Hard Rock Café.  The Winter . . . → Read More: Mentors Shine at 2013 YLD Winter Blitz

Seattle Pro Bono Fair 2012

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Thursday, October 25, 2012 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Davis Wright Tremaine 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101

Please join us for a chance to network with local legal service providers and learn about pro bono opportunities to serve your community. At the fair, you’ll have the chance to hear from Justice Steve Gonzalez, . . . → Read More: Seattle Pro Bono Fair 2012