February 2017
The Road Ahead: Strategizing for Justice in a New Political Landscape
Following the Goldmark Luncheon, the Access to Justice board invites all whose work intersects with the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems to gather, align, and strategize.
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Legal Foundation of Washington Justice Events
Join the Legal Foundation of Washington for a happy hour event in your local area to raise awareness and funds for Civil Legal Aid.
Find out more »Storytelling Strategies for Dismantling Racism
How can we strategically explore and dismantle problematic racial structures in our organizations using our own personal stories?
Find out more »Immigration Reform in a New Era
Join Jorge L. Baron, Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, to hear the latest on new policies and policy proposals that impact immigration communities.
Find out more »May 2017
How Shifting Federal Priorities Impact the Poor
Join the West Coast Poverty Center and the UW School of Social Work for an important event spotlighting proposed changes in federal priorities and the impact those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of Americans, especially the poor.
Find out more »Jury Diversity in Washington: A Hollow Promise or Hopeful Future?
The Washington State Minority and Justice Commission, in partnership with Washington Appleseed, will host its annual symposium entitled “Jury Diversity in Washington: A Hollow Promise or Hopeful Future?”
Find out more »June 2017
Washington State Access to Justice Conference
The 2017 Access to Justice Conference will be held from June 2-4, 2017, in Yakima Washington.
Find out more »July 2017
Protecting Legal Rights: Immigration in an Age of Uncertainty
Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will welcome Noah Purcell, Washington State Solicitor General and Jorge Baron, Executive Director, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, for a CLE presentation - "Protecting Legal Rights: Immigration Law In An Age of Uncertainty". 2 general CLE credits are pending for attorneys. However, this event will be open to the general public, college students, and legal community. This event is a fundraiser on behalf of Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers. Suggested donation is $20 ($10 for students). There…
Find out more »Immigration 101 for Non-Immigration Practitioners
Please join KCBA Pro Bono Services and the Latino/a Bar Association of WA for a training on the basics of immigration law for non-immigration practitioners. Many clients of Pro-Bono Services are part of the vibrant immigrant community in WA State. This training aims to help you become better equipped to make knowledgeable referrals and understand our clients’ general legal interactions more fully when seen in the context of their immigration status. Topics to be covered in brief include: Introduction to…
Find out more »Apply to Join the WA Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee
The Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee is a judicial branch entity established by RCW 2.53.010. It is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA), reviewing the performance of the OCLA Director and making recommendations to the Legislature, the Supreme Court and the Access to Justice Board on matters relating to the delivery of state-funded civil legal aid services. The Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee consists of 11 members, four of whom are appointed by the Legislature, two by…
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