Low Bono Incubator Application Deadline Extended

The Low Bono Incubator application deadline has been extended to December 6! Apply today.

This year-long program offers:

• Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, plus conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions
• Access to experienced attorneys who can provide mentorship on running a law practice and advice in their particular areas of practice
• Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85
• Peer support through monthly meetings with the cohort and director
• Low bono curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and law office management (e.g. Hang Your Own Shingle, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys)
• All alumni privileges of the Law Library, plus a free borrowing membership
• A one-year subscription to Westlaw and the case management software CLIO
• Numerous networking opportunities 

Contact ATJI Director Cindy Yeung if you have questions.

Seattle University School of Law Low Bono Incubator Now Accepting Applications

2019 Low Bono Incubator Program

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Applications due November 30

2018 Low Bono Incubator Program Cohort (L-R) Andre Dayani, Stan Perkins (Program Director), Harkiran Sekhon, Jeff Habersetzer, Paul Barrera, Sam Olive, Heather Pelton, Fatima Dilek For the past five years, the Seattle University School of Law Low Bono Incubator Program has provided training, guidance, support, and resources to help Seattle University School of Law alumni launch and sustain their solo or small firm practices. The one year program supports a low bono model which is designed to serve clients with moderate income. Alums who have graduated within the past five years (2014-2018) are eligible.

Benefits of the year long program: ·     Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions ·     Access to experienced practicing attorneys who can provide mentoring in their particular areas of practice and on running a law practice ·     Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85 ·     Peer support through monthly meetings with cohort and director ·     Low bono curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and the tools necessary to launch and sustain a successful low bono practice. These will include: Hang Your Own Shingle, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys ·     All alumni privileges of the Law Library plus a free borrowing membership ·     A one-year subscription to the case management software CLIO and Westlaw ·     Numerous networking opportunities

The justice gap in Washington for moderate income families is growing. These individuals need legal assistance, but are financially ineligible due to income or assets for free legal services and cannot afford to pay for a market rate attorney. Seattle University School of Law is the only law school in Washington with a Low Bono Incubator Program that seeks to fill this gap. Through the Incubator Program, selected alumni will have the opportunity to "incubate" a law practice for 12 months for the purposes of creating a sustainable, successful low bono law practice. Applicants should have graduated in the past five years to be eligible for participation.

Questions? phone (206) 398-4173 | fax (206) 398-4077 |  Director: Cindy Yeung: yeungcy@seattleu.edu Room 324 Associate Director: Abby Goldy: goldyabigail@seattleu.edu Room 323 Moderate Means Program Attorney: Clay Wilson: wilsoncl@seattleu.edu Room 321

Unbundling: Reimagining the Attorney-Client Relationship

Join the Low Bono Section for its 2nd Annual Low Bono Conference, Unbundling: Reimagining the Attorney-Client Relationship. 

Date and Time: Friday, June 8, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm + a post-CLE social from 5:00 – 7:00 pm)

Location: Seattle University School of Law

Register Here

At this full-day conference, low bono practitioners will discuss fee structures for various practice areas, utilizing unbundled legal services to assist your clients, making technology work for your practice, and more.

Regardless of your practice area or firm-size, this CLE will have something for you. Law students who are considering hanging their own shingle are especially welcome to attend (at a reduced rate!).

Questions? Contact: Dayna Ducey

The Money Barrier: 1st Annual Low Bono Conference

Presented by WSBA Low Bono Section and Seattle University School of Law CLE

The Money Barrier:
1st Annual Low Bono
Law Conference

Registration is now open for The Money Barrier: 1st Annual Low Bono Conference, presented by WSBA's Low Bono Section and Seattle University School of Law on Friday, February 24th.

Many people are priced out of the justice system, with incomes too high to qualify for legal aid, but too low to afford an attorney. The legal profession can help address this justice gap - come learn how.

Register or learn more about this full-day CLE here.

Lawyers from all practice areas and all firm sizes are welcome. LLLTs, law students, and non-lawyers are encouraged to join us as well.

Contact Low Bono Section Education Committee Chair, Veronica Smith-Casem, with questions: 425-243-9341 or veronica@smithcasemlaw.com.

The Money Barrier: 1st Annual Low Bono Law Conference

Presented by the WSBA Low Bono Section and Seattle University School of Law CLE

The Money Barrier: 1st Annual Low Bono Law Conference

Many people are "priced out" of the justice system, with incomes too high to qualify for legal aid but too low to afford an attorney.  Learn how lawyers can help close this justice gap.

Join the WSBA and Seattle U Law for a full-day conference on how to run a flourishing law practice that includes an intentional commitment to serving clients with limited financial resources.  The program will discuss what low bono is (it's more than just cutting operating costs and discounting your rates or fees), and hear specifically how some lawyers are incorporating low bono principals into their work.

The program will address real-life challenges that arise when clients face financial barriers to full participation in the justice system, and share some specific solutions to addressing those challenges. There will also be an opportunity to begin building meaningful professional relationships through the "Beyond Networking" lunchtime breakout session - LUNCH INCLUDED.

Lawyers from all practice areas and firm sizes are welcome.  Law students and non-lawyers are encouraged to join us as well.

• Save The Date: February 24, 2017
• Receive notification when registration opens by clicking here

If you would like more information or have any questions please contact: Mark Sideman (206-398-4092) or Veronica Smith-Casem (425-243-9341).