Event Student Networking Dinners

Evening Student Networking Dinners The Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Student Life are pleased to announce upcoming dates and honored guests for the Evening Law Student Networking Dinner Series. Thursday, September 20th Madhu Singh JD, University of Kansas School of Law; MBA, University of Kansas School of Business Madhu K. Singh is the Chief Legal Officer at Foundry Law Group. Before establishing Foundry Law Group, she founded MK Singh Law Office and practiced law in both law firm and in-house counsel environments. Since starting MK Singh Law in 2009, Madhu has worked to pioneer a nontraditional approach to legal support that emphasizes efficiency, agility and hands-on collaboration. An entrepreneur to the core, Madhu draws from her firsthand experience and strong community roots to help our clients build strategic legal frameworks for success. Madhu holds a number of community positions that allow her to share her knowledge and passion with others. Madhu is Adjunct Faculty Lead at the Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Seattle University School of Business and School of Law and President of the Women’s Business Exchange. Next Event: Wednesday, October 24 John Hardie ’15 & Munish Bharti ’15 Munish and John are both Seattle University School of Law Alumni. They founded their own Seattle-based law firm, focusing on personal injury. More information about John and Manish will be publicized in October. All dinners will be held from 5:00 – 5:50pm in the Dean’s Conference Room Sign Up Online The Evening Student Networking Dinners are designed to give you an opportunity to network with practicing legal professionals and SU law alumni in a small interactive setting of up to 10 students. RSVP online using the link above. Students will be added to the RSVP list on a first to respond basis. Stephanie Howson – Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Fund Colin Watrin – Associate Director, Admission & Student Affairs Connect with fellow students and the law school: https://www.facebook.com/seattleulaw | https://twitter.com/seattleulaw https://www.instagram.com/seattleulaw | https://www.flickr.com/photos/sulaw

KCBA's Young Lawyers Division Events are Open to Law Students!

YLD September CLE | Thursday, September 20 | 4:00-5:00 pm

Presentation: “Opening Statement: Crafting a Compelling Case Narrative” by Megan Starks The opening statement is one of the most important parts of the trial. Learn how to sharpen your narrative skills at this free CLE, available live and via webcast. Register online

YLD September Happy Hour | Thursday, September 20 | 5:00-6:30 pm

Even if you're unable to make it to the CLE, join the YLD at the KCBA office afterward for drinks, snacks, and the opportunity to network with your peers! Register online

Washington Women Lawyers Invites You to Join Them for a Panel Discussion on "How to Take Charge of Your Career"

Plugging the Leaky Pipeline Series Presents

Our Time Is Now: How to Take Charge of Your Career 

Thursday, September 20, 4:30 to 7:30 pm

Davis Wright Tremaine

1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle 

Washington Women Lawyers’ Diversity and Professional Development Committees invite you to join them for a panel discussion regarding ways women can navigate career growth through self-advocacy and self-promotion. 

This event is open to all lawyers, but the topic will be geared towards issues that surround women, and specifically women from diverse backgrounds. The discussion and Q&A will be immediately followed by a networking happy hour. 

For more information, please contact Seattle U alumni Arezou Arefi-Afshar or Jean Kang.

ESG Law Internship

ESG Law is accepting internship applications. This is a rolling application, but the first cut for consideration is August 26. Details below:

Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program Webinar

The Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) webinar will be hosted by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management and will provide an opportunity for students to ask questions about the application and programs.

The HP and SLIP application will close on Tuesday, September 4 at 11:59 PM EST. Please review the application prior to the webinars and come prepared with questions.

More information about both programs, including offices participating and the number of available positions, can be found online:

Honors Program
Summer Law Intern Program

If you cannot attend, please review the websites, as well as the application tips and checklist.

National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference

Registration is now open. Watch for details at www.peggybrowningfund.org.

Questions? Email mmoffa@peggybrowningfund.org or call 267-273-7992.

Veteran's Legal Career Fair

We invite you to participate in the 2018 Veterans’ Legal Career Fair! This year, we are excited to share with you our NEW Location, NEW Format and NEW Online Resources we have added to this unique ONE DAY event! Date: Friday, September 21st, 2018 Where: Ritz Carlton, Washington, D.C. Once again, we will match employers seeking to hire exceptional, experienced legal professionals with lawyers who have served in the U.S. military, are transitioning out of military service, or are military spouses. Our goal is to help first-rate candidates who have received unique training, skills and legal insights through their military service connect with top employers. In addition to attending and interviewing at the Veterans Legal Career Fair, you will be able to search within the veteran legal community year-round with our VLCF Online Job Board. Veterans, active military and military spouses will now be able to access participating employers active positions posted throughout the year and connect directly. Over the past three years, over 150 candidates and over 40 employers have participated every year. This event cannot be a success without your help. Please spread the word about this unique opportunity to your fellow military colleagues, friends, and military spouses with legal backgrounds. There is time for them to register! We have a number of employers registered and continue to do so. We will alert you to new registrants, so look out for announcements and check back frequently to see who will be attending and bid on them for interview slots. There will be numerous opportunities to meet with employers at the networking reception/career fair as well. Many employers will be collecting resumes, so be prepared to bring hard copies along. To learn more, register and bid (by August 20th), please visit www.veteranslegalcareerfair.com. For questions, please contact us at veteranslcf@orrick.com. Orrick is proud to partner with The American Legion; corporate founding sponsors Microsoft Corporation, Morgan Stanley and ALM Media; and private practice sponsors Shearman & Sterling and the D.C. Diverse Partners Network to create this career fair.

Vacating Records CLE

Vacating Records: A Primer for Beginners | Tuesday, July 31st | 12:00-1:30 pm

Volunteer Legal Services (VLS) is now seeking mentee attorneys for its Records Project. Brand new attorneys (or attorneys new to this area of law) are encouraged to take part in this mentorship program.

Criminal histories are a huge barrier for low-income King County residents seeking employment and housing. Mentee attorneys will represent clients in vacating their adult convictions to reduce these barriers and help increase their chances of being hired or securing stable housing. All cases/clients are pre-screened by staff attorneys and mentorship is available.

For attorneys interested in volunteering for the Records Project, we have an upcoming CLE specifically for vacating records that goes over the procedural and substantive law on Tuesday, July 31st, 12:00-1:30 pm. The presenter is Vitaliy Kertchen, a private attorney from Tacoma that almost exclusively handles these types of cases. VLS is offering the CLE both in person at KCBA (limited seating available) and via webcast.

More info can be found here. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Paige Hardy directly.

Financial Planning Webinar

Welcome 2018 Entering Class!

We know that finances and financial aid can play a big role in your law school career and we are happy to help you with any questions.

We also want to share some important information with you and a Save the Date for a Financial Planning Webinar on July 11, 2018 at 5:30 pacific time. See below for more information.

We’re A MAX School:

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with AccessLex Institute, the largest nonprofit organization in the country focusing on access, affordability and the value of legal education, to bring you MAX by AccessLex®, an innovative personal finance program created exclusively for law students. Available at no cost to you or our law school, MAX drives the knowledge gain and behavior change that is essential to improving your financial well-being. 

To provide a comprehensive personal finance education, the MAX program:

• Teaches personal finance in a way that leverages the skills law school attracts and fosters;
• Takes a multi-format approach – including interactive online lessons, webinars, in-person workshops and one-on-one counseling – that lets you define your own path;
• Delivers information in quick and easy to understand components to fit into your demanding schedule; and
• Offers scholarship incentives to motivate you to stay on task and on schedule – AccessLex will award over $200,000 through MAX Scholarship drawings during the 2018-2019 academic year!

One of the program’s defining features is its building-block curriculum. So, during your 1L year, you’ll focus primarily on foundational elements that will prepare you for the 2L curriculum, which will in turn instill in you a confidence and readiness for the 3L material. MAX will be there for each step of your law school journey, to make sure you are graduating with maximized financial capability.

To get started, go to AccessLex.org/MAXonline. Your name, email address, school and class year are all you need to log-in to the program, personalize your experience and track your progress. No other personal information is required, and all information remains confidential.

We’re glad you are here, and we take seriously our responsibility to prepare you for a successful professional future. That’s why we’re proudly a MAX school – because we know the best financial habits are learned.

Webinar:

Financial Planning for Law School Students From developing a simple spending plan to outlining your 3-year financial plan, smart money strategies lay the foundation for every law students’ personal and professional success story. Learn to apply core concepts of personal finance to make confident decisions about money and better achieve your short and long-term goals. Law school is an investment - make the most of yours!

When: Wednesday, July 11

Time: 5:30 pm PT

Where: Online via live webinar

How: Register here

Richard S. White Fellowship

Submissions for Helsell Fetterman's 2019 Richard S. White Fellowship are being accepted until July 11, 2018. This fellowship includes a paid, 12-week summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship to be remitted directly to the student’s law school at the beginning of the school to assist in paying the student’s tuition.

To apply, you must be a rising 2L in good standing with an academic record, leadership abilities, and a commitment to personal and professional initiatives that indicate promise for a successful legal career. Candidates must also demonstrate interest in furthering diversity within the community and the profession and communicate a commitment to both the practice areas represented at Helsell Fetterman and to building a practice in the Seattle area.

Please visit the scholarship page for details about eligibility and instructions on application submission.

Garvey Schubert Barer Home for Summer Happy Hour

RSVP to Deverie Robinson at drobinson@gsblaw.com no later than Friday, June 29th. (Add event to Outlook calendar)

Mock Interview Signup

Fall Alumni Mock Interview Program – Two Chances to Participate

Saturday, July 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, July 25
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
in CPD, Suite 200

RSVP now to reserve your spot for the upcoming Fall Alumni Mock Interview Program!  You will be paired with an alumni practitioner for a practice interview to help you prepare for upcoming interviews and develop your interviewing skills.  Each student will have a half-hour session with an interviewer – 20 minutes of interviewing and 10 minutes of feedback. Please prepare as if it were a real interview.  

Space is limited and time slots are first come, first served.  Please email your RSVP to Junsen Ohno (ohnoj@seattleu.edu) with your preferred time and a copy of your resume.

Get the Scoop on On-Campus Interviewing

B4 OCI: Get the Real Story The fall interviewing season for second-year law students can be daunting. Perkins Coie wants to help you make sense of it all. Please join the firm for a panel and reception at one of six participating offices to get real information about on-campus and callback interviews and the chance to hear from members of Perkins Coie's recruiting team about what matters most during the interviewing season.

This event is for law students participating in the on-campus interview process in the late summer or early fall of 2018. The discussion will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception with members of the firm's hiring and diversity committees and other attorneys.

Seattle, WA Monday, June 18, 20181201 Third Avenue Suite 4900 Seattle, WA 98101   San Francisco, CA Tuesday, June 26, 2018 505 Howard Street Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94105

Chicago, IL Wednesday, June 20, 2018 131 S. Dearborn Street 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60603   Phoenix, AZ Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2901 N. Central Avenue 20th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85012

Washington, D.C. Thursday, June 21, 2018 700 13th Street NW Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20005   Los Angeles, CA Thursday, June 28, 2018 Westside Tavern 10850 West Pico Boulevard 90064 Los Angeles

Questions? Please contact Lisa Kelly via email.

K&L Gates Home for the Summer Event

Join the Seattle Office of K&L Gates on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 for an event to showcase the law firm and its summer associate program.

The event will feature a panel with speakers from the firm's major practice areas, as well as a few current summer associates. Following the panel there will be a reception with refreshments provided. This event will allow students the opportunity to talk to the panelists, summer associates, and other associates and partners. Please email an RSVP to Monica Romero to attend.

Details:
July 18, 2018
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
925 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
Floor 29, Conference Room 1

REMINDER: Construction Law Happy Hour

Summer is the perfect time to network!

Don't forgot to RSVP in Symplicity (under the events tab) for the June 8 construction law happy hour. Learn about this vibrant practice area while building connections in the legal community.

Construction Law Happy Hour
June 8, 2018
Beginning at 4:30 p.m.
WSBA Office
1325 Fourth Ave., Ste. 600
Seattle

This event is hosted by the WSBA, McMillen Jacobs Associates, and Ahlers Cressman & Sleight.

South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW) Scholarship and Grant Funding

SABAW Student Stipend

$1,000 awarded to a current law student based on a totality of factors, including: contribution to the South Asian community in Washington, need, academic excellence, and community involvement. All applications will require a resume, essay of no more than 300 words to show suitability to criteria, and any other materials the applicant deems relevant. Applications should be sent to M. Abbas Rizvi by June 30, 2018.

SABAW Public Interest Law Student Scholarship

A $4,000 scholarship will be awarded to a law student working on a discrete public interest law project or doing a summer/fall 2018 public interest law internship. Applicants must show either that they have contributed to the South Asian community, or that the project is connected to South Asia or the South Asian community. All applications will require a resume, essay of no more than 500 words to show suitability to criteria, and any other materials the applicant deems relevant. Applications/questions should be sent to scholarships@sabaw.org by June 30, 2018.

Minority Legal Fellowship Grant, sponsored by SABAW

The South Asian Bar Association of Washington has put forth a $4,000 grant to a law firm (“firm”) or non-profit organization (“organization”) interested in promoting and encouraging diversity in the legal profession. SABAW’s goal through this fellowship is to encourage firms and organizations to recruit, retain and advance minority attorneys who will contribute to the diversity of the firm or organization and the legal profession.

If the firm or organization fits the below criteria and is interested in participating in the Minority Legal Fellowship sponsored by SABAW, please answer the four below questions by email to mlf@sabaw.org by August 31, 2018.  SABAW will announce the recipient of the grant by September 7, 2018.

Fellowship Requirements:

• Fellowship awardee can be a law student, recent law graduate, or individual currently seeking employment or other forms of legal experience. 
• A representative from the firm or organization and the fellowship awardee must be willing to attend and be recognized at the South Asian Bar Association Annual Banquet scheduled for September 22, 2017. 
• The firm or organization and the Minority Legal Fellowship awardee will be profiled in the SABAW monthly newsletter and highlighted on its website.

Firm/Organization Criteria:

• The firm must have no more than five full time lawyers on staff.  This criterion does not apply to organizations.

 Questions:

1. How do you believe your firm's or organization's participation in the Minority Legal Fellowship program will benefit your work culture and the greater legal community?
2. In the Greater Seattle legal community, what do you believe to be the greatest hurdle for minorities entering the legal job market?
3. What specific characteristics would you look for in a prospective applicant to the Minority Legal Fellowship?
4. Please provide us with a copy of a job description or student fellowship application, including lists of types of projects and responsibilities, and duration of the job/student fellowship.
5. Please provide the name, resume and contact information of the awardee candidate in your application package.  If selected, the firm or organization and individual awardee will be featured on our website and in our newsletter.  For questions and more information, please contact SABAW at mlf@sabaw.org.

Informational Interviewing

Summer can be the perfect time for students to focus on informational interviewing. Sitting down for coffee (or tea or Perrier) with attorneys is a great way to build relationships within the profession and learn about potential areas of interest. To identify contacts and put an info interviewing plan in place, visit CPD - we're here all summer to help. And review these articles on the basics of informational interviewing and how to get the most out of the experience.

Evolution of the Supreme Court Lecture at K&L Gates

Seattle University Memorial Day Week Events

Bridging the Gap

The KCBA Young Lawyers Division presents: Bridging the Gap

Thursday, May 17

Foster Pepper, 1111 3rd Ave, 30th Floor, Seattle

CLE Credits Pending

Whether you’re fresh out of law school, joining the bar after practicing in another state, or just looking for a refresher, Bridging the Gap is a great way to brush up on local rules, network, and get familiar with some of the judges and clerks you’ll encounter during your practice.

This CLE will be webcast. Full and half-day options available.

Register online here.

AGENDA

8:00-8:30am: Registration and Light Breakfast

8:30-9:30 am: Judges Panel with Commissioner Monica Cary, Pro Tem Family Law Commissioner; Hon. Brian Tsuchida, US Magistrate, Western District of Washington; and Hon. David Keenan, King County Superior Court

9:30-10:30 am: Clerks Panel with Barbara Miner, Clerk, King County Superior Court; Lori Landis, Chief Deputy Clerk, Federal Court; Othniel Palomino, Chief Administrative Officer, King County District Court; and Gina Zadra Walton, Chief Deputy Clerk, Bankruptcy Court                     

10:30-10:45 am: Break

10:45-11:45 am: Employment Law with Jamal Whitehead and Lindsay Halm, both of Shroeter Goldmark Bender

11:45-12:15 pm: Lunch Provided

12:15-1:15 pm: Pro Bono Opportunities Panel with Tim Warden-Hertz, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project; Jennifer Smith and John Zulauf, Seattle Clemency Project; Brenda Tausch Lapora, Wayfind; and Jake Phillips and Paige Hardy, KCBA Pro Bono Services

1:15-2:15 pm: Basics of Litigation with Peter Talevich

2:15-3:15 pm: Intro to Mandatory Arbitration with Sasha Philip, Philip Mediation

3:15-3:30 pm: Break

3:30-4:30 pm: To Be Announced 

3:30-4:30 pm: Complimentary Happy Hour at The Lodge Sports Grille

PRICING

Full Day (KCBA Member): $75.00

Full Day (Non-KCBA Member): $95.00

Half Day (KCBA Member): $40.00

Half Day (Non-KCBA Member): $50.00

New Admittee Special Offer: 50% off your selection (Call 206-267-7057 or email annar@kcba.org to apply this discount)

**Scholarships Available!! Call Member Services at 206-267-7057 or email annar@kcba.org to see if you qualify.**

Young Lawyers Division New Member Mixer

Join the King County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division for a New Member Mixer.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 3 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: King County Bar Association Office, 1200 5th Avenue #700, Seattle

Register Here 

This event is free and open to members and non-members alike. Learn more about KCBA, network, and enjoy delicious snacks!

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

Legal Research Tune-Up

Get ready for your summer employment and other research endeavors.

The Seattle University Law Library is pleased to partner with a law firm librarian from Lane Powell to offer a legal research tune-up workshop to help students sharpen their research skills. The workshop will cover a variety of topics including state and federal legislative history, regulations, and practice materials. Students will have hands-on practice working through research scenarios.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 17 from 9:30 – 11:30 am (RSVP by May 15)
Location: Room C1 (Be sure to bring your laptop)

Questions? Contact: LeighAnneThompson 

Construction Law Happy Hour

Learn About Careers in Indian and Tribal Law

Thursday, April 19

Noon in Room C5
Lunch will be provided

Indian and tribal law is a growing area of practice in the Northwest. Join CPD and the Center for Indian Law & Policy for a lunchtime panel. You will hear from Lisa Koop Gunn '05, Kent Rasmussen '04, Joshua Osborne-Klein '05 and Diana Bob, experienced practitioners who work for local tribes, law firms, and the federal government. RSVP in Symplicity.

“Tips from the Interviewer’s Chair,” A Pre-Fall OCI Employer Panel

Wednesday, April 11
Noon-12:50, Room 109

Want the inside scoop on Fall On-Campus Interviewing (OCI), and tips on securing a great position for Summer 2019? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from attorneys who have participated in hiring at Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson, Perkins Coie, and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Learn what to do—and what not to do—to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd during the interview process. Fall OCI applications are due in July, and interviews will take place on campus the weeks of August 6, 13 & 20. 

Panelists are:
-Gena Bomotti, Partner, Fox Rothschild
-Jake Ewart, Partner, Hillis, Clark, Martin and Peterson
-Katie Page, Partner, Perkins Coie
-Mafé Rajul, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
To attend, register on the Events tab in Symplicity.

Washington State Minority and Justice Commission Annual Symposium

The Washington State Minority and Justice Commission is proud to announce that it will host its annual symposium on June 6, 2018, at Seattle University School of Law. 

This year’s symposium, Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs): Beyond Defining the Problem; Advancing Solutions, will be held in conjunction with Exploring Policy Implementation and Alternatives, a conference organized by the University of Washington Department of Sociology that will take place immediately after the symposium at Seattle University School of Law.  

RSVP HERE by May 31.

These events are FREE and open to the public. More details about the symposium will be posted on the Commission’s website closer to the symposium date.

Experience Exchange

The Washington State Bar Association is Hosting its Experience Exchange Event on May 31, 2018 This event is designed to match new and young lawyers and 3Ls with seasoned lawyers in the profession for facilitated interaction and meaningful engagement. Mentees from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. This Experience Exchange creates an intimate setting over breakfast for mentees to connect with and learn from bar and bench leaders they might not otherwise have access to in the early days of their career. Would you like to be a mentee? Register Here by April 30, 2018. Would you like to be a mentor? Register Here by April 30, 2018. Sponsored by K&L Gates

Center for Women in Democracy's 2018 Leadership Institute

The Center for Women in Democracy (CWD) is recruiting applicants for its 2018 Leadership Institute. CWD seeks 25 outstanding young women to spend five days at Seattle University learning skills that will feed their personal and professional development. Submit an application by April 20th!  The 2018 CWD Leadership Institute will be held June 26-30 on campus at Seattle University. Attendees will be introduced to leading Seattle professionals for local non-profits, corporations, and government. They will have a chance to practice and refine their public speaking skills, wage negotiation strategies, and job search ability.  The application can be completed by following this link.