Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association Scholarship

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA) intends to award at least one scholarship of $1500 to a law student who has a disability and shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession.

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to apply for the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association’s Scholarship, please submit the following materials:

1. An essay (500 words or less)

a. Tell us about your experience with disability or the disability community, and

b. Explain why you are attending law school and what you envision as your future as an attorney or with your law degree

2. Your GPA and resume (feel free to include a statement if you want to explain any issues with the GPA);

3. Two letters of recommendation (from persons not related to you);

Submit the application and all supporting materials by April 15th, 2022, to the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association at admin@wadaweb.org with “SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” in the subject line. Decisions will be made by June 17, 2022. Applicants grant unrestricted right to reproduce, publish, modify (not substantively alter), transmit, and otherwise use submitted materials. Please contact Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association for any questions or more information.

WADA is a minority bar association serving as the voice of attorneys and law students with disabilities in the state of Washington. It is non-profit and tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). WADA’s mission is to promote the meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession; to eliminate the barriers to inclusion in the legal profession experienced by people with disabilities; and to promote the careers and professional development of WADA’s membership through mentorship, networking, alliances, and cultivation of a strong and vibrant community.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

A Day in the Life: Lawyers in Diverse Health Care Practices

Hear from five distinguished panelists as they share their work, how their career paths have evolved, and how they find purpose in the current organizations they serve. 

These health care lawyers all work in different health care environments, consultant/compliance, public/private, state agency policy maker, non-profit/advocacy, and law/client. 

Register for the event by emailing Adrian Chan.


Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Join Us for a Virtual Program on the Solo and Small Firm Experience




Big Law Is Not Your Only Option: The Solo and Small Firm Experience

Date: February 10, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific

Location: Virtual

 

Moderator: Kari Petrasek, Petrasek Law, PLLC

Panelists:

·       Shashi Vijay, VJ Law Firm

·       Mark O’Halloran, Gosanko O'Halloran & Lepore PLLC

·       David Levesque, Law Office of David Levesque 

This FREE program will feature an expert panel of attorneys with a vast array of experience working in different practice settings, who have all chosen solo or small firm practice. The program will include time for questions from participants. All are welcome to attend!

Register here.

Sponsored by the ABA Law Student Division, ABA Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division, ABA Young Lawyers Division, and Seattle University School of Law.

Thursday, January 13, 2022

IP and Technology Info Panel


Dentons Presents: Intellectual Property & Technology Informational Panel

Thursday, January 20, 2022, 3:00pm PST

 

 

 

Dentons
Via Zoom

Dentons Presents: Intellectual Property & Technology Informational Panel. This program is focused on our Patent Prosecution practice, specifically in high technology (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.).  You’ll learn about our dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their work and help world-renowned clients protect some of their most important inventions on the forefront of technology.

Connection Details

Zoom Link: https://dentons.zoom.us/j/7395380879?pwd=N05xd2tza0pZNG5aVHpRTittWnlidz09 

Meeting ID: 739 538 0879

Passcode: 332899

A list of participating speakers is listed below:

If you have any questions, please contact Marianne Coon at marianne.coon@dentons.com