Friday, October 2, 2026

This program was developed in collaboration with the WSBA Pro Bono and Public Service Committee. Its purpose is to facilitate access to justice helping WA legal professionals engage successfully in pro bono service, and to introduce members to WA Qualified Legal Service Providers.

Seminar Agenda.

Title:
So, You Want to Do Pro Bono - 2026

Date+Time:
Thursday, October 29, 2026.
8:55 AM–12:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

Craig Miller – Retired, Seattle, WA.
Erika Rutter – Washington Attorney General’s Office, Yakima, WA.
Hugh McCullough – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Seattle, WA.
Isis Garcia – JustLead Washington, Seattle, WA.
Joanna Boisen – Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA.
Merf Ehman – Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA.
Michael Terasaki – Washington Pro Bono Council, Shoreline, WA.
Paris Eriksen – Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA.
Saleena Salango – Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA.
Sergio Garcidueña Sease – Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, LBAW President Elect, Seattle, WA.
Moderator Andy Dugan – Director of Skagit Legal Aid, Mount Vernon, WA.

Sponsored By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and ALPS.

Credits:
2.00 Ethics.
1.00 Ethics (Equity).
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

October 27: Tribal Court Protection Orders

Description:

This session will review how the Tulalip Tribes' culturally-rooted response to family and domestic violence resulted in Tulalip's robust and innovative victim services model. Attendees will learn about Tulalip's trauma-informed legal procedures and where Tulalip and Washington's protection order procedures align and differ.

Issues arising at the intersection of Tulalip and Washington law will be addressed, including recognition, jurisdictional considerations, and common complications arising during enforcement of Tribal Court issued protection orders.

Title:
Tribal Court Protection Orders

Legal Lunchbox™ Series
Date+Time:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
11:55 AM–1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

Andy Dugan – Skagit Legal Aid, Mount Vernon, WA.
Renee Ambacher – Tulalip Office of Civil Legal Aid, Tulalip, WA.

Sponsored By:
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
Sponsored by ALPS.

Credits:
1.50 Law & Legal Procedure.
Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

October 26: A New Model for Advancing Public Safety: Promoting Stability and Accountability Through our Courts and Community Interventions

The Neuroscience and Law Center, in partnership with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, presents “A New Model for Advancing Public Safety: Promoting Stability and Accountability Through our Courts and Community Interventions.”

This symposium will present a new criminal justice model created by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office that aims to identify diversion opportunities early, provide individualized alternatives to incarceration, and address the underlying factors that contribute to criminal justice involvement. This multi-tiered approach brings together prosecutors, courts, social service providers, public defenders, and other criminal justice professionals to promote accountability, reduce recidivism, and enhance public safety. Featuring a Fireside Chat with District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Title:
A New Model for Advancing Public Safety: Promoting Stability and Accountability Through our Courts and Community Interventions

Date/Time:
Monday, October 26, 2026
9:30 AM–4:15 PM ET | 8:30 AM–3:15 PM CT | 7:30 AM–2:15 PM MT | 6:30 AM–1:15 PM PT
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Speakers:

Hon. Tamiko Amaker, JD is Administrative Judge of New York City Criminal Court.
Hon. Ellen N. Biben, JD is Administrative Judge of New York County Supreme Court, Criminal Term.
Alvin L. Bragg Jr., JD is Manhattan District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
Katherine LeGeros Bajuk, JD is Mental Health Attorney Specialist at New York County Defender Services.
Rocio Santos, MSEd, MSHS is Neighborhood Navigator Program Director at The Bridge.
Deanna Logan, JD is Director of the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.
Toni Mardirossian, JD is Division Chief of the Pathways to Public Safety Division at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
Jonathan McLean, MSW is Chief Executive Officer of CASES.
Michelle Pelan, LCSW is Clinical Director of Manhattan Justice Opportunities at Center for Justice Innovation.
Lymus Rivera is New York County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator at The Fortune Society.
Cheryl Roberts, JD is Executive Director of the Greenburger Center for Justice.
Randi Rothschild, LCSW, MA is Chief Program Officer at The Fortune Society.
Thomas Sheehan, JD is Senior Director of Behavioral Health, Court and Reentry Programs at EAC.
Dennis Guevares is a Housing Specialist at Fortune Society.
Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey, PhD is Commissioner of the NYC Office of Community Safety.
Rabiah M. Gaynor, MSc is Associate Commissioner, Criminal Justice, at the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
Tom Harris, MPA is President of the Times Square Alliance.
Joseph Landau, JD is Dean and Paul Fuller Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law.

Moderators:

Lauren Curatolo, JD is Deputy Division Chief of the Pathways for Public Safety Division at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
Megan French-Marcelin, PhD is Vice President of New York Policy at the Legal Action Center.
Zoe Shea, JD is Deputy Division Chief of the Pathways for Public Safety Division at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

Sponsored By:
Fordham Law School

Credit:

4 credit hours (ethics and professionalism) and 1.5 credit hours (diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias) in New York.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

October 22: Legislative History and Intent: Finding the Documents to Help Understand the Law

Title:

Legislative History and Intent: Finding the Documents to Help Understand the Law

Finding legislative history and legislative intent is a task that sounds daunting because it involves a lot of work. But the process is easier if you remember the steps for how a bill becomes a law and know where to find the documents created during that process.

This session will go through the legislative process and identify the documents created during the bill-making process, where these documents can be located, and who to contact if you need more information. Then, we’ll go through the process again with a recent bill to reiterate the steps. Finally, we’ll briefly discuss other options for obtaining the legislative history and intent for your law.

Date/Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
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Speakers:
Pauline Afuso is Assistant Librarian for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Library in Pasadena, California, and provides reference and research assistance to judges, court staff, and patrons needing legal information. She was formerly the Public Services Librarian at the Alameda County Law Library. In addition to working in county law libraries, she has worked as a reference librarian at Paul Hastings and at the USC Law Library. She was also a product developer at Thomson Reuters where she oversaw the creation, release, and maintenance of several research features for Westlaw. She received her MLS from UCLA and her JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She spends her free time experimenting with recipes on the NY Times Cooking App and listening to Minnesota Wild hockey games on the radio.

Credit:
California: 1 hour participatory MCLE credit. In some other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:
Alameda County Law Library

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October 22: Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

Description: With data breaches and security incidents happening daily, it is not a matter of IF you will experience a cybersecurity incident, but WHEN.

Cybersecurity threats are growing in scale and complexity and virtually every company in all industries face growing cyber risks. As cybersecurity laws and regulations unfold and consumer lawsuits become the norm, cybersecurity remains a top concern for businesses, including the C-suite. Although there is no substitute for strong cybersecurity management, businesses often look to cybersecurity insurance policies as the last line of defense. However, cyber policies are complex, often confusing, and the cyber insurance landscape is still evolving.

This 60-minute seminar will provide an update on the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; current litigation; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage with practical tips on key issues and risks to consider when purchasing a cybersecurity policy; recent trends; and available cyber resources. After completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify and understand the current state of Cyber Law, including data breaches and privacy issues; cybersecurity laws and regulations; cybersecurity insurance coverage; and recent trends.
Identify the tools to stay up to date on Cyber Law and the evolving cyber insurance landscape.

Title:
Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
11:45 AM–1 PM ET | 10:45 AM–12 PM CT | 9:45–11 AM MT | 8:45–10 AM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

Robin McManigal.
Jen Stringfield.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia; Approval Pending: Minnesota. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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October 22: Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements

Description: This CLE explores the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to make employment decisions, and potential risks its use, including discrimination and algorithmic bias.

The course will feature key local, state, and federal laws and guidance that regulates the use of AI in screening and hiring, and other employment law issues that are addressed by government action.

Attendees will receive best practice tips on following developments in the legal landscape as regulators anticipate and keep up with rapidly evolving AI technology.

Title:
Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speaker:
Bobby Puri.

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

By:
LexisNexis

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Monday, September 21, 2026

October 21: Trust But Verify: Generative AI and the Lawyer's Unchanged Ethical Duties Online

Seizing on the opportunities presented to increasing our efficiencies, AI is a fabulous tool in our practices. But mistakes happen and caution is warranted. Bruised from the experience, Attorney Fritz Knaak offers experience and insights on some does and don'ts in using these valuable new tools.

No stranger to members of the Washington County Bar, Fritz Knaak spent over four decades doing municipal prosecutions for Newport and other cities in the county. He has been licensed in Minnesota since 1979 and Wisconsin and Colorado since 1994. He is a frequent lecturer on issues of municipal law and continues to practice in St. Paul.

Title:
Trust But Verify: Generative AI and the Lawyer's Unchanged Ethical Duties Online

Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12 PM PT | 1 PM MT | 2 PM CT | 3 PM ET

Speaker:
Fritz Knaak.

Credit:

Minnesota: Application is pending for 1 Ethics hour of CLE credit.
Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you may be able to self-apply for credit.

Sponsored By:

The Washington County Law Library and the Washington County Bar Association.

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October 21: Confidentiality, Ethics and Practical Pitfalls of Informal Communications in Legal Practice

Description:
Join us for this complementary CLE ethics webinar on October 21, 2026 from 1:00- 2:00 PM ET.
Title:
Confidentiality, Ethics and Practical Pitfalls of Informal Communications in Legal Practice
Date And Time:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10 AM–Noon PT | 11 AM–1 PM MT | Noon–2 PM CT | 1–3 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

Daniel H. Butler, Esq., Segal McCambridge.
Additional Speaker Coming Soon.

CLE Credit:
Registration comes with CLE ethics credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas (pending).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.
By:
Perrin Conferences.

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