Air Force JAG Open House

McChord Field Legal Office Open House – May 30, 2013
A day to learn about the Air Force, the JAG Corps, how to apply to become a JAG, benefits, and much, much more!

If you are interested in becoming a JAG, this is a fantastic opportunity to see Air Force operations, meet with JAGs, and learn about the JAG Corps.

Bring questions and a desire to learn about the Air Force and the JAG Corps.

Capt Anastasia Lewandoski will meet you at the McChord Field Main Gate (off of I-5, Exit 125) at 9 AM on May 30, 2013. A valid government ID card (such as driver’s license or passport) is required

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Please RSVP by May 15, 2013 by calling Capt Anastasia Lewandoski at 253-982-6583 or by email at Anastasia.Lewandoski.1@us.af.mil.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Schedule of Events – McChord Legal Office Open House
9:00 AM – Pick-Up at Main Gate and Tour of Legal Office
9:45 AM – Staff Judge Advocate Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – 62d Airlift Wing Mission Brief
10:30 AM – JAG Responsibilities & Opportunities
11:00 AM – Defense Counsel Discussion
11:30 AM – Squadron Commander Discussion
12:00 PM - Application Process and Benefits
(Breakout Sessions for ROTC students and law students)
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Tour of Base
2:00 PM – Tour of C-17
3:00 PM – Departure at Main Gate

WA First Responder Will Clinic

The next WA First Responder Will Clinic will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Station 61 - Training & Support Facility - 17525 Aurora Ave North, Shoreline WA 98133.  Everyone’s help would be greatly appreciated. 

The WA First Responder Will Clinic is a program where volunteer attorneys who are in estate planning/probate practice prepare estate planning documents at no charge for fire fighters, police officers and first responders. 

This clinic will be from 9am to 12pm on June 8, 2013.  Please feel free to volunteer in the capacity of discussion leader/attorney, document drafter/law clerk, intake personnel, witness or notary.  Kindly note that this year we are using an online sign up forum, so to volunteer please follow the link below:

 WA Will Clinic VolunteerSign Up Link

Discussion Leaders: You must have your own professional liability insurance to participate in the clinic. 

Document Drafters: We will be having a training session in early June to review the documents and to answer any of your questions.  Also, please note that you must provide your own laptop. 

REMEMBER, we need witnesses and notaries too! 

Also, please invite any friends that you think would be interested in volunteering, the more the merrier!

Please note that all questions regarding this clinic should be addressed with the clinic coordinator, Megan Gebhardt.  She can be reached at: megan@gebhardtlawoffice.com.

Thank you for your support of the WA First Responder Will Clinic, as you know it is the volunteers who make this process possible. 

8th Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference

The 8th Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference will be held in Vancouver, WA, July 18–20. This is the event of the year for solo and small firm attorneys! The cost for new lawyers in their first year of practice is $265 for 16.75 CLE credits ($100 off the regular price).

 

The Steering Committee has developed an outstanding program of more than forty speakers, including four national law practice management experts:

• Carolyn Elefant, author of the best-selling book Solo by Choice
• Matt Homann, author of the award-winning legal blog the [non]billable hour
• Jeff Lantz, author of the book Internet Branding for Lawyers: Building the Client Centered Website
• Ann Guinn, author of the book Minding Your Own Business: The Solo and Small Firm Lawyer's Guide to a Profitable Practice

As well as the WSBA President, Past President, and a fantastic lineup up solo practice experts.
 
The conference will be held at the Vancouver Hilton. Book your room at the Hilton for the special room rate of $119, which is valid through June 14.

WSBA Seeking Student Representative

The Juvenile Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is seeking a new Seattle University student representative to start this summer!

As of graduation on May 18, there will be a student representative position open on Executive Committee of the Juvenile Law Section which is part of the WSBA. For more information on the section, read the section’s purpose (at the end of this email) or feel free to contact the current Seattle University student representative, Blythe Phillips, at philli23@seattleu.edu.

The time commitment for this position is quite small. The executive committee meets once a month by phone conference and twice yearly in person: the annual meeting and the annual retreat.  In recent history, the in-person meetings have been held in Seattle.  The law student members contribute by offering a law student perspective on matters before the executive committee, passing information of interest from the executive committee on to the student body, and finding content for the section newsletter. The position is ex officio – students do not vote on anything before the committee.

This is a great opportunity to connect with practitioners around the state, to keep current on issues that are important to youth advocacy, and to become a part of section-sponsored events. To be eligible for the executive committee, the student is required to join the juvenile law section. The current cost for student membership is $17.75. This fee is paid yearly. Student representatives’ terms end at graduation.

Applications are due May 18, 2013. Please send a resume and a statement of interest to Paul Alig at paul.alig@teamchild.org and to Chori Folkman at cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.

Juvenile Law Section Bylaw  1.2 Purpose:
The Juvenile Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association will provide a forum to discuss issues of concern and act as an agent of change to improve the law and practice related to civil and criminal matters involving children and youth in Washington State. This section will welcome advocates from all interested disciplines and a variety of fields of law, including juvenile justice, child welfare and those who represent youth in civil legal practice.

LGBT IP Panel

Recruiting, Retention and Advancement of LGBT IP Professionals Panel Discussion

You are cordially invited to attend this panel discussion during the AIPLA Spring meeting where you will gain insight into how law firms, corporations, and universities are making strides in recruiting, retaining and advancing LGBT professionals. You will not only have an opportunity to hear from these experts, but will be able to discuss ideas, concerns, and best practices with individuals at your table. This event is co-hosted by Lee & Hayes, pllc and Microsoft Corporation.

Panel members include:

•    In-House Counsel Perspective
JD Fugate, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
•    Law Firm Perspective
Kathryn J. Fritz, Managing Partner, Fenwick & West, LLP, San Francisco, CA
•    Academia Perspective
Timothy R. Holbrook, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA

When: Wednesday, May 1st
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA in the Cascade Ballroom II, Mezzanine Level
Cost: No cost to attend either event and everyone is welcome

LGBT Diversity Reception immediately following

We look forward to seeing you there.

(120 Minutes of CLE Requested; program will be eligible for EoB CLE)

Study Tips

Some science-backed study tips to help you prepare for exams. Best of luck, everyone!

Marine Corps Judge Advocate Informational Lunch Presentation and Interviews

Capt. Preston Selleck, US Marine Corps Judge Advocate, will visit the law school on Thursday, May 2nd. During his visit he will host an informational lunch for students who would like to learn more about being a Judge Advocate. He will also be available for one-on-one informational interviews.

To RSVP for the lunch (food will be provided by CPD) and/or to request a one-on-one meeting time with Capt. Selleck, please email Erin Fullner. This is an incredible opportunity for those considering a legal career in the military!
 

Capt. Selleck's first duty station was Camp Pendleton, CA where he served as defense counsel, primarily representing clients within 1st Marine Division.  During his time as defense counsel he was detailed to more than 125 cases.
 

Capt. Selleck was then Battalion Judge Advocate to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion.  He served with 1st LAR in support of their mission during Operation Enduring Freedom from August, 2011 until June, 2012.  1st LAR operated in the Reg-E Khan Neshin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As the Battalion Judge Advocate, Capt. Selleck was the general legal advisor to the Commanding Officer of 1st LAR.  Capt. Selleck’s duties included operational advice and planning, managing detainee operations, oversight of fiscal operations, investigations, and the occasional, though rare, combat patrol.  1st LAR’s tour in Afghanistan spanned from October, 2011 to May, 2012.
 

After returning to the US, Capt. Selleck was transferred to the Office of Military Commissions in Washington, D.C.  He was assigned as defense counsel and is currently serving as support counsel in the case of United States of America v. Mr. Abd Al Rahim Hussayn Muhammad Al-Nashiri, the alleged mastermind of the October 12, 2000 USS Cole bombing.

2013-2015 EJW NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

2013-2015 EJW NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

Equal Justice Works’ National Advisory Committee (NAC) provides a great opportunity to become more involved with Equal Justice Works. The NAC serves in an advisory board capacity to Equal Justice Works. By serving on the NAC, you can play an important role in providing feedback and guidance on select Equal Justice Works initiatives.

EJW is currently seeking three law student members to fill positions that will begin service on June 1, 2013 for a two year commitment that will end on June 1, 2015.  As a member of the NAC, you are required to attend an annual meeting and participate in periodic conference calls throughout the year to work on projects designed to help Equal Justice Works improve existing programs and develop new initiatives. 

More details on the NAC and the application are now available on our website here. The application deadline is Monday, April 22.

If you have questions about the NAC please contact Stacey Lara, who is wrapping up a term on the NAC this June.

Equal Justice Works Survey

Equal Justice Works may have an opportunity to fund law & organizing fellowships to work with tenant organizers on Section 8 housing issues.  EJW is trying to gauge whether there is sufficient interest in such opportunities amongst law students and recent law graduates.  This survey takes 1.5 minutes to complete – and it may create public interest opportunities IN SEATTLE.  Many thanks for your attention and commitment!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/organizing