2010 Goldmark Award
The King County Bar Association will receive the 25th Annual Charles A. Goldmark Distinguished Service Award at the Legal Foundation of Washington’s 2011 luncheon, Friday, February 25 at the Red Lion Hotel on 5th Avenue.
See the 2010 Goldmark Award press release with information about the luncheon where Norm Rice will give the keynote speech.
Please visit for www.legalfoundation.org for RSVP information.
Municipal and Healthcare Law
Legal Ease, L.L.C. – Washington’s Attorney Placement Specialists since 1996 – has been exclusively retained to recruit a municipal and healthcare law associate for a highly regarded, established, mid-sized law firm in Everett. Candidates will not be considered other than via Legal Ease. The successful candidate will have 2+ years experience in municipal and/or healthcare law and, ideally, strong ties to Snohomish County. Having served this law firm in the past, Legal Ease can share that we are very impressed with the overall balance provided by this particular firm. Attorneys within the firm produce the highest quality legal work in a relaxed, collegial, flexible environment. Associate retention is outstanding.
Candidates interested in learning more, please submit your resume (in strict confidence) to Lynda Jonas, Esq., Placement Director at Legal Ease at ljonas@legalease.com
VABAW 6th Annual Banquet
VABW is hosting its sixth annual banquet at Triple Door on November 10, 2010, Wednesday, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
The deadline to RSVP is October 27, 2010.
Click here for the invitation
Staff Attorney at State of Washington Department of Health
The State of Washington’s Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance Division (HSQA), is seeking qualified attorneys to fill four new staff attorney positions (Hearings Examiner 3) with its Legal Services Office based in Tumwater, WA. Staff attorneys in HSQA work collaboratively with HSQA investigators and Assistant Attorneys General to prosecute health care provider and facility licensing cases.
To obtain a complete position announcement that includes the “Application Procedure” and required application materials, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=267000 or contact Cher.Williams@doh.wa.gov, (360) 236-4545.
The DOH is an EOE.
KABA Social Event
KABA has organized an opportunity for new attorneys to meet with former KABA member attorneys, some of whom helped to start KABA more than 15 years ago. One such member, Sang Chae, graciously agreed to provide a venue for this meeting. There will be drinks and light snack. Please feel free to bring additional drinks, beverages and snacks. This is an informal gathering aimed at helping new members get acquainted with the more seasoned KABA members.
Date: November 5th, Friday
Time: 6 pm
Place: William Ryan LLC, 23 Lake Bellevue Dr., Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Please RSVP to Keith Seo at kseo@riddellwilliams.com. Seats are limited.
United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington has a vacancy for an Assistant United States Attorney in the Yakima, WA office. The successful candidate will prosecute criminal matters with an emphasis on criminal immigration matters. A copy of the vacancy announcement is here.
Please contact Mary Kay Burgess if you have any questions.
Mary Kay Burgess
Deputy Administrative Officer
U.S. Attorney’s Office/EDWA
920 W. Riverside Ave, Ste 340
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 353-2767
KCBA Book of Business Seminar for Attorneys of Color
The King County Bar Association will be hosting a fall edition of its popular “Building A Book of Business” seminar on Wednesday night, October 20, at Riddell Williams. This is a closed door session for recently admitted minority attorneys to meet with leading attorneys in our area to learn how to market themselves and acquire new clients. Presenters include Dan Gandara, Richard Mitchell, and Tisha Pagalilauan, with Russ Aoki moderating. This program is provided at no cost, but is limited to fifteen new attorneys. Priority is given to KCBA members.
Contact person: Andrew Prazuch, KCBA Executive Director, andrewp@kcba.org
South Asian Bar Association of Washington Annual Banquet
SABAW ‘s annual banquet will be held on November 18th, 2010 at the Hyatt Hotel. Please see attached invitation for more information.