CRAC (often pronounced “see-rack”) is a reliable method for organizing legal analysis that works in most types of legal writing, including both objective memos and persuasive briefs.
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THE BEST OF NW SIDEBAR: The Voices of Washington’s Legal Community
In Conversation with Timberland Legal Aid
A Q&A with with Timberland Legal Aid CEO/Executive Director Lori Sarancik about the history of the organization and how you can get involved.
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President’s Corner > Legal Practitioners’ Well-Being Is Not a Luxury But a Core Professional Skill
Herein lies the crucible: How do we find work-life balance, be present with our family, and still perform our obligations as legal practitioners?
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Guest Column > Heroes of Justice
Hear from Spokane County District Court Judge Jeffrey R. Smith, on why he joined the legal profession.
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April/May 2026 > In Remembrance
Obituaries for recently deceased WSBA members published in the April/May 2026 issue of Washington State Bar News.
Read more2025 WSBA Volunteer List
The WSBA is honored to partner and collaborate with many dedicated legal professionals and members of the public to help further our mission to serve the public and members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal system, and to champion justice.
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