Lawyers often speak of “zeal,” but the word disappeared from the Washington professional rules 40 years ago.
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Category: Column
Reforming Evidence
It’s time we examine the rules of evidence and ask if they are serving their intended purpose or if there is a better way.
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President’s Corner > Look Backward and Looking Forward
A review of some of the WSBA’s 2025 accomplishments, including adoption of the Equity and Justice Plan and launch of the Rule of Law Ambassador Program.
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Guest Column > Heroes of Justice
Hunter Abell is a State House Representative, District 7-Position 2, and of counsel at Williams Kastner & Gibbs.
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Bar in Brief > Community as Essential Self Care
Add connection with a voluntary bar association to your 2026 self-care plan.
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‘Tis the Season: Gifts Given and Received
Around the holidays, lawyers often give gifts to colleagues who have referred work to them or are the recipients of such gifts. In this column, we’ll look at both the mundane and the more suspect aspects of lawyer gift giving and receiving.
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