Apprenticeship, Not Academia

The traditional path to becoming a lawyer in Washington state can be daunting. That’s how Nettie Dionne of Zillah, a town of about 3,200 people outside Yakima, felt. But now the former social worker and member of the Yakama Nation is studying for the bar exam.

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Photo collage of the 2025 APEX Award winners

The 2025 APEX Awards

The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal professionals, judges, and members of the public. Learn more about lives and legal work of the 2025 Award recipients.

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