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July 11, 2022 NWSidebar

Implicit Bias in Family Law: How it Presents and How You Can Mitigate It

For people from underrepresented communities, these biases can lead to barriers to entry into the legal profession.

July 11, 2022 NWSidebar

Guns, Sex, & Electronic Service: Changes to Civil Protection Orders in HB 1320

This article covers some of the most notable changes in the law that are germane to all six types of civil protection orders.

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June 9, 2022 NWSidebar

The Importance of Not Misgendering Anyone

Creating an inclusive environment for coworkers and clients

June 9, 2022 NWSidebar

Protecting the Independence of Public Defenders

The WSBA Board of Governors proposes a new court rule and adopts new standards to help protect the independence of public defenders.

June 9, 2022 NWSidebar

Carl Maxey: Boxer, Lawyer, Civil Rights Champion

A look back at the career of Carl Maxey, a legal giant and civil rights champion from the Spokane area.

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June 9, 2022 NWSidebar

All About Bar Structure

Included in this coverage of the ETHOS (Examining the Historical and Organizational Structure of the Bar) process are a Q&A with University of Connecticut School of Law Professor Leslie Levin, a timeline of the history of the regulation of the practice of law in Washington, and two perspectives pieces—one urging the WSBA to retain its current structure, and one calling for structural change.