America’s still-vibrant mosaic puts a continuing premium on language skills in many walks of life—including law practice. Recognizing the critical importance for lawyers and clients to understand each other, the WSBA earlier this year issued an advisory opinion discussing language access issues in law practice.
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A list of individuals who reported providing at least 50 hours of pro bono publico in 2025.
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No single law firm, legal department, or nonprofit can meet the overwhelming need for legal services on its own. But when these players combine their expertise, resources, and volunteer capacity, they create powerful partnerships that make pro bono work accessible to underserved communities with urgent, unmet needs.
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Benton Franklin Legal Aid’s (BFLA) hybrid pro bono program, Domestic Violence Attorney Program (DVAP), was created in the name of access to justice.
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Get to know WSBA member Bryce McPartland. Request your own questionnaire at wabarnews@wsba.org.
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News, resources, and volunteer opportunities of interest to Washington legal professionals in October 2026.
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