WSBA Diversity Announcements
Nightingale, Noel
From: Rachiah Boxley [mailto:rach...@wsba.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:03 PM
To: Diversity Stakeholders
Subject: [diversity-stakeholders] WSBA Diversity Announcements
WSBA Diversity Announcements
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WSBA is pleased to share news about current happenings within our wider community of diversity stakeholders. Please feel free to send relevant announcements directly to the list serve at any time. If you have questions or ideas about this list serve or if you want to subscribe or unsubscribe from it, please contact us at dive...@wsba.org. |
To commemorate October 2015 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the ABA Commission on Disability Rights has created this infographic to highlight the disparity between the employment of people with disabilities and those without. Visit the Commission's NDEAM page for more features this month.
GOOD READS
- Rooted in Rights | Siyad describes hopelessness of cycling in and out of jail, not getting help
- Mashable | 5 accidentally transphobic phrases allies use – and what to say instead
- Mother Jones| Judicial Elections Erode Diversity on the Bench
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- Kitsap County Superior Court Notice of Judicial Vacancy |To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are strongly encouraged to promptly submit complete applications, along with a short resume and the Waiver and Authorization to Release Information, and schedule judicial evaluations with the statewide minority bar associations. All applications must be completed and submitted to the Governor’s Office by December 11, 2015, with all judicial evaluation ratings submitted to the Governor’s Office of General Counsel by January 8, 2016.
- Nominations Sought for Civil Rights Law Section Awards | Each year, the Civil Rights Law Section recognizes individuals or organizations who have made a notable contribution to the cause of civil rights. Nominations are being accepted for persons or entities who have championed the cause of equality for impoverished, underserved, minority or disabled populations in Washington State. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 13. For questions contact sect...@wsba.org.
EVENTS (please click the links below for more information)
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30 October |
7th Annual Filipino Lawyers of Washington Barrio Fiesta | You are invited to join FLOW for the 7th Annual Barrio Fiesta. |
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5 November |
First Comes Love: Portraits of Enduring LGBTQ Relationships | You are invited to attend an exhibition of portraits, featuring a presentation and book signing by B. Proud. State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will be present to talk about marriage equality in Washington State. Presented by Dorsey & Whitney LLP for questions or to RSVP contact Karla Dobson |
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6 November |
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association Seattle Ninth Annual Banquet| You are invited to Join MAMA of Seattle for their Ninth Annual Banquet. |
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6 November |
South Asian Bar Association of Washington Annual Banquet | Please join SABAW for the annual reception and fundraiser celebrating and sharing their accomplishments over the last year. |
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16 November |
Building a Diverse Legal Team – Next Steps and New Directions | The UW School of Law invites you to a special discussion on advancing diversity in law, business and public institutions. For questions or to RSVP contact Jessica Dickinson |
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2016 Events |
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21 January |
WSBA Community Networking Tacoma | Join WSBA from 5-7pm for an evening of networking. More details to follow. For questions contact dive...@wsba.org |
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5 February |
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Annual Banquet | You are invited to join LBAW for their 24th Annual Awards Gala. |
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18 February |
Korean American Bar Association of Washington Annual Banquet | You are invited to join KABA for their 25th Annual Banquet. |
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25 February |
WSBA Community Networking Bellevue | Join WSBA from 5-7pm for an evening of networking. More details to follow. For questions contact dive...@wsba.org |
Rachiah Boxley | Diversity Program Coordinator
Washington State Bar Association |(206.727.8311 | F 206.727.8324 | rach...@wsba.org
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101 | www.wsba.org
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