Welcome New Access to Justice Board Members!

Please join us in welcoming the newest members to the Access to Justice Board! We’re thrilled to have Brynn Felix, Carnissa Lucas-Smith, Jane Smith and Vanna Sing joining the Board. Each will contribute their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to …

Fundraising Requires People and Laughter – Join Us!

Contributed by Natalia Fior and Lindy Laurence

A few years ago, a group of legal aid fundraising staff started meeting quarterly at their offices in King County. Our goals were simple:  support each other in our nonprofit fundraising efforts and …

JustLead Washington and the Leadership Academy’s Spokane Retreat

Contributed by Jennifer Werdell, JustLead’s Executive Director

Just before the current traveling and gathering restrictions were put into place, JustLead Washington carried out its most recent 3-day Leadership Academy retreat in Spokane. While JustLead has always drawn Academy Fellows from …

Nicholas Brown to Lead Closing Keynote at the Access to Justice Conference

Nicholas Brown

Nicholas Brown will keynote the closing keynote at the Access to Justice Conference on Sunday, June 16. Nicholas is a Partner with Pacifica Law Group, former General Counsel to the Governor of Washington, and prior Assistant US Attorney in the …

Sandra Williams to Keynote 2019 Access to Justice Conference

By Will Livesley-O’Neill, Communications and Advocacy Director, Legal Foundation of Washington

Sandy Williams PhotoAs the editor of The Black Lens, an independent monthly newspaper focused on Spokane’s African American community, Sandra Williams sees firsthand what happens when people lack access to …

Congratulations to the 2019 Access to Justice Board Award Recipients!

The Access to Justice Board honors colleagues and partners who promote access to justice through their leadership, courage, and innovation by presenting the Access to Justice Awards. The deserving individuals and organizations will be honored during an awards ceremony at …

Equal Justice Lobby Day 2019!

Join your fellow champions of civil legal aid in Olympia for Equal Justice Lobby Day 2019!

Thanks to your efforts, Washington has made great strides toward equal justice by increasing funding for civil legal aid during the past two …

Welcome New Access to Justice Board Members!

Please join us in welcoming the two newest members to the Access to Justice Board! We’re thrilled to have Esperanza (Espy) Borboa from the Eastside Legal Assistance Program and Terry Price with the University of Washington School of Law. The …

2019 Access to Justice Conference Call for Content Proposals

We’re excited to announce that the Access to Justice Board’s Conference Planning Committee is now accepting proposals and ideas for the 2019 Access to Justice Conference. This year’s theme, Amplifying the Power of Community, seeks to shine a …

Celebrate Pro Bono! Celebrate Pro Bono Attorneys! (Part 2)

The impact of pro bono legal help on a client’s life is immeasurable. Volunteer lawyer programs and legal aid organizations are a safety net for those with nowhere else to turn. Accessible legal help fueled by compassionate and driven legal