1989

WSBA Legal Aid Committee garners support for increased resources via a filing fee bill proposing a $22 increase—first step towards state funds for civil legal aid. (Filing fee bill passes in 1992.)

1988

Attempted sanction and defunding of LSC.

1985

Unemployment Law Project established.

1985

WSBA Legal Aid Committee issues report on unmet civil legal needs and sponsors first statewide pro bono conference.

1984

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project established.