Congratulations to the 2016 recipients of the WSBA APEX Awards (formerly the WSBA Annual Awards)! The awards will be presented on Sept. 29 at the Seattle Sheraton. Learn more about this year’s recipients and register now to attend the awards dinner.
Award of Merit
- Matthew H. Adams – Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Seattle
Courageous Award
- Leo Hamaji, William Prestia, Kathryn Ross – Public Defender Association
- Todd Gruenhagen, Carl Luer, Stacey MacDonald – Associated Counsel for the Accused
- Colleen O’Connor, David Sorenson – Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons
Excellence in Diversity Award
- Chalia Stallings-Ala’ilima – Office of the Attorney General of Washington State, Seattle
Norm Maleng Leadership Award — presented jointly with the Access to Justice Board
- Michelle Storms – University of Washington School of Law, Seattle
Outstanding Judge Award
- Hon. Kathleen M. O’Connor (ret.), Spokane
Outstanding Young Lawyer
- Veronica Quinonez – Veronica Quinonez Law, Tukwila
Pro Bono Awards
- Perkins Coie & Microsoft, Seattle & Redmond
- David A. Batement – K&L Gates LLP, Seattle
Professionalism Award
- Anthony R. Hinson, Poulsbo
Public Service Award
- Adam Cornell – Snohomish County Prosecutors Office, Everett
Sally Savage Award
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- Seattle University School of Law
- University of Washington School of Law
