The MP3 selection on my iPhone consists of the Frozen soundtrack (which I definitely only listen to with my 3-year-old daughter). I’m more of a podcast person – I think they’ve made me a better auditory learner. Certainly if I can learn about the Great London Smog with a podcast, I can build my legal […]
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Pride Month is celebrated each June in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots occurring on June 28, 1969. To celebrate LGBT month and kick off Seattle Pride, here are 5 items to add to your reading list. The June Section Spotlight in NWLawyer features WSBA’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification Legal […]
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11. We know you would never forget this special holiday, but just in case you know someone who might still be searching for the perfect gift, here’s a selection of locally sourced options for your favorite mom. Jewelry, because you can’t go wrong For the mom with fun and […]
Read More…With just weeks left in 2013, here are a few items to complete before ringing in the New Year. The weather is cold, the days are short, and the holidays — and hopefully some vacation time — are just around the corner. Here’s a handy list of reminders. Get them done and you can turn […]
Read More…We’re in! It seems like every other office window is plastered with a blue and green 12 today. Lawyers — and WSBA staff – are in!
Read More…These simple, inexpensive recipes are impressive without requiring you to spend all day in the kitchen. If you enjoyed last year’s delicious no-fail holiday party recipes, you’re in luck: we’ve put together another set of recipes for entertaining! Whether you’re hosting an elegant cocktail gathering at home or bringing a side dish to a big family […]
Read More…Grab a handful of candy corn and check out these spooky Halloween cases and law-related costumes. Happy Halloween! Whether you’re bingeing on candy corn and caramel apples at the office costume contest, putting the finishing touches on your tot’s Dora the Explorer costume, or making a last-minute candy run, here are some law-related Halloween cases […]
Read More…Enjoy the summer weather at one of these fun Washington destinations. Summer is in full swing in Washington, and you know it won’t last for long. Pack an overnight bag, sign off Casemaker, and enjoy the beautiful weather at one of these fun Washington destinations. Your billable hours will be there once the rain starts […]
Read More…Avast! Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with historical and modern day cases of pirates. Ahoy! Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. While you should probably abstain from observing this holiday in court or in emails to opposing counsel, you can still celebrate with these three cases about pirates. Captain William Kidd […]
Read More…Congratulations! Here are 5 next steps you should take as you wait for your bar card to arrive. Congratulations! You’ve passed the bar! Here are 5 next steps you should take as you wait for your bar card to arrive. Complete your admission requirements Even though you’ve passed the bar, you’re not quite a lawyer. […]
Read More…Marijuana. Fashion. Gun Control. Check out our list of hot topics that we want you (yes, you) to write about! From shifting views on legal education to new gun control measures, lawyers have plenty to talk about as summer winds down. Here are five hot topics we’d love to see YOU write about this fall. […]
Read More…ABA President Laurel Bellows says “Talking about work-life balance is fraud.” Does she have it right? American Bar Association president and 35-year litigation veteran Laurel Bellows was interviewed recently by Chicago Grid. In the interview, Bellows talks about finding clients in unlikely places (like the women’s restroom), but she focuses on work-life balance. Her take? “Talking about […]
Read More…Check out these MP3 CLEs, on sale at 60% off as part of the WSBA-CLE Almost Summer Sale. The WSBA-CLE Almost Summer Sale is in full swing, with recorded seminars being offered at 50–75% off. If you’re low on CLE credits, this is a great chance to pick up some great seminars at low prices […]
Read More…Whether you’re running to the bus, court, or a date, we’ve got your feet stylishly covered! Earlier this week, we shared a blog post by Lawyerist, “The One Shoe Every Lawyer Ought to Own,” on our Facebook pages and Twitter feed. The problem, as some of our female fans pointed out, was that the Lawyerist post […]
Read More…New attorneys: Check out these resources to help get your legal career off to a great start! Last week WSBA announced that 247 candidates passed the Washington State Bar exam. With (potentially) 247 new attorneys joining the Washington legal community (and many more lawyers in the first years of practice), we’d like to take the […]
Read More…Considering starting a blog or contributing to NWSidebar? Learn what makes a great, and not-so-great, blog post. If you have a blog, want to contribute to NWSidebar, or are thinking about starting your own blog (legal or otherwise), here are a few tips that will help you write great blog posts. 1. One at a […]
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