November 2024 Legal Brief

Welcome to the inaugural digital version of TCBA's Legal Brief. We hope you will become comfortable with this digital version as we trial this during the next year. The purpose of this transition is three-fold. One, we hope this platform provides a more interactive experience for our members; two, we hope to reduce our carbon footprint by reducing paper use; and three, we hope to reduce the association's overhead costs. We welcome your feedback. Please reach out to any of your board members with questions, concerns and suggestions.

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A Publication of the Thurston County Bar Association

President’s Message By: John Kesler III

November is a time for TCBA Presidents to reflect about the legal profession, reflect about their lives and careers, and/or focus on upcoming events (e.g. volunteer opportunities or TCBA offerings). This is natural. The end of the year is approaching, and also there is traditionally a swearing in ceremony for new lawyers in October. Endings and beginnings of various occurrences lend themselves to contemplation, which is often concluded with some forward looking and hopeful message … and even a plug, such as: sign up for the Holiday Lunch and have a jolly good time mingling with your colleagues. That is all well and good, and I hope you sign up to attend the Holiday Lunch (December 6 th at OC&GC). But TCBA Presidents should talk more about pie. My Granny Weaver made excellent pies. Granny Weaver ’ s most famous dish was her lemon pie; she was also famous for fried chicken, noodles, and persimmon pudding. Whatever way she made the meringue and pie crust is knowledge lost to history. The rest of her recipe, as remembered by my Aunt Nicki, is as follows:

Inside this issue:

President’s Message

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Meet your Board

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View From the Bench

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Classifieds/Ads Misc Updates and Announcements/Invites

5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 20, 21, 24, 25,

Young Lawyer’s Spotlight: Brodie Weston Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County

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In a large bowl – 3 egg yolks beaten slightly (Save the whites for the meringue top) Mix by hand. In a medium pan mix: 1 cup sugar with 1/3 cup cornstarch. Gradually add 1.5 cups of water. Stir over medium heat until thickens, then boil 1 minute. Slowly stir half of the hot mixture into eggs and blend together. Pour egg mixture back into pan with remaining mix and boil one minute. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of butter, and 1 tablespoon of grated lemon rind. Pour into baked pie crust and cover with meringue and bake until brown on top.

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Washington State Law Library Article

Sound Legal Aid

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Section Updates

14, 15, 16, 17, 18

“In Re”: Jerry Gray

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Adopt-A-Family Information

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TCBA Holiday Lunch Flyer

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Swearing-in Ceremony

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Please deliver a piece of the pie to 910 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA if you attempt this recipe. I will let you know on a scale of one to Granny Weaver how it turned out. Maybe if you call in advance I will trade you some persimmon pudding, which recipe I will share if you like it. In memory of Margaret Marie Smith - Weaver (1899 - 1991) and Maxine Ruth Weaver - Kesler (1923 - 2012); my Granny [Maxine] made great pies too and was one of the toughest people I ever knew. Granny was a nurse for over forty years and served in World War II. I think about both of these women quite a bit. Alas, though I try to just think about pie, the November theme is hard to deny … here I am reflecting about life now too. President ’ s Message for November 2024 in two words: Order dessert!

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TCBA Trivia Night!

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Board Members 2024-2025

John Kesler III President

Marie Docter President Elect

Brandon Koenig Treasurer

Wayne Graham Immediate Past President

William B. Pope Board Member

Melissa Goldmann Secretary

Jenna Norden Board Member

Jeffrey Carr Board Member

Rosemary Fitzgerald Board Member

Jerry Gray Board Member

Michael Young Board Member

Joseph Scuderi Board Member

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A View From The Bench

By Judge Indu Thomas and Judge Sharonda Amamilo, Thurston County Superior Court Judges at Family & Juvenile Court November is the month when we celebrate Thanksgiving. The holiday season comes with high expectations for a festive family gathering. Judges Thomas and Amamilo are currently assigned to the Family and Juvenile Court (FJC) where for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. An attitude of gratitude lifts the spirits so, we come together intentionally to express our gratitude.

Gratitude is appreciation for the goodness in our lives. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, being grateful also helps people connect to something larger than themselves. Grateful people are happier people. As we sat down to discuss this article, we were lifted from the day - to - day trials of FJC to notice the community we work in and the service and collaboration all around us.

The mission of the Thurston County Superior Court is to serve the public by resolving civil and criminal cases quickly and fairly while ensuring access:

• Access: The court aims to make its programs, services, and court accessible to everyone. It also ensures that all individuals have equal access to the judicial system. • Fair treatment: The court strives to ensure that everyone receives fair treatment. • Community input: The court seeks community input to reflect the needs of the diverse community and to ensure public confidence in the judiciary. We are grateful for representation . We would not be able to achieve the mission of the court without you. Attorneys provide direct representation in civil protection order cases and minor guardianships. Accommodation Attorneys provide robust representation to those struggling with traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities which prevent them from being able to represent themselves. We see you working with members from every walk of society. You are generous with your time. The patience you demonstrate with the people that you are appointed to represent, investigate, or serve is heartwarming. We acknowledge that budget constraints and legal restrictions prohibit us from reimbursing you fully for the service you provide to our community. We are grateful for restoration . Title 4 Guardians ad litem (GALs) represent the legal interests of those who are incapacitated. You are critical to the ability of these litigants to voice their concerns and positions. GALs and court visitors investigate allegations. They serve as the eyes and ears of the court and provide information to ensure that our decisions are grounded on the relevant facts. Pro tem judicial officers are a regular presence at FJC. You enable us to take our recesses and still serve the public. You restore our faith and our spirits. You equip us to create orders that restore families. We are grateful for reunification . In our day - to - day, we see many individuals struggling with different challenges that impact their ability to have healthy and stable relationships. Dependency, minor guardianship, juvenile offenders, youth at risk, and children in need of services cases provide an opportunity to help by restoring Hope. Belief in community allows the FJC to collaborate with litigants and the public. The court delivers critical decisions, bringing closure to past hurts, restoring faith in justice, and realizing the unifying power of treating everyone with dignity and respect. Every day, every effort, matters.

We are grateful for rehabilitation . Trauma changes people. The work of the Thurston County legal community reflects a recognition of the impact of trauma on people entering our courts. Not just litigants but also observers,

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(Continued from page 2) View from the Bench by Judge Thomas and Judge Amamilo

visitors, stakeholders, and service providers. We are grateful for the opportunity to support community - based intervention as part of the solution. Providing a structure that respects court - related trauma but also tools to address the behaviors leading to court involvement successfully. Rehabilitation is safer for individuals and restores confidence in those who may have been harmed. We are grateful for redemption . Redemption is an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, a mistake, or the state of having atoned. The Family and Juvenile Court is one of the most important pillars of our community. This is where it all begins. We are born, we grow, we grow old, and we pass on. Every issue related to a healthy and stable life passes through these halls ’ multiple times a day, thousands of times per year. A little grace goes a long way toward helping everyone make good choices that impact a lifetime. We are grateful for adoptions . National Adoption Day is celebrated on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in the US. World Adoption Day is celebrated on November 9th. We celebrate the creation of forever families for children who have been in foster care. This year Thurston County will celebrate Adoption Day at Family and Juvenile Court Courtroom #2 at 4:00 pm. We welcome you to join us by zoom or in person to share in the joy and hope of the day.

We are a community, and it is important to look at the cases we have closed thus far in 2024. The numbers tell part of the story and so we share the link to the caseload reports and the totals with you for context.

https://www.courts.wa.gov/caseload/?fa=caseload.showReport&level=s&freq=a&tab=&fileID=filyr

Probate/ Guardianship (5)

Adoption/ Parentage (3)

Mental Illness/ Alcohol

Juvenile Dependency (4)

Juvenile Offender (1)

Domestic

1,408

1,217

159

1,056

786

365

The bigger picture is the people behind the numbers. Fred Rogers an enormously influential figure in the history of children ’ s television famously explained that when he was a child and saw something scary in the news, his mother told him to “ Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. ” In a place and time where there are many challenges in our lives and in our offices, it is a privilege to work in this community where there are so many helpers. We thank you for your diligence in the work that you do for this community and the generous gift of your time. We thank you for your service and support of the work that we do.

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Looking for a new job opportunity or do you want to advertise a job opportunity at your law firm? Check out the Employment Opportunities page on the TCBA website, www.thurstoncountybar.com

There is no charge to post legal job opportunities.

Email Heather at tcba.info@gmail.com for more information.

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Young Lawyer Spotlight By Devin Kohr & Peter Lindgren, Young Lawyer Section Co - Chairs

Brodie Weston WSBA # 62573

1. Name and year admitted to Bar: Brodie Weston and I was admitted to the Bar on September 27, 2024.

2. Areas you practice in: Criminal Law.

3. I became a lawyer because . . . I became a lawyer to make a difference in the community that I grew up in. I thought I could make that difference in a variety of ways but felt becoming a lawyer would provide the most opportunities to make that difference. 4. The hardest part of being a lawyer is . . . Filling out the questionnaire for this spotlight! Real answer: the hardest part of being a lawyer, especially a prosecutor, is that my decisions directly influence an individual ’ s life. This is a tremendous responsibility that I do not take lightly, and it can be challenging when there are countless factors to be considered.

5. I would give this advice to a first - year law student: I would tell a first - year law student to try to have fun with their legal studies. Law school is exhausting and stressful; you have to find ways to have a good time throughout the process.

6. Traits I admire in other attorneys: I admire attorneys who can recite rules without hesitation when asked questions. I ’ m hopeful this comes with continued exposure to the rules and with experience.

7. If I were not practicing law, I would be . . . A mountain guide.

8. What is the first thing you will do when you retire? Go hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

9. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future? Why? I would travel to the past because I love history.

10. What words of wisdom would you pass on to your childhood self? I would tell young Brodie to make the most of each day.

11. What words of wisdom would you give to a young lawyer new to the profession? I would tell a young lawyer new to the profession to become okay with being uncomfortable. There are so many new procedures and new information being thrown at you; you must learn to embrace the discomfort and keep moving forward with a smile.

Brief synopsis of you, your personal life, your work life, and any special awards or activities:

I was born in Portland, Oregon and moved to Tumwater, Washington in 2004; I ’ ve lived in the area ever since. I graduated from Tumwater High School, South Puget Sound Community College, Saint Martin ’ s University, and eventually Seattle University School of Law. I was an intern with the Appellate Unit at the Pierce County Prosecutor ’ s Office during my 2L and 3L years, bringing me to my current job as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Thurston County. One of the many reasons I love Thurston County is because I love the outdoors. I can drive less than two hours in any directions and be surrounded by the beauty that Washington has to offer.

Contact information (work phone and email): Work phone: (360) 786 - 5270. Email: brodie.weston@co.thurston.wa.us

If you would like to be featured in the Young Lawyer Spotlight or know someone you would like your fellow lawyers to get to know, email the TCBA Young Lawyers Section Co - Chairs, Devin Kohr at dkohr@bgwp.net or Peter Lindgren at peter.lindgren@co.thurston.wa.us.

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News from the Washington State Law Library

BIG News: We ’ re Home!

After several years, the renovation of the Temple of Justice and the law library is finally complete. We are thrilled to introduce our library patrons to the improvements to our home base. In addition to key infrastructure updates including HVAC, paint, carpet, furniture and water system, you will notice some important changes to the layout of the Temple of Justice and the law library. The Temple of Justice has also added new security protocols in order to ensure the safety of court staff and Temple visitors. The law library is scheduled to open on Monday, October 28 th . Library hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Here are the specific ways in which the Temple of Justice renovations will impact library visitors:

Library Services Location

Before renovation, the law library provided two floors of service for library patrons. All library services are now located on the main floor of the Temple of Justice in the ornate reading room. The lower level of the building is only available for court staff and visitors requiring ADA accommodation. To visit the library, you will need to use the main entrance, which is located on the south side of the Temple, facing the domed Legislative building. Visitors requesting accessible entry will need to use the east entrance.

Security Screening

Every visitor to the Temple of Justice is now required to go through a security screening upon entering the building.

Legal Research Computers

Two legal research computers are located in the library ’ s reading room, providing access to Lexis, Westlaw, HeinOnline, the law library catalog and Lexis eBooks. Printing and scanning are also available. When patrons are waiting, time is limited to 60 minutes. You can call or email the library in advance to reserve time to use a research computer at library.requests@courts.wa.gov or 360 - 357 - 2136.

Library Collection and Book Drop

While we have moved the most frequently used titles into the reading room, some titles may be located in other places in the library building, including offsite storage. In addition, we are still unpacking books! This process may take several months to complete. Library staff will be happy to retrieve books located in non - public areas of the building. WSBA members also have access to our interlibrary loan services. Please visit the reference desk if the title you ’ re looking for is not on the shelf.

We are also excited to introduce a new book drop for easy book returns. The book drop is located on the lower level, inside the north doorway of the building and is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Need Briefs?

Did you know that the law library has the largest collection of appellate briefs in the state? If you need a brief to review for your case, we can scan a PDF copy for you. Our collection consists of Court of Appeals briefs for published cases and Supreme Court briefs. Please email your case citation or case number to library.requests@courts.wa.gov for this free service. Please allow up to 48 hours after your request to receive the scan.

Follow us on Social Media

Be the first to know about what ’ s happening at the State Law Library. For service updates, special events happening in the legal world, new blog posts and even a cheeky post or two from the reference staff, follow us on these platforms: Facebook (@walawlibrary) and Linkedin.

https://www.facebook.com/walawlibrary/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/washington - state - law - library

Upcoming Holiday Closures WSLL will be closed on the following holidays: Monday, November 11 th : Veterans ’ Day

Thursday, November 28 th : Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 29 th : Native American Heritage Day

Wednesday, December 25 th : Christmas Day Wednesday, January 1 st : New Year ’ s Day

Contributed by Washington State Law Library reference staff.

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Please help support legal organizations in the Thurston County community by donating!

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Sound Legal Aid

We have spent nearly 30 years protecting injured workers in workers ’ compensation cases.

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Ostrander & Deuel, PLLC 2958 Limited Lane NW P.O. Box 316 Olympia, Washington 98507 Phone: 360.528.4800 Email: odlaw@odlawpllc.com Website: odlawpllc.com

The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County

https:// www.mediatethurston.org/ donate.html

We provide free consultations to injured workers and we welcome your referrals.

Thank you for your support!

ATTENTION MEMBERS

If you have not provided the TCBA with an email address you may be missing out on important notifications for CLE ’ s, social events, and the TCBA Legal Brief. Please contact the TCBA at tcba.info@gmail.com if you would like to add your email address to our listserv. Also, please remember to notify us when you change your email address or change addresses.

We want to make sure you do not miss anything!

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Section/Committee Announcements...

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SECTION

Thank you to KELSEY GASSELING for all of your hard work as the Diversity & Inclusion Section Chair the past couple of years!

The Diversity & Inclusion Section is looking for a new section chair (or co - chairs). If you would like to be the new section chair or co - chair, please contact the TCBA at tcba.info@gmail.com.

VISIT THE TCBA DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SECTION WEB PAGE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Section/Committee Announcements, Continued

YOUNG LAWYER SECTION

The next section meeting has not been scheduled yet.

Meet the Young Lawyer Section Co - Chairs PETER LINDGREN DEVIN KOHR

If you have any questions, please contact

Peter Lindgren at peter.lindgren@co.thurston.wa.us and Devin Kohr at dkohr@bgwp.net

VISIT THE TCBA YOUNG LAWYER WEB PAGE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Section/Committee Announcements, Continued

FAMILY LAW SECTION

Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of every month. Meetings are held at 12:10 p.m. via Zoom.

Meet the Family Law Section Chair MEREDITH GERHART

If you have any questions, please contact

Meredith Gerhart at 360 - 350 - 6505 or Meredith@gerhartlegal.com

VISIT THE TCBA FAMILY LAW SECTION WEB PAGE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Section/Committee Announcements, Continued

REAL ESTATE, LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SECTION

Thank you to Trevor Zandell for all of your hard work as the Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Law Section Chair/Co - Chairs the past couple of years!

The Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Law Section is looking for a new section chair/co - chairs.

If you would like to be the new section chair, please contact the TCBA at tcba.info@gmail.com.

VISIT THE TCBA REAL ESTATE, LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION WEB PAGE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Section/Committee Announcements, Continued

CRIMINAL LAW SECTION

Stay tuned for details about the next section meeting.

Meet the Criminal Law Section Co - Chairs ROSEMARY FITZGERALD & JENNA NORDEN

If you have any questions, please contact

Rosemary Fitzgerald at rosemary.fitzgerald@co.thurston.wa.us or Jenna Norden at Jenna.Norden@co.thurston.wa.us

VISIT THE TCBA CRIMINAL LAW SECTION WEB PAGE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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“ In Re: Jerry Gray ”

1. Name and year admitted to Bar: Jerry M. Gray, November 2004.

2. Areas you practice in: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense

3. I became a lawyer because . . . I thought a career based in a world where you were continuously learning could be great. And I wanted to be like my Dad.

4. The hardest part of being a lawyer is . . . If I think someone is making a bad choice, failing to convince them otherwise.

5. I would give this advice to a first - year law student: Find the instructors and students and lawyers and Judges that are inspirational and have fun with what they do, and then try to be friends with them.

6. Traits I admire in other attorneys: Here are a few - being prepared, being professional even in the face of personal attack, punctuality, and saying something impressive when you don ’ t know the answer to a question.

7. If I were not practicing law, I would be . . . An elementary school teacher. My 4th grade teacher Ms. Welch was the best.

8. What is the first thing you will do when you retire? Hopefully be thankful for a long career. Then take a road trip to somewhere I ’ ve never been before.

9. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future? Why? I would go back to the 1950’ s to see my grandparents when they were young.

10. What words of wisdom would you pass on to your childhood self? Join cross - country. You will likely not make it to the NBA.

11. What words of wisdom would you give to a young lawyer new to the profession? I would give them the advice I wish I would have taken myself - schedule more time off, especially for the bigger moments in life. If I could do it all over again, I ’ d have taken more time for our wedding and when the kids were born. The billable hour can wait a little longer.

Also - If it doesn ’ t feel right, it ’ s probably wrong.

Brief synopsis of you, your personal life, your work life, and any special awards or activities.

I am an attorney with Connolly, Tacon & Meserve. Our firm has been in Olympia for over 50 years, providing a wide - range of legal services. I have been practicing law for almost 20 years. One of my goals is to have a case in every Washington county before my time is done.

My wife and I met at Gonzaga. We have two kids, one just starting middle school and the other in 4th grade. We are a sports loving family who pray that this is the year for Gonzaga to win it all.

Contact information (work phone and email). Jerry M. Gray Connolly, Tacon & Meserve (360) 943 - 6747

www.olylaw.com jgray@olylaw.com

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TCBA & Other Upcoming Events

Trivia Night: Bring your friends and colleagues and come join the TCBA team for Trivia Night on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Brewery City Pizza in West Olympia! (Please note new location!) RSVP to tcba.info@gmail.com so we can save you a seat! TCBA November Member Luncheon & CLE: November 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (social 1/2 hour starts at 11:30 a.m.) at Tugboat Annie ’ s & Zoom. The topic is Local Government Condemnation Authority and Fish Habitat Projects presented by Joe Panesko, Senior Counsel at the Washington State Office of the Attorney General. See more information below. Salvation Army ’ s Adopt - A - Family Program: If you are interested in adopting a family through the Salvation Army ’ s Adopt - A - Family program, please email tcba.info@gmail.com by November 29, 2024. See more information on page 22.

TCBA Annual Holiday Luncheon: The TCBA Annual Holiday Lunch is on December 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Olympia Country & Golf Club. See more information on page 23.

January 2025 Issue of the Legal Brief: The deadline to submit articles and advertisements for the January 2025 Legal Brief is December 20, 2024. Please email them to Heather Ligtenberg at tcba.info@gmail.com.

Please refer to the “ News & Events ” section on the TCBA website for a full list of upcoming events.

The Thurston County Bar Association presents … The November Member Luncheon & CLE!

Local Government Condemnation Authority and Fish Habitat Projects presented by Joe Panesko, Senior Counsel at the Washington State Office of the Attorney General Mr. Panesko will discuss a 2008 Court of Appeals decision, Cowlitz County v. Martin, which denied a county ’ s authority to condemn land for a project to replace a fish - blocking culvert under a county road, and then he will discuss a new September 2024 Supreme Court decision in City of Sammamish v. Titcomb Jr., which severely narrowed the scope of the Cowlitz County decision, in favor of local government authority to condemn property even where fish habitat improvement may be one component of the project. The State and 12 Tribes co - signed an amici brief in the City of Sammamish case.

Cost: $30 for TCBA Members & Staff $35 for Non - TCBA Members

1 CLE credit has been approved by the WSBA

Register online here or mail a check with your name and WSBA number to TCBA, PO Box 1653, Olympia, WA 98507.

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TCBA Members

It has been brought to the attention of the TCBA Board that some TCBA members are concerned with the holiday Adopt - A - Family program through the Salvation Army. We would like to recognize and address those concerns. First, this is a volunteer program wherein an individual or firm can adopt a family and buy gifts for that family and/or donate money to purchase grocery gift cards for families in need. No money is given to support the Salvation Army—the money collected is only used to buy gift cards for families. Second, we are aware that some members are interested in having other options for holiday giving. The TCBA Board is committed to exploring other programs over the next year to provide an opportunity for TCBA members to gift via a different option. We will continue with the Adopt - A - Family Program this year, and may include this program in the future as well. Again all holiday giving is voluntary and the TCBA Board encourages TCBA members to support those in need in a form of their choosing during the holiday season.

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Fall Swearing - in Ceremony

The TCBA Young Lawyer section Co - chairs, Devin Kohr and Peter Lindgren, organized the fall swearing - in ceremony on October 3, 2024, at Thurston County

Superior Court. The Honorable Judge Mary Sue Wilson presided over the swearing - in of five new attorneys: (From left to right) Chukwunonso Nwagu, Aviva Simon, Jack Roeth, Brady Williams, and Talia Thuet.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and help welcome the new attorneys to the legal profession!

TCBA Trivia Night!

Save the Dates

Come join the TCBA Team at Brewery City Pizza (Westside) (note the new location) for Trivia Night!

2024 & 2025 TCBA Member Luncheon and CLEs at Tugboat Annie ’ s at 12:00 p.m. (Social 1/2 hour starts at 11:30 a.m.):

November 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your friends and/or your significant other too!

You don ’ t have to be a TCBA member to participate.

Food and drinks available to purchase from Brewery City Pizza.

November 22, 2024 January 24, 2025 February 28, 2025

Address for Brewery City Pizza: 2705 Limited Lane NW, Olympia

March 28, 2025 April 25, 2025

Please RSVP to TCBA at tcba.info@gmail.com.

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