August 2019 Bar Bulletin
The King County Bar Association held its 2019 Annual Awards Dinner on June 20 at the Westin Seattle. Outgoing President Harry Schneider presided over the awards ceremony honoring a few of the many lawyers and judges for their substantial contributions to the legal community and KCBA’s continuing mission. The event concluded with the annual “Passing of the Gavel” tradition marking the commencement of Jennifer Payseno’s tenure as KCBA president for 2019–2020.
The 2019 award honorees are: Debra M. Akhbari, Outstanding Young Lawyer Award; Frederick B. Rivera, Pro Bono Award; Innocence Project Northwest, Friend of the Legal Profession Award; the Hon. Dean S. Lum, Outstanding Judge Award; and Lila J....
