Bench-Bar Conference 2023

KCBA’s Annual Bench-Bar Conference took place on November 10, 2023 at the Seattle Convention Center. The event included a full day of panels, including updates from each level of Washington’s courts, an overview of Federal Indian Law and the importance of partnership particularly in matters of concurrent jurisdiction, and an introduction to five of King County’s newest judges.

Turnout for this all in-person event was excellent, and the attendees enjoyed reconnecting with colleagues from the bench and bar. Special thanks to our planning committee, which included Judge Patrick Oishi, Katie Comstock, Colin Mieling, KCBA President Karen Orehoski, and KCBA Executive Director Christina Coad. Thank you for a wonderful event!

Our New King County Superior Court Judges: Hon. Wyman Yip, Hon. William Dixon V, Hon. Mark Larranaga, Hon. Coreen Wilson, Hon. Paul Crisalli with KCBA President Karen OrehoskiLitigators’ Round Table: Colin Mieling, Steve Fogg, Hon. Jim Rogers, Amy Miller, Katie ComstockWashington State Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud & King County Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Ketu ShahKing County Civic Campus Master Plan Update: King County Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Ketu Shah, Natasha Khachatourians, Corrie Yackulic, and King County Superior Court Presiding Judge Patrick Oishi