Bar Bulletin

Meet Your New Lawyers Division Board of Trustees!

Posted on: May 1, 2023

Bar Bulletin Blog: General

Mason Ji, Trustee

Attorney at Perkins Coie LLP, practicing White Collar Investigations and Business Litigation.

Favorite book: The Tipping Point, by Malcom Gladwell.

One piece of advice you’d give to new lawyers joining the profession: Seek out your champions and mentors early on and do not be afraid to ask questions, even if you think those questions are basic. People will not know unless you ask

Matt Williamson, UW Law Student Bar Association Liaison

Summer Associate at Paul, Weiss LLP.

Favorite book: Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee.

One piece of advice you’d give to new lawyers joining the profession: Remember to be kind to yourself! Law school can be exceptionally discouraging at times so stay positive, practice gratitude, and keep plugging away!

Rama Bankesly, SU Law Student Bar Association Liaison

Last summer, I was a Gregoire Fellow so I split my summer at Nintendo of America and at Pacifica Law Group.

Favorite book: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware.

One piece of advice you’d give to new lawyers joining the profession: Stay organized and schedule everything! Push yourself to new heights and make time to do the things you enjoy. Effectively advocating for others starts with self-advocacy through self-care.

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