NLD Soirée – An Evening to Remember!

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s New Lawyers Division Spring Soirée! This annual event is an opportunity to network and socialize, as well as to honor our annual Mentor of the Year Award winner. This year there were some truly incredible nominees, including Becki Ashbaugh, Todd Bowers, Jon Jurich, Elena Praggastis, and Catherine Romero, all of whom deserve to be recognized for their contributions to the practice of law and this community. The 2023 KCBA Mentor of the Year Award winner was Chief Justice Steven González. Congratulations!

A silent auction at the event raised money for the KCBA Pro Bono Services Emergency Family Fund. This year featured some truly incredible items, including a batting practice experience with the Mariners and a one-night stay at a vacation home getaway! $1,733 was raised.

A special thank you goes out to Bianca Tillman and the NLD Social Events Committee for their hard work and dedication. Without them, the event would not have been possible.

Huge appreciation to this year’s event sponsors! Gold Sponsors: Dorsey and Whitney, Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala, and LexisNexis. Bronze Sponsors: Pacific ADR and Washington State Bar Association.