In 2025, the King County Bar Association demonstrated the power of a committed legal community working together in service of justice, connection, and the rule of law. Thanks to the dedication, expertise, and generosity of our members and staff, this year was marked by meaningful engagement, impactful advocacy, and strong participation across our programs, events, and education.

As the year draws to a close, so too does the annual influx of donation requests from nonprofits across our region. Each envelope or email received represents an organization striving to meet urgent needs. If you are like me, your mailbox is fuller than ever with requests from those who provide essential human services and others who fight the diseases and social challenges that shape our daily headlines. When these requests come in, I am reminded of this year’s uncertainty; however, they also bring a renewed sense of hope as I see our community supporting one another in new and inspiring ways.

As the year draws to a close, so too does the annual influx of donation requests from nonprofits across our region. Each envelope or email received represents an organization striving to meet urgent needs. If you are like me, your mailbox is fuller than ever with requests from those who provide essential human services and others who fight the diseases and social challenges that shape our daily headlines. When these requests come in, I am reminded of this year’s uncertainty; however, they also bring a renewed sense of hope as I see our community supporting one another in new and inspiring ways.

The rule of law is under pressure. As members of the legal profession, we are uniquely positioned to respond. The King County Bar Association’s newest volunteer initiative, the KCBA Civics Stewardship Program, offers attorneys and judges a meaningful opportunity to help the community understand its rights, responsibilities, and the essential role of justice in a democratic society.

The rule of law is under pressure. As members of the legal profession, we are uniquely positioned to respond. The King County Bar Association’s newest volunteer initiative, the KCBA Civics Stewardship Program, offers attorneys and judges a meaningful opportunity to help the community understand its rights, responsibilities, and the essential role of justice in a democratic society.

One of my favorite traditions of our Bar is the annual gathering of past presidents from both the King County Bar Association and the King County Bar Foundation. What began years ago as an annual breakfast meeting has evolved into a cherished fall reception, blending food, fellowship, and reflection on the history and future of our organizations.
 

What sparked the creation of a resource that would become indispensable to generations of lawyers? How did a snowy day in the early 1970s lead to the birth of the Washington Lawyer’s Practice Manual? And how has a project that began as three volumes for young lawyers grown into a cornerstone of professional development and a vital source of support for all attorneys?

What sparked the creation of a resource that would become indispensable to generations of lawyers? How did a snowy day in the early 1970s lead to the birth of the Washington Lawyer’s Practice Manual? And how has a project that began as three volumes for young lawyers grown into a cornerstone of professional development and a vital source of support for all attorneys?

As an association executive, I spend a lot of early mornings before my workday starts catching up on articles about association membership and what associations need to prioritize in 2025. Recommendations include enhancing member value, increasing member engagement, adapting to members’ changing needs, embracing and leveraging technology, diversifying revenue streams, and staying ahead of industry shifts.

As an association executive, I spend a lot of early mornings before my workday starts catching up on articles about association membership and what associations need to prioritize in 2025. Recommendations include enhancing member value, increasing member engagement, adapting to members’ changing needs, embracing and leveraging technology, diversifying revenue streams, and staying ahead of industry shifts.