Life has a way of surprising us by bringing opportunities and experiences into our lives that will forever expand our knowledge and inspire us to learn more. 

Life has a way of surprising us by bringing opportunities and experiences into our lives that will forever expand our knowledge and inspire us to learn more. 

After 18 years of serving as the Associate Executive Director and a recent stint as Interim Executive Director of the King County Bar Association (KCBA), I am honored to step into the role of Executive Director. This milestone is not just a reflection of my career journey but a testament to the unwavering support I’ve received from so many along the way.

As I create my last article for the Bar Bulletin as the Executive Director of the King County Bar Association, I am reminded of the excitement and genuine gratitude I felt to have been selected to lead the Association. Gratitude is an important element of leadership and an inherent part of Indigenous culture and teachings. I remain grateful to have had this opportunity and for the lessons, both personal and professional. As an Indigenous woman, I understand all things to be interwoven and connected and I will carry the experiences I have had, whether they reflect on successes or the deeply felt, and often painful, outcomes our members and community have experienced.

You have been hearing quite a bit recently about the King County Bar Association’s Housing Justice project with Board President Overbey’s article in the July issue of our Bar Bulletin, our News and Events and even the press. As previously shared, Washington’s adoption of SB 5160 in 2021 guaranteeing legal counsel for low-income tenants in Washington facing eviction proceedings increased the work, and the size of the HJP exponentially. Today, KCBA’s HJP is forty-seven (47) employees providing representation and support to clients in King County and beyond. The KCBA’s stewardship of the HJP and our participation in advocacy leading to the adoption of SB 5160 is an immense source of pride for our members, our Board, and the dedicated staff carrying out this important work.

You have been hearing quite a bit recently about the King County Bar Association’s Housing Justice project with Board President Overbey’s article in the July issue of our Bar Bulletin, our News and Events and even the press. As previously shared, Washington’s adoption of SB 5160 in 2021 guaranteeing legal counsel for low-income tenants in Washington facing eviction proceedings increased the work, and the size of the HJP exponentially. Today, KCBA’s HJP is forty-seven (47) employees providing representation and support to clients in King County and beyond. The KCBA’s stewardship of the HJP and our participation in advocacy leading to the adoption of SB 5160 is an immense source of pride for our members, our Board, and the dedicated staff carrying out this important work.

The KCBA has built our reputation on the skill, commitment, and diverse acumen of our members. Given the legacy of excellence our members and volunteers have created, the KCBA is well suited to influence and support decision makers and institutions to consider, adopt, and implement legislation and policies impacting local, state, and national practice. Because of our reputation of excellence, we are recognized to have competence and credibility on myriad issues and have long acted. Each official position is thoroughly researched by our policy committee and presented to the Board of Trustees for Resolution.

The KCBA has built our reputation on the skill, commitment, and diverse acumen of our members. Given the legacy of excellence our members and volunteers have created, the KCBA is well suited to influence and support decision makers and institutions to consider, adopt, and implement legislation and policies impacting local, state, and national practice. Because of our reputation of excellence, we are recognized to have competence and credibility on myriad issues and have long acted. Each official position is thoroughly researched by our policy committee and presented to the Board of Trustees for Resolution.

Since 1958, May 1st has been observed as Law Day in the United States. An annual observation of the legal profession where we honor the rule of law and its import in our free society.1 The 2024 theme is Voices of Democracy. 

Since 1958, May 1st has been observed as Law Day in the United States. An annual observation of the legal profession where we honor the rule of law and its import in our free society.1 The 2024 theme is Voices of Democracy.