Long-time King County Bar member, former KCBA Board Trustee, and a KCBA Mentor of the Year winner, Theo Angelis was appointed to the Washington State Supreme Court by Governor Bob Ferguson on March 9. He will replace retiring Justice Barbara Madsen. 

“Theo’s impressive qualifications and accomplishments speak for themselves,” Governor Ferguson said. “His colleagues praise his legal expertise, humility and integrity. Even opposing counsel who faced him in court describe Theo as ‘the smartest lawyer I’ve ever faced,’ and a decent, honorable person. He will serve the people of Washington well on our highest court.”

Read about Theo's appointment here.

Congratulations Theo on this important appointment!

Wrap up the year, and wrap up those last CLE credits, with KCBA's 12 Days of Free-L-Es, your email advent calendar from KCBA! 

Starting December 9, you’ll receive a completely free, on-demand CLE delivered right to your inbox. Each morning, open your email and unwrap a fresh topic, practical insights, and valuable credits to round out your year.

Whether you’re catching up on credits or exploring a new area of law, every day offers a window into something different. 

Warm wishes for a productive and peaceful season from all of us at KCBA!

Our current editor is leaving. If you have experience in the following, we'd love to hear from you:

• Writing and editing.
• Meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Creativity and design.
• Editing publications at a nonprofit organization, as a law review editor, or other related journalism activities.

The Bar Bulletin has landed in KCBA members’ mailboxes every month since 1957. Stepping into the editor role is a chance to shape the voice of our community and guide a much-loved, monthly publication into its next chapter.

Interested in this unique opportunity? Find out more about the role and how to apply here.

Questions? Contact Mayra Vidrio at mayrav@kcba.org.

Closing date for applications is January 30th, 2026.

Seeking Board of Trustees Nominations

KCBA members are invited to nominate either themselves or someone else to the KCBA Board of Trustees. Positions open July 2026 and terms are for three years. Nominees must be a KCBA member.

The following positions are open:

• Second Vice President
• Secretary
• (2) Central District Trustees
• Southside Trustee
• Eastside Trustee

To nominate yourself or another KCBA member, click here.

Deadline for nominations is January 9, 2026.

Have you been practicing law for fewer than 10 years and know a lawyer who goes above and beyond in mentoring new lawyers? Do they deserve recognition for their contributions?

NOMINATE THEM!!!

The NLD Mentor of the Year Award is presented at the New Lawyer Division's annual Spring Soirée.

The award recognizes:

• Substantial contributions to the teaching and training of one or more new lawyers of a legal or non-legal nature, and/or
• Substantial contributions to King County Bar Association programs that benefit new lawyers.

Make your nomination using this form, making sure you include your reasons for nominating this person. 

Nominations must be received by January 5, 2026.

KCBA Member discounts on Elf The Musical at the 5th Ave Theater AND Cirque du Soleil ECHO!

Elf - The Musical - 5th Avenue Theater - November 28 to December 28, 2025

King County Bar Association Members: 25% discount for all KCBA members on all performances. Offer valid for all seating. This incredible benefit gives you access to the best available seats at the best prices! Book directly through the 5th Ave website by clicking here. 

ECHO - Under the Big Top, Marymoor Park - Jan. 30 to Mar. 15, 2026

King County Bar Association Members: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates. VIP Packages and Groups of 10+ save 25% + reduced handling fees.

Make a lasting impact at a moment when your kindness matters more than ever.

King County Bar's pro bono programs are doing more work with fewer resources, and yet our commitment to a more accessible, more compassionate legal system has never been stronger.

As the fundraising arm of the Bar, King County Bar Foundation (KCBF) supports the programs that meet people at some of the hardest moments of their lives: domestic violence survivors seeking safety, grandparents stepping in as caregivers, tenants on the brink of eviction, and individuals trying to clear old convictions so they can rebuild their lives.

This year, the need grew, and our teams answered. Despite shrinking grants and donations, our pro bono programs delivered more help to more people than ever before. Your gift ensures that when someone reaches out for help, we can say yes.

A little kindness creates a big impact.

Click here to give today.

Help shape a more diverse and equitable legal profession! 
Join the Anti-Racism & Equity Committee.

The King County Bar’s Anti-Racism and Equity (A.R.E.) Committee advances KCBA’s commitment to inclusion by setting benchmarks to increase diversity on the bar and bench, building strong partnerships with local minority bar associations, and guiding the allocation of minority scholarship grants through the King County Bar Foundation.

The Bar's minority law scholarships started in 1970 as a bold $10,000 fundraising effort and has grown into one of Washington State’s largest scholarship programs for minority law students. Today, the committee helps steward $150,000 in annual scholarships for students at the University of Washington School of Law and Seattle University School of Law, creating lasting impact for future generations of lawyers.

All are welcome. Join us and help move this important work forward.

Meetings: 12:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month.

Interested? Contact Bridget Schuster at bridgets@kcba.org. Or go to your MyKCBA page and add any committee from there.