Take your practice to new heights at the 2026 Aviation Law Section Annual Conference!

Join colleagues at the beautiful Cedarbrook Lodge, just minutes from Sea-Tac Airport, on October 2–3, 2026, for two days of timely education, meaningful discussion, and exceptional networking in an intimate setting.

Whether you practice aviation law or simply want to expand your legal knowledge, the 2026 Aviation Conference offers valuable insights for attorneys across practice areas. Because aviation law spans both transactional and litigation work, the conference explores legal issues with broad relevance to today's practitioners.

Attendees can earn an estimated 6.0 CLE credits (pending approval), including 4.0 Law & Legal and 2.0 Ethics credits. 

Click here to register.

Register by August 30 to lock in Early Bird pricing and reserve your place.

Reserve your hotel room at Cedarbrook Lodge!



To get the KCBA discounted rate, follow this link or call 877-515-2176 before September 2, 2026. 

The KCBA Aviation Law Section invites you to join them for their upcoming virtual lunchtime CLE.

IN-FLIGHT BLOWOUTS AND UPSETS

July 14th, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Pacific Time

Presented by Mark Lindquist, Mark Lindquist Law

When a door plug blows out of the plane at 16,000 feet, or a plane crashes into your house, or a flight attendant dumps burning hot coffee in your lap, or a fellow passenger gets drunk and assaults you, what are your remedies? The group will discuss options for international flights, domestic flights, state court, and federal court. 

CLE Credit: 1.00 Law & Legal PENDING

For further information and to register, click here.

By U.S. District Court judges, Western WA District an article from the Seattle Times.

Special to The Seattle Times

We are the 17 federal district court judges of the Western District of Washington. We were appointed by five different presidents, and we write together to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. As our nation celebrates its founding document, we reflect on the reason for its creation. The Declaration not only announced this country’s separation from Great Britain but also set forth 27 specific grievances — warnings from the founders that tyranny follows when the law is trampled in the quest for power.

Come for the CLE credits, stay for the community.

Join us for the King County Bar Association’s First Annual Conference, a dynamic gathering designed to bring KCBA members together for meaningful connection, practical support, and professional growth. Taking place from September 17-18, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, this inaugural event centers on what matters most to today’s legal professionals: building relationships, strengthening practice skills, and navigating the evolving legal landscape.

The conference kicks off with a Welcome Reception on the evening of September 17, offering attendees an opportunity to connect with colleagues, meet speakers, and expand their professional networks.

On September 18, participants will enjoy a full day of engaging CLE programming, featuring thought-provoking keynotes and practical sessions tailored to attorneys at all stages of their careers.

In addition to CLE, the Conference will feature complimentary headshots, section/division-specific networking opportunities, exhibitor tables, law-related apparel and other goodies for sale, and an optional topic-specific lunch September 18.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, expand your network, or rejuvenate your practice, the KCBA First Annual Conference is your opportunity to come together with colleagues and invest in your future.

This conference is for KCBA members only. We are excited to see you at this inaugural annual event!

Register today by clicking here.

Sponsorships are available. To find the sponsorship level that best suits your organization, click here.

Bar Exam or Bust!

Do you know someone taking the Bar Exam? Let them know they can hitch a ride with KCBA!

We've arranged a charter bus to transport bar-takers to the Yakima Convention Center on Monday, July 27 (the night before the exam) and to bring bar-takers back to Seattle on Wednesday, July 29 after the exam is complete. 

Trip Details

$58 for the round trip

Outbound: 
July 27, 2026

1:30-2pm ~ UW registrants gather in the Burke Museum parking lot (4303 Memorial Way NE)
2:00pm ~ Bus departs UW promptly at 2pm
2-2:30pm ~ SU registrants gather on 12th Ave. outside SU School of Law 
2:30pm ~ Bus departs SU promptly at 2:30pm
5:00pm ~ Bus arrives at Yakima Convention & Event Center (10 N. 8th Street) at approximately 5pm 

Return: 
July 29, 2026

12:05pm ~ Day 2 of the bar exam concludes at approximately 12:05pm
3:30-4pm ~ Registrants gather at the Yakima Convention & Event Center
4:00pm ~ Bus departs promptly at 4pm
7:00pm ~ Bus arrives back at the Burke Museum parking lot at approximately 7pm
7:30pm ~ Bus arrives back at SU at approximately 7:30pm

Space is limited. Interested bar-takers should go to www.kcba.org/BarExamBus to reserve their spot.

The KCBA Aviation Law Section invites you to join them for their upcoming virtual lunchtime CLE.

IN-FLIGHT BLOWOUTS AND UPSETS

July 14th, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Pacific Time

Presented by Mark Lindquist, Mark Lindquist Law

When a door plug blows out of the plane at 16,000 feet, or a plane crashes into your house, or a flight attendant dumps burning hot coffee in your lap, or a fellow passenger gets drunk and assaults you, what are your remedies? The group will discuss options for international flights, domestic flights, state court, and federal court. 

CLE Credit: 1.00 Law & Legal PENDING

For further information and to register, click here.

Come for the CLE credits, stay for the community.

KCBA will be hosting its first annual KCBA Conference this September. We hope you’ll join us! The conference will be designed for maximum networking opportunities, sprinkled with timely CLE content that’s relevant for all practice areas.

Tentative plenary session topics:

• A.I. Policies for Law Offices
• Attorney Wellness—Now a WSBA Licensing Requirement?
• Innovation in Attorney Fee Structures
• Social Media Marketing for Attorneys
• Insurance Coverage for the Non-Insurance Attorney
• Legal Writing Master Class
• Update on WA Alternative Pathways to Licensure

This conference will be open to members only, so be sure you renew/join in June. Those who renew before June 30 will receive early access and discounts for the conference.

In addition to CLE, the Conference will feature complimentary headshots, section/division-specific networking opportunities, exhibitor tables, law-related apparel and other goodies for sale, and an optional dine-around lunch September 18.

We are excited to see you at this inaugural event! 

Interested in speaking at the conference? Send us a proposal to cle@kcba.org by July 31 for consideration.

Proposal Guidelines: Please limit your proposal to 800 words, include information about all proposed speakers/panelists, and explain how your topic is relevant to most areas of law.

The 2025–26 membership year was a special one! Not least because the Member Services Department added 2 new staff members: David Swidler joined us as Events Coordinator, and Habtamu Kabeto joined us as our new Sections Coordinator. Welcome!
 

Statement from the KCBA Board of Trustees on the Rule of Law