Presented in collaboration with The District and Municipal Court Judges' Association Diversity Committee
The District and Municipal Court Judges' Association (DMCJA), and the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) are delighted to offer training for attorneys interested in being judges...
Presented in collaboration with The District and Municipal Court Judges' Association Diversity Committee
The District and Municipal Court Judges' Association (DMCJA), and the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) are delighted to offer training for attorneys interested in being judges pro tempore or simply for those interested in knowing more about being a judge and the challenges of presiding in the courtroom.
Attorneys who complete this two day training will be listed as possible resources for future pro tem appointments. (NOTE: Completing this program does not guarantee a pro tem appointment, nor is it required to be on the list to be appointed.)
The program will focus on the skills necessary to become an effective judge, and includes topics on courtroom management, handling pro se litigants, diversity, working with court personnel, practice bias, and ethical conflicts for judges. The faculty is made up of judges, attorneys and court personnel.
A reception will follow the CLE the evening of March 28, 2025 for registrants and invited guests. Details to follow.
A diverse judiciary that reflects the community is paramount in a just legal system. With this training, we aim to develop a bank of accomplished and experienced pro tem judges, composed of individuals increasingly reflective of the state's population at large.
WSBA-CLE is offering a limited number of scholarships for applicants from underrepresented populations. Please see the scholarship page for more information. To apply go to the scholarship application.
This event is hosted by the Washington State Bar Association and not endorsed by the University of Washington-Tacoma.
CO-CHAIRS
District and Municipal Court Judges' Association Diversity Committee
FACULTY
Judge Abigail Bartlett - Clark County District Court, Vancouver, WA
Judge Andrew Biviano - Spokane County District Court, Spokane, WA
Ms. J. Reiko Callner - Washington Commission on Judicial Conduct, Olympia, WA
Maria Luisa Gracia Camon - Seattle, WA
Candace Enders - City of Kent Municipal Court, Kent, WA
Judge Jessica Giner - Renton Municipal Court, Renton, WA
Judge Anthony Gipe - City of Kent Municipal Court, Kent, WA
Judge Jeffrey Goodwin - Snohomish County District Southern Division, Lynnwood, WA
Judge Karama Hawkins Calloway - King County District Court West Division, Seattle, WA
Sara McNish - Administrative Office of the Courts, Olympia, WA
Judge Marcus Naylor - King County District Court, Issaquah, WA
Judge Pam Nogueira - Olympia Municipal Court, Olympia, WA
Judge Kevin Peck - King County District Court, Redmond, WA
Judge Rebecca Robertson – King County District Court West Division, Seattle, WA
Judge N. Scott Stewart - Issaquah Municipal Court, Issaquah, WA
Judge Mindy Walker - Jefferson County District Court, Port Townsend, WA
Judge Karl Lin Williams - Pierce County District Court, Tacoma, WA
SCHEDULE
Friday, March 28, 2025
8:00 a.m. Registration Opens
8:25 a.m. Program Begins
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Reception following the program
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00 a.m. Registration Opens
8:25 a.m. Program Begins
1:30 p.m. Adjourn
For accessibility or accommodation requests, or other questions, please email cle@wsba.org or call 206-443-9722 (toll free: 800-945-9722).
Seminar Registration Transfers, Refunds and Cancellations: In most circumstances, if you cannot attend the live event, we can
transfer your registration to the on-demand product, once available (8-10 weeks from the program delivery date). Generally, for
webcast/webinar registrations, tuition fees may be refunded, less $25 for processing, for written cancellations postmarked, emailed, or faxed up
to the start of the event. For in-person registrations, tuition fees may be refunded, less $25 for processing, for written cancellations
postmarked, emailed, or faxed by 5 p.m. up to three business days before the event. No refunds will be provided after the dates specified. You
may also send a substitute in lieu of canceling.
When applicable, specific exceptions to these policies will be noted on individual event
registration pages. Please email
cle@wsba.org with any requests or questions.