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2026 Trial Advocacy Program (TAP)

LIVE SEMINAR

Date: April 16-17, 2026
Time: Day 1: 8:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Day 2: 8:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Credits: 11.5 CLE credits (10.5 Law & Legal Procedure + 1.0 Ethics)
In-Person Location: Washington State Bar Association

TUITION
$399 - Standard
$149 - New Members*

Registration for the two-day CLE is $149 for New Members*, and $399 for Standard tuition. The two-day CLE and Mock Trial together are $199 for New Members* and $499 for Standard Tuition.

*Active members of the Washington State Bar Association will be considered New Members through the calendar end of the tenth year following admittance to practice in the state. Note: The store will automatically discount your registration during checkout.

Product Code: NME260416UMB

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The annual WSBA Trial Advocacy Program (TAP) offers a two-day CLE on trial skills, followed by a mock trial. This seminar is suitable for attorneys with little or no trial experience in either criminal or civil law. Participants can choose to attend the two-day CLE only, or both the CLE and the...

The two-day CLE will be held on April 16 & 17 both online and in person at the WSBA office in Seattle. The CLE will cover the full cycle of a jury trial, including voir dire, objections, direct and cross examination, presenting evidence, and closing arguments. A catered lunch* will be provided for in-person attendees.

After the first day of the CLE on Thursday, April 16, we invite all TAP CLE participants and WSBA New Members to join us for TAP into Connections: New Member Social & Trial Advocacy Program CLE Mixer. Hosted by the Washington New Members Committee, this event offers an opportunity to network and enjoy appetizers. Please click here to RSVP for the Mixer by April 13.

A mock trial will follow on Saturday, May 9, at the WSBA office, providing a chance to practice skills learned during the CLE and receive feedback from volunteer judges.

Registration for the mock trial is now closed. Mock trial participants will be receiving additional communication from WSBA CLE.

*Email CLE@wsba.org if you are attending in-person and have dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate.

CO-CHAIRS
Austin Field - King County Department of Public Defense, Seattle, WA
Ada Smoke - AKW Law, P.C., Seattle, WA

FACULTY
Judge Andrea A. Darvas (Ret.) - Darvas ADR, Bothell, WA
Rebecca Bradlow - King County Department of Public Defense, Seattle, WA
Lauren Conner - King County Department of Public Defense, Seattle, WA
Vincent Hooks - King County Department of Public Defense, Seattle, WA
Jenna M. Labourr - AKW Law, P.C., Seattle, WA
Edward Le - Le & Kittleson, Renton, WA
Aaron Orheim - Talmadge/Fitzpatrick, Seattle, WA
Melissa J. Osman - King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Seattle, WA
Ada Smoke - AKW Law, P.C., Seattle, WA
Furhad Sultani - Stritmatter Law Firm, Seattle, WA
Thomas Vertetis - Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC, Tacoma, WA

SCHEDULE
SEMINAR DAY 1 - Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. In-Person Registration Opens
8:10 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
8:25 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 -12:45 p.m. Lunch
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
TAP into Connections: New Member Social & Trial Advocacy Program CLE Mixer hosted by the Washington New Members Committee will follow the day's programming.

SEMINAR DAY 2 - Friday, April 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. In-Person Registration Opens
8:10 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
8:25 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 -12:45 p.m. Lunch
2:45 p.m. Adjourn

MOCK TRIAL - Saturday, May 9, 2026
8:30 a.m. In-Person Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:25 -12:55 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. Adjourn

SEMINAR AGENDA

For accessibility or accommodation requests, or other questions, please email cle@wsba.org or call 206-443-9722 (toll free: 800-945-9722).

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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.

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