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2026 Family Law Midyear Meeting and Conference

LIVE SEMINAR

TUITION
$390 - Family Law Section Members (discount applied at checkout)
$425 - Standard/Non-Section Members
$425 - Join the Section [add the Related Items Family Law Section membership ($35) to your cart during checkout and register at the Section member rate ($390)]
$350 - New Members*

*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. The store will automatically discount registration, if applicable, during checkout.

When you choose “Join the Section,” you receive the discounted section tuition rate plus a year membership to the Family Law Section, which includes discounts at future CLEs plus other member benefits.

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Presented in partnership with the WSBA Family Law Section

Join us for the 2026 Family Law Midyear, offered both online and in person at the beautiful Hotel Murano in Tacoma. Spend the weekend connecting with colleagues and expanding your expertise through dynamic, informative sessions full of...

Presented in partnership with the WSBA Family Law Section

SEMINAR AGENDA

AWARDS LUNCHEON
Please join us for the Family Law Awards Luncheon on Saturday, July 18 from 12:30-2:00pm. You will have the option to choose one of two options at checkout:

Chicken Saltimbocca (gluten-free, contains pork)
Chicken breast, crispy prosciutto, sage and fresh mozzarella
Roasted Cauliflower Steak (gluten-free, vegan)
Rainbow carrots, French lentils, and chimichurri sauce

LODGING INFORMATION
There is a limited block of discounted rooms at The Hotel Murano held for attendees until June 25, 2026, based entirely on space availability. Once they are filled, room prices may increase. Room reservations made under the WSBA room block are intended for attendees of the Midyear Conference only. If a non-attendee would like to stay in the area, please find accommodations outside of the WSBA room block.

The WSBA room block includes Friday and Saturday nights, July 17 and 18, at the rate of $194 per night plus taxes and fees. You may stay for whichever nights you need within that date range.

To Reserve Your Room:
Navigate to this link to book your room directly: WSBA Family Law Midyear Meeting & Conference Booking Link

SCHOLARSHIPS
The section will be offering scholarships. Please watch this space and we will update it with scholarship information once it becomes available.

CO-CHAIRS
Laura Yelish - Yelish Law PLLC, Port Orchard, WA
Cecilia Welch - Attorney, Oak Harbor, WA

COMMITTEE
Shelley Brandt - Cordes Brandt PLLC, Olympia, WA
Haley Helms - McKinley Irvin, Everett, WA
Michael Savage - Luminosity Law PLLC, Mountlake Terrace, WA

FACULTY
Felicia Ako - Courthouse Dogs Foundation, Bellevue, WA
Judge Jeffrey P. Bassett - Kitsap County Superior Court, Port Orchard, WA
Mihaella Bayla - True Lending LLC, Edmonds, WA
Kim Carroll - Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Olympia, WA
Jeanne Marie Clavere - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Jacob D’Annunzio - Washington State Office of Public Defense, Olympia, WA
Ambrosia Eberhardt - Akin, Spokane, WA
Janet Gwilym - International Rescue Committee, SeaTac, WA
Leslie J. Hagin - Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers, Seattle, WA
Commissioner Jacqueline Jeske (Ret.) - Jeske Dispute Resolution LLC, Woodinville, WA
Christina Meserve - Connolly Tacon & Meserve, Tacoma, WA
Diane F. Russell - The Law Office of Diane F. Russell PS, Silverdale, WA
James Shipman - Port Gardner Law Group, Inc. P.S, Everett, WA
Charles Szurszewski - Connolly Tacon & Meserve, Tacoma, WA
Laura Vogel - Washington State Administrative Office of the Court, Olympia, WA
Celeste Walsen, DVM - Courthouse Dogs Foundation, Bellevue, WA
Megan Winder - Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Tacoma, WA
Todd Yelish - Yelish Law PLLC, Port Orchard, WA
Katrina Zafiro - ZafiroLaw, Seattle, WA

SCHEDULE
Friday, July 17, 2026
12:00 p.m. Registration Opens
12:50 p.m. Program Begins
5:20 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

Saturday, July 18, 2026
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:55 a.m. Program Begins
12:00-2:00 p.m. Awards Lunch
4:15 p.m. Adjourn

Sunday, July 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:55 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 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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