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Long-awaited biennial CLE - Justice in Stressful times - 11/19/2021. Our CLE will begin with a summary of historical times of great social upheavals in Washington State. For an agenda and to buy tickets - https://t.co/X1vJBb94MF

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@505quelml Feel better, Justice Montoya-Lewis

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Fall Newsletter Article - The Courts of the Washington Territory: 1853- 1889 by Justice Gerry Alexander (retired). https://t.co/Eq4CJ9KQel

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The History of the Temple of Justice by Celeste Stokes & David Peterson - https://t.co/fxyMb0nMgm

#templeofjustice #WCHS

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Fall Newsletter Article - Evolution of Voting Rights in Washington State by Leonard Garfield - https://t.co/IOs2HBmkA3

#votingrights #votinginwashingtonstate #washingtonstatehistory

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"Meet some of the ‘Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State’" https://t.co/3gYH6Dvtfv via @seattletimes

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We will be highlighting a different courthouse in every one of our newsletters. In case you missed it - this is the Dayton Courthouse - which is Washington State's Oldest Courthouse - and is quite charming. Read about it further here - https://t.co/gu3fivFHNB

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The Washington Courts Historical Society is beginning a project to record the oral histories of great Washington legal luminaries.
If interested in volunteering for this project or to learn more please contact Rob Mead, at 260-257-2156 or [email protected].

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We are so thrilled to have Justice Mary Yu join the Washington Courts Historical Society board! Welcome Justice Yu.

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#OnThisDay in 1856, Governor Isaac Stevens ejected Judge Edward Lander from his court under martial law. https://t.co/jnot6oe8WV

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We are so sorry to hear about Justice Fairhurst's passing - rest in power, Justice Fairhurst. You were one of a kind and we shall miss you.
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Still need WSBA CLE credits and tired of the usual dull programs? Why not check the recorded webinar "Justice in Stressful Times" approved for 6.25 credits (1 ethics credits) - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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CLE - "Justice in Stressful Times" on November 19th. Topic highlight - Civility (1 hour ethics credit)
with Justice Helen Whitener- to register - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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CLE - "Justice in Stressful Times" on November 19th. Topic highlight - The Role of the Press during times of social upheaval: Bruce Johnson, Davis Wright Tremaine - to register - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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CLE - "Justice in Stressful Times" on November 19th. Topic highlight - The Mechanics of Justice
Panel – Ian Birk, Keller Rohrback, and Judges Dean Lum and Rogers, King County Superior Court - to register - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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CLE - "Justice in Stressful Times" on November 19th. Topic highlight - Administration of Justice by the Legislative and Executive Branches - Ralph Munro, Secretary of State, State of Washington (retired). - to register - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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CLE - "Justice in Stressful Times" on November 19th. Topic highlight - Prospective look at preparing for the inevitable, socially stressful times to come with Noah Purcell, Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General - to register - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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Wonder if the rule of law can hold during stressful times? Join us on November 19th at our biennial CLE to hear from various experts on the three branches of governments approach to stressful times. - https://t.co/5qFOW4PfxE

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It's happening - the next WCHS CLE on 11.19.21 - Justice in Stressful times. Pending 6.25 CLE credits with 1 ethics credit - this program is power-packed with experts on the rule of law in times of crisis. Not to be missed! Register today - https://t.co/8ufrvgtS4s

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We are pleased to announce that Rob Mead has agreed to serve as our President and Celeste Stokes will be our president-elect. We appreciate their commitment to our organization and mission and look forward to their leadership.