Legal Foundation of Washington

10/13/2026

We are beyond thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Associates Campaign!

This year, participating firms collectively raised $373,034 for the Campaign for Equal Justice, surpassing our $300,000 goal. Every gift helps civil legal aid organizations across Washington provide critical legal assistance to people facing housing instability, domestic violence, loss of public benefits, consumer fraud, and other challenges that threaten family stability.

And now, the awards!

🏆 2026 Amicus Award — K&L Gates LLP and Miller Nash LLP (TIE!)
Recognizing the highest participation and involvement in this year’s campaign, we're celebrating not one, but TWO winners. Congratulations to Miller Nash and K&L Gates for their outstanding engagement and commitment.

🏆 2026 Generous Counsel Award — Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Recognizing the firm with the highest average gift, congratulations to PCVA for demonstrating exceptional generosity!

🏆 2026 Rainmaker Award — PCVA
PCVA takes home a second award. Recognizing the firm that raised the most money overall, this award celebrates PCVA's remarkable fundraising efforts.

A huge congratulations to all our winners and heartfelt thanks to every associate, firm, donor, and campaign leader who helped make the 2026 Associates Campaign such a success.

The competition may be friendly, but the impact is very real. Together, you're strengthening civil legal aid and helping ensure more people across Washington can access legal help when they need it most.

Thank you to all the participating firms: Arnold&Porter, Ashurst Perkins Coie, Ballard Spahr, Connelly Law Offices, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Foster Garvey, Gordon&Rees Scully Mansukhani, K&L Gates, Keller Rohrback Law Offices, McKinley Irvin Family Law, Miller Nash, Pacifica Law Group, PCVA Attorneys at Law, OMW, and Stoel Rives LLP.

10/06/2026

What does a second chance look like when the barriers to moving forward are finally removed?

For someone returning home after incarceration, a mountain of legal debt, barriers to employment, or the loss of voting rights can stand in the way of rebuilding their life.

Our featured grantee at Seattle's upcoming Cheers & Justice, Civil Survival, is changing that. Led by people directly impacted by the criminal legal system, Civil Survival combines legal aid, community organizing, and advocacy to remove barriers and restore opportunity.

Join us on October 15 at the Seattle Spheres to hear from Devon Adams and Corey Guilmette, Civil Survival's Co-Executive Directors. Meet the people behind this work, learn how civil legal aid changes lives, and connect with others committed to building access to equal justice for everyone in Washington.

Cheers & Justice is free, and food and drinks are provided. Come raise a glass to the people making justice possible!

Register today: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/seattle-cheers-justice/e815040

10/01/2026

The 7th Annual Voices for Justice was an unforgettable night of music, poetry, storytelling, and a shared commitment to expanding access to civil legal aid across Washington State.

We were grateful to hear from emcee Rajeev D. Majumdar, author and poet Briseldy Hernandez-Ramos, Righteous Mothers, Tacoma Refugee Choir, the El Mariachi Monarcas, King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón, and Malou Chavez of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, who shared more about NWIRP’s work alongside immigrant communities throughout Washington.

The evening was a powerful reminder that justice is strengthened when people come together, through advocacy, art, community, action, and—above all—a shared commitment to strengthening civil legal aid.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening possible. Funds raised through Voices for Justice support the Endowment for Equal Justice, helping sustain civil legal aid services for people and communities across Washington.

We are especially grateful to our presenting sponsors: Amazon; Anonymous; Maureen and Joel Benoliel; Judge Michael Schwab (Ret.); and Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm.

Thank you for standing with us in support of equal access to justice.

09/26/2026

Last week, five law students were sworn into Swinomish Tribe Tribal Court through the Coast Salish Tribal Court Practice Clinic, a partnership between Skagit Legal Aid and Seattle University’s Northwest Center for Indigenous Law.

Supported by LFW’s Native American & Tribal Communities Grant, the clinic gives law students practical experience representing clients in Tribal courts under the supervision of experienced attorneys, while expanding civil legal aid services for the Swinomish and Makah Tribe.

Congratulations to these new advocates and to the partners building the next generation of Tribal court practitioners.

09/15/2026

Join us on October 15 at The Spheres in Seattle! We'll hear from special guests on the importance of access to justice. The event is free! Food and drinks will be provided. Be sure to register today at https://pro.gofundme.com/event/seattle-cheers-justice/e815040

09/10/2026

Join us TONIGHT at Cowiche Canyon & Kitchen in Yakima! The event is free! Food and drinks will be provided. Be sure to register asap at https://pro.gofundme.com/event/yakima-cheers-justice/e815039

09/08/2026

Join Us in growing justice for all on 9/30 at The Triple Door! Register at https://ow.ly/St8050ZC6vv

09/02/2026

What becomes possible when people have access to civil legal aid?

Benjamin Brockie spent more than 22 years incarcerated under a 67-year sentence. With the support of attorneys through the Seattle Clemency Project, he pursued clemency petition for seven years. In 2024, his sentence was commuted.

Today, Benjamin is a college student, father, advocate, and community leader. He is working toward law school and using his experience to push for stronger reentry support, access to education, and greater justice for people who are still incarcerated.

His story, shared by Underscore Native News, is a powerful reminder that civil legal work is about more than resolving a legal matter. It can open doors to an entirely different future.

When people have meaningful access to legal advocacy, they can challenge systems, exercise their rights, return to their communities, pursue education, support their families, and become advocates for others.

At LFW, we believe in the power of civil legal aid to create pathways to justice and in the organizations and advocates doing this work every day.

Read Benjamin’s story: https://www.underscore.news/people-profiles/from-a-life-sentence-to-law-school/

Photo and story by Luna Reyna, Underscore Native News.

Benjamin Brockie, Aaniiih of the Fork Belknap Reservation, served over 22 years of a 67 year sentence for two robberies. As a college student right out of prison, in October 2024, he learned first hand the gaps in support for people like himself reentering society and has continuously worked towards...

08/29/2026

Sometimes, serving our community means stepping away from our desks.

The Legal Foundation of Washington team spent an afternoon volunteering together at Treehouse, an organization creating opportunities for young people in foster care to thrive. Treehouse supports youth across Washington with the academic resources, essential items, financial assistance, and one-on-one support they need to succeed in school and pursue the futures they envision.

During our afternoon together, we filled backpacks with items from kids’ back-to-school wish lists. From supplies to clothing, it feels good to know resources like Treehouse exist to support young people in our community.

Thank you to Treehouse for welcoming our team. Learn more about Treehouse and ways to support their work at treehouseforkids.org.

08/27/2026

Join us on September 10 in Yakima! We'll hear from special guests on the importance of access to justice.

The event is free! Food and drinks will be provided. Be sure to register today at https://pro.gofundme.com/event/yakima-cheers-justice/e815039