Legal Foundation of Washington

06/12/2026

Join us next week for Spokane Cheers + Justice! We're excited to hear from Chief Justice Debra Stephens on the importance of civil legal aid in advancing equity and justice across Washington State.

Space is limited so be sure to reserve your place at this free event!

RSVP here: https://ow.ly/gYA950Zblij

06/04/2026

Cheers & Justice kicks off this month!

RSVP for an event in your area!
Spokane: https://ow.ly/N5Rq50Z7QTr
Whatcom: https://ow.ly/oUXJ50Z7QTs
Snohomish: https://ow.ly/ROmV50Z7QTq

05/21/2026

Thank you to all who came to the Endowment of Equal Justice's event at Town Hall Seattle with Stacey Abrams!

Today, it is essential that we remain in constant pursuit of resisting authoritarianism, and protect democracy that works for its people.

05/13/2026

Now more than ever, it is essential that we defend democracy and sacred civil institutions.

RSVP today for Stacey Abrams at Town Hall Seattle, May 14th at 5:30 p.m. Find tickets at the QR code or https://ow.ly/gK6P50YXWzS

05/06/2026

To gear up for the Endowment for Equal Justice's May 14th event, KUOW's Paige Browning talked with voting rights activist Stacey Abrams about her take on the decision, about her opinion on voter apathy and why she stepped back from the national stage.

Interested in hearing more from Stacey? Register to join us on May 14 here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/race-equity-series-stacey-abrams/e751101/register/new/select-tickets

" We can't go back in time and change the [2024] election," Abrams says. "What we can do is look forward and make certain that we connect democracy to people's lived experiences."

04/25/2026

Want to hear from one of the most influential voices in voting rights? Don't miss Stacey Abrams at Seattle Town Hall on May 14th.

To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/wgRr50YNk0c. Space is limited, purchase tickets at https://ow.ly/iFn350YNk0b

03/24/2026

You're invited! Join the Endowment for Equal Justice on May 14 at Seattle Town Hall for a special evening with bestselling author, business owner, and leading champion of justice, Stacey Abrams! Purchase a ticket for $50 here: https://www.classy.org/event/race-equity-series-stacey-abrams/e751101/register/new/select-tickets

02/06/2026

Another : Honoring Elizabeth Landry, 1996 Goldmark Intern

Elizabeth Landry has worked with legal aid, at Northwest Justice Project, since 1999. Her practice focuses on the representation of low-income individuals in health and long-term cases. In doing this work, she draws on her experience as a Goldmark Intern in 1996. In it, she worked with Northwest Immigrant Rights Project doing outreach and education with low-income refugees and immigrants on the effects of "welfare reform".

02/04/2026

We know February 27 is just around the corner. While the Luncheon may be sold out, you can join our waitlist. Can’t join us in person? We'd love to have you join us virtually to celebrate. If you've been part of past Goldmark celebrations, you know what a special gathering this is for our community.

Tune in February 27 as we honor this year's awardee and connect with colleagues from across Washington's legal community.

Register here: https://www.classy.org/event/2026-goldmark-award-luncheon/e741734

01/30/2026

A : Honoring Councilmember Jorge L. Barón the 2024 Goldmark Awardee

Jorge served as the Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project from 2008 to 2023, and as a staff attorney with the organization from 2006 to 2008. He graduated from Duke University and spent five years working in the film and television industry in Los Angeles, California, before pursuing a legal career. Jorge received his law degree from Yale Law School. After graduation, he served as a law clerk for Judge Betty B. Fletcher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle. He then served as an Arthur Liman Public Interest Fellow at New Haven Legal Assistance Association in New Haven, Connecticut, before moving back to the Pacific Northwest and starting his position at NWIRP.

Jorge has served in various civic groups including the transition committees for Governor Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Deadly Force in Community Policing, and Governor Gregoire’s New Americans Policy Council.
He was elected to be a member of the King County Council in November 2023.