Latina/o Bar Association of Washington

Latina/o Bar Association of Washington The Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) is an association of legal professionals committed

The purpose of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington is to represent the concerns and goals of Latino attorneys and Latino people of the State of Washington. In furtherance of our mission, we encourage and promote the active participation of all Latino attorneys and seek the involvement of Latino community, political, governmental, educational, and business leaders. LBAW encourages and assist

s Latino students and recognizes the needs and voices the concerns of Latino people and their communities. LBAW recognizes the importance of promoting Latino judicial appointments, encouraging respect for the integrity of the judicial system, and advocating for fairness and equality. Further, it is our goal to become a unified and active participant within the legal community of the State of Washington and assist in providing solutions to the problems that confront our legal system and communities.

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📣Join us for the Grandview Legal Clinic on Saturday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Yakima ...
08/04/2026

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📣

Join us for the Grandview Legal Clinic on Saturday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Yakima Valley College – Grandview Campus!
We are seeking volunteer attorneys with experience in the following areas:

⚖️ Wills & Estates
⚖️ Employment
⚖️ Family Law
⚖️ Immigration
⚖️ Bankruptcy
⚖️ Minor & Adult Guardianship
⚖️ Landlord/Tenant

Attorneys practicing in all other civil legal areas are also welcome and encouraged to volunteer!

Sign up Link (also in bio): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsN2_VjM2dy06A7RBsn14zfr41EqcnO2Lyz1ONIvWZklxSjQ/viewform

Your time and expertise can help expand access to legal information and support for community members in need. We hope you’ll join us!

⚾ LBAW Mariners Fundraiser Night at T-Mobile ParkJoin the Latino Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) for an exciting ev...
08/04/2026

⚾ LBAW Mariners Fundraiser Night at T-Mobile Park

Join the Latino Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) for an exciting evening at T-Mobile Park as the Seattle Mariners celebrate Mexican Heritage Night on Friday, September 4!

This is more than just a baseball game. Your ticket purchase directly supports LBAW’s mission and community impact initiatives!

Purchase Link: https://lbaw.wildapricot.org/event-6784619

We’ve reserved a block of seats in Section 329 so LBAW members, friends, family, and supporters can enjoy the game together.

Your ticket includes: 
Admission to the Seattle Mariners vs. Athletics game
Exclusive Mariners Mexican Heritage Night T-shirt
The opportunity to support LBAW’s community programs and future leaders

Bonus: September 4 is also scheduled as a Mariners Fireworks Night, so stick around after the game for a spectacular postgame fireworks show. 

Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and clients. Every ticket purchased helps LBAW continue providing meaningful resources, advocacy, and opportunities throughout Washington.

Join us for our Virtual Coffee & Connect! ☕Looking to expand your network and connect with fellow LBAW members? Join us ...
07/23/2026

Join us for our Virtual Coffee & Connect! ☕

Looking to expand your network and connect with fellow LBAW members? Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and meaningful connections at our upcoming Virtual Coffee & Connect July 24 at 12pm!

Registration has been extended! 🚨 You now have until tonight, July 23, at 8:00 PM to sign up.

Registration Link (copy and paste into browser): https://lbaw.wildapricot.org/event-6757553

We hope to see you there!

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Join the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW), Washington Lawye...
07/10/2026

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
 
Join the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW), Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WaLAL), and the M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association (M3) for the Western District of Washington for a discussion and reception focused on minority lawyer mental health. All are welcome.
 
Tuesday, July 29
4:00–5:15 p.m. (Reception immediately following)
Rainier Square
401 Union Street, Suite 325 (3rd Floor)
Seattle, WA 98101
 
Following the discussion, please join us for a reception in Schroeter Goldmark & Bender’s lobby on the 34th floor, featuring light refreshments.
 
This event is free, 1.0 CLE credit is pending, and all minority and affinity bar associations are invited to attend.
 
Space is limited. Please RSVP by July 22 to mail to: [email protected].
 
We hope you’ll join us for an important conversation about supporting the mental health and well-being of lawyers in our community.

Meet Alex! (He/him) 😁 Alex Romero is an attorney at Driggs, Bills, and Day PPC (The Advocates) whose commitment to advoc...
07/02/2026

Meet Alex! (He/him) 😁
 
Alex Romero is an attorney at Driggs, Bills, and Day PPC (The Advocates) whose commitment to advocacy is rooted in his experience as a first generation child of Mexican immigrant parents. Prior to joining private practice, he spent several years at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project representing immigrant youth in removal proceedings across all of Washington. Alex remains committed to expanding access to justice through his practice and volunteer work. 

As a law student, Alex protested and successfully convinced his law school to suspend its externship program with ICE.  🤩

Meet Isaac! (He/him) Isaac Castaneda is a first-generation attorney and the proud son of immigrant parents from Mexico, ...
06/26/2026

Meet Isaac! (He/him)

Isaac Castaneda is a first-generation attorney and the proud son of immigrant parents from Mexico, whose resilience, work ethic, and determination shaped his values and commitment to service. Growing up, he witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by immigrant and working-class communities, experiences that inspired his pursuit of a legal career. Isaac is dedicated to honoring their sacrifices through advocacy, justice, and service to his community. 

Isaac is a first time parent with the birth of his mini me.

Meet Susana! (She/her)Susana Ruiz is a managing attorney at S.L. Pitts PC and her primary focus is family law including ...
06/25/2026

Meet Susana! (She/her)

Susana Ruiz is a managing attorney at S.L. Pitts PC and her primary focus is family law including divorce, parenting, child support, and marital agreements.

She enjoys attending Mariners games, hiking, eating ramen, and playing pickleball. ⛰️

Join LBAW for a Noche de Bachata at Reverie Ballroom on Thursday, July 9th! 🪩 💃🏽 🕺🏻 The evening kicks off with an introd...
06/23/2026

Join LBAW for a Noche de Bachata at Reverie Ballroom on Thursday, July 9th! 🪩 💃🏽 🕺🏻

The evening kicks off with an introductory class from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM, making it the perfect opportunity to learn some new moves or practice your bachata turns.

Before heading to the dance floor, join us for a pre-event social at the Art Table at 8:30 PM.

Tickets are sold at the door:

LBAW Members: $10 (Early bird rate for current LBAW members if you sign up by July 4th!)

General Admission: $15

Students (with valid ID): $5 (no need to RSVP for students with valid ID)

Bonus: Reverie Ballroom is offering our community a discount on their 4-week July Bachata or Q***r Bachata Level 1 Series (July 9–30). Get it for $80 (down from $108) with code: LBAWchata28.

Copy and paste this link into your browser lock in your member discount by July 4th!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsYRXXLZ1SUK6M_UmZFzk9FmkOCQsihQLNZFqLH4WVZ2JOLA/viewform

Meet fellow LBAW Board Member Diego A. Rondón Ichikawa (he/him)🌟 Diego is an attorney at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender whe...
06/22/2026

Meet fellow LBAW Board Member Diego A. Rondón Ichikawa (he/him)🌟

Diego is an attorney at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender where he advocates for individuals who suffered harm in employment law, serious personal injury, and sexual assault and harassment.

Born and raised in Venezuela, Diego is a native Spanish speaker. He also speaks Japanese and Portuguese, having lived in Japan and Portugal. Diego’s international upbringing and language skills allow him to navigate various cultural contexts with ease.

Fun fact: Diego used to play drums in punk bands. 🥁

The Annual Cinco de Mayo Reception was an incredible celebration! ☀️ It was a beautiful day filled with great conversati...
05/10/2026

The Annual Cinco de Mayo Reception was an incredible celebration! ☀️ It was a beautiful day filled with great conversations, community spirit, and meaningful connections. So grateful to see so many amazing leaders from across our community come together to celebrate and uplift one another! 🎉

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