In 2021 Perkins Coie launched a Racial Justice Fellowship to provide an opportunity for first- and second-year associates to spend six months doing full time pro bono legal work at a community-based organization. As part of that prestigious program, Evan Molineux has joined the ELAP
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to stand with survivors, honor their strength, and shine a light on the challenges they face when seeking safety and stability. Escaping an abusive relationship takes courage. It also requires access to the legal protections and resources that
By ELAP intern Annika Hauer When Judge Catherine Shaffer retired after 23 years as a King County Superior Court judge, she wasn’t planning to take on other work. However, when the current presidential administration took office, she said, “I started looking into getting involved as
It’s been a big month for our team at ELAP. We recently received two (!) awards commemorating our work. 🏆 City of Kirkland: The award recognizes ELAP staff for its dedication and hard work in supporting the immigrant community in collaboration with the City of
We are unable to meet the current demand in our family law clinics. Help us fill these critical slots by signing up to be a pro bono attorney! Commitment is typically 1-3 hours per month. Family law clinics are held virtually, so you can volunteer
By Annika Hauer, ELAP Intern Civil legal aid is legal advice for folks facing “civil” legal situations: domestic violence, housing charges or evictions, medical bills, immigration cases, and more. Civil legal aid is free, and it exists for people whom the legal system is not
By Annika Hauer, ELAP intern The Washington Leadership Institute (WLI), a collaborative project between the Washington Bar Association and the UW School of Law, released a podcast this summer to celebrate 20 years of building the next generation of leaders. The goal of the podcast
We have two new Bilingual Legal Services Coordinators on the ELAP team! Bianca Reynaga (she/her), joined ELAP in June. She previously worked at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Deyanira Armenta Gonzalez (she/her), is the newest member of our team and has
August is National Make-A-Will Month, so it’s a good time to double-check that you have an up-to-date will. A will ensures that your wishes are known, your assets are distributed the way you want, and your family is spared unnecessary stress during an already difficult
Navigating the immigration system can be overwhelming—especially for youth and young adults who may be facing it for the first time. Whether you’re applying for DACA, figuring out your rights during an encounter with immigration officials, or seeking help with school and employment opportunities, having
