When I first reached out to ELAP, I was going through a really difficult time trying to navigate the legal process of protecting myself and my children after experiencing domestic violence. I didn’t have family support, and trying to figure everything out on my own
We had two awesome legal interns this summer at ELAP. Willa Meng Gibbs is a JD Candidate at the University of Washington School of Law expected to graduate in Spring 2028. We interviewed Meng about her experience and what she learned: What are a couple
No two weeks look the same for Kerry, a longtime ELAP office volunteer. One day she’s helping staff prepare for a grant application; the next, she’s reorganizing the supply closet or conducting reference checks. She’s tackled everything from office-move logistics to driving around to drop
We were so lucky to have two amazing legal interns this summer at ELAP. As they wrapped up their time with us, we asked them to share a little about what they learned. Kayla Erickson is a JD Candidate at the University of Washington School
We need a moment to brag… One of our summer interns, Stanley Huang, placed second in the Ninth Circuit Civics Content! 🙌 His essay is titled Eudaimonia: The Modern Pursuit of Happiness. Here’s a snippet: “In my eyes, volunteering is the ultimate exercise of the
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
The legal system was not designed with the average person in mind. Sometimes a person’s financial livelihood can hinge on their ability to know and exercise their legal rights. For older adults, the system can be even more frustrating and difficult to navigate. Watch Anita’s
Sometimes urgency is everything. ELAP’s attorneys recently helped HealthPoint clinic staff provide quick services for a young woman who was a survivor of sex trafficking. Her visa was about to expire and she was in danger of being deported back to her native country, where
