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New state laws now in effect
Many new laws took effect on June 11 that impact people across Washington state. Here’s…
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month At ELAP, Disability Pride is about honoring the vibrant identities,…
Lost your immigration attorney? Here’s what to do next.
Many people have been affected by the closure of a large immigration law practice. If…
Office closure alert
Just a heads up to our clients that ELAP will be closed from June 29…
Meet our summer interns!
We are excited to welcome a great group of students to intern with ELAP this…
Strengthening protection orders for survivors
ELAP recently stood with survivors in the Washington Court of Appeals to protect long-term safety….
Contest winner!
We need a moment to brag… One of our summer interns, Stanley Huang, placed second…
Help support tenants during Ignite Kirkland
We are excited to be part of the 2026 Ignite Kirkland grant campaign organized by…
Thank you for rising with us!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have raised more than $214,000 to fund free civil…
Impact update
It’s time for an update on what you have been helping us accomplish. Take a…
ELAP in the news
We are honored to be featured in the latest issue of the Washington State Bar…
Meet DV attorney Melissa
We have a new ELAP staff member for you to meet. Melissa O’Sullivan (she/her), JD,…
State legislature update
The 2026 state legislative session is moving at a rapid pace, with several critical bills…
Meet our new board members
A big welcome to the four new members of ELAP’s Board of Directors: Heather Bresnahan…
Keeping guns out of the hands of abusers
A landmark victory in Washington’s Court of Appeals has transformed the way trial courts must…
Meet board member Tasha Murphy
“Kids can feel physical pain when they are having a lot of emotions like anxiety…
Happy New Year!
We asked our children to help us express what a “helping hand” signifies to them, and…