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We are honored to be featured in the latest issue of the Washington State Bar…

We have a new ELAP staff member for you to meet. Melissa O’Sullivan (she/her), JD,…

The 2026 state legislative session is moving at a rapid pace, with several critical bills…

A big welcome to the four new members of ELAP’s Board of Directors: Heather Bresnahan…

A landmark victory in Washington’s Court of Appeals has transformed the way trial courts must…

“Kids can feel physical pain when they are having a lot of emotions like anxiety…

We asked our children to help us express what a “helping hand” signifies to them, and…

It’s time for ELAP’s annual Pro Bono Awards! Our awards recognize outstanding contributions to meeting…

We are so grateful to all of you for being our champions of justice. Thank…

If you’re looking for an easy way to make an impact, you’ve come to the…

In 2021 Perkins Coie launched a Racial Justice Fellowship to provide an opportunity for first-…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to stand with survivors, honor their strength, and…

By ELAP intern Annika Hauer When Judge Catherine Shaffer retired after 23 years as a…

It’s been a big month for our team at ELAP. We recently received two (!)…

We are unable to meet the current demand in our family law clinics. Help us…

By Annika Hauer, ELAP Intern Civil legal aid is legal advice for folks facing “civil”…

By Annika Hauer, ELAP intern The Washington Leadership Institute (WLI), a collaborative project between the…