Yakima Valley’s Efforts to Address the Critical Shortage of Attorneys in Central Washington

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Faculty, 2nd Annual WSBA Small Town and Rural Practice Summit

This summit will continue to shine a spotlight on advancing justice in every ZIP code across Washington. Bringing together judges, legal professionals, law students, and community leaders from across the state, the summit will explore the unique challenges and promising opportunities in rural and small-town practice. Through keynote presentations and panel discussion, attendees will explore a range of timely issues impacting rural legal communities and consider actionable strategies to strengthen rural legal services and expand access to justice. Topics will include pathways to the profession, immigration, AI and technology in smalltown practice, and ethical considerations for general practitioners.