The Washington Courts Historical Society Presents its Seminar

“Through the Years — Important Washington Cases
and Their Enduring Significance”

Friday, November 20, 2009 – 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Temple of Justice Courtroom
Washington State Supreme Court
Olympia, Washington

The day-long seminar features 13 presentations relating to significant cases that were heard by the Washington Supreme Court.   Three Justices and other distinguished jurists and attorneys will make the presentations, including “Washington’s ‘Switch in Time Saves Nine’ Case,” by Chief Justice Gerry Alexander; “Girls of the Gridiron,” by Justice Debra Stephens; and “When to Apply the State Constitution ?” by Justice Charles Johnson.  Topics range widely from Apples to Wobblies and include environmental issues, women’s rights, income tax, the state constitution, school funding, students rights, conjugal issues and recovery for injury.  The diverse seminar is approved for 6 CLE units, including 1 CLE ethics unit based upon the feature presentation by Mr. Egil Krogh, of Watergate notoriety, now senior fellow on Leadership, Ethics and Integrity, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.  A registration form and the complete program are available.

Registration is limited to 115 persons and space will be allocated based upon date of payment.  The fee is $200, which includes coffee service and a buffet lunch, seminar materials, introductory membership in the Washington Courts Historical Society.  Current members get a discount of $10.  Several places will be held for students at a $25 fee.

Other Projects

The Society accomplishes its goals through a variety of projects and programs.

At least once a year it sponsors an accredited Continuing Legal Education seminar, with Society members receiving a discount on the registration fee.

Donations of historical artifacts and archival documents related to Washington State’s legal history are temporarily stored and protected until the Society can facilitate their transfer to an archival facility or museum. There they will be catalogued, preserved and appropriately made available for public access.

The Society provides research guidance and assistance.

Members are invited to attend an annual meeting that includes a dinner and distinguished guest speaker.

Members and individual subscribers receive a newsletter, which contains articles about Washington’s legal history, an account of recent activities and news of upcoming events.