NEW LAWYER EDUCATION PROGRAM

New Lawyer Education 2009

Online Videos - Watch the Videos

The online option for the New Lawyer Education (NLE) Program requires you to view a series of seven downloadable videos. The videos cover a range of topics relevant to attorneys new to practice in Washington. These topics include: (1) civility and professionalism, (2) orientation to local practice issues and materials, (3) basic law office and practice management, (4) balance and lifestyle issues, and (5) networking. The videos were recorded during the most recent live NLE Programs held at WSBA offices in December 2008 and May 2009.

The videos are organized into seven categories. Some categories have more than one video from which you can choose. You are required to watch one video in each category to fulfill the requirements of the NLE Program, but you are free to watch additional videos at any time. The choice of videos is designed to provide different options most relevant to your interests or planned practice areas. You can click on any speaker’s name to obtain a brief summary of their background and experience.

The videos can be viewed in any order, and in one or several sittings - it's easy to pick up where you stopped. Just note where you left off and then fast-forward to that spot when you resume the video.

To get started, just click on the title of the desired video. You can also right click and save the videos to your computer. A separate viewing window will appear. When you are finished with each video, return to this page and select another video until you have watched at least one video all seven categories.

Category 1: Managing Your Legal Career: A Panel Discussion
(please view at least one video from this category)
Video 1 Video 2
Panel Discussion Panel Discussion
J. David Huhs Merisa Heu-Weller
  Curran Law Firm, Kent, WA    Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Jamie Arledge        Mario Cava
  Attorney at Law, Vancouver, WA    ACA (Public Defender), Seattle, WA
Sarah Odonkor   Chip Daly
  King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Seattle, WA   Law Offices of Seaton Daly III,
Seattle, WA
Category 2: Civility and Professionalism
(please view at least one video from this category)
Video 1 Video 2
Building & Maintaining Your Professional Reputation: 10 Simple Rules Professionalism in Practice
Stan Bastian Sal Mungia
  Jeffers Danielson Sonn & Aylward PS,   Wenatchee, WA   Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, Tacoma, WA
Category 3: Local Practice Issues: A View from the Bench
(please view at least one video from this category)
Video 1 Video 1
Judge Gonzalez - Video Judge Arend - Video
Hon. Stephen Gonzalez                Hon. Stephanie A. Arend

King County local rules

Pierce County local rules

Category 4: Basic Law Office Management
Nuts and Bolts of Running a Practice: What Every Practitioner Should Know (even if you have an Office Manager
Pete Roberts - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Category 5: Nuances of Washington State Law
Practicing in Washington: How is it different here?
David Ridenour - Attorney at Law, Vancouver, WA
Category 6: Career Development
Beyond Dues: How can WSBA Help You Build Your Career
Paula Littlewood - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Moni Law - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Category 7: Pro Bono Involvement
Pro Bono: Growing Your Career While Helping Others
Jaime Hawk - Federal Defenders of Eastern WA & Northern Idaho, Spokane, WA
   

Once you've watched the seven required videos, you must submit written confirmation to WSBA verifying your completion of this requirement. Click here for more information.

NOTE ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: For optimal viewing, we recommend Windows Media Player. Other media players will work; however, you will have to fully download each video before playing will begin. If you don't already have Windows Media Player installed click here to download it. Mac users: You can view Windows Media Player files by downloading Flip4MacTM for free - click here.

If you have questions about the New Lawyer Education Program, please email: marks@wsba.org