FLEC Meeting
Join the Zoom meeting. Section members are welcome to attend. An opportunity for comments will be offered early in the meeting.
More Information: sections@wsba.org Website
Call-In: 253-215-8782 Access Code: Meeting ID: 873 9421 9443
FLEC Meeting
Section members are welcome to attend. An opportunity for comments will be offered early in the meeting.
More Information: sections@wsba.org Website
Call-In: 253-215-8782
Access Code: Meeting ID: 873 9421 9443
WSBA Family Law Section Mid-Year Conference
Hotel Davenport, Spokane
Registration
In Person Attendance
Webcast Attendance
LIVE SEMINAR
Date: July 25-27, 2025
Time: Day 1: 12:55-6:00 p.m.; Day 2: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Day 3: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Credits: 14.25 CLE credits (7.75 Law & Legal Procedure + 0.5 Ethics + 6.0 Other)
In-Person Location: The Historic Davenport Hotel
TUITION
Early Bird Pricing valid thru June 20, 2025:$375 - Family Law Section Members (discount applied at checkout)
$410 - Standard/Non-Section Members
$410 - Join the Section [add the Related Items Family Law Section membership ($35) to your cart during checkout and register at the Section member rate ($375)]
$285 - New Members*
Regular Pricing valid effective June 21, 2025: $390 - Family Law Section Members (discount applied at checkout)
$425 - Standard/Non-Section Members
$425 - Join the Section [add the Related Items Family Law Section membership ($35) to your cart during checkout and register at the Section member rate ($390)]
$300 - New Members*
*New Members who have been admitted to practice in Washington for fewer than five years are eligible to receive the new member tuition. Note: The store will automatically discount your registration during checkout.
To omit your name from the networking list made available to exhibitors and/or attendees, enter the code OPTOUT in Promo Code field during checkout.
Product Code: 25529UMB
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Family Law Section
The 2025 Family Law Midyear will be online and on the east side of the state and at the beautiful Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane. Spend the weekend with colleagues and enjoy informative sessions full of updates, information and strategies for your practice. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jonathon Gould as our keynote speaker this year.
LODGING INFORMATION
There is a block of discounted rooms at The Historic Davenport held for attendees until June 26, 2025, based entirely on space availability. Once they are filled, room prices may increase. Room reservations made under the WSBA room block are intended for attendees of the Midyear Conference only. If a non-attendee would like to stay in the area, please find accommodations outside of the WSBA room block.
TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Navigate to this Reservation-Link to receive the discounted rate.
The WSBA room block, including varied room types, is for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, July 24-26, for $209 plus taxes and fees.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Family Law section will be offering scholarships this year. Details are currently being finalized and will be broadcast once final. Please continue to check this space for more information and contact CLE@wsba.org with questions.
CO-CHAIRS
Kiona Gallup - Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S., Bellevue, WA
Tamara Garrison - Dubois Levias Law Group, Seattle, WA
Kimberly Loges - Loges Law PLLC, Seattle, WA
Laura Yelish - Yelish Law PLLC, Port Orchard, WA
FEATURED SPEAKER
Jonathan Gould, PhD - Charlotte Psychotherapy and Consultation Group, Charlotte, NC
FACULTY
Commissioner Matthew Clucas - Kitsap County Superior Court, Port Orchard, WA
Karamvir Dhaliwal - Dubois Levias Law Group, Seattle, WA
Margeaux Green - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Elizabeth Hendren - Sexual Violence Law Center, Seattle, WA
Commissioner Jonathon Lack - King County Superior Court, Seattle, WA
David Marshall - Marshall & Saunders, Seattle, WA
Christy McKinley - The Village Firm, Tacoma, WA
Christina Meserve - Connolly Tacon & Meserve, Tacoma, WA
Miranda Salmeri - Alvarez & Marsal LLC, Seattle, WA
Joshua Saunders - Marshall & Saunders, Seattle, WA
James Shipman - Port Gardener Law Group, P.S., Everett, WA
Jordyn Sifferman - Dubois Levais Law Group PLLC, Seattle, WA
Charles Szurszewski - Connolly Tacon & Meserve, Tacoma, WA
Dawn Sydney - Law Offices of Dawn Sydney, PLLC, Seattle, WA
Katrina Zafiro - ZafiroLaw, Seattle, WA
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 25, 2025
12:00 p.m. Registration Opens
12:55 p.m. Program Begins
5:15 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Keynote Address
Saturday, July 26, 2025
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00-1:30 p.m. Awards Lunch
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
Sunday, July 27, 2025
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Family Law Executive Committee (FLEC) Meeting
Executive Committee Meetings
The WSBA Family Law Section Executive Committee generally conducts meetings via Zoom on the third Saturday of each month. Please contact committee members and/or the section event calendar for specific details about their upcoming meeting dates.
Executive Committee Meetings will take place 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
Section members are welcome to attend. An opportunity for comments will be offered early in the meeting.
Family Law Executive Committee Meeting
Family Law Section Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Nov. 16, 2024
Time: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Section members are welcome to attend. An opportunity for comments will be offered early in the meeting.
Call-In: 253-215-8782
Access Code: Meeting ID: 873 9421 9443
UFLAA Annual Training for Arbitrators
WSBA Family Law Section Annual Fall Seminar
UFLAA Annual Training for Arbitrators
Registration
Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 8:25 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Credits: 8.0 CLE credits (0.5 Law & Legal Procedure + 7.5 Other)
In-Person Location: WSBA Conference Center
TUITION
$240 - Family Law Section Members (discount applied at checkout)
$275 - Standard/Non-Section Members
$275 - Join the Section [add the Related Items Family Law Section membership ($35) to your cart during checkout and register at the Section member rate ($240)]
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Family Law Section
Join us for a full day of training and valuable presentations by experts and clinicians in: child development, child and juvenile mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma-informed practices. Leave with useful updates, information and practice tips from distinguished and experienced clinicians. This program satisfies 8 CLE credits for topics in 2025 UFLAA requirements and participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
CHAIRS
Commissioner Jacqueline Jeske (Ret.) – Jeske Dispute Resolution LLC, Woodinville, WA
Teresa McNally – The Law Office of Teresa C. McNally, PLLC, Seattle, WA
Cheryll Russell – Russell Mediation, Kirkland, WA
FACULTY
Commissioner Jacqueline Jeske (Ret.) – Jeske Dispute Resolution LLC, Woodinville, WA
Aidan Key – Gender Diversity Education and Support Services, Seattle, WA
Dr. Mendy B. Minjarez, PhD – University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Autism Center, Seattle, WA
Toni Montgomery – Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney, Everett, WA
Professor Margaret Price, JD – National University, San Diego, CA
Dr. Jennifer Tininenko, PhD – EBTCS, Seattle, WA
Brad Walvatne – Snohomish County Sherriff’s Office, Everett, WA
Dr. Jennifer Wheeler, PhD – Pacific Evaluation, Consultation & Treatment Services, PLLC, Seattle, WA
MODERATORS
Teresa McNally – The Law Office of Teresa C. McNally, PLLC, Seattle, WA
Cheryll Russell – Russell Mediation, Kirkland, WA
SCHEDULE
7:45 a.m. Registration Opens
8:10 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
8:25 a.m. Program Begins
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (hosted)
5:00 p.m. Adjourn