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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: The purpose of the latina/o bar association of washington is to represent the concerns and goals of latino attorneys and latino people of the state of washington. To do so, we encourage and promote the active participation of all latino attorneys and seek the involvement of latino community, political, governmental, educational, and business leaders. Efforts are made to encourage and assist latino students and to recognize the needs and voice the concerns of latino people and their communities. Lbaw recognizes the importance of promoting latino judicial appointments, encouraging respect for the integrity of the judicial system, and advocating for fairness and equality. Further, it is our goal to become a unified and active participant within the legal community of the state of washington and assist in providing solutions to the problems that confront our legal system and communities.
Programs: Annual banquet - an opportunity for members to gather and hear about current issues, as well as award people who have contributed to the latina/o community.
community and member activities - outreach activities that engage the members, reach out to others in the legal community, and educate the public about latina/o issues