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Victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Tingley v. Ferguson!
Our very own Raegen Rasnic served as counsel for the National Center for Lesbian Rights in representing Equal Rights Washington in this federal case. This week the Court granted the NCLR’s and the Attorney General’s motion to dismiss (supported by amicus from The Trevor Project). In doing so, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington recognized that states can regulate licensed therapists to ensure that they do not subject LGBTQ minors to the deadly practice of conversion therapy. Learn more at https://www.nclrights.org/our-work/cases/tingley-v-ferguson/
Skellenger Bender, P.S. is pleased to announce that six of our attorneys have been included on the 2021 Washington State Super Lawyers list! Congratulations to our 2021 Super Lawyers (from left, top row then bottom row): Charles Newton; Betsy Hershman-Greven; Raegen Rasnic; Peter Offenbecher; Rita Bender; and Cynthia Buhr! Each year, Super Lawyers are selected through an unbiased, multiphase process that includes peer nomination, evaluation, and independent research. No more than 5% of attorneys in each state selected as Super Lawyers. Skellenger Bender is delighted to have six of our attorneys attain such a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Skellenger Bender, P.S. is also pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been included on the 2021 Washington State Super Lawyer’s list of “Rising Stars!” Congratulations to Associate Joel C. Odimba, Jr. (left) and Principal Caleb O. Bonm (right). To be selected as Rising Star, candidates must be either 40 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less and undergo an unbiased, multiphase process that includes peer nomination, evaluation, and independent research. No more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state are named on the Rising Star list. Skellenger Bender is delighted to have two of our younger attorneys attain such a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Congratulations to Joel C. Odimba, Jr., who was recently nominated to serve a three-year term on the Family Law CASA Board. Family Law CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer court appointed special advocates (“CASAs”) for family law proceedings. CASAs gather critical information about a child’s circumstances for the court so a Judge or Commissioner can order services, interventions, and/or schedules tailored for the child’s safety and overall best interests. Family Law CASA gives children a voice in court, and is guided by an involved, dedicated, and passionate Board; all of whom are responsible for financial oversight, goal setting, policy development, and fundraising.
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Skellenger Bender, P.S.
1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3401
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: info@skellengerbender.com
Main: (206) 623-6501
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