Join WELA WELA is devoted to the promotion of employee rights. We believe that this is most effectively done through an organization of attorneys who are similarly devoted. Therefore, membership in WELA is available to any Washington attorney whose employment-related legal representation is at least 75% on behalf of employees. Student members must merely certify that they subscribe to the purpose of promoting the rights of employees. To join WELA, print out a membership application and mail it in today! The address is: WELA 18 W Mercer St. Suite 400 Seattle WA 98119 Benefits of WELA Membership WELA's member benefits are extremely valuable to those of us who devote a significant part of our practices to employment law. Aside from the invaluable contact with those struggling with similar issues, WELA offers the following. WELA ALERT The WELA ALERT is a monthly newsletter that highlights the month's new appellate court decisions as well as other news useful to WELA members. Members may report on their recent victories and defeats, as well as advertise for new employees. A copy of the most recent ALERT is faxed or emailed to each member, and is also available on the Members Only section of our website. WELA LISTSERVE WELA members are entitled to participate in an internet-based electronic discussion group, or "listserve," that provides almost instant feedback to questions and thoughts related to employment law. This is a terrific way to keep on top of the latest developments in the law, new defense tactics, judges, and recent jury attitudes. To become a part of this group, contact our monitor, Jesse Wing, at jessew@mhb.com. Jesse will verify your WELA membership, and sign you up. BI-ANNUAL FULL-DAY CLE'S Twice a year, WELA presents a full-day CLE devoted to the cutting-edge issues facing plaintiff's employment lawyers. The seminars are typically held at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington. These seminars are always extremely high in educational quality, and win the award for "best CLE food," as well. WELA presents its seminars at as close to cost as possible so that every member can benefit from the experience. To see the program for our next CLE, see the Upcoming Events Page. QUARTERLY SHORT PROGRAMS WELA sponsors short programs on a regular basis. These programs are presented free of charge. For a list of upcoming programs, see the Upcoming Events Page. AMICUS BRIEFS WELA is very active in providing amicus briefs on issues that affect workers in Washington. In the past several years, we have weighed in on every Washington State Supreme Court case interpreting employment law, by either submitting an amicus brief or assisting the plaintiff's attorney in presenting his or her argument. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY WELA publishes its Membership Directory on an annual basis. This directory includes contact information about every WELA member, as well as information about the areas of practice of each member. MEMBERS ONLY SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE This section contains a growing collection of practice materials for Washington plaintiffs’ employment lawyers, including briefs, motions, pleadings and jury instructions. A goldmine of practical information, available at your fingertips!