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10.11.2011
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Perkins Coie LLP
1201 3rd Ave Suite 4800
Seattle, WA 98101
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on October 11, with a reception that included a keynote address by King County Superior Court Judge Steven González. Judge González, who is seeking appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court, would be the second person of color to serve on the state's highest court.
Judge González was introduced by Bob Ferguson, King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Attorney General. Fred Rivera, chair of the Seattle Diversity Committee, served as master of ceremonies, and Nancy Williams, Seattle office managing partner, welcomed our guests to the celebration (en español, no less!)
The event was attended by nearly 100 Perkins Coie clients, friends and attorneys, including representatives from The Boeing Company, Coinstar and Plaza Bank. Among the guests were also King County Superior Court Judge Carol A. Schapira and leaders from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, as well as representatives from the University of Washington and Seattle University law schools. Perkins Coie partnered with local Latino businesses and organizations for the event, including El Centro de la Raza (which provided art on the theme of Latino heritage by the children enrolled in its after school program), Galerías Gourmet Mexican Restaurant, Cañon de Sol winery, and Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana.
Feedback regarding the event, which showcased Perkins Coie's commitment to the Latino community, was very positive. That commitment will be further highlighted when the Hispanic National Bar Association holds its annual convention in Seattle in 2012; details on Perkins Coie's support of the HNBA convention (and how you can get involved!!) to come!
To view photos from the event please click here.
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