Convention
Join us for Award Winning Wine and Wisdom in Walla Walla!
Walla Walla is the place to be this July for stand-out CLE programming, great networking, excellent wine, and lots of fun. Don't miss out. Family and Friends are welcome.
8.25 CLE Credits pending
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Schedule
| Thursday July 18, 2024 |
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| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Trial Boot Camp Moot Court Championship Explorer Ballroom |
| 5:30-8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception Renaissance Room Kids Dinner & Activities in the Native American Room 6:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner on your own |
| Friday July 19, 2024 |
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| 6:30-7:30 a.m. | Yoga w/Christine Tavares, Preg O'Donnell & Gillett Native American Room |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet & Exhibitor Showcase Explorer Ballroom |
| 8:30-8:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks Erin Seeberger, Johnson, Graffe, Keay, Moniz & Wick Explorer Ballroom |
| 8:45-9:45 a.m. | Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me’s Insurance Coverage Edition for Defense Counsel: “Not My Wine” Tom Ahearne, Foster Garvey Pierce Jordan, Gesa Credit Union |
| 9:45-10:45 a.m. | Fermenting Damages Eli Neal, 4 Corners Financial Forensics Luke Fischer, Veritas Forensic Accounting & Economics |
| 10:45-11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m.-Noon | The Executive and Legislative Functions of the Judicial Branch Chief Justice Steven C. Gonzalez, Washington State Supreme Court |
| 1:00 p.m. | Golf Tournament Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course, Walla Walla |
| 2:00-3:30 p.m. | L'Ecole No. 41 Private Wine Tasting If golf isn't your thing, join fellow members and guests for a private tasting at one of the original Walla Walla wineries. We will enjoy a curated selection of their flagship wines, including a special bottle from the library. Charcuterie to complement the wines will be included in the visit. Keep cool in the July heat while we taste these beautiful wines in the original cellar of the Schoolhouse. Transportation is not included. $30 per person (capacity: 24) Limited to WDTL attorney members & their guests. |
| 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Dinner on your own President's Party Honoring Mike Rhodes, Mix Sanders Thompson As a big fan of WWF and WDTL, we will “wrestle” the president’s gavel from outgoing President Mike Rhodes with wine and a wrestling theme. Seven Hills Winery Tasting Room |
| Saturday July 20, 2024 |
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| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet & Exhibitor Showcase Explorer Ballroom |
| 8:30-8:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks Rachel Reynolds, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker Explorer Ballroom |
| 8:45-10:00 a.m. | How to use AI Ethically, Safely, and Productively Frank Ramos Goldberg Segalla |
| 10:00-10:15 a.m. | Break & Core Sponsor Raffle Prizes |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Best Practices – Crushing the Courtroom and Mediation Room Chad Allred, Fmr. King County Superior Court Judge, JAMS |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | The Power of ProBono: A Full Bodied Practice Moderator: Erin Seeberger, Johnson, Graffe, Keay, Moniz & Wick Mary Butler, Bullivant Houser Shelly Garzon, FAVROS Brennen Johnson, Johnson, Graffe, Keay, Moniz & Wick |
| 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Networking & Wine Tasting hosted by the Professional Development Committee Featuring Time & Direction Wines Fireside Room |
| 6:00-10:00 p.m. | Cocktail Party & Awards Dinner Renaissance & Empire Rooms Kids dinner & activities in the Native American Room 6:00-8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday July 21, 2024 |
Check out of the hotel by 11:00 a.m. |
Convention Registration
Once you register for the Convention, watch for your registration confirmation email, which includes the link to the room block.
Please log in to your WDTL account to receive the appropriate rate.
| Member Type | |
| WDTL Members | $550 |
| Past Presidents | $400 |
| Guests | $225 |
| Kids (ages 3-11) | $75 |
| Core Sponsors (2 reps included w/your annual sponsorship) | $0 |
| Additional Core Sponsor Representatives (Additional company reps) | $250 |
Registration includes a Thursday evening reception, breakfast on Friday & Saturday, the Friday President's Party, the Saturday evening Cocktail Party & Awards Dinner, an extensive CLE Program, and a souvenir for each registrant.
Children's registration includes breakfast on Friday & Saturday and dinner/entertainment on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Kids programs are designed for kids ages 3 to 11 (diaper-free).
Convention Registration Cancellation Policy: Convention Registrations canceled before June 17 will receive a refund less a $75.00 handling fee. No refunds will be given after June 17, 2024. Substitutions are welcome.
Book Your Room
Due to the popularity of the Convention, The Marcus Whitman is sold out.
The Best Western Plus Walla Walla Suites Inn is one block from The Marcus Whitman and has been highly recommended. Rates start at $169!
Another option is The Finch. This is a great, hip hotel on Main Street, less than a block from shops, bars, and tasting rooms and four blocks from The Marcus Whitman. They have a few rooms left.
Golf Tournament
Friday, July 19 | 1:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Sponsored by Mix Sanders Thompson
$125 per person - Sign up when you register for the Convention
Includes box lunch, cart, and prizes.
Players of all ability levels are encouraged to participate.
No refunds for golf tournament registration after July 1; substitutions are welcome.
Appropriate golf attire is required.
https://www.vetsmemorialgolf.com//
New Associates Wine Tasting & Networking
Saturday, July 20 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fireside Room, The Marcus Whitman Hotel
Attorneys with less than ten years of experience in defense work are invited to spend the afternoon sipping a glass of full-bodied Syrah or a bold Rhone while soaking in the wisdom and expertise of seasoned litigators. Although the event is intended to connect the next generation of trial lawyers with senior partners, attorneys of all levels are welcome to attend.
Please get in touch with Paige Kolbrick or Josh Grissom for more information.
Wine provided by Time & Direction Wines
Hailing from the restaurant scene in New York City, Steve Wells chose Walla Walla to learn how to make wine in 2011. He’s worked for Gramercy Cellars and M&L Production and earned his degree in Enology & Viticulture from the Walla Walla Community College before starting Time & Direction in 2016. Steve brings his restaurant background into winemaking by focusing on food friendly wines as well as his personality to every label by making them all different based on things that have been important to him during his lifetime. Entering the Time & Direction tasting room is like stepping into his brain, with 80s & 90’s pop culture references, music, video games, and of course wine, decorating all the walls. Not your average tasting room experience. It isn’t often that you’ll hear lo-fi jazz music playing one minute and then heavy metal the next. Drink wine and enjoy!
Steve will have wine available for purchase as well.
Activities
Kids Activities: We will provide dinner & entertainment on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Kids programs are designed for children ages 3 to 11 (diaper-free).
Welcome Reception: On Thursday, July 18, we will start the Convention with networking, drinks, and fun conversation. (Dinner will be on your own.)
Yoga: On Friday morning, get ready for a day of CLEs with yoga led by certified instructor Christine Tavares. Christine will lead a multi-level class with adaptations for individual levels of flexibility.
Meet in the lobby at 6:30 a.m. Bring a towel; WDTL will provide a yoga mat.
L'Ecole Private Wine Tasting: If golf isn't your thing, sample the local grapes! Friday, July 19, 2:00-3:30 p.m. L'Ecole No. 41 will host a private wine tasting limited to 20 WDTL members; separate registration is required.
President's Party: Join us Friday, July 19, at Seven Hills Winery for a wrestling-themed party celebrating outgoing WDTL President Mike Rhodes. Wine and appetizers will be served.
New Associates Networking Event: Network with fellow new associates on Saturday, July 20, while sampling the wines of Time & Direction.
Cocktail Party & Awards Dinner: On Saturday, July 20, we will close the Convention to honor the WDTL President's Award recipient. Dressy casual attire is recommended.
Convention Attire: Casual resort wear is recommended except where noted.
Things to do in Walla Walla: Visit Walla Walla
WDTL invites our Law Firm partners to sponsor the Convention. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Maggie Sweeney at maggie@wdtl.org.
Thank You to our Firm Sponsors!
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