Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Section: Fall 2025

Artificial Intelligence and the Integrity of Expertise

Expert witnesses have long stood as the bedrock of evidentiary credibility. They embody “expertise,” lending weight to complex litigation where facts alone are insufficient. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence threatens to erode the judicial trust in experts that has been made standard over decades.

by: Lauren Riley, Machaon Medical Evaluations, Inc

12/8/2025

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Seattle Judicial Reception & Annual Awards Ceremony

Each year at its Seattle Judicial Reception, the WDTL recognizes four exceptional lawyers for their contributions to the bench, the bar, and our community.

by: Rory Cosgrove, Carney Badley Spellman

12/8/2025

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Sussing Out When Clients Lie to Their Attorney

Clients often try to tell the truth, but it is human nature to lie when it is within one's self-interest. The following article discusses how to suss out when clients lie and what to do about it.

by: Mike Rhodes, Mix Sanders Thompson PLLC

12/8/2025

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A Journey of Redemption with Floyd Barrow and The Seattle Clemency

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 influenced my perspective of our justice system in profound ways. It sparked a national dialogue on inequities in the criminal justice system and motivated my colleague, Rhianna Fronapfel, and me to seek pro bono opportunities where we could contribute meaningfully.

by: Erin Seeberger, deMaine Seeberger

11/26/2025

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Ask a Trial Lawyer

Grace Under Fire – Opposing Counsel Who Behave Badly

by: Mary Butler, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

11/17/2025

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From the Desk of Maggie Sweeney, WDTL Executive Director

Of all the valuable offerings Washington Defense Trial Lawyers provides, Roundtables are my favorite and one of the most important benefits of membership.

by: Maggie Sweeney, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

11/17/2025

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Defense Win

Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.

by: Kimberly Reppart, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.

11/17/2025

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Member News

Ashleigh Lansing Named to Forbes List: 2025 Top CPAs For Valuations

by: Sound Forensic Economics

11/17/2025

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Member News

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Reeya Patel in Seattle

by: Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice

11/17/2025

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New WDTL Members

Welcome to the newest members of WDTL!

by: WDTL

11/17/2025

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The Jury Box: Observations from an Eastern Washington Lawyer

A Round of Applause for William “Billy” Clapp: A River Champion

by: Mary Rathbone, Moberg Law Group

11/17/2025

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From Conflict to Collaboration: Understanding Attorney Work Styles

Your co-counsel wants another research memo. You think you've already done enough research. Meanwhile, your associate is still mapping out contingency scenarios while you're ready to just handle things as they come up in court. Sound familiar?

by: Ileia Perry, Steno Agency, Inc.

11/13/2025

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DRI Annual Meeting Recap: Built for Business – The Future of the Defense Bar

This flagship event brought together hundreds of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel from across the country for three days of education, leadership development, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

by: Allison Krashan, BCLP

11/13/2025

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Is There a Class in Your Class Action?

What human factors can reveal about consumer decision-making and purchase behavior in class action certifications.

by: Ben Lester, Ph.D., Exponent

10/29/2025

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Defense Win

Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office

by: Kate Cummings, Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office

10/29/2025