This program is co-sponsored by the M3 FBA, NJCHS, KCBA,
and the KCBA New Lawyers Division

Join us for a discussion with Judge Richard A. Jones and the general counsel of the Kraken, the Seahawks, the Sounders and Deputy General Counsel of the Mariners. They will share their stories of personal and professional experiences.

CLE: 3pm-4:30pm

Reception: 4:30pm-5:30pm

CLE: 1.5 General CLE applied for

Attendance is available in person at the U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle, or online via Zoom.

In-Person Location: U.S. District Courthouse | 700 Stewart St, Seattle - 19th floor

Zoom: The link will be sent in your confirmation email.

Presenters:

Christian Halliburton, Deputy General Counsel & Senior Director, Government and External Affairs Seattle Mariners

Sadie Houston, Associate General Counsel for Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC

Marissa John, Vice President and General Counsel for the Seattle Seahawks

Hon.  Richard A. Jones, United States District Court Western District of Washington 

Hewan Teshome, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Climate Pledge Arena and the Kracken

There is no cost to attend.

Please join us for "Cocktails & Conversation" with our esteemed panel of women judges and lawyers as they reflect on the challenges and opportunities of practicing in the 1970s and beyond.

Judge M. Margaret McKeown (moderator)
US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Honorable Christine Gregoire
Former Governor and Attorney General of Washington

Justice Faith Ireland, (ret.)
Arbitrator/Mediator, JAMS; former Justice, Washington State Supreme Court

The Honorable Judy Runstad
Vice Chair, Wright Runstad & Co; former Chair, San Francisco Federal Reserve; former partner, Foster Garvey

This event is sponsored by Perkins Coie, the Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society and the M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association.

This program is being co-sponsored by multiple organizations.

Register at: https://www.wdtl.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=3/4/2026&eventid=493

Schedule:

4:30 PM – Registration opens
5:00 to 6:00 PM – CLE Program
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Reception

1 WSBA CLE credit pending

In Person Attendance: 
K&L Gates | 925 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900 Seattle, WA 98104

Remote attendance is also available. The link will be email after registration at the above site.

Presenters:

Judge Breean Beggs, Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Andrea Robertson, King County Superior Court

Judge Robert S. Lasnik, US District Court, Western District of Washington

There is no cost to attend.