Real Estate Law
Mentor-Mentee Reception
I had the privilege of attending the mentor-mentee reception at U.W. Law School again. It was great to meet so many new law students. I always feel like the caliber of law students continues to increase, which makes me hopeful for the future of the legal profession and of the world.
Read MoreNew Rules for Clear Outs
Councilmembers Rob Johnson, Lisa Herbold, Mike O’Brien and Kshama Sawant unveiled legislation today that would revamp the City’s current practice of encampment sweeps, allowing for clear outs after the City fulfils certain conditions. The legislation was developed with the goal of protecting public safety and connecting the unhoused with permanent housing options. Councilmembers intend for…
Read MoreCompletion of King County Dispute Resolution Center’s Mediation Practicum
I am very proud of having graduated from the King County Dispute Resolution Center’s Mediation Practicum, and I look forward to continuing to mediate community mediations at the Dispute Resolution Center. The Practicum has been a rigorous, but rewarding two-year experience. I also want to thank all of my instructors in the Practicum for their…
Read MoreSpeaking at Solo and Small Firm Practice Class University of Washington School of Law
Once again I spoke to the Solo and Small Firm Practice Class at the University of Washington School of Law. The students are very inquisitive. The subjects of my speaking were broadly-career paths, business plans, and marketing. The students presented business plans at the beginning of class which were as detailed and professional as any business plans…
Read MoreBrooklyn Man Builds Igloo In Backyard And Lists It On Airbnb
Brooklyn man builds igloo in backyard and lists it on Airbnb; website takes it down BY Molly Crane-newman, Nancy Dillon NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 8:26 AM He built a romantic boutique igloo in his Brooklyn backyard – then got the cold shoulder from Airbnb when he listed it for…
Read Moreairbnb and landlord deal
Rent your place on Airbnb? The landlord wants a cut Revenue-sharing model would allow apartment dwellers to market rooms through lodging website By Laura Kusisto 16 hours ago Three of the nation’s largest landlords have held discussions with Airbnb Inc. about allowing apartment dwellers to market rooms through the company’s global network in exchange for…
Read MoreSolo and Small Firm Practice Class
I spoke at the University of Washington School of Law’s solo and small firm practice class recently regarding solo practice, business plans, marketing, ethics, and other topics. This engagement is always a joy in which to participate and highly rewarding for all involved.
Read MoreU.W. Law School Mediation Moot Court Competition
I recently served as a judge for the University of Washington Law School’s mediation moot court competition. This competition offers a great opportunity for law students to work together on a collaborative basis during a facilitative mediation, as opposed to using the more common adversarial model for negotiations taught in law school and employed in…
Read MoreU.W. Law School Mentorship Reception
I attended the U.W. Law School mentorship reception last evening. I got to meet my new mentee. The speaker at this event was Judge Lori K. Smith. I have now participated in the mentorship program at the University of Washington School of Law for nine years.
Read MoreMeeting With Law Student Mentee
I met with one of my mentees from the University of Washington School of Law yesterday. It is always interesting to hear what is happening in the legal world from a law student’s perspective.
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