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Thurston County Washington

Superior Court

Lunchtime Education

Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court and Thurston County Bar Association present free* training for legal, mental health, education and social services professionals working with court-involved children and families.

 

Lunchtime Education

All programs are scheduled monthly from 12:15-1:15 pm and currently held virtual by Zoom.

No preregistration required.  Just show up!  Members of the public are welcome.

If you attended a session please complete the Evaluation Form and email to Kendra Williams at kendra.williams@co.thurston.wa.us.

For any questions email kendra.williams@co.thurston.wa.us.

*Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is free.  For more information on CLE approval, please contact the Thurston County Bar Association at info@thurstoncountybar.com.

Zoom Meeting ID: 719 150 0386
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=81410502217

Upcoming Trainings for 2026

Urinalysis/Toxicology

A Presentation by Catherine Byrd-Fatty

This lunchtime education session provides attorneys with a practical, legally focused explanation of urinalysis and toxicology testing. Topics include screening versus confirmation testing, cutoff levels and forensic defensibility, specimen selection, detection windows, dilution claims, and common challenges raised in court. Attendees will gain clarity on how toxicology results should—and should not—be interpreted when decisions involve sanctions, compliance, or loss of liberty.

January 27, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm 

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=82357751194

This program is approved for 1 Law & Legal CLE credit. 

Intersection Trafficking & DV

A Presentation by Khurshida Begum

Human trafficking is the ultimate crime against humanity. It occurs in small towns, big cities, and within systems meant to protect—often hidden in plain sight. In this one-hour presentation, Khurshida Begum shares her personal experience as a trafficking survivor to help courts, advocates, and professionals better understand the intersection of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other hidden crimes. The session focuses on early indicators, missed red flags, and how survivors may present in legal, medical, educational, and direct service settings. Participants will leave with increased awareness, practical insight, and a deeper understanding of how to plant early seeds of recognition and support.

February 24, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm 

IN COURTROOM 2

This program is approved for 1 Professional Development and Improving the Legal System CLE credit. 

Supporting Trans Litigants

More than Just Pronouns

A Presentation by Nico Quintana

This session will explore ways legal and social services professionals can respect and support court-involved transgender people. We will review terms and definitions, discuss laws and policies impacting court-involved trans people and explore best practices for supporting court-involved trans people.

March 24, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm 

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=89470764776

This program is approved for 1 “Ethics, Inclusion and the mitigation of both implicit and explicit bias in the legal profession and the practice of law” CLE credit.  

Mitigate Harm

(Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention Month)

A presentation by Dr. Joyce Gilbert & AAG Elizabeth Ensign

A discussion on the techniques to best reunify parents and children from the AAG and medical provider point of view.

April 28, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=84220668889

This program is approved for 1 "Improving the Legal System" CLE credit. 

Ethics in the Use of Social Media

A Presentation by Judge Mary Sue Wilson & Commissioner Nathan Kortokrax

During this session the presenters will discuss the ethical issues raised by the uses of social media by judicial officers, court staff and legal professionals. The presenters will discuss both the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Rules of Professional Conduct.

May 26, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=88673580147

This program is approved for 1 Ethics CLE credit. 

Case Law Update

A presentation by Chris Meserve & Chuck Szurszewski

Chris and Chuck will discuss family law and family law-adjacent cases decided in the past year.

June 23, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm

In Courtroom 4 or Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=85401618826

This program is approved for 1 Law & Legal CLE credit. 

Legislative Update

A Presentation by Commissioner Patrick Rawnsley 

Statement

July 28, 2026, 12:15- 1:15 pm 

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=82688802749

This program is pending approval for CLE credit. 

CANCELED

Neurodivergent Children & Parenting Plans

(Grandparents Month)

A Presentation by 

Statement

September 22, 2026, 12:15- 1:15 pm 

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=89877464934

This program is pending approval for CLE credit. 

 

 

CANCELED

Interstate Compact- 101

A presentation by Jedd Pelander & Shannon Freeman

Statement

November 24, 2026, 12:15-1:15 pm 

Meeting ID: 719 150 0386

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7191500386?omn=83773331819

This program is pending approval for CLE credit.