The winter months and holiday season bring joy, but they also bring demanding year-end deadlines, darker days, and unique stressors for defenders. Join us for a restorative panel presentation and discussion introducing Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WALAL), a dedicated network built by attorneys, for attorneys.

Discover how peer support can help you navigate professional pressures, and walk away with practical, actionable tips and tricks to maintain your physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the winter season.

• What you’ll learn: How to access confidential peer support, strategies for boundary-setting during the holidays, and daily habits to boost your mood and energy.
• Who should attend: Any defender looking to protect their peace and finish the year strong.

This presentation is approved for 1 CLE credit for Attorneys as well as 1 CEU credit for Social Workers.

Please share this opportunity with your team or network and anyone else you feel could benefit from it. We hope to see you there.

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Advisory Committee will hold meetings in 2026 as follows:

• December 10, 2026 – Virtual

Meeting time is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Draft agendas are posted at www.opd.wa.gov no less than 1 business day prior to the meeting.