Eastern District of Washington Federal Bar Association
The Officers and Trustees elected for the 2026-2027 year:
President: Sawyer Margett - Riverside NW Law Group
Vice President: Justin Lonergan - Federal Defenders Office
Treasurer: Asti Galina - Foster Garvey
Secretary: Abigail Maurer - Williams Kastner
Second Year Trustee: Lesley Gangelhoff – Kutak Rock
First Year Trustee: Aidan Mathis - Williams Kastner
National Federal Bar Association, Washington State Chapter
President: Diane Butler
Website: https://www.fedbar.org/washington-state-chapter/
Eastern District of Washington Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives
Pro Bono Panel of Attorneys
General Order 16-114-1 establishes a Pro Bono Panel of Attorneys for the representation of indigent pro se litigants in civil cases. If you or your firm are interested in participating on the Pro Bono Panel, please send an application letter, by:
Mail:
Paul Stewart, President
Paine Hamblen LLP
717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: paul.stewart@painehamblen.com
Any attorney admitted to practice in the Eastern District is eligible to participate on the Panel. Applicants are encouraged to designate the types of cases for which they are, or are not, willing to accept appointment.