We’re the Federal Bar Association of the Eastern Washington District

About Us

The Federal Bar Association of the Eastern District of Washington was formed in 1982 as a nonprofit corporation with the designated purpose of promoting information, access, and education to support professional growth for legal practitioners who practice in the Eastern District.  Each Fall, we hold an annual, full-day seminar that rotates between Spokane and Yakima, depending on where the current Board President is sited.

We also participate and support other educational groups/bar associations in putting on CLEs throughout the year, including a program held in Tri-Cities, in conjunction with the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association. If you practice in the Eastern District or are interested in learning more about our group, reach out to one of our Board members at your convenience.

Board of Directors

  • President - Paul Stewart, Paine Hamblen Attorneys

  • President-Elect - Casey Bruner, Riverside NW Law Group, PLLC

  • Treasurer - Sawyer Margett, Hawley Troxell

  • Secretary - Bree R. Black Horse - Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington

  • Past President - Darren Digiacinto, Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers

  • Trustee - Justin Lonergan, Federal Defenders

  • Trustee - Asti Gallina - Riverside NW Law Group, PLLC

  • Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit - Paul Shelton, Federal Defenders - Term through 12/31/2025

  • Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit - Richard Barker, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington - Term through 08/31/2025

  • Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit - Ethan Jones, Yakama Nation Office of Legal Counsel - Term Ended on 08/31/2024

  • Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit - Asti Gallina, Riverside NW Law Group, PLLC - Term Ended on 08/31/2024

  • Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit Judicial Conference - Colin Prince, Connelly Law - Term through 12/31/2025

  • Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit Judicial Conference - Diana Garcia, Columbia Legal Services - Term through 12/31/2026