Cardozo Society

The Cardozo Society of Washington State is the official Washington State Bar Association minority bar for Jewish lawyers in Washington. Run by the Jewish Federation, the Cardozo Society programming integrates legal and Jewish concerns to demonstrate the unique contributions the legal profession can make to improve the Jewish community at large.

In an effort to strengthen relationships among Jewish attorneys and between Jewish attorneys and Jewish law students in Washington State, the Cardozo Society of Washington State, in conjunction with J-Pro, has offers an annual mentor-mentee program.

Check out our Cardozo Society Pro Bono Program. Get involved in pro bono work with a wide variety of legal service providers and in many different practice areas throughout Washington.

Are you looking for a lawyer? Check out the Professional Directory of Jewish Washington for full listings.

Thank you to our volunteer co-chairs Aric Bomsztyk of Barokas, Martin & Tomlinson, and Dan Swedlow of Teamsters Local Union 117.

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Michelle Shriki, Development Officer
Email: 
Cardozo@JewishInSeattle.org
Phone: 
206-774-2226

Events

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There are no events currently scheduled.

News

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Cardozo Society Offers Dynamic CLE

Posted on Monday Nov 28, 2011 2:52 PM

On December 12 at 12:00-1:30pm, the Cardozo Society of Washington State will be presenting a 1.5 credit CLE by Professor Geoffrey S. Corn on the topic of Understanding the Legal Foundation for the US & Israeli Counter-Terrorism Efforts. The CLE will be located at Riddell Williams in Downtown Seattle.

Register Today!

Elena Kagan Becomes 4th Female Justice, 8th Jewish Justice

Posted on Friday Aug 6, 2010 3:43 PM
Elena Kagan

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle would like to congratulate Solicitor General Elena Kagan on her Senate confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. She brings with her unique personal and professional qualifications as a consensus builder and a deep commitment to upholding our constitutional values. We are particularly proud to see a member of our Jewish community rise to such an important position, being just the fourth female justice and eighth Jewish justice in Supreme Court history.

Cardozo Event Inspires and Informs Jewish Attorneys

Posted on Friday Dec 16, 2011 8:53 AM

December 12 saw nearly 60 local Jewish attorneys attend the largest Cardozo Society CLE program in recent years. The topic, Understanding the Legal Foundation for US & Israeli Counter-Terrorism Efforts, was presented by Professor Geoffrey S. Corn, a Professor of Law at South Texas College in Houston, Texas, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, and formerly the special Assistant to the US Army Judge Advocate General for Law of War Matters.

Top 8 Reasons to Give Now

Posted on Friday Dec 16, 2011 10:06 AM

As 2011 comes to a close, here are Eight Great Reasons to support your Jewish Federation!

8) Your gift helps provide vital support to thousands of people locally and across the globe, helping our extended Jewish family in need and making our community a better, brighter place.

7) You can get a nice tax deduction for your generosity!

Super Sunday This Weekend

Posted on Wednesday Nov 9, 2011 1:34 PM

Looking for a fun and easy volunteer opportunity that allows you to support all of the Jewish programs and activities you love? Look no further: Come to Super Sunday, on Sunday, November 13 from 9:30am-4pm at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. It's the Jewish Federation's annual community-wide phone-a-thon, and the impact you can help us make is enormous.

Register Now

Leadership

2011 Cardozo Society Advisory Group

Aric Bomsztyk, Cardozo Society Co-Chair
Daniel Swedlow, Cardozo Society Co-Chair
Sarah Berkenwald
Sou Bounletay
Bill Bowman
Mike Brown
Jessica Cohen
Steve Hemmat
Aviva Kamm
Lauren Katz
Aaron Kiviat
Aaron Kleiner
Rob Lavitt
Sharon Perlin
Royce Roberts
Judge Steven Rosen
Judge Carol Shapira
Craig Sternberg
Barry Wallis
Aaron Wolff

More Info

We encourage all Jewish attorneys, legal professionals and law students to contact us with any questions about the Cardozo Society.

For more information on the Cardozo Society of Washington State, please contact Cardozo [at] JewishInSeattle [dot] org.

You can stay up-to-date with Cardozo news and events by receiving Cardozo emails. To sign up for the Cardozo Society e-mail list, use the sign-up page.

Giving

Membership to the Cardozo Society is now free to all attorneys in Washington State.

Those who make annual Community Campaign gifts of $180 will be recognized as Cardozo Society members in publications and listings.

Members who give a household gift of $1,800 will become Cardozo Honor Society members.

There are no special giving opportunities at the moment.