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 started an annual mentor-mentee program.

We have just launched a 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 Aaron Kiviat of the Law Offices of Geoffrey Burg.

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Cameron Levin
Email: 
Cardozo@JewishInSeattle.org
Phone: 
206 774-2249

Events

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Federation Night at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival

March 21, 2010 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

The Jewish Federation is having Federation Movie Night at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival. We will be hosting the closing night festivities and film, A Matter of Size.

News

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Jewish Federation Goes to the Movies

Posted on Monday Mar 8, 2010 12:58 PM

Join the Jewish Federation at three movies we are sponsoring during AJC's Seattle Jewish Film Festival this March 17, 20 and 21.

Federation Movie Night, March 21
Join Jewish Federation donors and supporters for Sushi, Sake, Sweets & Sumo. This closing night of the film festival will feature the Israeli Academy Award nominated comedy, A Matter of Size, and a tasty pre-reception with kosher alternatives.
March 21, 7:30pm at Cinerama

CLE and Social Networking Events for Cardozo

Posted on Tuesday Feb 16, 2010 3:46 PM

The Cardozo Society is pleased to announce that we have two exciting engagement opportunities for Jewish legal professionals: an ethics-credited CLE and our annual Networking Event. We hope that you can join us for both upcoming programs.

Partners in Haiti Relief Making Progress: Need Still Great

Posted on Tuesday Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to direct and provide aid to Haiti after the devastating earthquake. Our hearts go out to all who have lost a loved one and who are in dire need of medical, food, emotional and other ongoing support.

We urge you to donate to the JDC Haiti Relief Fund. Recent federal legislation allows you to take any Haiti donations as a 2009 tax deduction if you wish.

For days, the only operating room in Haiti was that of the Israeli Field Hospital. Read more.

Our State Budget Presents a Huge Challenge

Posted on Thursday Jan 14, 2010 2:02 PM

In a short, sixty day session, anything is possible. But erasing the need for drastic cuts to health and human services may very well be a lost cause.

So much is at stake for low-income people and community agencies like Jewish Family Service and the Kline Galland. Lend your voice to solutions to keep our Jewish community, and Washington State, safe and strong. Join the Washington State Jewish Action Center to stay up-to-date and take action on legislative and policy happenings in Olympia, WA and Washington, DC.

The 2010 legislative session presents challenges for the Jewish community and our legislative priorities. To balance Washington’s budget and erase an almost $3.0 billion deficit, Governor Chris Gregoire’s proposed budget made deep cuts into critical programs

Jewish Federations Support JDC's Fund to Help Victims of Haiti Earthquake

Posted on Wednesday Jan 13, 2010 11:39 AM

We are partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to provide aid and relief to victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday.

We urge you to donate to the JDC Haiti Relief Fund.

Leadership

2009 Cardozo Society Advisory Group

Aaron Kiviat, Cardozo Society Co-Chair
Aric Bomsztyk, Cardozo Society Co-Chair
Avi Lipman
Bruce Borrus
Carol Schapira
Daniel Swedlow
Elana Zana
Ingrid Warren
John Schochet
Jon Zimmerman
Julie Shapiro
Marissa Alkhazov
Rochelle Goffe
Steve Hemmat

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@JewishInSeattle.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

As of April 1, 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.