2025 July Hearsay

HearSay THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

July 2025

December 2019

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Josh Sherma n dedicates his practice to medical malpractice c a s e s. Jo sh is a d m it te d to pract ice law in Washing ton and Oregon, and he regularly litigates cases in both states.

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Rolling with the Robes: A Night of Strikes, Spares, and Smiles

On June 5, the Clark County Bar Association returned to Big Al’s in Vancouver for our annual Bowling with the Judges event. It was an evening full of laughs, friendly competition, and highly questionable bowling technique.

Judge Fairgrieve, Judge Smith, Commissioner Phelan, Judge Wheeler, Judge Bartlett, and Judge Lewis, and in the front row Judge Sleight, all brought their A-game and their team spirit to CCBA’s Bowling with the Judges event at Big Al’s.

Six judges stepped up to lead teams: Judges Fairgrieve, Lewis, Sleight, Smith, Bartlett, and Commissioner Phelan. Also joining the festivities was Battle Ground Municipal Court Judge Andrew Wheeler.

Judge Sleight’s team took the night’s top honors with the best overall team score. But the biggest moment of the night belonged to Jason Bailes, who bowled his way to the highest individual score and earned the prestigious Master of Pins trophy.

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A huge thank you to our sponsor, Northwest Injury Law Center, for making this event possible and helping bring our legal community together outside the courtroom (and onto the lanes).

Whether you were racking up strikes or blaming the lane oil, we’re grateful to everyone who came out and made the evening a success. See you next year!

When it comes to sponsorship style, nobody rolls like Jesse Jacobs. Thanks to Northwest Injury Law Center for sponsoring the night and for delivering another legendary Big Lebowski moment.

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Jason Bailes poses proudly with the Master of Pins trophy after clinching the night’s high score at CCBA’s Bowling with the Judges event. His secret weapon? A deep emotional connection to the bowling pin.

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Clark County Bar Association

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CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING

June 3, 2025

Minutes for the CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting June 3, 2025

1.Called to order 12:03 pm, Wechselblatt, Petersen, Melnick, Larson, Rapp, Mendoza, Busby, Hawke and Executive Director Darco 2. May 6, 2025 board meeting minutes: Motion to Approve (Hawke/Rapp) Approved.

3. Treasurer’s Report: (Melnick) Financials in board folder. FLS is using their funds.

4. Committee Reports: DEI Committee: 1)Marla Rapp led the Heritage Farm event, which went well. A follow up may happen in September to harvest the corn they planted. More public service opportunities may be coming up. 2) Judge Bartlett led a panel event about the court system at Clark College in mid May. There is potential for more events at Clark College and possibly WSUV. CLE Committee: There is a CLE on 7/23/25. Details tbd.

Membership Engagement Committee Update: There is a 6/24/25 event, Don’t Go It Alone.

5. CCBA Big Picture a. Discussed the first draft of the 2025 CCBA Membership Survey. Will send out. b. Review draft of CCBA Statement Supporting an Independent Legal Community. Motion to adopt and publish statement (Rapp/Hawke) Approved c. Review Trustee Job Description and Mission Statements: Will discuss at the July meeting. d. Mentorship Workgroup: Will discuss at the July meeting.

6. Upcoming Meetings/ Events a. Bowling with the Judges: 6/5/25 b. “The Mayhew” Golf Tournament: 6/11/25 c. Summer Soiree: 8/16/25 d. Annual Meeting: 9/15/25 noon to 1:00 Next board meeting will be held 7/8/25 due to holiday Adjourned 12:59

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