RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8 -- Rendered At Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:16 +0000 Voices of the Heroes of Justice https://redcircle.com/shows/voices-of-the-heroes-of-justice en-US All rights reserved. Washington State Bar Association In this podcast series, 2025-2026 WSBA President Francis Adewale explores leadership, service, and community impact through candid conversations with heroes of justice from all over Washington. Find out what shaped their views on the rule of law, legal practice and how they are helping to shape our profession, lift others as they rose, and continue to move us toward a more just and inclusive legal system. 57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8 In this podcast series, 2025-2026 WSBA President Francis Adewale explores leadership, service, and community impact through candid conversations with heroes of justice from all over Washington. Find out what shaped their views on the rule of law, legal practice and how they are helping to shape our profession, lift others as they rose, and continue to move us toward a more just and inclusive legal system.

]]> episodic no Washington State Bar Association socialmedia@wsba.org no full Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 6: Alex Reaganson (WNMC Chair) Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 6: Alex Reaganson (WNMC Chair) Washington State Bar Association For episode six, WSBA President Francis Adewale interviews the Chair of the Washington New Members Committee (WNMC) Alexander. R. Reaganson.

Since graduating law school in 2021 from Gonzaga University School of Law, Alex has an incredibly impactful career working at the Northwest Justice Project as a Staff Attorney for the past five years, with his first three spent in Spokane, and now Vancouver, WA.

In this episode Alex discusses his passion for his work assisting the communities of Southwest Washington, his involvement as Chair of the WNMC, his background that led him into the practice of law, and more!

Alex’s grandfather instilled a passion for giving back to his community and would say to him:

“If you have skills that can benefit the community, and you can find work and have a passion for it, then you have a duty to use those skills to do the work, and help out the community.”

]]> <p>For episode six, WSBA President Francis Adewale interviews the Chair of the Washington New Members Committee (WNMC) Alexander. R. Reaganson.</p><p>Since graduating law school in 2021 from Gonzaga University School of Law, Alex has an incredibly impactful career working at the Northwest Justice Project as a Staff Attorney for the past five years, with his first three spent in Spokane, and now Vancouver, WA.</p><p>In this episode Alex discusses his passion for his work assisting the communities of Southwest Washington, his involvement as Chair of the WNMC, his background that led him into the practice of law, and more!</p><p>Alex’s grandfather instilled a passion for giving back to his community and would say to him:</p><p><strong><em> “If you have skills that can benefit the community, and you can find work and have a passion for it, then you have a duty to use those skills to do the work, and help out the community.”</em></strong></p> 0aa07cb6-7348-4da8-b4eb-55846af98ae0 https://redcircle.com/shows/57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8/episodes/8c123b7f-5358-4517-ba42-6522ff26b885 Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:06 +0000 764 no full Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 5: Erin Lennon Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 5: Erin Lennon Washington State Bar Association In episode five, WSBA President Francis Adewale interviews attorney Erin Lennon.

Erin has a distinguished career previously working at the Washington Supreme Court and as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law. Erin discusses her time working at the Washington Supreme Court for 13 years, the path that led her to law school, importance of community, what inspires her, and more. 

Erin is also the 2025 APEX Award recipient for the Norm Maleng Leadership Award, one of the WSBA’s highest honors!

]]> <p> In episode five, WSBA President Francis Adewale interviews attorney Erin Lennon.</p><p>Erin has a distinguished career previously working at the Washington Supreme Court and as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law. Erin discusses her time working at the Washington Supreme Court for 13 years, the path that led her to law school, importance of community, what inspires her, and more. </p><p>Erin is also the 2025 APEX Award recipient for the Norm Maleng Leadership Award, one of the WSBA’s highest honors!</p> a6253d7d-9476-4628-843e-2bd9d2b04883 https://redcircle.com/shows/57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8/episodes/7b9a9c4d-cbf1-4642-93f9-eb27e68d5a88 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:43:27 +0000 764 no full Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 4: Sunitha Anjilvel, 2024-2025 WSBA President (Immediate Past President) Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 4: Sunitha Anjilvel, 2024-2025 WSBA President (Immediate Past President) Washington State Bar Association In episode four, WSBA President Francis Adewale connects with WSBA Immediate Past President, Sunitha Anjilvel, who served as Bar President 2024-2025, and before that served as our District 1 Governor. Sunitha discusses her time on the Board, her career, volunteer work with the WSBA, and much more!

]]> <p>In episode four, WSBA President Francis Adewale connects with WSBA Immediate Past President, Sunitha Anjilvel, who served as Bar President 2024-2025, and before that served as our District 1 Governor. Sunitha discusses her time on the Board, her career, volunteer work with the WSBA, and much more! </p> a6bb8e06-6c97-433c-a3c1-7df059ccfb40 https://redcircle.com/shows/57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8/episodes/72a883cf-c567-4f69-9a00-0142ea6c299d Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:43:17 +0000 681 no full Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 3: Melissa Haney, Director of the Stevens County Office of Public Defense Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 3: Melissa Haney, Director of the Stevens County Office of Public Defense Washington State Bar Association In episode three, WSBA President Francis Adewale sits down with the Director of the Stevens County Office of Public Defense, Melissa Haney. Melissa discusses her life, legal career, her time in a leadership role for the past five years, and more. 

]]> <p>In episode three, WSBA President Francis Adewale sits down with the Director of the Stevens County Office of Public Defense, Melissa Haney. Melissa discusses her life, legal career, her time in a leadership role for the past five years, and more. </p> 26b823f3-01a6-4b33-9467-392602d25ea8 https://redcircle.com/shows/57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8/episodes/d6adf693-ed23-4c11-882c-1b37e9a05e22 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:23 +0000 844 no full Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 2: Nam Nguyen, WSBA Governor District 10 and Treasurer Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 2: Nam Nguyen, WSBA Governor District 10 and Treasurer Washington State Bar Association In episode two, WSBA President Francis Adewale sits down with WSBA District 10 Governor & Treasurer, Nam Nguyen. Governor Nguyen discusses his life, career, how he became WSBA Treasurer, and much more!

]]> <p>In episode two, WSBA President Francis Adewale sits down with WSBA District 10 Governor &amp; Treasurer, Nam Nguyen. Governor Nguyen discusses his life, career, how he became WSBA Treasurer, and much more!</p> 585dec11-f2f5-4b45-83ab-4aa2dac017c8 https://redcircle.com/shows/57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8/episodes/32860556-bf64-4c54-a45f-259e39ef4c60 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:51:57 +0000 581 no full Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 1: Terra Nevitt, WSBA Executive Director Voices of the Heroes of Justice Episode 1: Terra Nevitt, WSBA Executive Director 1 1 Washington State Bar Association In his first episode, President Francis Adewale sits down with Executive Director Terra Nevitt to discuss her leadership style, life, career, and what to expect from this new podcast series.

]]> <p>In his first episode, President Francis Adewale sits down with Executive Director Terra Nevitt to discuss her leadership style, life, career, and what to expect from this new podcast series.</p> f4745778-980b-4b1a-941c-a2f1ecac4ad1 https://redcircle.com/shows/57d949c5-5dde-4d15-9692-85ada3bd4fe8/episodes/3113fe03-4b8f-4077-ad80-64b4b3e5de8d Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:38:46 +0000 711 no