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HCMP is proud to sponsor the Washington Mortgage Bankers Association  (WMBA) | Habitat for Humanity Auction tomorrow, March 27th. The “Home is Where the Heart Is” auction is a charitable fundraiser designed to raise critical funds in support of both Habitat for Humanity and WMBA. These funds will be directed toward advancing important legislative initiatives within the mortgage banking industry, advocating for policies that strengthen our community and industry. Join us for an evening of entertainment and connecting with colleagues while making a meaningful contribution to the mission of Habitat for Humanity and the advocacy efforts of WMBA. Learn more and register here, https://lnkd.in/gJsa8QU8

Holly Golden will be moderating the panel ‘Building Thriving Communities’ at Bisnow’s Future of Bellevue Conference today, March 25th. This discussion will focus on creating high-performing properties that enhance tenant experience, community engagement, and long-term value in Bellevue’s growing market. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gHhft-Bv

Join Alexandra Kleeman at the American Bar Association’s 54th Spring Conference on Environmental Law on Thursday, March 27th, where she will be speaking as a panelist. The panel will offer practice tips and explore how the PFAS designation impacts various aspects of transactional practice, including due diligence, representations and warranties, and more. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/e7H6eMgN

We had the pleasure of hosting an insightful IAPP Seattle KnowledgeNet panel yesterday, which brought together industry professionals for an in-depth discussion on the evolving privacy landscape in Washington. The session was co-moderated by HCMP attorney Mustafa Hassoun and James Bush. The panel provided an overview on the latest privacy updates and potential future of privacy law in Washington, with a primary focus on the People’s Privacy Act and proposed legislation regulating children’s privacy online. We appreciate all who attended and contributed to this session. We look forward to continuing these essential conversations.

HCMP is honored to support King County Library System Foundation’s  Literary Lions Gala on Saturday, March 15th. The Literary Lions Gala celebrates the power of storytelling while raising funds for critical library programs and honoring local authors. The KCLS Foundation promotes literacy, learning, and libraries by providing support beyond public funding for initiatives and resources that serve the needs of the community. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/gZDvTHrN

We’re thrilled to welcome back Mia Qu! After spending her 1L and 2L summers with us in 2022 and 2023, she is now joining us as a first-year associate. Mia will be working with our Public Finance team and contributing across our other transactional practices. Learn more about Mia here: https://lnkd.in/gvhkF9zT

HCMP is excited to attend Plymouth Housing’s 16th annual Seattle Dances tomorrow, March 8th. Seattle Dances is an annual event hosted by Plymouth Housing, a nonprofit organization committed to eradicating homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing long-term homelessness in Washington State. The proceeds from Seattle Dances directly support Plymouth Housing’s efforts to combat homelessness by developing and operating affordable housing. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/ggKaWmF6        

Washington’s State Senate passed Senate Bill 5559, a housing supply measure which proposes to apply more uniformity in the procedures that local governments use for Unit Lot Subdivision (“ULS”) processes. Click to read more about the Bill here: https://lnkd.in/ge9ah8QN

Join Kurt Kruckeberg at Bisnow’s Pacific Northwest Behavioral Heath Conference on Wednesday, February 26th, where he will be moderating the panel ‘Meeting the Demand for Behavioral Healthcare in the PNW.’ To learn more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/dQifiaWS

HCMP is proud to support the Legal Foundation of Washington’s Annual Goldmark Award Luncheon on tomorrow, February 14th. This year’s luncheon will honor Nancy Isserlis with the Charles A. Goldmark Distinguished Service Award and feature a keynote address by Bree Black Horse. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/giB-exZx