AKW Law Sponsors ABAW & ABAWSSF Annual Gala

(L-R: Judge Andrea Darvas (ret.), Olga Blotnis, Nicole Gainey, Kagnar Som, Ada Smoke)

AKW Law a proud sponsor of the Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) and ABAWSSF Annual Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026.

ABAW is a resource and network for its members in Washington state, started in 1987. The Gala had a record-breaking number of over 400 registrants. Justice Mary Yu (ret.) was the keynote speaker. A number of SU & UW law students were presented with scholarships. Chief Judge Lorraine Lee (ret.) received the Community Service Award. Nelson Dong and Odette Polintan received the President's Award. Judge Brian Tsuchida received the Judge of the Year Award.