John Webber, Managing Attorney at GLP Attorneys, co-authored an article in the President’s Column of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), the December issue of Trial News, “The Importance of Diversity in the Legal Profession.”
Diversity within Washington’s legal profession is essential to ensuring a fair, trusted, and effective civil justice system. As our communities continue to grow and evolve, the legal field must reflect the people it serves. Diverse perspectives strengthen advocacy, deepen cultural understanding, and allow attorneys to better meet the needs of clients across the Pacific Northwest.
Organizations like WSAJ play a vital role in expanding access and opportunity by supporting underrepresented law students through scholarships, mentorship, and immersive programs such as the WSAJ Fellowship. GLP Attorneys has seen firsthand the impact of this work. Senior Associate and WSAJ Fellow alumna Tirra Seely credits the Fellowship with shaping her path in plaintiffs’ law and opening doors she didn’t know existed.
GLP Attorneys proudly supports efforts to broaden representation within the plaintiffs’ bar and encourages continued mentoring at every stage—from hosting Fellows and hiring interns to engaging with students considering a legal career. A more inclusive and diverse legal profession strengthens the practice of law, builds public trust, and reinforces our shared commitment to protecting the rights of injured people throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Read the full article in WSAJ’s December Issue of Trial News.
