September 25, 2026
1 PM - Seattle or Virtual
Registration coming soon!
The health care access and affordability crisis continues to grow in Washington and across the nation. On top of existing barriers to care, federal lawmakers are changing the rules, pushing care further out of reach, and putting our communities at risk.
There's no quick fix. But we can make a difference for Washingtonians. Let's build together.
Overview
Join Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) on Friday, September 25, 2026, for Mending Health Care with Community. This statewide convening and learning experience is designed for advocates, legal professionals, community partners, policy leaders, funders, students, and supporters working to protect and expand access to care in WA.
Attend in person at Rainier Tower in downtown Seattle, or virtually via Zoom. Starting at 1pm, attendees will:
- Hear from panels of local community, legal, and advocacy experts.
- Gain a clearer understanding of what's happening now, what communities need, and how advocacy can meet this moment.
- Continue conversation and connection at our hosted reception.
Registration
| Ticket | Early Registration Paid on or before September 1, 2026 | Standard Registration Paid after September 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| CLE Credit* + Admission In-person or Live Online | $125 | $125 |
| General Admission In-person; no CLE credit | $75 | $100 |
| Virtual Admission Online only; no CLE credit | $50 | $65 |
| Community Access** In-person or virtual; no CLE credit | $25 | $25 |
Registration coming soon!
*CLE = ticket price includes Continuing Legal Education credit for legal professionals
**Community Access Ticket = select this option if cost is a barrier; does not include CLE credit
In-person tickets include small bites and beverages during the reception.
A note on ticket pricing
This event brings together supporters of health care access and affordability from across communities, sectors, disciplines, perspectives, lived experiences, and roles.
Tiered ticket pricing helps with the costs of hosting and providing more inclusive access. If your organization is paying for your registration, or you have the means to do so, we encourage you to select the General Admission or CLE + Admission ticket level. If cost would make it difficult for you to attend, the Community Access Ticket is available.
Speaker Panels
Hear from legal, health, community, and policy experts working across Washington state. More details coming soon.
Co-Executive Director, NoHLA
Moderator
Details
Who should attend?
All are welcome. This convening is designed for supporters of health care access and affordability. Content is ideal for professionals, students, and allies with interest in health justice and awareness of health system challenges in WA.
Whether you're deep in the policy details or trying to better understand what this moment means for Washington communities, this gathering is a place to connect the dots. We’d love to have you join us!
Schedule
The program will help attendees better understand how current conditions -- including lawmakers' decisions and federal policies -- are impacting Washingtonians: what's happening now, what communities need, and how advocates, agencies, and partners can respond. The general flow of our agenda will include expert panels discussing:
- Community experiences and emerging needs
- Legal and agency analysis
- NoHLA’s response and next steps
A reception for conversation and connection will follow.
Continuing Education Credits
NoHLA plans to seek Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for Mending Health Care with Community. The number of live CLE credits available will be confirmed once the agenda is finalized and accreditation is approved.
Attorneys and legal professionals seeking CLE credit should register for the CLE ticket option. CLE credit will be available for eligible live participation, including in-person attendance and live virtual attendance. Credit will not be available for recordings or on-demand viewing.
Additional CLE details will be shared with relevant registered attendees before the event.
Questions?
To ask a question or request information or accommodations, please contact us at nohla@nohla.org for support.
More details will be posted here soon. Please check back for updates.
Event Sponsors
Thanks to our generous sponsors for making this event possible!
We still have sponsorship opportunities available - reach out if you're interested or have questions: nohla@nohla.org.
More updates coming soon.