[NFBWATlk] Congratulations Marci, and news of my own

[Kris]

Elizabeth,

Congratulations in deed! Thanks for sharing this fantastic news! Hard work and perseverance paid off!

Thank you for sharing your fantastic news!

Kriscolcock  

> On Jul 14, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Bennett Prows via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You also deserve very happy congratulations, Judge René. This position is extremely important to employers and employees and workers compensation issues. Following the rules of law, and keeping in mind the concerns and issues of all parties is both a tremendous honor and an extremely important responsibility. I’m impressed, and you’re right we can all celebrate  your appointment. All the best going forward. And, there’s nothing wrong with being a bit scared at the beginning of any amazing new job. You’ll do fine. 
> 
> /s/
> 
> Bennett Prows
> 
> From: Elizabeth Rene via NFBWATlk
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:06 AM
> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Elizabeth Rene
> Subject: [NFBWATlk] Congratulations Marci, and news of my own
> 
> Congratulations, Marci, for becoming a member of the National Board! Well done!
> 
> And folks, I’d like to announce that I’ve just become a hearings judge for Washington’s Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. 
> This position is viewed by many lawyers as a destination job. The areas of focus are workers’ compensation, occupational safety, crime victims’ compensation, and some employer tax assessments. I’ll be conducting formal public hearings using the superior court civil rules and rules of evidence using a court reporter and writing proposed decisions and orders according to the style of the court of appeals. These will become final if not appealed within 30 days, and if appealed, they will be reviewed by the three member Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals appointed by the Governor. Whatever happens there, if one of the parties appeals to the Superior Court or on upwards, the record created at my hearing will be the basis for the court’s legal reasoning and decision.
> Am I happy? Yes! Am I scared to death? You bet! But that will just make me work hard.
> If you don’t hear from me going forward, it will be because of my ethical duty to be, and to be seen to be, impartial.
> 
> I’ll also begin my one year term as chair of the Washington State Bar Association’s Disciplinary Board in October.
> 
> I think we all have reasons to celebrate and claim bragging rights when one of us blind people assumes a position of leadership. Little by little, our community is making a difference.
> 
> Congratulations again, Marci!
> Elizabeth René
> 
> Elizabeth M René 
> Attorney at Law 
> WSBA #10710 
> KCBA #21824
> rene0373 at gmail.com 
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