KABA ANNUAL BANQUET - FEB.19.2026
The Spanish Ballroom, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, downtown Seattle
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Judge Sam Chung
KABA 2026 Banquet Keynote Speaker Judge Sam Chung (left) and Mentor of the Year award recipient, Jessica Yu (right). See below for more photos from the night.
Thank you to our guests who attended our 2026 Banquet. Thank you to our keynote speaker and KABA Washington founder, Judge Samuel Chung, with the King County Superior Court of Washington, for your leadership and inspiring speech about pro bono service. Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients. And Congratulations to our 2026 Mentor of the Year Recipient Jessica Yu.
Thank you to our master of ceremonies Sharon Yoo, as well as Eric Han, Meeka Quan Dilorenzo, and Katherine Audas of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra for a delightful evening. And a big shout out to the banquet co-chairs Yuhwa Kong and Jessica Park for planning a memorable night for everyone.
KABA is greatly appreciative of our 2026 Banquet Sponsors:
Dynasty Sponsors
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
Friedman Rubin
Palace Sponsors
Ogden Murphy Wallace
Littler Mendelson
Gold Sponsors
Inslee Best
Silver Sponsors
Davis Wright Tremaine
Korean Community Service Center
Small and Solo Sponsor
Washington Injury Lawyers
Kate Seabright Scholarship Sponsors
Mike, Margaret, and Nick Seabright
Fox Rothschild
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients.
KABA proudly awarded its General Scholarship to:
Samantha Na – 1L, University of Washington School of Law
Daniel Eum – 2L, University of Washington School of Law
The Scholarship Committee included Jin Kim, Chris Chang, and Yuhwa Kong.
The Kate Seabright Scholarship recipients were:
Linda Zhu – 1L, University of Washington School of Law
Scott An – 2L, Seattle University School of Law
Grace Park – 1L, University of Washington School of Law
The scholarship is generously supported by Fox Rothschild, managing partner W. Ward Morrison, Jr., and Kate’s family — Mike, Margaret, and Nick Seabright.
We are greatful for all who were able to join us for the night. Special thank you to our 2025 President Yejin Kim. We are excited for what is ahead with 2026 President Brian Rho!
