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SUMMARY:Women in Justice - A Speaking of Women Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Skagit Valley Chamber of Commerce for an extraordinary edition of our Speaking of Women series.\n\n\n\nIn 1997\, Susan Cook made history as Skagit County's first female Superior Court judge. Today\, we've reached an incredible new milestone: for the first time ever\, all four bench seats are held by women. Join the Skagit Valley Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable panel featuring Superior Court Judges Mary K. Crandall and Laura M. Riquelme as they share their insights and experiences.\n\n\n\nJudge Laura M. Riquelme\n\nJudge Riquelme was appointed to the Skagit County Superior Court in March\, 2016 and in July\, 2017 and elected November 2018. Prior to her judicial service\, she was a senior deputy public defender with the Skagit County Public Defender. \n\n\n\nJudge Riquelme began her legal career as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney. Judge Riquelme is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Syracuse University's College of Law.\n\n\n\nJudge Mary Crandall\n\nJudge Mary K. Crandall was appointed as a Superior Court Judge in January 2026. Prior to that she served as a superior court commissioner\, beginning in November 2021. Before joining the bench\, Judge Crandall served as a Multnomah County deputy district attorney in Portland\, Oregon from 2011 through 2015. Upon returning to Skagit County\, Judge Crandall served as a senior deputy prosecuting attorney for the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Judge Pro Tem for San Juan County courts. Judge Crandall is a graduate of Burlington-Edison High School\, University of Washington\, and University of Oregon School of Law.\n\n\n\nThe Speaking of Women "Women in Justice" panel is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leaders shaping our local judicial system. Don't miss your chance to be in the room for this powerful conversation secure your seat today to connect\, learn\, and be inspired by our county's top judicial leaders!\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n Chamber members: $150.00\n Non members: $200.00\n Students: $75.00\n\n\nRegistration fees include all monthly coffee chats\, VIP hours and empowerment panels in 2026. \n\n\n\nTo apply for the student fee\, please CLICK HERE
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\nJoin the Skagit Valley Chamber of Commerce for an extraordinary edition of our Speaking of Women series.
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\nIn 1997\, Susan Cook made history as Skagit County&rsquo\;s first female Superior Court judge. Today\, we&rsquo\;ve reached an incredible new milestone: for the first time ever\, all four bench seats are held by women. Join the Skagit Valley Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable panel featuring Superior Court Judges Mary K. Crandall and Laura M. Riquelme as they share their insights and experiences.
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\nJudge Laura M. Riquelme
\nJudge Riquelme was appointed to the Skagit County Superior Court in March\, 2016 and in July\, 2017 and elected November 2018. \; Prior to her judicial service\, she was a senior deputy public defender with the Skagit County Public Defender. \;
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\nJudge Riquelme \; began her legal career as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney. \; Judge Riquelme is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Syracuse University&rsquo\;s College of Law.
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\nJudge Mary Crandall
\nJudge Mary K. Crandall was appointed as a Superior Court Judge in January 2026. Prior to that she served as a superior court commissioner\, beginning in November 2021. Before joining the bench\, Judge Crandall served as a Multnomah County deputy district attorney in Portland\, Oregon from 2011 through 2015. Upon returning to Skagit County\, Judge Crandall served as a senior deputy prosecuting attorney for the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney'\;s Office and Judge Pro Tem for San Juan County courts. Judge Crandall is a graduate of Burlington-Edison High School\, University of Washington\, and University of Oregon School of Law.
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\nThe Speaking of Women &ldquo\;Women in Justice&rdquo\; panel is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leaders shaping our local judicial system. Don'\;t miss your chance to be in the room for this powerful \;conversation&mdash\;secure your seat today to connect\, learn\, and be inspired by our county'\;s top judicial leaders!
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\nRegistration Fees
\n\n\n - Chamber members: $150.00
\n - Non members: $200.00
\n - Students: $75.00
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\n\nRegistration fees include all monthly coffee chats\, VIP hours and empowerment panels in 2026. \; \;
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\nTo apply for the student fee\, please
CLICK HERE