
In this episode of Voices That Move Us, Kelly Oshiro of the Washington Leadership Institute (WLI) speaks with Ron Ward, civil rights attorney, former WSBA President, and founding visionary behind WLI. Ron shares the story of how the program began, the leaders who helped shape it, and how WLI has grown into a powerful force for equity and inclusion in Washington’s legal community. He reflects on a lifetime of service, battling imposter syndrome, and building community both inside and outside the law. Ron reminds us that we are the ones we've been waiting for. And Ron challenges the next generation to keep pushing forward.