About Us
WACDA is guided by the simple but powerful proposition that
All People Have Equal Dignity and Worth
Our Story
Washington Civil & Disability Advocate ("WACDA") is a Seattle-based disability rights and civil rights nonprofit organization. WACDA was founded in 2016 by Conrad Reynoldson to ensure individuals with disabilities a low-cost avenue to protect their civil rights.
The organization is committed to providing legal services to people with disabilities regardless of ability to pay. WACDA is committed to a multifaceted approach to increasing accessibility and inclusion in Washington state and beyond. In addition to systemic accessibility-focused litigation, WACDA assists with disability education and awareness efforts, including informing the disability community on disability rights and effective self-advocacy.
WACDA also provides targeted legislative and community advocacy in order to help inform the business community and elected officials on disability best practices and the majority opinions of the disability community on important policy issues. WACDA was established as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in January 2017.
Service & Leadership Award, Young Lawyers Committee of Washington State Bar Association in 2018. Conrad founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disability rights law firm in Seattle named Washington Civil & Disability Advocate in 2017 to advocate for the disability community in Washington state and beyond through systemic litigation, education, and legislative advocacy. Conrad currently also serves as a Commissioner on the Washington Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights and is an at large board member of the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association.
Trailblazer award in 2012, the Carlson-Parker Award from Pacific Justice Institute in 2016, the Ron Adams Outstanding Advocate Award from the Northwest Access Fund in 2017, and the Public
He is a Blackstone Legal Fellow and is admitted to practice in front of the Ninth Circuit, as well as in Washington State and Federally in the Western and Eastern Districts. Conrad received a DO-IT
Conrad Reynoldson is a power chair using attorney who earned a law degree from the University of Washington after graduating summa cum laude from Seattle Pacific University.
Conrad Reynoldson
Founder & Head Attorney
Meet The Team
Dustine is interested in disability rights & advocacy and has previously interned at WACDA and Disability
Rights Washington while in law
school. He also published a Comment on disability law for Washington Law Review in June 2024 and returned to WACDA as a
part-time Research & Writing Assistant in September 2024. Dustine transitioned to an Associate Attorney role in January 2025 after
admission into the Washington State bar. Outside of work, Dustine enjoys going on walks, watching Seattle sports and YouTube content, and
exploring in and around his hometown of Seattle, WA.
Dustine Bowker he/him
Associate Attorney
Milo Ellison he/him
Volunteer
Milo is a recent graduate of UCLA with a degree in Political Science, now preparing for law school with a focus on public interest work. Through his work with WACDA, he hopes to gain a better picture of what it takes to serve as a legal advocate for his community.
Milo Ellison he/him
Volunteer
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Zachary Blinkinsop he/him
Legal Intern
Zachary recently graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law. During law school, he served as Chief Submissions Editor of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts and as a student attorney in the Regulatory Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. In September, Zach will join a law firm representing school districts. Outside of work, he enjoys listening to podcasts, playing video games, and taking walks to meet the neighborhood cats.
Zachary Blinkinsop he/him
Legal Intern
Avery Hallum she/her
Volunteer
Avery Hallum is a volunteer with Washington Civil and Disability Advocate (WACDA), supporting communications, outreach, and policy research. She is a rising senior at the University of Washington studying History with Honors and International Studies. Her academic work focuses on international law, public policy, and human rights. In addition to her work with WACDA, Avery brings experience from community courts, probation departments, and nonprofits. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in public‑interest law.
Avery Hallum she/her
Volunteer
Jiale is a J.D. student and LLM graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, where he also serves as an editorial staff for Washington International Law Journal. He is interested in disability rights, immigration law, and public interest advocacy. At WACDA, Jiale is excited to gain hands-on experience in disability rights litigation, work directly with clients, and contribute to advancing accessibility and inclusion in the community. Outside of work, Jiale enjoys travelling, watching soccer, trying new restaurants, and keeping up with Korean variety shows.
Jiale Wang he/him
Legal Intern
Jiale Wang he/him
Legal Intern