Memberships and Awards

Judge David A. Larson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS, & INVOLVEMENT

 

  • Washington Judge’s Foundation
    • Recipient - Judge William Nevins Award (2014)
    • Lifetime Member

 

  • District and Municipal Court Judges Association (2008-present)
    • President’s Award (2018)
    • Legislative Committee (2019 present)
    • Therapeutic Courts Committee (2019-present)
    • Public Trust & Confidence, Board of Judicial Administration, (2018-2023)
    • Chair – Internal Education Subcommittee 
    • Judges in the Classroom Southwest Washington Coordinator
    • Council on Independent Courts (2018-present)
    • Co-Chair (2019-2020)
    • Judicial Independence Task Force (2017-2018)
    • Chair – Fire Brigade Subcommittee
    • Liaison - ELIAS Electronic Search Warrant Work Group (2014-2015)
    • Long Range Planning Committee (2009-2015)
    • Technology Committee (2009-2015)
    • Legislative Committee (2009-2015)
    • Liaison - House of Representatives - Impaired Driver Workgroup (2011-2015)
    • Court Improvement Committee (2013-14)
    • Liaison – Data Management Steering Committee (2012-2013)
    • Education Committee (2008-2011)
    • Rules Committee (2008-2011)

 

  • Washington State Judicial College
    • Instructor – DUI/Impaired Driving (2017-2020)
    • Instructor – Court Budgeting (2013-2018)
    • Instructor – Judicial Independence (2011-2013)
  • YMCA High School Mock Trial Competition (2010-2018)
    • Convener/Founder – South King County District Competition
  • Council for Civic Learning (formerly Council on Public Legal Education) (2009-present)
    • Executive Committee (2011-2019)

 

  • Washington State Bar Association (1985-present)
    • Court Rules and Procedures Committee (1996-2003)
    • Professionalism Committee (2001-2002)
    • Litigation Section (1985-2008)
  • Federal District Court - Western District of Washington (1985-present)

 

  • King County Bar Association (1985-present)
    • Finalist – Mentor of the Year (Young Lawyers Div. 2007)
    • Professionalism Committee – Co-Chair (2005-2007)
    • Councils of Law – Co-Chair (2005-2007)
    • Youth and the Law Committee (1986-1987)

 

  • Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association (1985-2001)
    • Continuing Legal Education Committee (2001)
    • Judicial Liaison Committee (1998)
    • Mandatory Arbitration Committee (1990-1992)
    • Doctor-Lawyer Liaison Committee (1989-1991)
    • Continuing Legal Education Committee (1991)
    • Professional Improvement Committee (1990)
  • U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol)
    • Instructor – National Legal Officer’s College (2005)
    • Assistant Washington Wing Legal Officer (2002-2008)

 

  • Litigation Alternatives, Inc. – Owner and Mediator (1999-2001)
  • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (1985-1998)
  • Defense Research Institute (1985-98)
  • Municipal Court Task Force – House of Representatives (1999-00)
  • Settlement Now (Mediator)(1990-98)
  • National Institute for Trial Advocacy (Graduate)(1988)
  • Instructor at numerous litigation seminars (1990-2008)

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS

  • Kiwanis Club of Federal Way (1998-present)
    • Awards by the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International
    • Distinguished Past President Award (2003)
    • Everyday Hero Award (1998)
  • Club Awards
    • Zeller Award (2016)
    • Doug Benton President’s Award (2014)
    • Distinguished Service (2012)
    • Hixson Fellow (2000)
    • Kiwanian of the Year (1998-99)
  • Founded/Sponsored
    • Founder/Adviser–Aktion Club of Federal Way (2011-present)
      • Service club for adults with developmental disabilities
    • Founding Member - Kiwanis Foundation of Federal Way - (2003-present)
    • Founder/Advisor - Panther Lake K-Kids (grade school service club) (1999-03)
      • Service club for elementary school students
    • Sponsored - Gordon and Madonna Larson Vocational School Scholarship
    • Sponsored - Elwood & Gladys Berntson Vocational School Scholarship
  • Offices Held
    • Board member (2017-2021)
    • Immediate Past President (2015-2016)
    • President (2014-2015)
    • President-Elect (2013-2014)
    • Vice-President (2012-2013)
    • Board Member (2009-2012)
    • Veterans Support Committee (2009-2015)
    • Board Member - Kiwanis Foundation of Federal Way (2003-2015)
    • Immediate Past President (2002-2003)
    • President (2001-2002)
    • Young Children Priority 1 Chair (2000-2002)
    • President-Elect (2000-2001)
    • Community Service Chair (1999-2000)
    • Vice-President (1999-2000)
    • Program Chair (1998-1999)
    • Board Member (1998-1999)

 

  • Puget Sound Honor Flight
    • Guardian (2016-present)

 

  • Advancing Leadership
    • Board member (2013-2019)
    • Instructor (2016-2019)

 

  • City of Federal Way
    • Homelessness Task Force (2018)
    • Human Services Commission (1999-2004)
    • Federal Way C.E.R.T. (2003)
    • Board of Ethics – Chair (1991-1994)

 

  • Federal Way Public Schools
    • Street Law Instructor – Todd Beamer High School (2009-present)
    • Career and Technical Education Business Advisory Board (2018-present) 
    • Recognized as a “Hero” of Federal Way Schools (2022)
    • Recognized as a “Hero” of Federal Way Schools (2018)
    • District-Wide Strategic Planning Group (2015-2016)
    • Coach - Federal Way High School RoboEagles robotics team (2012-2013)
    • Liberty & Justice for All Art Contest with City Arts Commission (2010-present)
    • “Notable Graduate” of Federal Way Public Schools (2009)
    • Board Recognition for volunteer activities (2013)
    • School Board President (2007-2008)
    • School Board Director (2006-2008)
    • School Board Vice-President (2006-2007)
    • Washington State School Directors Association (2006-2008)
    • School Board Legislative Delegate – WSSDA (2006-2008)
    • Diversity Award – WSSDA (2006)
    • Todd Beamer High School Booster Club (2005-2012)
    • Todd Beamer High School - Titan Advisory Committee (2005-2006)
    • Illahee Middle School PTA (2003-2008)
    • School Construction Oversight Committee (2001-2004)
    • Panther Lake Elementary PTA (1996-2004)
    • Panther Lake Elementary PTA - Co-Chair - Community Services (2000-2004)
    • Panther Lake Elementary - Site Leadership Team (2000-2001)
    • Board Recognition for volunteer activities (1999)
    • Community of Character (1999)

 

  • Pacific Ballroom Dance (2008-2010)
    • Chair (2009-2010)
    • Board of Trustees (2008-2010)

 

  • Washington State Department of Transportation
    • Aviation Division - Air Search & Rescue Management Team (2004-2012)

 

  • U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol)(2002-2008)
    • Rank – Major (2004-2008)
    • Rank – Captain (2002-2004)
    • McChord Composite Squadron (2002-2008)
    • Commander (2005-2008)
    • National Commander’s Commendation for Emergency Services (2007)
    • Instructor – National Legal Officer’s College (2005)
    • Air Force Rescue Coordination Center - Search Management Graduate (2004)
    • Washington Wing
      • Assistant Wing Legal Officer (2002-2008)
      • Wing Emergency Services Officer (2005-2006)
      • Deputy Wing Homeland Security Officer (2003-2006)
      • Liaison/Project Officer – Combined Exercise Seahawk (2004) (U.S. Navy and Canadian Military training exercise)
      • Liaison-Region V Homeland Security - Exercise Committee (2004-2006)
      • Liaison-Region V Homeland Security - Training Committee (2004-2006)
      • Liaison-Asymmetric Warfare Exercise Committee (2004-2006)
      • Liaison -Washington State Department of Transportation-Aviation
      • Division – Air Search & Rescue Coordination Committee (2005-2006)

 

  • St. Vincent de Paul Parish (1967 - present)
    • Chair – Pastoral Council (2013 - 2016)
    • Member – Pastoral Council (2012 - 2018)
    • Eucharistic Minister – (2007 - present)

 

  • Miscellaneous 
    • Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2022)
    • Finalist for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2024)
    • Finalist for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2023)
    • Finalist for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2021)
    • Finalist for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2020)
    • Runner-up for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2019)
    • Finalist for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2017)
    • Finalist for Best Community Leader - Federal Way Mirror (2015)
    • Finalist for Best Community Volunteer - Federal Way Mirror (2015)
    • Nominated for Citizen of the Year- Federal Way Mirror (2015)
    • Citizen of the Month – Federal Way Mirror (December 2015)
    • Model A Ford Club of America (2015-2016)
    • Galloping Gertie’s Model A Club (2015-2016)
    • Federal Way Helmet Coalition - Founding Board Member (2002-2004)
    • “Outstanding Community Partner” Award (2004)
    • Federal Way National Little League – Manager/Coach (1996-2005)
    • Cub Scouts Pack 366 – Den Leader (2001-2005)
    • Federal Way Hawks Junior Football – Coach (1999)
    • Columnist – Federal Way Mirror “On Community” (1999-2001)
    • National Hot Rod Association (1994-2001) 
    • American Hot Rod Association (1980-1984)