Charles Bates was honored for his 25 years of service to Washington state communities and organizations as an attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. Since receiving his master’s degree in youth development from Michigan State University in 2014, he joined Cocoon House, an Everett-based non-profit organization that serves homeless and at-risk youth in Snohomish County, where he serves as education and employment coordinator. Charles is actively involved in his community, regularly volunteering with the Washington State Association of Youth Courts, the Washington State YMCA Youth and Government program, and the Boy Scouts of America.