Character and Fitness Board

The Character and Fitness Board (APR 20) deals with matters of character and fitness bearing upon qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in the state of Washington or the rehabilitation of petitioners for reinstatement after disbarment. Upon referral from Bar counsel, it conducts hearings, prepares written decisions, and makes recommendations to the Washington State Supreme Court. The Board meets as frequently as necessary, generally meeting from zero to three days a month for hearings.

Chair
Thomas E. Kelly Jr.
K&L Gates LLP
925 4th Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, WA  98104-1158 
(206) 623-7580  
(206) 370-6100 Fax  
thomas.kelly@klgates.com 

Vice-chair
Rachelle Anderson

Staff Liaison
Jean McElroy
jeanm@wsba.org

Board of Governors Liaison
Anthony Gipe