The primary goals of the Washington State Bar Association Committee for Diversity (CFD) are to increase diversity within the membership and leadership of the WSBA; to promote opportunities for appointment or election of diverse members to the bench; to support and encourage opportunities for minority attorneys; to aggressively pursue employment opportunities for minorities; and to raise awareness of the benefits of diversity.
The Committee for Diversity is organized into four Subcommittees: Communication, Outreach, Retention, and Education (CORE). Each Subcommittee is encouraged to come up with initiatives that support the mission.
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, November 21, 2011 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday, December 19, 2011 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday, January 23, 2012 – 4-5, In person
Monday, February 27, 2012 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday, March 19, 2012 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday, April 16, 2012 – 4-5, In person
Monday, May 21, 2012 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday June 18, 2012 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday July 16, 2012 – 12-1, Teleconference
Monday September 17, 2012 - 4-5, In person
Meeting Minutes
February 2011
January 2011
More minutes will be added soon
Contact Us
WSBA Liaison: Chach Duarte White
Co-Chairs: Robert Taylor and Maureen Mannix
Board of Governors Liaison: Governor Tracy Flood
Committee for Diversity Members
2011–2012
Bob Taylor, Chair
Maureen Mannix, Vice Chair
Camara Banfield
Ahndrea Blue
Armikka Bryant
Andrew Carrington
William Elsinger
E. Michiko Fjeld
Christine Kilduff
Earle Lees
Arissa Peterson
William Ross
Marc Sanchez
Keith Seo
Melissa Simonsen
Chalia Stallings-Ala'ilima
Kripa Upadhyay