Professionalism Committee
The WSBA Professionalism Committee recommends programs to increase professionalism by assisting attorneys in fostering better client relations, improving civility among practicing attorneys, and developing a better public image.
Committee News
Professionalism Issue of Bar News
Members of the Professionalism Committee wrote or solicited articles for the August 2011 issue of Bar News, which focused on Professionalism.
Random Acts of Professionalism Program
Developed by the Professionalism Committee, the Random Acts of Professionalism Program is a way for lawyers and judges to honor others in the profession who have conducted themselves in a highly professional manner consistent with the spirit of the Creed of Professionalism.
Law School Outreach
Professionalism Committee members, along with WSBA staff, give presentations about professionalism in ethics classes at the three Washington law schools. Materials are distributed to students.
Creed of Professionalism
The Creed of Professionalism was developed by the Professionalism Committee and adopted by the WSBA Board of Governors at its July 2001 meeting. Many county bar associations have organized ceremonies where Creed of Professionalism plaques were presented to judges.
Robert's Fund
The committee is working in collaboration with Robert's Fund, which offers CLEs in both Washington state and Italy on civility in the legal profession.
Committee Meetings
The next meeting is Friday, May 11, 2012, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Contact Us
Chair
Gretchen Leanderson
WSBA Liaison
Pam Inglesby
206-727-8226
pami@wsba.org
Board of Governors Liaison
Nancy Isserlis