November 2003

Opportunities for Service

Legal Foundation of Washington Board of Trustees
Application deadline: November 7, 2003

The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a two-year term on the Legal Foundation of Washington board of trustees (two positions). Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also submit a letter of interest and résumé.
 
The Legal Foundation of Washington is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes equal justice for low-income people through the administration of IOLTA and other funds. Trustees should have a demonstrated commitment to, and knowledge of, the need for legal services and how these services are provided in Washington. Further information about trustee responsibilities is available upon request by e-mailing bcclark@legalfoundation.org.
 
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.

Limited Practice Officer Board—Two Positions
Application deadline: November 15, 2003

The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating two members who are appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a four-year term on the Limited Practice Officer Board, which will commence on January 1, 2004. One position is for an escrow professional and the second board position is for an attorney of the WSBA.  Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also submit a letter of interest and résumé. The board oversees administration of and compliance with the Limited Practice Officer Rule (APR 12) and meets every other month.
 
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.

Washington Defender Association
Application deadline: November 7, 2003

The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a three-year term on the Washington Defender Association board of directors. A written expression of interest and a résumé are also required in the event that the incumbent seeks reappointment. The three-year term will commence January 1, 2004.
 
The board generally meets 10 times per year. Individual members, particularly the president, assist in meetings with government officials and in advising management of the Washington Defender Association on a wide range of issues. The board has hiring and firing authority over the director; and approves the annual budget, contracts with King County, and bargaining agreements with the union. It also has a mediation and review role in disputes with union members.
 
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.

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