October 2003

Opportunities for Service

Judicial Recommendation Committee

Application deadline: October 15, 2003
The WSBA Judicial Recommendation Committee is accepting applications from attorneys and judges seeking consideration for appointment to fill potential appellate-court vacancies. Interested candidates will be interviewed by the committee at its December 5, 2003, meeting.

When appointments are made to fill vacancies on the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, the committee's recommendations are reviewed by the WSBA Board of Governors and then referred to the governor of Washington for review.

If you are interested in scheduling an interview, please contact the WSBA at 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; phone 206-727-8239; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org to obtain a questionnaire. Please specify whether you need the questionnaire designed for a judge or an attorney.

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

Application deadline: November 15, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating one member who is appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a four-year term commencing January 1, 2004 on the Limited Practice Officer Board. Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also submit letters of interest and résumés. 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.

Practice of Law Board Nonlawyer Member Applications Sought

Application deadline: October 31, 2003
A vacancy has occurred on the Practice of Law Board requiring the appointment of a nonlawyer to fill the unexpired term, which runs to September 2005. Persons interested in seeking nomination for appointment to the POL Board should submit letters of application describing their background and qualifications for Board membership to the address shown below. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to the POL Board's purposes as set out in GR 25. Members of the board are not compensated for their services, but are reimbursed for necessary expenses. The board meets monthly, on the second Friday of each month, in Seattle. The Practice of Law Board will consider applicants at their November meeting. The board may request that applicants make themselves available for interview at that meeting or later. Please submit letters seeking nomination to the POL Board not later than October 31, 2003, to: Practice of Law Board, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400,Seattle, WA 98121-2330. Further information about the Practice of Law Board is available at www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/practiceoflaw, or contact Board Chair Steve Crossland at steve@crosslandlaw.net, or Board Administrator Bob Welden at bobw@wsba.org or 206-727-8232.

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