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May 2004Opportunities for ServiceWSBA Presidential Search Deadline: May 15, 2004 The WSBA Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the position of WSBA president for 2005-2006. Pursuant to Article IV(A)(2) of the WSBA Bylaws, the primary place of business of candidates for president for 2005-2006 must be Western Washington, outside King County. The WSBA member selected to be president will have an opportunity to provide a significant contribution to the legal profession. Applications for 2005-2006 WSBA president will be accepted through May 15, 2004, and should be limited to a current résumé, a concise application letter stating interest and qualifications, and no fewer than five nor more than 10 references. The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Governors will consider endorsement letters received by May 30, 2004. Applications and endorsement letters should be sent to the WSBA Executive Director, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330. Confidential interviews with the Presidential Search Committee will be conducted May 17-31, 2004, at the WSBA office. Direct contact with the governors is also encouraged. All candidates will have an interview with the full Board of Governors in open session at the June meeting. Following the interviews, the Board will select the president. Although prior experience on the WSBA's Board of Governors may be helpful, there is no requirement that one must have been a member of the Board of Governors or had previous experience in Bar activities. The candidate must be willing to devote a substantial number of hours to WSBA affairs and a positive representative for the legal profession. The position is unpaid. Some expenses, such as WSBA-related travel, are reimbursed. The commitment begins in June 2004 following selection. A one-year term as president-elect will begin at the Annual Business Meeting in September 2004. The president-elect is expected to attend the two-day board meetings held approximately every six weeks, as well as numerous subcommittee, section, regional, national, and local meetings. In September 2005, at the WSBA Annual Business Meeting, the president-elect will assume the position of president. During their service, the president-elect and president will also be required to meet with members of the Bar, the courts, the media, and public and legal interest groups, as well as be involved in the Bar's legislative activities. Appropriate time will need to be devoted to communication by letter, e-mail, and telephone in connection with these responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the president are set forth in the WSBA Bylaws. Presidential Search Committee: Robert Boggs, chair; David Savage, WSBA president; Andrea Brenneke; Bryce Dille; Randolph Gordon; Fawn Sharp.
Four positions on the Practice of Law (POL) Board will be up for appointment effective September 2004 for three-year terms. At least one of these appointments must be a nonlawyer. Current board members are eligible for reappointment. The board is established by General Rule 25. Nominations may be made by the Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association and other people and organizations. GR 25 provides that the purpose of the board is to: • promote expanded access to affordable and reliable legal and law-related services; The board is composed of 13 members, at least four of whom are to be nonlawyers. The board should represent the public interest in the delivery of legal services, and it should reflect the broad range of diversity of individuals who are part of or who use the legal system. Persons interested in seeking nomination by the Board of Governors for appointment to the POL Board should submit letters describing their background and qualifications for board membership to the address 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 consistent with the reimbursement policies of the Washington State Bar Association. The board sets its own meeting schedule, but currently meets the second Friday of each month. Please submit letters seeking nomination by the Board of Governors to the POL Board not later than Wednesday, June 23, 2004, to Practice of Law Board, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330. Further information is available at www.wsba.org/practiceoflawboard. If you have any questions, contact POL Board Administrator Bob Welden at bobw@wsba.org or at 206-727-8232.
Deadline: August 23, 2004 The Board of Governors of the WSBA will be nominating one member who is appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a three-year term on the Certified Professional Guardian Board commencing October 1, 2004. Please submit a written expression of interest and a résumé. Incumbents must apply, if seeking reappointment. The board establishes the standards and criteria for the certification of professional guardians as defined by RCW 11.88.008, and prescribes the conditions of and limitations upon their activities (GR 23). See www.courts.wa.gov/programs_orgs/pos_guardian/?fa=pos_guardian.boardlst for more detailed information. Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to WSBA Bar Leaders Division, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Deadline: June 1, 2004 Young lawyers interested in serving as president-elect of the WYLD are invited to submit a statement of eligibility and qualifications for this position. The president-elect automatically succeeds to the position of the WYLD president upon completion of a one-year term commencing October 1, 2004. The president-elect shall be selected by a majority of the WYLD Board of Trustees from among those persons who are selected by the Nominating Committee or who file for office. The election of the president-elect shall be conducted at the last regular meeting of the board prior to the WSBA annual meeting. Eligibility. To be eligible for the position of president-elect, candidates must have a principal place of business in the state of Washington and must be a member of the WYLD at the time of taking office. Additionally, the bylaws require that the president and president-elect have principal places of business in different counties. Therefore, this year's candidates may not have a principal place of business in Spokane County. Any active member of the WSBA is also a member of the WYLD until the 31st day of December of the year in which he or she turns 36 or until the 31st day of December of the fifth year in which he or she has been admitted to practice, whichever is later. To Apply. Individuals intending to stand for election must send the following: (1) a cover letter describing yourself, your practice, and why you feel you are a strong candidate for the position; (2) no fewer than three but no more than five letters of recommendation from attorneys in your district; and (3) a current résumé. Send application materials to Lisa Harper, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; lisak@wsba.org; fax: 206-727-8319.
Deadline: June 1, 2004 Young lawyers interested in serving on the WYLD Board of Trustees are invited to submit a statement of eligibility and qualifications for the following Trustee District positions: • King District — representing King County Eligibility. To be eligible for one of these positions, a candidate must reside or have his or her principal place of business in the district he or she wishes to represent and must be a member of the WYLD for at least the first two full years of the position. Elected trustees will serve a three-year term commencing October 1, 2004. Any active member of the WSBA is also a member of the Washington Young Lawyers Division until the 31st day of December of the year in which he or she turns 36 or until the 31st day of December of the fifth year in which he or she has been admitted to practice in any state, whichever is later. To Apply. Individuals intending to stand for election must send: (1) a cover letter describing yourself, your practice, and why you feel you are a strong candidate for the position; (2) no fewer than three but no more than five letters of recommendation from attorneys in your district; and (3) a current résumé. Send application materials to Lisa Harper, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; lisak@wsba.org; fax: 206-727-8319.
Deadline: July 2, 2004 The Board of Governors of the WSBA is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving on the ABA House of Delegates representing Washington state. Four positions will be available in August 2004. A written expression of interest and a résumé are required for any incumbents seeking reappointment. The control and administration of the ABA is vested in the House of Delegates, the policymaking body of the ABA. The House, which has approximately 500 delegates, elects the ABA officers and board, and meets out of state twice a year. Delegate attendance is required. The WSBA's allowance is $700 per year per delegate. Members appointed to the House of Delegates serve a two-year term, which begins at the close of the annual meeting (August 2004). Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to WSBA Bar Leaders Division, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Deadline: May 21, 2004 The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating one WSBA member who will be appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a three-year term on the Board for Court Education. The three-year term will commence July 1, 2004, and continue through June 30, 2007. A written expression of interest and a résumé are also required in the event that the incumbent elects to seek reappointment. The Board for Court Education was established by Supreme Court order, and is charged to identify the educational needs of trial-court judges and court personnel, to coordinate educational programs and services, and to recommend programs and budget to meet the educational needs of the Washington judiciary. It is a 15-member board that meets four times a year. For additional information, visit www.courts.wa.gov/programs_orgs/pos_bce. Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to WSBA Bar Leaders Division, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or barleaders@wsba.org.
Deadline: May 21, 2004 The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a four-year term on the Washington Pattern Jury Instruction Committee. There is one position available. The four-year term will commence July 16, 2004. A written expression of interest and résumé are also required in the event that the incumbent elects to seek reappointment. Committee members review, discuss, and vote upon instructions in the civil or criminal area as drafted by subcommittees or staff. The committee meets monthly in Seattle on Saturday for three to four hours (except July and August), and requires a considerable time commitment. It is a large committee with more than 30 members, composed of judges and lawyers, including two WSBA representatives. Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to WSBA Bar Leaders Division, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or barleaders@wsba.org. WYLD Seeks Award Nominations The WYLD is accepting nominations for the Thomas Neville Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, and the Professionalism Award. All three awards recognize lawyers who epitomize the best in the legal profession. Nominations are also being accepted for Outstanding YLD Affiliate or Organization for recognition of public service and/or member service programs. If you know of someone who deserves to be recognized, please visit www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/wyld for full details and a nomination form. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Please note that a completed nomination form must accompany each nomination to be considered. Nominations must be received by July 30, 2004, and should be sent to Lisa Harper, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121; or lisak@wsba.org. Award recipients will be determined by the WYLD Board of Trustees at their August 21, 2004, meeting. Recipients will receive awards at presentations to be held in conjunction with events within their law firm and/or legal community. |
