September 2004

Opportunities for Service

Legal Foundation of Washington Board of Trustees
Application deadline: October 1, 2004
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest from members interested in serving a two-year term on the Legal Foundation of Washington Board of Trustees (one position). Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also apply if seeking reappointment.

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.

Northwest Justice Project Board of Directors
Application deadline: November 19, 2004
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a three-year term on the Northwest Justice Project Board of Directors (two positions). The three-year term will commence January 1, 2005. A written expression of interest and résumé are also required for incumbents seeking reappointment.

The Northwest Justice Project is a not-for-profit organization that receives primary funding from the state and through the federal Legal Services Corporation to provide civil legal services to low-income people. Board members, who play an active role in setting program policy and ensuring adequate oversight of program operations, must have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the delivery of high-quality civil legal services to the poor. Further information about board member responsibilities is available on request by e-mailing mac@nwjustice.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.

Bench-Bar-Press Committee of Washington
Application deadline: December 17, 2004
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a three-year term on the Bench-Bar-Press Committee of Washington (two positions). A written expression of interest and a résumé are also required for incumbents seeking reappointment. The three-year terms will commence in February 2005.

The Bench-Bar-Press Committee was formed in 1963 to foster better understanding and working relationships among judges, lawyers, and journalists. Its mission is to seek to accommodate, as much as possible, the tension between the constitutional values of free press and fair trial through educational events and relationship building. The committee is chaired by the Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court and includes representatives from the legal profession, judiciary, law enforcement, and news media. The committee meets as a whole once or twice each year. Subcommittees of volunteers are organized on an ad hoc basis to plan and execute events. Further information regarding the committee can be found online at www.courts.wa.gov/programs_orgs/pos_bbp.

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 12, 2004
The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating two members who are appointed by the Supreme Court to serve four-year terms on the Limited Practice Officer Board. Terms will commence January 1, 2005. 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.

Judicial Recommendation Committee
Application deadline: September 24, 2004
The WSBA Judicial Recommendation Committee is currently accepting applications from attorneys and judges seeking consideration for appointment to fill potential Appellate and Supreme Court vacancies. Interested candidates will be interviewed by the committee at its October 29, 2004, meeting.

The committee's recommendations are reviewed by the WSBA Board of Governors and then referred to Governor Gary Locke for review when appointments are made to fill vacancies on the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

If you are interested in scheduling an interview, please write to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; call 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.

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