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April 2005Opportunities for SerivceWSBA Presidential Search Application deadline: May 15, 2005 The WSBA Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the position of WSBA president for 2006-2007. Pursuant to Article IV (A)(2) of the WSBA Bylaws, the primary place of business of candidates for president for 2006-2007 must be King County. The WSBA member selected to be president will have an opportunity to provide a significant contribution to the legal profession. Applications for 2006-2007 WSBA president will be accepted through May 15, 2005, and should be limited to a current résumé, a concise application letter stating interest and qualifications, and no fewer than five or more than 10 references. The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Governors will consider endorsement letters received by May 31, 2005. Applications and endorsement letters should be sent to WSBA Executive Director, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330. Confidential interviews with the Presidential Search Committee may be conducted. 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 be capable of being 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 2005 following selection. A one-year term as president-elect will begin at the Annual Business Meeting in September 2005. The president-elect is expected to attend the two-day board meetings held approximately every five to six weeks, as well as numerous subcommittee, section, regional, national, and local meetings. In September 2006, at the WSBA Annual Business Meeting, the president-elect will assume the position as president. During his or her 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. The Presidential Search Committee comprises Fawn Sharp, chair; Ronald R. Ward, president; S. Brooke Taylor, president-elect; Andrea Brenneke; Lonnie Davis; Randolph Gordon; and Katie O'Sullivan. WYLD President-elect and Trustee Applications Sought Application deadline: May 2, 2005 Young lawyers interested in serving on the WYLD Board of Trustees are invited to submit applications for the following positions: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2005. For detailed information and application instructions, please visit www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/wyld/default.htm. ABA House of Delegates Application Deadline: May 13, 2005 The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving on the ABA House of Delegates representing Washington state. There are three positions available (in August 2005). A written expression of interest and a résumé are required for any incumbents seeking reappointment. The control and administration of the ABA are 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 $800 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 2005). 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. 2005 WSBA Award Nominations Sought Nomination deadline: May 6, 2005 Each year, WSBA members are asked to identify those members of our profession and the public who deserve the legal profession's recognition and thanks. Nominations are sought for the following awards (the Pro Bono Award is not included in the list for this issue, because the deadline for nominations for this award is April 1): • Award of Merit. First given in 1957, this is the WSBA's highest honor. The Award of Merit is most often given for long-term service to the Bar and/or the public, although it has also been presented in recognition of a single, extraordinary contribution or project. It is awarded to individuals only — both lawyers and nonlawyers. • Professionalism Award. This honor is awarded to a WSBA member who exemplifies the spirit of professionalism in the practice of law. "Professionalism" is defined as the pursuit of a learned profession in the spirit of service to the public and in the sharing of values with other members of the profession. • Angelo Petruss Award for Lawyers in Public Service. Named in honor of the late Angelo R. Petruss, a senior assistant attorney general who passed away during his term of service on the WSBA Board of Governors, this award is given to a lawyer in government service who has made a significant contribution to the legal profession, the justice system, and the public. • Outstanding Judge Award. This award is presented for outstanding service to the bench and for special contribution to the legal profession at any level of the court. • Courageous Award. This award is presented to a lawyer who has displayed exceptional courage in the face of adversity, thus bringing credit to the legal profession. • Excellence in Diversity Award. This award is made to a lawyer, law firm, or law-related group that has made a significant contribution to diversity in the legal profession's employment of ethnic minorities, women, and disabled persons. • Outstanding Elected Official Award. This award is presented to an elected official for outstanding service, with special contributions to the legal profession. It is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to justice beyond the usual call of duty. • Excellence in Legal Journalism Award. This award recognizes that describing the context, facts, and players involved in the legal system with fairness and sensitivity requires intelligence, knowledge, dedication, and skill. This award is given to the journalist and his/her organization that have set the standard for relevance, clarity, accuracy, and understanding in reporting. • Lifetime Service Award. This is a special award given for a lifetime of service to the WSBA and the public. It is given only when there is someone especially deserving of this recognition. Nomination Submissions. If you know an individual who fits the criteria set forth above, please visit www.wsba.org/barleadershomepage.htm, and complete and submit the nomination form. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Please note that the completed nomination form must accompany each nomination in order to be considered. Please send nominations to: Washington State Bar Association The awards will be presented at the WSBA Annual Awards Dinner in Seattle on September 15, 2005, with the following exceptions: • The Pro Bono Award will be presented at the Access to Justice Conference in Bellevue on June 4. (Please note that the nomination deadline for the Pro Bono Award is April 1, 2005.) • The Excellence in Legal Journalism Award will be presented at the Annual Bench-Bar-Press Conference in Fall 2005. |
