January 2000

Service Opportunities

WSBA Presidential Search

The Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is seeking applicants to serve as President of WSBA for 2001 – 2002. Pursuant to Article IV(A)(2) of the WSBA bylaws, the President's primary place of business is that area west of the Cascade mountain range generally known as western Washington but outside of King County.

Applications for 2001 – 2002 President will be accepted through May 15, 2000, and should be limited to a current résumé, a concise application letter stating interest and qualifications, and no less than five or more than 10 selected references. Endorsement letters received by May 31, 2000 will be considered by the Selection Committee and the Board of Governors. Applications and endorsement letters should be sent to the WSBA Executive Director, 2101 Fourth Ave., Fourth Fl., Seattle, WA 98121-2330.

Interviews will be conducted May 16 – 31, 2000 at the Washington State Bar Association office. In addition to the interview in May before the Selection Committee, finalists will be invited back to the June Board of Governors meeting for an interview before the full Board of Governors, in open session. Direct contact with the Governors is within the discretion of the candidate and Governor contacted.

The Washington State Bar Association member selected to be the WSBA President will have an opportunity to provide a significant contribution to the legal profession. While prior experience on WSBA's Board of Governors may be helpful, there is no requirement to have been a member of the Board of Governors or to have 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 2000. The term as President-elect will begin at the Annual Business Meeting in September 2000. In September 2001, at the WSBA's Annual Business Meeting, the President-elect will assume the position as President of the Association. The candidate will be expected to attend two-day Board meetings every six weeks, as well as attend numerous subcommittee, section, regional, national and local meetings. During his or her service, the candidate 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, electronic mail and telephone in connection with these responsibilities.

Presidential Selection Committee:
J. Richard Manning, Chair
Daryl L. Graves
Stephen J. Henderson

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