March 2002

Opportunities for Service

Service opportunities with WSBA committees, boards and organizations can be very rewarding. Please inquire and/or apply to the contact person specified.

Washington State Bar Association
2101 4th Ave., Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98121-2330

WSBA Presidential Search

Application deadline: May 15, 2002

The Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is seeking applicants to serve as WSBA president for the 2003-2004 term. Pursuant to Article IV(A)(2) of the WSBA Bylaws, the primary place of business for the president must be the area east of the Cascade mountain range generally known as eastern Washington. The WSBA member selected to be president will have an opportunity to provide a significant contribution to the legal profession.

Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2002, 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. The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Governors will consider endorsement letters received by May 31, 2002. Applications and endorsement letters should be sent to the WSBA, Office of the Executive Director, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330.

Confidential interviews with the Presidential Search Committee will be conducted May 16-31, 2002 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 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 2002, following selection. A one-year term as president-elect will begin at the annual business meeting in September 2002. 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 2003, at the WSBA annual business meeting, the president-elect will assume the presidency of the WSBA. During his or her service, the president-elect and president will also be required to meet with members of the bar, courts, 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.

The duties and responsibilities of the president are set forth in the WSBA bylaws.

Presidential Search Committee: Victoria L. Vreeland, chair; Robert M. Boggs; Dale L. Carlisle; William D. Hyslop; Lucy Isaki; J. Richard Manning

Application deadline: March 15, 2002

The Board of Governors of the WSBA is accepting letters of interest from members interested in serving on the ABA House of Delegates representing Washington. There are two positions available and one new position "pending ABA approval." A written expression of interest is also required for any incumbents seeking reappointment.

The control and administration of the ABA is vested in the House of Delegates, its policymaking body. 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 $500 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 2002).

Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to the Office of the Executive Director, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330, or e-mail oed@wsba.org.

Filing deadline: June 3, 2002

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:

• Northwest District – representing Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties

• North Central District – representing Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas and Okanogan counties

• Snohomish District – representing Snohomish County

•  Greater Spokane District – representing Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens counties

•  Greater Olympia District – representing Lewis and Thurston counties

• King County District – representing King County

•  Southeast District – representing Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Whitman and Yakima counties

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 the entire term of the position. Elected trustees will serve a three-year term commencing October 1, 2002.

Any active member of the Washington State Bar Association is also a member of the Washington Young Lawyers Division until December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 36, or until the December 31 of the fifth year in which he or she has been admitted to practice, whichever is later.

Filing deadline: June 3, 2002

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 president of the WYLD upon completion of a one-year term commencing October 1, 2002.

To be eligible for the position of president-elect, candidates must have a principal place of business in Washington and must be a member of the WYLD at the time of taking office as president-elect. Additionally, WSBA 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 King County.

Any active member of the Washington State Bar Association is also a member of the Washington Young Lawyers Division until December 31 of the year in which he or she turns 36, or until December 31 of the fifth year in which he or she has been admitted to practice, whichever is later.

Individuals intending to stand for election must send a statement of eligibility and qualifications to Lance Hester, WYLD President-elect, Law Offices of Monte Hester, 1008 S. Yakima Ave., Ste. 302, Tacoma, WA 98405; phone 253-272-2157; fax 253-572-1441; e-mail lance@montehester.com.