Washington Young Lawyers Committee
It's Time to Lead; Time to Make an Impact
The Washington State Bar Association will conduct an election to fill upcoming open positions on the Board of Governors. One of the available positions is for the At-large Young Lawyer Governor. Pursuant to the WSBA Bylaws, "any Active Lawyer member of the Bar who qualifies as a Young Lawyer may be nominated or apply for election as an At Large Governor.” The WSBA Bylaws define a Young Lawyer as any “Active Lawyer members of the Bar will be considered Young Lawyers until the last day of December of the year in which the member attains the age of 36 years or until the last day of December of the fifth year in which such member first was admitted to practice as a lawyer in any state, whichever is later.” The term for this position will begin in September 2021 and end September 2024. Visit our Board Elections webpage to learn more and to apply today!
The Washington Young Lawyers Committee Welcomes Applicants for Open Positions
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Members of the Washington Young Lawyers Committee (WYLC) have a shared interest in programs, benefits, and issues facing new and young lawyers. Service on the WYLC offers you the unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills, network with others around the state, and create programs and benefits for a new and young lawyer audience. The WYLC will have the following positions to fill for terms starting Oct. 1, 2021:
- Chair-elect (one-year term as chair-elect, followed by one year as chair, followed by one year as past chair)
- Greater Olympia Region Representative
- King County Representative
- North Central Region Representative (two-year interim term)
- Peninsula Region
- South Central Region Representative
- At-large Member
Application deadline is April 16. Final appoints are made by the WSBA Board Nominations Committee. The term for most positions are for three years from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted above.
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The Washington Young Lawyers Committee (WYLC) is a diverse group of 18 new and young lawyers representing different regions throughout Washington state. Leadership on the committee affords new and young lawyers the opportunity to build connections across the state and throughout the legal community.
Some of what WYLC is here to do:
- help put together and run programs for new and young lawyers that focus on public and pro bono service
- help lawyers transition into practice
- promote leadership; and most importantly
- uphold the Washington State Bar Association’s mission to serve the public, ensure integrity of the legal profession, and champion justice
If you are interested in joining the Washington Young Lawyers Committee as a regional or at-large member, find more information here.
The committee meets the second Saturday of every other month. Meetings are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Projects
The WYLC focuses on a variety of specific areas important to new and young lawyers and law students. If you're interested in helping the WYLC accomplish its goals or have ideas, join a project team today and let us know what WYLC can do for you. To get involved with WYLC's projects, please email newmembers@wsba.org. Find more information about the projects here.
Meet the Washington Young Lawyers Committee
View a map of WYLC District Composition.
2020–2021
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Brian Neuharth, Chair Emily Ann Albrecht, Chair-elect Jordan Lee Couch, Immediate Past Chair Benjamin Hodges, Peninsula Region: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason counties Zachary Davison, King County Maha Jafarey, At-Large Chelsie Elliott, Southwest Region: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties Zachary Bryant, Northwest Region: Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties Alixanne Pinkerton, South Central Region—Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat counties Staff LiaisonCurtiss Melvin |
Brandon Holt, Southeast Region: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties Riley Moos, Pierce County Catherine Holm, Greater Olympia Region: Lewis and Thurston counties Esther Hyun, Snohomish County Marye Rebecca Scott, Greater Spokane Region Aaron Haynes, At-Large; Alyssa Nevala, King County Laura King, At-Large Vacant, North Central Region: Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan counties Russell Knight, Board of Governors Liaison |
Next Committee Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association, that a Washington Young Lawyers Committee meeting will be held on:
Date: Saturday, May 8 | Time: 10 a.m. until all business is completed
Location: Via Zoom | Meeting ID: 938 5636 0480 | Call-in: 1-888-788-0099 (toll free)
Meetings will be conducted by video and teleconference only due to Washington state and King County emergency orders regarding public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All committee members may participate via video and conference call. In addition, video conference and call-in instructions are pasted below for members of the public who would like to attend remotely.
The purpose of the meeting is for the committee to discuss, deliberate, and take potential final action regarding the following agenda items (no final disposition regarding any matter will occur at the meeting except as indicated on this notice):
Note: Discussion and action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The time and order of agenda items are subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair.
FY 2021 Past Committee Meetings
March 2021 Meeting Materials Packet
January 2020 Meeting Materials Packet
November 2020 Meeting Materials Packet
Meeting Minutes
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