Character and Fitness Board
The Character and Fitness Board (APR 20) deals with matters of character and fitness bearing upon qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in the state of Washington or the rehabilitation of petitioners for reinstatement after disbarment. Upon referral from Bar counsel, it conducts hearings, prepares written findings, and makes recommendations to the Washington Supreme Court. The Board meets as frequently as necessary, generally meeting one day a month at the WSBA offices for hearings.
By Washington Supreme Court rules, hearings are confidential and not open to the public, except hearings regarding the character and fitness of petitioners for reinstatement after disbarment.
Chair: Gabriel Rothstein
Staff Liaison: Lisa Amatangel
Board of Governors Liaison: Mary Rathbone, Governor District 4
When: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00am
Where: via Zoom (call-in information below)
Meeting ID: 823 3279 7362
Passcode: 801473
Dial by location:
• +1 253 205 0468 (US)
• 877 853 5247 (US Toll-free)
