Board of Governors

WSBA Governance

The Board of Governors is the governing body of the WSBA that determines the general policies of the Bar and approves its budget each year. The board moves the Bar forward with an eye toward its long-standing mission, guiding principles, and short-term strategic goals. The board consists of the President, President-elect, Immediate Past President, and members elected from each Congressional District and at-large.

Your Congressional District is listed on myWSBA (log in required). You can also enter your home address (or if you live out of state, your agent of service address) on this congressional district map. Choose "Congressional," select "Find My District," and then the map next to the symbol marking your address.

See proposed amendments to the Bylaws.

Coronavirus

WSBA's response, news, and resources about COVID-19

WSBA President Majumdar's Declaration of Emergency Operations. While Washington state is operating under emergency directives, WSBA will likewise implement certain emergency operations to safely continue services to support members and the public. Read the President's declaration.

Board of Governors Meetings

Meeting materials are posted by Friday afternoon prior to the Board meeting. Late materials, if any, are posted the day prior to the Board meeting. The Board may go into executive session for any reason listed in RCW 42.30.110. No final disposition regarding any matter will occur at the meeting except as indicated on this notice.

Meetings will be conducted by teleconference and live webcast only due to Washington state and King County emergency orders regarding public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board of Governors Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, and the Governor's Proclamation 20-28 that a Board of Governors meeting will be held on:

Date: March 18-19, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days
Location: Virtual meeting only. There will be no in-person component for this meeting. This meeting will be webcast. A link will be posted on this page before the meeting.

Agenda: TBD

Instructions to attend by phone:

Dial toll-free 1-888-788-0099
Thursday, March 18, Meeting ID: TBD
Friday, March 19, Meeting ID: TBD

Dial *6 to mute/unmute your line, Dial *9 to raise your hand.

You are not required to state your name to join this meeting. If the conference call provider message asks that you state your name, you may press # without stating your name, and you will be connected to the meeting. Committee members will be required to state their name in order to establish a quorum

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please email Shelly Bynum at shellyb@wsba.org or 206-239-2125.

The purpose of the meeting is for the board to discuss, deliberate, and take potential final action regarding agenda items.

Executive Committee Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, and the Governor's Proclamation 20-28 that an Executive Committee meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, March 1, 2020
Time:  9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Virtual meeting only. There will be no in-person component for this meeting.
A link will be added here to attend the meeting via Zoom.

Instructions to attend by phone: 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID: TBD
Dial *6 to mute/unmute your line.  Dial *9 to raise your hand.

The purpose of the meeting is for the committee to discuss, deliberate, and take potential final action regarding the following agenda items:

Agenda: TBD

No final disposition regarding any matter will occur at the meeting except as indicated on this notice.

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please email Shelly Bynum, shellyb@wsba.org, or call 206-239-2125.

You are not required to state your name to join this meeting. If the conference call provider message asks that you state your name, you may press # without stating your name, and you will be connected to the meeting. Committee members will be required to state their name in order to establish a quorum.

Long-Range Planning Committee Agenda

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association, pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, that the Long-Range Planning Committee meeting will be held on:

Date: Dec.10, 2020
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Location: Virtual meeting
To attend via Zoom: Join via Zoom and enter passcode 899993

Instructions to attend by phone: 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID: 972 6507 0336
Dial *6 to mute/unmute your line. Dial *9 to raise your hand.

Agenda and meeting materials available here.

Board Personnel Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, and the Governor's Proclamation 20-28 that a Special Personnel Committee meeting will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020

Time: 12-1 p.m. (or until all business is completed)

Location: Virtual meeting only. There is no in-person component to this meeting.

Toll-Free Call In Number: 1-888-788-0099

Meeting ID: 972 2127 4960

Agenda and Meeting Notice available here.