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, 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.
2022 Bar Structure Study
The Board of Governors recently launched the 2022 Bar Structure Study undertaken by a Board study group known as ETHOS — Examining the Historical Organization and Structure of the Bar. Ethos is meeting monthly through August to study potential future legal changes that could affect the organization of the Bar and report findings and recommendations to the Washington Supreme Court. Meetings are open to the public. Learn more here.
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.
Notice of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Procedures
Attendees & Guests: If you wish to attend the meeting in-person, please be advised the proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a COVID-19 PCR test with a negative result within 72 hours of the event will be required to attend the event in-person. Verification of vaccination or a negative test result will occur at the event. If you are unable to be verified, attendees will be asked to attend the event virtually.
WSBA Volunteers: Per the policy approved in August 2021, all WSBA volunteers are required to submit proof of vaccination in order to attend an in-person event or gathering. If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP, submit your proof of vaccination and staff will verify your status prior to the event. If you are unable to RSVP, please plan on bringing your proof of vaccination with you to the meeting. Get more information.
Watch the last Board of Governors Meeting recorded May 19-20, 2022.
Past Meeting Materials & Videos
Board of Governors FY 2022 Meeting Schedule printable
FY 2022 Meeting Schedule
July 21-22, 2022
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce St., Tacoma, WA 98402
Sept. 22-23, 2022
Bellevue, WA
Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown
11010 NE Eighth St., Bellevue, WA 98004
Board of Governors Meeting July 21-22 Info & Materials
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, pursuant to WSBA Bylaws VII.C.1 that a Board of Governors meeting will be held on
Date: Thursday July 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday July 22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St., Tacoma, Washington
Agenda | Materials
Attend Virtually
Thursday, Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 001057
Friday, Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 700695
Zoom will request a name when joining. If you wish to remain anonymous, please type "Anonymous" as your name. Please also be mindful of your visual background and background noise, mute yourself when not speaking and use the Raise Hand feature to speak during public comment.
Attend via Phone: Toll-free 1-888-788-0099
Thursday, Meeting ID: 876 9116 5060
Friday, Meeting ID: 841 9039 4876
Dial *6 to mute/unmute your line. Dial *9 to raise/lower your hand.
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. Board 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.
Board Executive Committee Meeting August 22
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, that an Executive Committee meeting will be held on:
Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Zoom Conferencing
Agenda
Join Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 822 4951 4301 , Passcode: 635971
Zoom will request a name when joining. If you wish to remain anonymous, please type "Anonymous" as your name. Please also be mindful of your visual background and background noise, mute yourself when not speaking and use the Raise Hand feature to speak during public comment.
Attend via Phone:
Toll-free 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID: 822 4951 4301
Dial *6 to mute/unmute your line. Dial *9 to raise/lower your hand.
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. Board 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.
