The WSBA Board of Governors focuses on policy, leadership, strategy, and oversight of the organization. Service on the Board requires vision, leadership, diplomacy, and passion in pursuit of the WSBA's mission to serve the public and the members of the WSBA, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.
Board of Governors Election Results
New! Congratulations to Governor Christopher Bhang, recently elected to the Governor At-Large position. The term for this position is September 2025–September 2028. View the complete results and learn more about Governor Bhang here.
- Congratulations to Governor Kari Petrasek, elected to serve as the 2025-2025 WSBA President-elect. The President-elect was elected by the Board of Governors at their May 2025 meeting.
- Congratulations to Governor Parvin Price, declared the winner for the Congressional District 1 Governor position. Governor Price will fulfill the remainder of this partial term; September 2025–September 2027.
- Congratulations to Governor Kari Petrasek, elected to serve a second term as Congressional District 2 Governor. The term for this position is September 2025–September 2028.
- Congratulations to Governor Kevin Fay, declared the winner for the Congressional District 9 Governor position. The term for this position is September 2025–September 2028.
- Congratulations to Governor Nam Nguyen, elected to serve a second term as Congressional District 10 Governor. The term for this position is September 2025–September 2028.
For questions, please email barleaders@wsba.org.
Looking Ahead:
The 2025 Elections for the Board of Governors have concluded. The 2026 elections process will reopen in January 2026. The following positions will be open for applications:
- District 3, currently held by Governor Allison Widney
- District 6, currently held by Governor Todd Bloom
- District 7-North, currently held by Governor Matthew Dresden
- District 8, currently held by Governor Kristina Larry
- Governor At-Large, currently held by Governor Tom Ahearne
- President-elect
Accommodations
The WSBA is committed to full access and participation by persons with disabilities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodation, please contact accomodations@wsba.org and visit our Accommodations page for more information.
Questions?
Please contact Paris Eriksen, WSBA Manager of Volunteer Engagement, at parise@wsba.org or barleaders@wsba.org.
The WSBA values diversity and inclusion, and encourages Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people from the LBGTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and members of other groups who have been systemically oppressed to apply for our committees, boards, and panels.
