Washington New Members Committee
The Washington New Members Committee is a diverse group of 18 new members representing different regions throughout Washington state. Leadership on the committee allows new members to build connections across the state and throughout the legal community.
Some of What the Committee Is Here to Do
- help put together and run programs for new members 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 New Members Committee as a regional or at-large member, find more information here.
The committee meets the third Monday of every month. Meetings are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Projects
The WNMC focuses on a variety of specific areas important to new members and law students. If you're interested in helping the WNMC accomplish its goals or have ideas, join a project team today and let us know what WNMC can do for you. To get involved with WNMC's projects, please email newmembers@wsba.org. Find more information about the projects here.
Committee Vacancies
Members of the Washington New Members Committee (WNMC) have a shared interest in programs, benefits, and issues facing new members. Service on the WNMC 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 WNMC will have the following position to fill for the term starting Oct. 1, 2025:
- Chair-Elect: Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026
- South Central Region: Upon appointment-Sept. 30, 2027
Learn more and view other WSBA volunteer opportunities.
Meet the Washington New Members Committee
View a map of WNMC District Composition.
2025–2026
Alexander Reaganson, Chair Mason Ji, Immediate Past Chair Adin Johnson, Southwest Region: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific,
Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties Matthew Rommelmann, Northwest Region: Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties Bethany Nolan, King County Makenzie Spinks, King County Steven Brown, At-Large Thomas Garvey, Peninsula Region: Clallam,
Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason counties Vacant, South Central Region: Yakima, Kittitas,
and Klickitat counties Michelle Hesse, North Central Region: Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant,
and Okanogan counties | Vacant, Chair-Elect Janta Steele, Pierce County Ariel Cook, Greater Olympia Region: Lewis and Thurston counties Fatima Al-Rikabi, Snohomish County Hanna Harrison, Greater Spokane Region Chawisa Laicharoenwat, At-Large Stephan Yhann, At-Large Mackenzie Lloyd, Southeast Region: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia,
Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties Jordan Couch, Board of Governors Liaison
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Staff Liaison: Chelle Gegax
Staff Support: Vanessa Sweeney
Next Committee Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association, that a Washington New Members Committee meeting will be held on:
Date: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please email accommodations@wsba.org.
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.
Past Meeting Materials
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