Join a Bar Committee, Board or Panel
Updated June 29, 2020
Applications are still being accepted for the following WSBA committees and boards. Committee service gives you an opportunity to contribute to the legal community and your profession, a chance to get involved with issues you care about, and a way to connect with other legal professionals around the state.
- Character & Fitness Board: Members from districts 2, 8, 9 and 10 only
- Continuing Legal Education Committee
- Editorial Advisory Committee
- Pro Bono and Legal Aid Committee
- Washington Young Lawyers Committee: Members from Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant or Okanogan county only
This overview document provides brief descriptions of each committee; below are links to detailed volunteer position descriptions. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications submitted by July 15 will be given higher priority.
Applications will be reviewed by individual recommendation teams for each position, then by the WSBA Board of Governors Nominations Committee, which makes the appointments subject to review by the entire Board of Governors. Positions begin Oct. 1, 2020. Applicants are welcome to check on their status at any time by emailing barleaders@wsba.org.
The WSBA values diversity and inclusion, and encourages people of color, women, LGBT people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically under-represented groups to apply for our committees, boards and panels.
The application is in your myWSBA profile. If you need assistance completing or submitting the application, email barleaders@wsba.org and you will be contacted.
Volunteer position descriptions
WSBA Committees (created by the Board of Governors)
Committee on Professional Ethics
Continuing Legal Education Committee
Council on Public Defense
Court Rules & Procedures Committee
Editorial Advisory Committee
Judicial Recommendation Committee
Legislative Review Commitee
Pro Bono and Public Service Committee
Washington Young Lawyers Committee (also see below)
WSBA Diversity Committee
WSBA Regulatory Boards and Panels (created by court rule)
Adjunct Disciplinary Counsel
Character & Fitness Board
Client Protection Board
Law Clerk Board
Supreme Court Boards and Panels (administered by WSBA)
Access to Justice Board
Disciplinary Board
Hearing Officer
Limited License Legal Technician Board
Limited Practice Board
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board
Practice of Law Board
Other positions
Conflicts Review Officer
Disciplinary Advisory Round Table
Records Request Appeals Officer
Year-Round Opportunities
Get involved with the Washington Young Lawyers Committee
The Washington Young Lawyers Committee (WYLC) is a vehicle for new lawyers and law students to get involved with the Bar and a home to network and enhance leadership skills. Help develop programs for new and young lawyers, serve on a WYLC subcommittee, or become a young lawyer liaison to a WSBA section.
Put justice in reach for all on the Access to Justice Board
The Access to Justice Board, a Washington Supreme Court-created board administered by the Bar, works to achieve equal access to the civil justice system for those facing economic and other significant barriers. Volunteers are welcome to join any of the ATJ Board's committees at any time of the year.
