Volunteer to Represent WSBA on a Committee or Organization
- ABA House of Delegates - applications due April 24, 2026
- WA Pattern Jury Instructions Committee - details coming soon.
ABA House of Delegates
Applications due April 24, 2026
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting applications from members interested in serving on the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates representing the WSBA. Four (4) positions are available for two-year terms beginning at the conclusion of the Aug. 2026 ABA Annual Meeting.
The control and administration of the ABA are vested in the House of Delegates, the policymaking body of the ABA. The House, composed of approximately 550 delegates, elects the ABA officers and board, and meets out of state twice a year. Delegate attendance is required. To ensure full voting capacity exists at all times, an alternate will attend if one of the delegates were unable to attend a meeting.
In accordance with WSBA policy, "WSBA ABA Delegate expenses shall be reimbursed up to a reasonable amount necessary to attend the ABA House of Delegate annual and midyear meetings only, not to include education and social event connected to the ABA Conference and ancillary meetings. Delegates should seek reimbursement from the ABA for approved expenses and seek reimbursement from the WSBA for those reasonable and necessary expenses not covered by ABA policy...." Members may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. Those serving on the ABA House of Delegates must be ABA members in good standing throughout their terms.
Additionally, all ABA Delegates are requested to attend training(s) provided by WSBA.
To apply, email a letter of interest and résumé by April 24, 2026 to barleaders@wsba.org.
