Board of Governors
Congratulations!
Francis Adewale has been elected as 2024-2025 President-elect.
Kari Petrasek has been elected by the Board of Governors to serve as the 2024-2025 WSBA Treasurer.
Parvin Price has been elected as the new Governor of the Congressional District 1 position.
Mary Rathbone has been declared the new Governor of the Congressional District 4 position.
Emily Arneson has been declared the new Governor of the Congressional District 5 position.
Alain Villeneuve has been elected as the new Governor of the Congressional District 7 South position.
Jordan Couch has been elected as the new Governor At-Large representing young lawyers.
Terms began at conclusion of the Sept. 6-7, 2024, meeting of the Board of Governors.
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.
2025 Election Information
The following positions will be open for interested applicants in early 2025.
- District 1 (for two-year term)
- District 2
- District 9
- District 10
- Governor At Large
- President-elect
Learn More:
- View the Serving on the WSBA Board of Governors document.
- Attend an Information Session: Information Sessions will be held in Fall/Winter 2024-2025.
- Application information will be posted online on Jan. 2, 2025.
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 Volunteer Engagement Advisor, 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.
