In the new issue of Washington State Bar News, we dive into the trials and tribulations of lawyers who had cases that went viral. And legal ethics guru Mark Fucile elucidates the Rules of Professional Conduct that guide what lawyers can and should say when speaking to the media.
Former Walla Wall County Prosecutor Jim Nagle recently was named a Local Hero for his decades-long commitment to justice and service to his community. Nagle is pictured with WSBA President Sunitha Anjilvel, who presented the award.
Lawyers across the state on Law Day, May 1, sent a message of unity to Washingtonians.
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The legal profession requires strong leadership to navigate hybrid work, employee burnout, and evolving expectations. Effective leadership fosters trust, conne...
The Washington Court of Appeals recently upheld the litigation privilege in Valve Corporation v. Bucher Law, allowing law firms to dismiss claims of tortious i...
The 105-day 2025 legislative session began on Jan. 13 and adjourned sine die (last day of session) on April 27. Lawmakers' primary focus was passing a biennial...
The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that a law firm acting as a debt collection agency is not protected by the litigation privilege. In Tavaglione v. Dehkhod...
The Alaska Bar Association's Ethics Opinion 2025-1 discusses the use of AI in law practice, emphasizing competence, confidentiality, and billing. It highlights...
This year's Access to Justice Conference will be held Sept. 18 & 19.
The next WSBA Board of Governors meeting will be help Sept. 26 & 27 at the WSBA Conference Center in Downtown Seattle.
Join us, in-person or online Sept. 17, for the biennial CLE sponsored by the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington about current issues in maritime law.
This CLE webinar on Aug. 28 dives into real-world applications of metadata in the legal world, from discovery to litigation. It's the second session in a two-part series.
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Information about how and when to file a complaint against a legal professional in Washington state.
Information about common ethical issues, such as conflict of interest, client confidentiality, withdrawal, client communications, fee arrangements, trust accounts, and advertising.
The Washington State Bar Association Members Wellness Program promotes the health and well-being of WSBA members.
The Board of Governors adopted an Equity and Justice Plan on May 2, 2025, with much thanks to the WSBA Diversity, Equity, and Justice Council and the many people who contributed to the drafting.
Information and resources for closing or selling your practice, changing practice area, retiring, and getting advice.
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
WSBA's guides include Document Retention, Disaster Planning, Cybersecurity, and Hanging Your Shingle.
Learn about volunteer opportunities for legal professionals in your community and across the state.
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