Business Law Section
The Business Law Section is committed to providing services that its members value, operating in a fiscally responsible manner, and enhancing the professional collegiality among all Washington business lawyers. Section members have access to certain restricted portions of this website, such as the Current Developments and Legislation pages. Members are also entitled to attend section events, participate on the Business Law Section list serve, and receive a semiannual newsletter and other publications prepared from time to time, including a sourcebook containing in-depth comments and legislative history on the Business Corporation Act (RCW 23B) and a report on opinion letter practice in Washington.
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The Business Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
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Upcoming Programs
NEW In-Person or Virtual! 2024 Business Law Update: What Every Business Lawyer Needs to Know Now
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Developed in partnership with the WSBA Business Law Section
The “2024 Business Law Update: What Every Business Lawyer Needs to Know Now" is a hybrid half day seminar that provides a comprehensive update on critical issues in business law, tailored for business lawyers. The sessions will cover LLC Membership Interests and their interplay with Article 9 of the UCC, recent developments in employment law, privacy litigation, and the impact of AI innovations on legal practices. Following the sessions, we will have a networking reception.
When: Sept. 17, 2024
Time: 12:55–5:15 p.m. PDT
Credits:
3.00 Law & Legal Procedure
1.00 Other
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NEW In-Person and Virtual! 44th Annual Northwest Securities Institute
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Presented in partnership with the WSBA Business Law Section and in collaboration with the Oregon State Bar Association.
Join us online or in-person at the Washington State Bar Association offices in downtown Seattle for this full-day program. This year's Institute provides an overview of trends, developments, and issues in securities litigation, regulation and enforcement. The panels and presentations feature practitioners from throughout the Northwest region, representatives from the SEC, and private practice, all with unique and important perspectives.
When: Sept. 20, 2024
Time: 8:55 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Where: Washington State Bar Association, 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539
Credits:
1.00 Ethics
5.00 Law & Legal Procedure
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Members-only Resources
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Executive Committee
Chair: Kelly Anne Lawton-Abbott (2023-2024) Chair-Elect: Barbara J. Prowant (2023-2024) Immediate Past Chair: Christina Catzoela (2023-2024) Secretary: Joanna Cleveland (2023-2024) Treasurer: Barbara J. Prowant (2023-2024) | At-Large Members: Anna Otsuka (2023-2024) Young Lawyer Liaison: Vacant (2023-2025) Board of Governors Liaison*: Kevin Fay (2023-2024) |
Section Committees
Communications Committee Co-Chairs: Corporate Act Revision Committee Co-Chairs: Financial Institutions Committee Chair: Legal Opinions Committee Chair: Nonprofit Corporations Committee Chair: Partnerships & LLC Law Committee Co-Chairs: | Privacy & Data Protection Security Law Securities Law Committee Chair: Uniform Commercial Code Committee Co-Chairs: Young Business Lawyers Committee** Chair: |
* Nonvoting members
** Ad hoc committee
All positions are for Fiscal Year 2024, except as otherwise indicated. Please contact subcommittee members for details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.
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To join the section list serve and for general section questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact Section Chair.
