Updated: April 16, 2024

Litigation Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Litigation Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

Election Information

Election Timeline

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles


Election Information

Applications have closed.

The following section executive committee positions are open for applications. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

  • Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
  • Chair-Elect: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
  • Chair-Elect: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Secretary/Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • At-Large Member: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
  • At-Large Member: (two positions open) remainder of current terms ending Sept. 30, 2026.
  • At-Large Member: (two positions open) three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.

To learn more about roles and expectations for serving on the section executive committee, review this volunteer position description, which provides a general overview of section executive committee positions and may differ for each section.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a current section member and eligible to vote in accordance with the section's bylaws.

Application Process: Go to the myWSBA.org Portal to complete the online application for open executive committee positions. The Section has requested that each applicant submit a resume and statement of interest. These documents must be uploaded with your online application (PDF format only). Please be advised that application materials may be posted on this website for public viewing during the election.

Note: If you are applying for more than one position on this or multiple sections' committees, you must complete and submit all applications at the same time, as you will not be allowed back into the portal at a later time. Please make sure you are completing the applications within the application window for all of the relevant sections.

Nominating Process: The chair or executive committee shall annually appoint a nominating committee of not less than three members of the Section, at least one of whom is not a current member of the executive committee. The nominating committee shall make and report nominations for the offices of chair-elect, secretary/treasurer, and at-large members of the executive committee to succeed those whose terms will then expire, and to fill vacancies then existing for unexpired terms. Nominations shall be submitted to the Bar at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled election. Other nominations for the same offices may be made by the membership and must be submitted at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled election. Nominations and elections for open executive committee positions will be held between March and May each year. All applicants will apply through an electronic process administered by the Bar. The executive committee will approve the list of nominees for each open position.

Alternate Nominating Process: Other nominations for the same offices may be made by the membership and must be submitted at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled election…. All applicants will apply through an electronic process administered by the Bar.

Elections Process: All voting members of the section will receive an electronic ballot sent to their email on June 3, 2024. Return to this webpage in early June for election updates and voting instructions.

Questions?
For more information about the section, its executive committee roles, and elections process, please review the section's bylaws. You may also contact any member of the Section Executive Committee or email sections@wsba.org.

 

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed. Stay tuned for instructions on how to make sure your email is ready to receive your ballot.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Litigation Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Six At-Large Members

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