Updated: Sept. 1, 2026

Lead with Integrity. Govern with Vision. Champion Justice.


The WSBA Board of Governors is the governing body of the Washington State Bar Association. The Board of Governors focuses on policy, leadership, strategy, and oversight of the organization. Governors and officers of the Board of Governors exhibit a commitment to service, vision, leadership, diplomacy, and dedication to the mission to serve the public and the members of the WSBA, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.

Benefits of Service on the Board of Governors include:

  • Opportunity to meeting and work with lawyers, judges and legal professionals from around the state.
  • Travel around the state for meetings and related events. Travel expenses are reimbursed per WSBA policy.
  • Giving back to the profession and the community while shaping policy that affects the legal system and clients we serve. 
  • Build relationships (and friendships) you wouldn't have made otherwise.

 

 

Now Accepting Applications: Congressional District 10 Position

Deadline: 5 p.m. PST on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

Congressional District 10 Governor Nam Nguyen has resigned his position as he begins his term as WSBA President-elect.

Pursuant to the WSBA Bylaws, "[I]f a vacancy occurs due to resignation, death, or the removal of a Governor by the Board of Governors, and more than 12 months remain in that Governor’s term, the BOG must elect a candidate eligible for that position to serve as Governor until the next regularly scheduled election for that Governor position."

Any Active WSBA member (lawyer, LLLT or LPO) who currently resides in Congressional District 10 is eligible to apply. Click here to verify your congressional district. 

Application Process:

All applications are due no later than 5 p.m. PST on Thursday, Oct. 1. All materials should be sent to barleaders@wsba.org. Late materials will not be accepted. The application includes:

*The application form is required. All other materials are optional. 

Application materials should be emailed to barleaders@wsba.org by 5 p.m. PST Thursday, Oct. 1. Late materials will not be accepted. Submitted materials will be published online in the public board meeting materials. 

Election Process:

The Board of Governors will conduct candidate interviews and take a vote at the board meeting scheduled for Nov. 6-7, 2026 in Richland, WA. Remote participation option will be available. Candidate materials will be published online in the public board meeting materials. 

Term:

The term will begin immediately upon being sworn-in to the position and conclude in September 2028.

Orientation:

The Governor-elect will be required to attend a New Governor Orientation.

Questions: email barleaders@wsba.org

 

 

Looking Ahead: Applications will open January 2027 for the following positions:

  • Governor, District 1:
  • Governor, District 4
  • Governor, District 5
  • Governor, District 7 North (partial two-year term)
  • Governor, District 7 South 
  • Governor, District 8 (partial two-year term)
  • Governor At-Large (New Members)

 

To learn more:

Congressional District Map

Congressional district map

Election Results


Questions?

Please contact Paris Eriksen, WSBA Manager of Volunteer Engagement, 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.