In the latest issue of Bar News, incoming WSBA President Sunitha Anjilvel lays out a roadmap for her presidency as well as a temperature check on Washington’s legal profession, the Bar, and more.
Congratulations to our newest Local Heroes, Stephanie Stocker and Patrick O’Connor.
WSBA President Sunitha Anjilvel recently welcomed a visiting delegation from Iraq as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.
The Washington Supreme Court is seeking input on proposed changes to its adopted standards for public defense. Comment period ends Oct. 31.
The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a legal malpractice claim due to its being time-barred in Wood v. Dunn & Black. The court underscored...
The WSBA Board of Governors will assess a proposal from the WSBA Business Law Section to amend the Washington Business Corporation Act. This proposal aims to u...
These are the questions behind a proposed pilot project to test entity regulation that is being advanced by leaders of the Practice of Law Board (POLB) and the...
Retired attorney Michael Goldenkranz reflects on his maternal grandfather's significant role in securing rights for union members, despite suffering personal a...
Knowing when to withdraw is often a difficult exercise. A recent decision by Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals in Seattle, however, underscored the...
WSBA recently partnered with a research consultancy to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the composition and experiences of our membership. This webinar will share main findings from this research study and their implications on systemic efforts to enhance member wellness, access to justice, and public trust in the judiciary system.
The next Board of Governors meeting is Nov. 7-8 in Seattle. You can join in-person or virtually. To share feedback with the Board, email boardfeedback@wsba.org.
Join us online Oct. 11 for a full-day program at the 31st Annual Criminal Justice Institute. This year's program will highlight professionals in the field, academics and practitioners, all lending important perspectives to crucial criminal justice topics in the state of Washington.
Join us for an unforgettable 2024 NAPABA Convention experience at the Hyatt Regency, Nov. 7-10. The NAPABA Convention is an annual gathering of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, bringing meaningful insights, networking opportunities, and perspective to the legal community.
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Information about common ethical issues, such as conflict of interest, client confidentiality, withdrawal, client communications, fee arrangements, trust accounts, and advertising.
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a state-wide program designed to bridge this gap with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases.
Learn more on how to manage a trust account and recordkeeping requirements.
The Washington State Bar Association Members Wellness Program promotes the health and well-being of WSBA members.
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.
Resources to better manage and improve your practice, including hiring staff, cybersecurity, self-auditing, and personalized advice.
WSBA's guides include Document Retention, Disaster Planning, Cybersecurity, and Hanging Your Shingle.
The Unbar is the only attorneys Alcoholics Anonymous group in Washington state and has been meeting together since 1986. This supportive group of attorneys has helped thousands of attorneys in recovery.
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