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Inside NWLawyer
The latest issue of NWLawyer celebrates WSBA's more than 1,500 volunteers with spotlights on a few standard bearers. We also pay tribute to recently retired Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst.
Join a Section Today!
It's license renewal time and the perfect time to join a WSBA section! Learn more about our 29 practice-area sections at Open Sections Night on Feb. 6.
Another ‘Clean’ Financial Audit for WSBA
Consecutive years of unqualified reports reflect confidence in WSBA’s financial integrity.
Bloggers Wanted
Got something to bark about? Blog it on NWSidebar.
A Conversation with Washington's New Chief Justice
We chat with Washington's new Chief Justice Debra Stephens to better understand what direction she might take the court.
WSBA in Olympia: A Look at the 2020 Washington Legislative Session
The 2020 legislative session began Jan. 13. This session the Legislature will amend the 2019-21 operating, capital, and transportation budgets set during last ...
Law Firm Diversity: Key Findings from the 2019 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms
For the first time since the Great Recession, the legal profession hit a milestone for diversity in 2019.
The Top 10 Most Popular NWSidebar Articles in 2019
As the hub for voices of Washington's legal community, the content on this blog is as varied as WSBA members themselves.
Appeals Court Rejects Application of Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege for ‘Functional Employees'
In the privilege context, “functional employees†are not directly employed by a corporation but are sufficiently integrated into a company's operations tha...
Board of Governors Meeting Jan. 16-17
The next Board of Governors meeting will be held Jan. 16-17 at the WSBA Conference Center in Seattle.
2020 Open Sections Night
The Washington State Bar Association cordially invites you to attend the popular Open Sections Night 2020 event.
Legal Lunchbox™: Mass Incarceration Reconsidered
Join us for the January Legal Lunchbox™ Series presentation on The Drivers and Consequences of Long and Life Prison Sentences in Washington State. It's a free CLE webinar for WSBA members.
WSBA MentorLink Mixer: Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Solo Practice
Do you have a solo practice or are you thinking of making the jump? Start 2020 with real-world insights from solo practitioners in-the-know at our Jan. 22 MentorLink Mixer.
Washington State Bar Foundation
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Moderate Means Program
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.
Lending Library
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
