Updated: Oct. 16, 2020

Washington Young Lawyers Committee

Washington Young Lawyers Committee (WYLC) is a diverse group of 18 new and young lawyers representing different regions throughout Washington state. Leadership on the committee affords new and young lawyers the opportunity to build connections across the state and throughout the legal community.

Some of the things WYLC is here to:

  • help put together and run programs for new and young lawyers that focus on public and pro bono service
  • help lawyers transition into practice
  • promote leadership; and most importantly 
  • uphold the Washington State Bar Association’s mission to serve the public, ensure integrity of the legal profession, and champion justice

If you are interested in joining the Washington Young Lawyers Committee as a regional or at-large member, find more information here.

The committee meets in person Saturday of every other month. Our meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.

Projects

The WYLC focuses on a variety of specific areas important to new and young lawyers and law students. If you're interested in helping the WYLC accomplish its goals or have ideas, join a project team today and let us know what WYLC can do for you. To get involved with WYLC's projects, please email newmembers@wsba.org. You can find more information about the projects here. 

Meet the Washington Young Lawyers Committee

View a map of WYLC District Composition.

2020-2021

Brian Neuharth, Chair
Current Term: Oct. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021
Full term: Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2022

Emily Ann Albrecht, Chair-elect
Current Term: Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2021
Full term: Oct. 1, 2017–Sept. 30, 2023

 Jordan Lee Couch, Immediate Past Chair
Current Term: Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2021
Full term: Oct. 1, 2017–Sept. 30, 2021

Benjamin Hodges, Peninsula Region: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason counties
Term: Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2021

Zachary Davison, King County
Term: Oct. 1, 2017–Sept. 30, 2021

Maha Jafarey, At-Large
Term: Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2021

Chelsie Elliott, Southwest Region: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties
Term: Oct. 1, 2016–Sept. 30, 2022

Zachary Bryant, Northwest Region: Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties
Term: Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2023

Alixanne Pinkerton, South Central Region—Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat counties
Term: Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2021

Staff Liaison

Julianne Unite

Brandon Holt, Southeast Region: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties
Current Term: Oct. 1, 2019–Sept. 30, 2022
Full term: July 5, 2019-Sept. 30, 2022

Riley Moos, Pierce County
Term: Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2023

Catherine Holm, Greater Olympia Region: Lewis and Thurston counties
Term: Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2021

Esther Hyun, Snohomish County
Term: Oct. 1, 2019–Sept. 30, 2022

Marye Rebecca Scott, Greater Spokane Region
Term: Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2023

Aaron Haynes, At-Large; 
Term: Oct. 1, 2017–Sept. 30, 2020

VACANT, King County
Term: Oct. 1, 2019–Sept. 30, 2022

Laura King, At-Large
Term: Oct. 1, 2019–Sept. 30, 2022

Vacant, North Central Region: Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan counties
Term: Oct. 1, 2017–Sept. 30, 2020
The WSBA is currently seeking to fill this vacant position. If you are interested in applying,  please review this volunteer position description and email newmembers@wsba.org.

TBD, Board of Governors Liaison
Term: Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2020

Next Committee Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association, pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, and the Governor’s Proclamation 20-28 (including subsequent amendments), that a Washington Young Lawyers Committee meeting will be held on:

Date: Nov. 14, 2020 | Time:  10 a.m., until all business is completed

Location: Virtual and conference call only

Note: Discussion and action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The time and order of agenda items are subject to change at the discretion of the committee chair.

FY 2020 Past Committee Meetings

Meeting Minutes

FY 2019

October 2018
December 2018
February 2019
April 2019
July 2019
September 2019

FY 2018

October 2017
January 2018
March 2018
May 2018
July 2018
September 2018