Updated: Jan. 10, 2025

Governor At-Large

The WSBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council interviewed applicants for the Governor At Large position on Jan. 8, 2025. The DEI Council forwards the following candidates for consideration by the WSBA Board of Governors. 

(listed alphabetically)

The Board of Governors will interview the above candidates at their Jan. 17-18 meeting. The Board of Governors will appoint a candidate to serve the remainder of the Governor At Large term which concludes at the end of the September 2025 meeting (appx. 9 months).

The next term for this position is a full three-year term beginning at the conclusion of the Sept. 26-27, 2025, Board meeting. Applicants are eligible to apply for this role. The individual appointed to serve this remainder of this term is eligible to apply for the full-term and serve two consecutive terms if elected to do so. More information will be posted in January/February 2025.

The WSBA Board of Governors focuses on policy, leadership, strategy, and oversight of the organization. Service on the Board requires vision, leadership, diplomacy, and passion in pursuit of the WSBA's mission to serve the public and the members of the WSBA, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.

Make Board Service Your New Years Resolution - 2025 Election Information

The WSBA is seeking applicants for the following positions on the Board of Governors:

  • District 1 (for two-year term): currently held by Governor Parvin Price. Governor Price is eligible and will be applying for another term.
  • District 2: currently held by Governor and Treasurer Kari Petrasek. Treasurer Petrasek is eligible and will be applying for a second term.
  • District 9: currently held by Governor Kevin Fay. Governor Fay is eligible and will be applying for a second term.
  • District 10: currently held by Governor Nam Nguyen. Governor Nguyen is eligible and undecided regarding a second-term.
  • Governor At Large: currently vacant.
  • President-elect

Note: The application deadline for President-elect is April 8, 2025. The application deadline for Governor At Large is April 15, 2025. . More information about these positions will be posted on Feb. 18.

Term:

The term of office for the above positions begins at the conclusion of the September 2025 meeting of the Board of Governors. All terms (except District 1) end at the conclusion of the September 2028 meeting of the Board of Governors. The term for District 1 will end at the conclusion of the September 2027 meeting. 

Learn More:

Application Process

Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb.18. Late applications will not be accepted.

  1. Complete the Application Form*. This form is required. Please make sure to indicate which district you are applying for. See eligibility information below.
  2. Candidate Statement (200 words max.) Candidate statements will be published online and included on the ballot. 7 Candidate Profile Form. Complete the Candidate Profile Template. Complete the Candidate Profile Template. Profiles will be published online. Note: after submission, profile forms may be edited to align with WSBA branding guidelines.
  3. Photo. Photo will be published online, included on the candidate profile and the ballot. Photo should be of good quality. The ideal photo size for web publishing is 150px (width) by 200px (height) at 72 dpi.
  4. Letters of Support. Please have letters of support sent to barleaders@wsba.org no later than 5:00pm PST on Tuesday, February 18. Letters will be published online in the format in which they were received.

Late applications will not be accepted. 

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

Eligibility

In accordance with the WSBA Bylaws, any Active member of the Bar, except a person who has previously served as a Governor for more than 48 consecutive months, may be nominated or apply for election as Governor from the Congressional District (...).

Members that have served as Governors for more than 48 consecutive months at time of filing an application, are not eligible to be nominated or apply for election or appointment as Governor from the Congressional District, At-large governor position (...) in which such person resides, for a period of 36 months after the conclusion of that term of service. Any dispute regarding eligibility of a member to serve on the Board of Governors shall be addressed by the Board of Governors.

Finding Your Congressional District

Enter your home address into this congressional district finder to confirm your congressional district. You must reside in this district you wish to apply for.

Key Dates:

  • Feb. 26 & 27. Candidate Video Recording Sessions. Each applicant will have the opportunity to record a brief candidate videos. Candidates will be provided predetermined questions and prompts in advance of the video recording. To ensure timely publication of the videos, we ask that candidates record their videos with WSBA staff on one of these dates. More information will be provided to applicants.
  • March 17: The Congressional District election begins via e-ballot.
  • April 1: Voting ends. 

Orientation:

In accordance with the WSBA Bylaws, 'Any newly elected Governor will undergo an orientation period commencing from the time of his or her election until being sworn in by the Supreme Court. This orientation must include attendance and participation in a New Governor Orientation (...) and are expected to attend other meetings and/or activities as invited or directed by the BOG. Governors-elect must attend public meetings of the BOG as non-voting Governors. This attendance does not include executive sessions, unless authorized by the BOG.'

Therefore, mark you calendars; the following dates are important for any newly election Governor:

  • May 2-3, 2025 BOG Meeting in Port Angeles
  • July 17-18, 2025 BOG Meeting in Walla Walla
  • July 19, 2025 BOG Retreat in Walla Walla
  • Sept. 26-27 BOG Meeting in Seattle (WSBA Offices)

In-person attendance is encouraged. Virtual attendance option available.

Other Opportunities for Board Service

The WSBA is seeking applications for the following positions:

  • President-elect: Application deadline is April 8.
  • Governor At-Large: Application deadline is April 15.

More information will be posted online Feb. 18.

Accommodations

The WSBA is committed to full access and participation by persons with disabilities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodation, please contact accomodations@wsba.org and visit our Accommodations page for more information.

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.