Board of Governors

Leadership & Election Information

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.

Congratulations!

Jordan Couch has been elected to serve a second term as Governor At-Large representing young lawyers.
Learn more about the election results and Governor Couch.

Additional election results are as follows: 

Francis Adewale has been elected as 2024-2025 President-elect.

Parvin Price has been elected as the new Governor of the Congressional District 1 position.

Mary Rathbone has been declared the new Governor of the Congressional District 4 position.

Francis Adewale has been declared the new Governor of the Congressional District 5 position.

Alain Villeneuve has been elected as the new Governor of the Congressional District 7 South position.

Terms begin at conclusion of the Sept. 6-7, 2024 meeting of the Board of Governors.

2025 Election Information

The following positions will be open for interested applicants in early 2025.

• District 1 (for two-year term)
• District 2
• District 9
• District 10
• Governor At Large
• President-elect

More information will be posted online on January 2, 2025. 

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 Volunteer Engagement Advisor, 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.