Washington Young Lawyers Committee
The Washington Young Lawyers Committee Welcomes Applicants for Open Positions
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Members of the Washington Young Lawyers Committee (WYLC) have a shared interest in programs, benefits, and issues facing new and young lawyers. Service on the WYLC offers you the unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills, network with others around the state, and create programs and benefits for a new and young lawyer audience. The WYLC will have the following positions to fill for terms starting Oct. 1, 2024:
- North Central Region Representative
- Greater Spokane Region Representative
- Greater Olympia Region Representative
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The Washington Young Lawyers Committee is a diverse group of 18 new and young lawyers representing different regions throughout Washington state. Leadership on the committee allows new and young lawyers to build connections across the state and throughout the legal community.
Some of what the Committee is here to do:
- 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 the second Saturday of every other month. 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. Find more information about the projects here.
Meet the Washington Young Lawyers Committee
View a map of WYLC District Composition.
2024-2025
Mason Ji, Chair Aaron Haynes, Immediate Past Chair Adin Johnson, Southwest Region: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific,
Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties Matthew Rommelmann, Northwest Region: Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties Bethany Nolan, King County Makenzie Spinks, King County Steven Brown, At-Large Thomas Garvey, Peninsula Region: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason counties Michelle Mendoza, South Central Region: Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat counties | Alexander Reaganson, Chair-Elect Janta Steele, Pierce County Vacant, Greater Olympia Region: Lewis and Thurston counties Sydney Sherman, Snohomish County Vacant, Greater Spokane Region Chawisa Laicharoenwat, At-Large Stephan Yhann, At-Large Mackenzie Lloyd, Southeast Region: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties Jordan Couch, Board of Governors Liaison Vacant, North Central Region:
Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan counties |
Staff Liaison: Chelle Gegax
Staff Support: Vanessa Sweeney
Next Committee Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Washington State Bar Association, that a Washington Young Lawyers Committee meeting will be held on:
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. until all business is completed
Location: WSBA Office and Zoom
The purpose of the meeting is for the committee to discuss, deliberate, and take potential final action regarding the following agenda items. No final disposition regarding any matter will occur at the meeting except as indicated on this notice.
AGENDA:
1) Welcome & Introductions; Approval of April & August Special Meeting Minutes – Mason
2) WSBA Updates – Chelle, Jordan
a) BOG Meeting Updates
b) WYLC Positions Update: Vacant positions moving into FY25
3) WYLC Orientation – Chelle
4) Proposed FY25 Schedule Discussion - Mason
5) Summer Bar Exam Social Updates – Chelle/ Stephan
a) Recap
b) February Bar Exam Discussion
6) Project Team Presentations and Regional Reports – All
a) Public Service Leadership Award – Alex
b) STAR Committee Updates – Cody / Chelle
c) Recruitment and Outreach – Zach
d) Financial Focus CLE – Elyse, Chawisa
7) WYLC Bylaw Amendments – Mason
8) Potential CLE Collaborations – Chelle
a) Trial Advocacy Program
b) Legal Lunchbox
c) Professional Development CLE
9) WYLC Outgoing Member Awards - Aaron
10) New ideas for Next Meeting – All
11) Adjournment – Mason
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please email accommodations@wsba.org.
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 2023 Past Meeting Materials
Past Meeting Materials & Minutes
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