Updated: June 5, 2024

Learn About the Many WSBA Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Application is Now Closed.

To learn more about Volunteering with WSBA:

And Explore below:



WSBA Committees, Boards & Councils

Created by the Board of Governors, these groups play an important role in furthering the mission of the WSBA to serve the public and members of the legal profession, ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.

Committee on Professional Ethics

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Continuing Legal Education Committee

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Council on Public Defense

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Court Rules & Procedures Committee

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

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Editorial Advisory Committee

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Judicial Recommendation Committee

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Legislative Review Committee

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Long Range Strategic Planning Councilcoming soon!

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Member Engagement Councilcoming soon!

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Pro Bono and Public Service Committee

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Small Town and Rural Committee

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Washington Young Lawyers Committee

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WSBA Regulatory Boards and Panels

Created by court rule

Act as a Legal Custodian

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Serve as a Hearing Officer

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Adjunct Disciplinary Counsel

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Board of Bar Examiners

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Character & Fitness Board

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Client Protection Board

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Law Clerk Board

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Supreme Court Boards and Panels

Have a direct impact on the important work delegated to the WSBA by the Washington Supreme Court.

Access to Justice Board

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Disciplinary Board

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Disciplinary Selection Panel (no vacancy)

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Hearing Officer

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Limited License Legal Technician Board

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Limited Practice Board

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Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board

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Pathways to Licensure Steering Committee

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Practice of Law Board

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Other Positions

WSBA Board of Governors

Conflicts Review Officer

Disciplinary Advisory Round Table

Records Request Appeals Officer

Mentorship Opportunities

Young Lawyer Liaisons to Sections


Educate Legal Professionals

Help develop or present a CLE program or new member educational program.


Write for WSBA

Authors Wanted! For WSBA's Washington State Bar News magazine or NWSidebar blog.

Possible Contribution Options
Submissions for Beyond the Bar Number
 (downloadable form).
Letters to the Editor (must respond to content in the magazine): email to wabarnews@wsba.org
Book Reviews: Submit form found here.

Email wabarnews@wsba.org


Provide Legal Services to the Public

Join the reduced-fee Moderate Means panel.

Provide pro bono help to your community.

Questions?

Contact Volunteer Engagement Advisor Paris Eriksen at parise@wsba.org.