Corporate Counsel Section
Membership in the Corporate Counsel Section is open to any active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association. Our members include in-house legal counsel, attorneys in private practice who spend a substantial portion of their time working with in-house counsel, and other legal professionals who counsel businesses or nonprofit enterprises. We urge attorneys interested in learning more about corporate law departments and general business and corporate law to join our section. Law students may join as subscribers of the section, but do not have voting rights.
The section provides a number of programs and other resources for our members. Our quarterly dinner meetings provide an excellent opportunity to socialize and network, and include speakers on various topics of interest to section members. CLE credit is generally available for each dinner meeting.
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Upcoming Programs
NEW In-Person! Lawyers and Leaders
Developed in partnership with the WSBA Corporate Counsel Section
As attorneys, we hold a unique position of influence within our organizations, our communities, and society at large. In today's complex and uncertain world, our leadership matters more than ever. This program will explore how we can rise to meet the moment, not only serving our clients with integrity but also using our skills, voice, and privilege to lead positive change.
When: Sept. 17, 2025
Time: 7:30–8:30 p.m. PDT
Where: Bellevue Club, 11200 SE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004-6403
Credits: 1.00 Other
Section Membership
In accordance with the section's bylaws, and with the exception of law students, an individual must be an active member of the WSBA to join this section. We also welcome law students to join our Section.
You can join via secure online transaction. Once you have paid your membership dues, you will be added to the membership of the section and will begin receiving our newsletter and other information about section activities.
Receive information regarding upcoming events and get involved in the current discussion by joining our LinkedIn page.
Executive Committee
Chair: Joel Emans (2023-2025) Immediate Past Chair: Vacant (2023-2025) Secretary: Kat Stryker (2023-2025) Treasurer: Shahzad Qadri (2023-2025) Young Lawyer Liaison*: Vacant (2024-2026) Board of Governors Liaison*: Kevin Fay (2024-2025) | At-Large Members: Amy Neuberger (2023-2026) *Nonvoting member |
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Section members can join the section list serve to receive information about section activities and other section-related matters. Email sections@wsba.org and request to join the list serve. For more information about the Corporate Counsel Section, please contact the section Chair Joel Emans.
