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Member Benefits
In the past year, WSBA Sections have sponsored approximately 70 CLE seminars and hosted multiple professional networking events around the state. Various sections offer a plethora of member benefits, including, but not limited to:
- List serve communities
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- Free and discounted CLEs
- Opportunities to engage in the Washington state legislative process
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Each section is led by a group of volunteers who are elected to serve on the executive committee. Many find leading a section to be a rewarding experience because of the leadership growth, professional development, firsthand experience with the legislative process, and collegiality it offers. Executive committee discussions are productive and challenging, offering a unique opportunity to work with other legal professionals in a goal-oriented setting that benefits WSBA members and the greater legal community.
Executive committee terms begin Oct. 1, 2022, and sections accept applications for the following year in early spring. Consider applying to become a section leader!
For general sections questions, send an email with your Bar number to sections@wsba.org or call 800-945-9722.
WSBA Sections
Family Law Section
The Family Law Section is the principal statewide organization of family law attorneys, and is one of the most active sections in the WSBA. The Section is devoted to improving the profession and practice of family law, to the benefit of its members and other family law professionals, the judiciary, and the general public.
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Congratulations, Incoming Executive Committee Members!
Below are the results of the Family Law Section Executive Committee election. Thank you for voting!
For more information about the Section and its executive committee roles, please review the Section's bylaws. Winners are listed alphabetically by position.
At-Large Member: three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2022, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.
Executive Committee
Chair: Jacqueline Jeske Chair-Elect: Elizabeth Helm Secretary: Kimberly Loges Treasurer: Shelley Brandt Immediate Past Chair: Patrick Rawnsley Legislative Liaison: Patrick Rawnsley Webmaster*: Alan Funk Young Lawyer Liaison*: vacant Board of Governors Liaison*: Sunitha Anjilvel (2021-2022) *Nonvoting member | Members |
Please contact subcommittee member for details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations. Family Law Section Executive Committee meetings are held by video conference only with prior notice to the whole Executive Committee, and only when authorized by the Chair or Chair-Elect. If you'd like to participate in a meeting, please contact the Chair.
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The section's list serve is administered by the Family Law Section. To join the list serve, please contact and forward proof of membership to Alan Funk atasf@wechslerbecker.com. For general section questions, please send your email address and Bar number tosections@wsba.org.
