New Governor Self-Study Curriculum
The Self-Study curriculum outlined below is a comprised of videos, articles and other resources to review. We ask that each incoming Governor (or Governor-elect) complete the curriculum prior to the scheduled New Governor Orientation.
For questions, please contact Paris Eriksen, parise@wsba.org.
Required Reading List
- New Bar Board Member Handbook published by the ABA Center for Bar Leadership. A physical copy of the manual will be mailed to each governor-elect prior to the New Governor Orientation. Please review the manual and bring your copy with you to the New Governor Orientation.
- Governors Manual. In particular, read the following:
- WSBA Bylaws
- General Rule 12
- History of the Legal Profession and its Regulation
- Integrated Bar Caselaw
- Board of Governors Officer Roles and Responsibilities
Required Video Viewing
More videos available on the Governors Manual, which are recommended.
- Volunteer's Introduction to the Washington State Bar Association (4:35 mins.)
- History of and Legal Challenges to the Integrated Bar Structure (7:27 mins.)
- WSBA Financial Overview (11:35 mins.)
- Delivering on WSBA's Commitment to DEI: passcode is G!a&k?d5 (22:06 mins.)
- Beyond Zero Sum Thinking: Demystifying DEI: passcode is tR2z3b?A (44:41 mins.)
- Washington State Bar Foundation Overview (3:01 mins.)
- Cybersecurity Training. This will be sent separately and may occur after the New Governor Orientation.
Optional/Recommended Reading
- The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Leadership
- Demystifying Diversity Equity and Inclusion Materials