Notice of Election & Meet the Candidates
The WSBA is conducting an election for the Governor At-Large position. Eligible voters will received a ballot on Thursday, May 15 and the election will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 2.
In accordance with the WSBA Bylaws, the candidates below were put forward by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.
Candidate: Christopher Bhang (incumbent)
My name is Chris Bhang (he/him). I am a proud Japanese and Korean American and current governor at-large. I am a public servant and work for King County Metro, leading civil rights programming for all its 6,000 employees and millions of customers and riders.  And like many of you, I am a zealous advocate who swore an oath to support the constitutions of the State of Washington and these United States.
During these unprecedented times, the unconstitutional attacks on our profession must be unequivocally condemned as plainly un-American and dangerous. I am proud to have joined with the other governors to defend the rule of law and to lead with the courage to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion are values that we will not abandon.
As a practiced leader in civil rights, I will continue to work collaboratively and creatively on the Board of Governors towards equitable and legally defeasible outcomes for historically underrepresented and disenfranchised communities.
I would be honored to continue serving on the Board of Governors into 2026, and I hope to hear from many of you with the comments, concerns, questions, and ideas you may have for moving this important work forward. Thank you.
Chris Bhang Candidate Profile │ Video Statement (coming soon!) │ Letters of Support
Candidate Uzma Hamid
I am seeking a position on the Board of Governors for our Bar Association. As a woman of color with a diverse skill set and ability to problem solve creatively, I bring not only professional expertise but a lived experience that reflects the evolving and diverse community WSBA seeks to serve.
I am licensed to practice law in three jurisdictions, including Washington State, UK and Pakistan. Throughout my career, which is made up of over six years of corporate law practice, seven years of real estate practice, about ten years of volunteer work and three years of teaching, I have worked to increase awareness of issues, support communities and colleagues - particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds - and promote ethics. I align with WSBA’s mission and would be honored to share my expertise to help advance it.
I will advocate for meaningful representation, responsive member services, and policies that serve all corners of our state. I am proud to be a part of this profession and want to help it grow more just, accessible, and reflective of the people we serve. To that end, I respectfully ask for your vote and the opportunity to serve.
