Board Elections

Lead with Integrity. Govern with Vision. Champion Justice.

The WSBA Board of Governors is the governing body of the Washington State Bar Association. The Board of Governors focuses on policy, leadership, strategy, and oversight of the organization. Governors and Officers of the Board of Governors exhibit a commitment to service, vision, leadership, diplomacy, and dedication to the mission to serve the public and the members of the WSBA, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.

Benefits of Service on the Board of Governors include:

• Opportunity to meeting and work with lawyers, judges and legal professionals from around the state.
• Travel around the state for meetings and related events. Travel expenses are reimbursed per WSBA policy.
• Giving back to the profession and the community while shaping policy that affects the legal system and clients we serve. 
• Build relationships (and friendships) you wouldn't have made otherwise.

To learn more:

• Visit the Board of Governors homepage.
• Serving on the WSBA Board of Governors (updated January 2026).
• Join an Information Session (see below).
• Contact a member of the Board of Governors.
• Schedule time to meet with WSBA's Manager of Volunteer Engagement, Paris Eriksen.
• Send question(s) to barleaders@wsba.org.

Current Openings on the Board of Governors

Join an Information Session

• March 20, noon–1 p.m. (Details to come)
• April 7, noon–1 p.m. (Details to come)

An RSVP to barleaders@wsba.org is requested but not required. Anyone interested in board service is welcome to attend.

Questions?

Please contact Paris Eriksen, WSBA Manager of Volunteer Engagement, at parise@wsba.org or barleaders@wsba.org.

The WSBA values diversity and inclusion, and encourages Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people from the LBGTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and members of other groups who have been systemically oppressed to apply for our committees, boards, and panels.