OUR MISSION
The WSBA’s overriding purpose — the reason for the Bar's existence.
The mission of the Washington State Bar Association is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Core values that inform strategic goals and decision making.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
The WSBA supports licensed legal professionals to help them improve their delivery of legal services and achieve professional excellence and success.
DIVERSITY
The WSBA promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal system and the legal profession to improve the quality of legal services available to the public and to improve public trust and confidence in the legal system.
INTEGRITY
The WSBA fosters and maintains high standards of competence, professionalism, and ethics among its members to protect the public and improve the quality of legal services.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
WSBA manages the business of the State Bar Association in a prudent, efficient and cost-efficient manner.
ACCESS TO JUSTICE
The WSBA champions a legal system that is accessible to all and inspires public trust and confidence.
STAFF & VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
The WSBA fosters an organizational culture that equips staff and volunteers to fulfill the organizational mission, consistent with these Guiding Principles
The Planning Process
The Long-Range Strategic Planning Council establishes and implements the strategic planning process. The WSBA’s strategic goals are renewed on a three-year cycle.
Long-Range Strategic Planning Council
Download the printable version of the WSBA’s Mission, Guiding Principals, and Strategic Goals
FY 2026–2029 STRATEGIC GOALS
The areas of most urgent focus needed to operationalize the mission, refreshed on a three-year cycle.
ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Advance a fair, inclusive, effective, and accessible legal system for all people in our state — ensuring all Washingtonians have the resources, knowledge, and support needed to seek justice.
TECHNOLOGY
Provide legal professionals with education and resources to understand and optimally utilize emerging technologies to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, ethical legal services, improve career satisfaction, and increase the public’s access to legal services.
CULTURE
Foster a culture where inclusivity, belonging, civility, and wellness are foundational, ensuring that all legal professionals can thrive and serve their communities and clients with excellence and integrity.
GOVERNANCE
Commit to a continuous process to enhance and improve WSBA governance structures and processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusive engagement, while effectively serving the needs of the legal profession and the public and appropriately preserving confidential information.
