Updated: Jan. 27, 2026

Oath Review & Drafting Task Force

In July 2025, the WSBA Board of Governors approved the establishment of the WSBA Oath Review & Drafting Task Force to evaluate whether WSBA should suggest the Washington Supreme Court amend Washington’s APR 5 oaths for legal professionals and, if so, prepare draft amendments for consideration.

Task Force Charter

Task Force Members

Task Force Chair: Rajeev Majumdar

WSBA Members: Angela Balconi, Hon. Rebecca Glasgow, Courtney Hudak, Monte Mills, Hon. James Smith, and Roger Wynne

Former Board of Governors Members: Hunter Abell and Kyle Sciuchetti

Board of Governors Liaison: Matthew Dresden

Staff Liaisons: Doug Ende and Rachel Agent

Contact: oathtaskforce@wsba.org

1/27/2026 UPDATE: Provide Your Input on the Oath of Your Specific License Type

For Lawyers: Attorney Professional Oath Survey

For LLLTs: Limited License Legal Technician Professional Oath Survey

For LPOs: Limited Practice Officer Professional Oath Survey

For the Public: Public Input: Attorney Professional Oath Survey

Meeting Agendas and Materials

Jan. 12, 2026

Dec. 15, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Meeting Minutes

Oct. 31, 2025

 

Documents

Summary of the History of Washington State's Oaths

U.S. Oaths of Admission