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Inside Bar News
In the latest issue of Bar News we celebrate the recipients of the 2025 APEX Awards and we highlight the work of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. We also have an analysis of changes coming to the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act and much more.
Tech Task Force Final Report Released
Read the Final Report of the WSBA Legal Technology Task Force, including recommendations and the Task Force Survey Report.
Bench-Bar-Press Committee Luncheon
Join us for the annual Bench-Bar-Press Committee Luncheon noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle.
Washington Leadership Institute Releases New Podcast Series
The Washington Leadership Institute (WLI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a five-part podcast entitled "Voices That Move Us: Leadership, Legacy, and the Law." Listen today.
The Trouble with Rock Bottom and Why I Really Stopped Drinking
My decision to quit drinking came after a definitive, marked turning point—but it wasn't the type of turning point you're probably thinking. I had trie...
Federal Court Addresses Standing to Bring Disqualification Motion under Former Client Conflict RuleÂ
The federal district court in Seattle recently highlighted a key procedural requirement for most disqualification motions based on asserted former client confl...
New Ethics Advisory Opinion on Representing Certified Professional Guardians Â
The Committee on Professional Ethics released Advisory Opinion 202501, addressing confidentiality and conflicts of interest for lawyers representing certified ...
UW Students Launch New Moot Court for UndergradsÂ
In 2024, a group of students at the University of Washington saw an opportunity to fill a need by creating a moot court program for undergraduate students.&nbs...
WSBA Creates Oath Review & Drafting Task Force
The WSBA Board of Governors is reviewing the Washington state Oath of Attorney, finding it outdated and convoluted. Following Law Day, a Task Force is being fo...
Current Issues in Maritime Law 2025
Join us, in-person or online Sept. 17, for the biennial CLE sponsored by the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington about current issues in maritime law.
Bench-Bar-Press Committee Luncheon
Join us Nov. 7 for the annual Bench-Bar-Press Committee Luncheon at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle. The program will feature a panel of legal and media experts on the challenges and threats to free speech facing the courts and the press and what can be done about it.
Board of Governors Meeting Nov. 14-15
A Board of Governors Meeting will be held Nov. 14-15, 2025. at WSBA in Seattle, WA
The 2025 WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference: Collaboration for Success
Join other solo or small firm practitioners at the 20th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference on Nov. 7-8! The theme this year is “Collaborating for Success.”
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Concerns About a Lawyer
Information about how and when to file a complaint against a legal professional in Washington state.
Ethics
Information about common ethical issues, such as conflict of interest, client confidentiality, withdrawal, client communications, fee arrangements, trust accounts, and advertising.
Member Wellness Program
The Washington State Bar Association Members Wellness Program promotes the health and well-being of WSBA members.
Equity and Justice Plan
The Board of Governors adopted an Equity and Justice Plan on May 2, 2025, with much thanks to the WSBA Diversity, Equity, and Justice Council and the many people who contributed to the drafting.
Transition Your Practice
Information and resources for closing or selling your practice, changing practice area, retiring, and getting advice.
Lending Library
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
Practice Management Guides
WSBA's guides include Document Retention, Disaster Planning, Cybersecurity, and Hanging Your Shingle.
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Learn about volunteer opportunities for legal professionals in your community and across the state.
