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Inside Bar News
In the new issue of Washington State Bar News, the WSBA celebrates volunteers in the legal community. And we interview Washington Supreme Court Justice Salvador A. Mungia, who was sworn in earlier this year.
Protect Rule of Law
WSBA Board of Governors signs on to ABA statement in support of the rule of law.
Local Heroes Celebrated in Shelton!
Congratulations to our newest Local Heroes, Jonathan Pitel and Christy Anton Peters, pictured here with WSBA President Sunitha Anjilvel.
Bloggers Wanted
Got something to bark about? Blog it on NWSidebar.
Task Force Surveys Washington Legal Professionals on Emerging TechnologyÂ
Lawyers are largely reluctant to adopt generative AI due to concerns about accuracy, ethics, and reliability. A survey revealed only 25 percent of legal profes...
Student Law Interns Go CountryÂ
In 2024, the WSBA's STAR Council introduced grants for law students interning in rural Washington to address attorney shortages. Interviewed recipients Olivia ...
Federal Court Surveys ‘Actual Innocence' Requirement For Legal Malpractice Claims
The federal court in Tacoma recently surveyed the “actual innocence†requirement for legal malpractice claims arising from criminal cases and a related exc...
Oregon Issues Ethics Opinion on AI in Law PracticeÂ
The Oregon State Bar's ethics opinion, OSB Formal Opinion 2005-205, aligns with ABA Formal Opinion 512 on artificial intelligence in law. It emphasizes compete...
Idaho Codifies ‘Entire File' Approach When WithdrawingÂ
Under ABA Model Rule 1.16(d), lawyers must surrender client papers upon withdrawal, but the definition of "papers and property" is unclear. Following this ambi...
Legal Lunchbox™ Series: APR 6 Law Clerks in Rural Practice
The next free Legal Lunchbox CLE on April 29 will provide an overview of the Law Clerk Program and feature a panel of attorneys who will share insights on tutoring APR 6 Law Clerks.
Board of Governors Meeting May 2-3
The next Board of Governors meeting will be held May 2-3 in Port Angeles, WA.
2025 Environmental and Land Use Law Section Midyear Meeting & Conference
Join us in-person or remotely for the Environmental and Land Use Midyear from May 8-9, 2025.
The 2025 Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Midyear Meeting & Conference
The 2025 RPPT Midyear will be in person and at the waterfront Semiahmoo Resort & Spa in Blaine.
Washington State Bar Foundation
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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.
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.
Volunteer with WSBA
Learn about volunteer opportunities for legal professionals in your community and across the state.
