Updated: April 25, 2024

Labor & Employment Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Labor & Employment Law Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

Election Information

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Executive Committee Roles


Election Information

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The following section executive committee positions are open for applications. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

  • At-Large Member Representing Defense, Private Practice: three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.
  • At-Large Member Representing Defense, Private Practice: (two positions open) remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.
  • At-Large Member Representing Labor & Employment: three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.
  • At-Large Member Representing Labor Unions: three-year position beginning Oct.1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.
  • At-Large Member Representing Labor Unions: (two positions open) remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.
  • At-Large Member Representing Plaintiff: three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.

To learn more about roles and expectations for serving on the section executive committee, review this volunteer position description, which provides a general overview of section executive committee positions and may differ for each section.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a current section member and eligible to vote in accordance with the section's bylaws.

Application Process: Go to the myWSBA.org Portal to complete the online application for open executive committee positions. The Section has requested that each applicant submit a resume and statement of interest. These documents must be uploaded with your online application (pdf format only). Please be advised that application materials may be posted on this website for public viewing during the election.

Note: If you are applying for more than one position on this or multiple sections' committees, you must complete and submit all applications at the same time, as you will not be allowed back into the portal at a later time. Please make sure you are completing the applications within the application window for all of the relevant sections.

Nominating Process: The Chair or the executive committee shall annually appoint a nominating committee of not less than three members of the Section, including one member who is not currently an executive committee member. The nominating committee shall make and report nominations of the Section at the next executive committee meeting for the members of the executive committee to succeed those whose terms will expire at the close of the annual meeting, and to fill vacancies then existing for unexpired terms. The executive committee will also have an alternative process to allow for nominations to occur outside of the nomination committee process. It shall be the responsibility of the nomination committee to contact each member nominated and verify their willingness to accept the nomination. All applicants will apply through an electronic process administered by the Bar.  In selecting its nominees, the nomination committee shall bear in mind the need for broad representation on the executive committee, based on geography, diversity of practice, special expertise, and other factors of diversity. No person shall be nominated to serve more than two full terms consecutively. The executive committee will approve a list of nominees for each open position.

Alternate Nominating Process: All eligible applicants/nominees will be placed on ballot as candidates, even if not recommended by the section’s nominating committee.

Elections Process: All voting members of the section will receive an electronic ballot sent to their email on June 3, 2024. Return to this webpage in early June for election updates and voting instructions.

Questions?
For more information about the section, its executive committee roles, and elections process, please review the section's bylaws. You may also contact any member of the Section Executive Committee or email sections@wsba.org.

 

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed. Stay tuned for instructions on how to make sure your email is ready to receive a ballot.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Labor & Employment Law Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.

  • Four (4) At-Large positions held by individuals that primarily practice as defense counsel in the private sector
  • One (1) At-Large position held by an individual that primarily practices as defense counsel in the public sector
  • One (1) At-Large position held by an individual that practices labor or employment law
  • One (1) At-Large position held by an individual that primarily practices as a full-time neutral
  • Three (3) At-Large positions held by individuals that primarily practice as plaintiff's counsel
  • Three (3) At-Large positions held by individuals that primarily practice as counsel for a labor union or labor unions

With the exception of the Immediate Past Chair, the executive committee will nominate and elect officers from the existing executive committee. The officer roles are as follows:

  • Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair

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