Updated: June 2, 2026

Labor and 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 information.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles


Election Information

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is scheduled for June 1–15, 2026.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2026, unless otherwise posted. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

At-Large Member Representing Defense, Private Sector: (2 positions open) three-year term ending Sept. 30, 2029.

Candidate: Angela Hayes — Resume and Statement of Interest

Candidate: Jessica Kang — Resume and Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Defense, Public Sector: three-year term ending Sept. 30, 2029.

Candidate: Sarah Spierling Mack — Resume and Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Labor Unions: (2 positions open) three-year term ending Sept. 30, 2029.

Candidate: Kristen Kussmann — Resume and Statement of Interest

Candidate: Erica Shelley Nelson — Resume and Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Plaintiff: three-year term ending Sept. 30, 2029.

Candidate: Cassandra Webster Lenning — Resume and Statement of Interest

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2027 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2026 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 and Employment Law Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

  • 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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