David Nelson Receives WSBA's Local Hero Award │ July 27, 2018
VANCOUVER, WA [July 27, 2018] — The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) has named David Nelson as the most recent recipient of the Local Hero Award, in recognition of his extensive community service and volunteer work in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties.
The Local Hero Award is given to those who have made noteworthy contributions to their communities. WSBA President Bill Pickett will present the award at a luncheon on Friday, July 27, at the Hilton in Vancouver, Wash. Nelson was nominated by the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Bar Association.
“David Nelson is a leader in our local legal community and frequently attends events and lends support to many agencies providing services to under-served and low-income people,” said Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Bar Association Executive Director Lori Bashor.
Nelson has volunteered and served for community groups for more than 20 years, sitting on the boards of governors of Pathways 2020, the Emergency Support Shelter, Kelso Rotary, Longview Community Church, and Habitat for Humanity. He currently serves on the boards of the Cowlitz Economic Development Council, which promotes job creation and investment through partnerships between private companies and the public; as well as the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the cultural lives of people in the Lower Columbia region.
Nelson frequently lends his legal expertise to protect under-served individuals, low-income clients, and immigrants in the region. He volunteers for the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid program and has provided nearly 100 hours of volunteer work for the Emergency Support Shelter, which provides support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
“He gives back to the community in many ways, and especially when it comes to using his talents as a lawyer,” Bashor said.
About the Washington State Bar Association
The WSBA operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA administers the Bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system; and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities. The Bar’s mission is to serve the public and its members, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
