Washington State Bar Association

05/29/2026

Classroom ambassadors are partnering with teachers at Sheridan Elementary in Tacoma to deliver civic education lessons, mentor students, and open doors to the legal profession—giving a glimpse of what's possible when the legal community invests in the next generation.

Legal professionals across Washington are invited to connect with and visit a classroom near them—no teaching experience required. The Lawyers in the Classroom Program is a joint effort of the Washington Courts and the WSBA. Learn how you can get involved by partnering with a school in Washington this coming Constitution Day, Sept. 17 to teach a civics lesson! https://zurl.co/E1w2r

What does it look like when legal professionals bring their values into the classroom? Features the Lawyers in the Classroom program in action. Classroom amb...

05/28/2026

Volunteer with the WSBA! Share your time, skills, and knowledge by volunteering with the WSBA to enrich the legal profession across Washington and beyond!

The application deadline is May 31. Applications received by the deadline will receive priority consideration and be entered into a drawing to win a WSBA swag bag prize. Apply today! https://zurl.co/DaEki

Unsure which opportunity is the best fit for your skill set? Fill out the WSBA Volunteer Interest Form (not an application) and we'll reach out directly to you with an opportunity that best matches your interests: https://zurl.co/9nau2

05/27/2026

Picture it, a little over a year ago, Law Day 2025, nearly 2,000 legal professionals came together at 16 locations across Washington to recommit upholding the rule of law. That happened because of you, our members, taking the rule of law to the next level.

Law Day has come and gone, but the pledge is still open. We’re asking every legal professional in Washington to be in a classroom this Constitution Day on Sept.17. Our goal is ambitious, but one we know you can help make possible—one legal professional for every public, private, and tribal K–12 school in the state.

After taking the pledge, identify a school to connect with and reach out directly. The WSBA and Washington Courts will equip you with quick tips and a ready-made outreach template to make that first contact easy. Age-appropriate, interactive civics lesson plans are available to download at no cost, and the Lawyers in the Classroom program staff are available to help once you've made a connection.

When you step into a classroom, you're doing more than teaching a lesson — you're helping shape the next generation of leaders and democracy builders. Join us by taking the pledge: https://zurl.co/Oohwv

05/26/2026

Join us today for the next FREE Legal Lunchbox: Subtle Acts of Exclusion at 11:55 a.m.! This program is for 1.50 Ethics (Equity) CLE credits. Visit the WSBA CLE Store to register: https://zurl.co/p7eOR

05/25/2026

The WSBA Offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Did you know as a WSBA member, you have access to the Practice Management Discount Network? A collection of discounts on products and services to help you improve your law practice. Access these discounts today via your myWSBA account! https://zurl.co/qT7oN

Discounts on technology and services to help you improve your practice.

05/21/2026

For episode six, WSBA President Francis Adewale interviews the Chair of the Washington New Members Committee (WNMC) Alexander R. Reaganson. https://zurl.co/9tZHO

Since graduating law school in 2021 from Gonzaga University School of Law , Alex has an incredibly impactful career working at the Northwest Justice Project as a Staff Attorney for the past five years, with his first three spent in Spokane, and now Vancouver, WA.

In this episode Alex discusses his passion for his work assisting the communities of Southwest Washington, his involvement as Chair of the WNMC, his background that led him into the practice of law, and more.

Alex’s grandfather instilled a passion for giving back to his community and would say to him:

“If you have skills that can benefit the community, and you can find work and have a passion for it, then you have a duty to use those skills to do the work, and help out the community.”

Listen to Alex’s full story and catch up on the first five episodes. Hear directly from podcast guests what has influenced their views on the rule of law and legal practice and how they are helping to shape our profession, lifting others up and continuing to move us toward a more just and inclusive legal system. https://zurl.co/dWu6h

Need a transcript of the episode? Please email [email protected] and we will send it over to you.

05/20/2026

Nominations are still being accepted for the 2026 Washington New Members Committee (WNMC) Public Service and Leadership Award (PSLA)!

The WNMC will honor four new members with the 2026 Public Service and Leadership Award. Each award recipient will receive a physical award to commemorate their achievement, and recognition in a WSBA publication, e.g., Bar News.

Submit your nominations here through May 29: https://zurl.co/GIskf

05/19/2026

How Inadequate Grievance Documentation Alters the Legal Landscape https://zurl.co/1tmvf

In healthcare litigation, patient grievance logs are vital evidence, revealing organizational awareness of safety concerns. Federal regulations mandate hospitals to track and address grievances, in…

05/18/2026

Did you know the WSBA regularly publishes a variety of demographic information about the broader WSBA membership? View licensing counts, section numbers, and other demographic information. The demographics report is published regularly on the Who We Are page. View the latest report here: https://zurl.co/JhhWa

05/15/2026

The WSBA Well-Being Task Force has completed and delivered its final report to the Board of Governors. With the findings of this report, WSBA leaders will now create an implementation plan to present to the Board to begin taking action on the recommendations. Read the report here: https://zurl.co/gpO4K