#LawTok U: How TikTok is Revolutionizing the Pathway to Practice
Rather than learning about constitutional modalities through the traditional channels of law school, many law […]
Washington Lawyers Turn Up the Volume at Law Rocks Seattle
Law Rocks began in London in 2009 as a way for members of the legal […]
Deceived and Deductible: The IRS Clarifies Theft-Loss Relief
In March 2025, the Internal Revenue Service eased restrictions by issuing an IRS Chief Counsel […]
What They Gave Each Other
It might seem improbable that two women, each the mother of a child catastrophically injured […]
Affinity Bar Spotlight > South Asian Bar Association of Washington
The South Asian Bar Association of Washington (SABAW) was founded in 2001 by a group […]
Apprenticeship, Not Academia
The traditional path to becoming a lawyer in Washington state can be daunting. That’s how Nettie Dionne of Zillah, a town of about 3,200 people […]
WSBA Technology Task Force Report: Key Highlights
Using the Washington Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Technology Principles as a guide, the Task Force developed a set of 10 key recommendations. […]
2025 WNMC Public Service & Leadership Award Recipients
Displaying leadership through service, five local leaders stand out: Chelsey Butchard, Alejandra Cabrales, Austin Hellman, Eilish Villa Malone, and Lauren Romero. […]
Foreclosure Mediation in Transition: Key Changes for Attorneys and Community Mediators
Senate Bill (SB) 5686, passed in the 69th Legislature (2025) and signed by the governor, makes significant revisions to Washington’s Foreclosure Mediation Program and has staggered effective dates. […]
Advise, Advocate, and Empower: The U.S. Military’s Victims’ Counsel Program
VCs are military attorneys detailed to provide free legal representation to eligible victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex-related crimes under the Uniform Code […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FOCUS
Q&A with 2025-2026 WSBA President Francis A. Adewale
Get to know new WSBA President Francis A. Adewale–what inspired him to run for the position and what his message is to WSBA members and […]
Meet Your 2025-2026 Board of Governors
Photos and bios for the WSBA president, president-elect, immediate-past president, and members of the Board of Governors. […]
Get With the Plan
As of July 27, there is a new mandatory parenting plan form that reflects changes made to RCW 26.09.191, governing parenting plan limitations. […]
Access for All
Q&A with Rob Mead, the Washington State Law Librarian, about the WSBA Deskbook collaboration, hat expanded access means for the legal community, and more. […]
Building a Contract Community
Unlike many legal template libraries that charge a monthly fee or rely heavily on AI-generated language, Contract Codex is free and built on substance and […]
The 2025 APEX Awards
The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal […]
The Impacts of Standardizing the Law Applicable to Community Associations
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, important provisions of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act become […]
The Call for Innovative Legal Service Models to Expand Access to Justice
The Entity Regulation Pilot is now taking shape: The WSBA and Practice of Law Board […]
WSBA Deskbooks: Check Them Out (Literally) Free!
Thanks to a new partnership between the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington State […]
Somewhere to Turn
The community of people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities is a diverse group with unique […]
WSBA NEWS > GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING SERIES
In the Spotlight: What Happens When Your Case Goes Viral
If you’re a government attorney representing a city in a lawsuit, the last thing you […]
The Class of ’75
There were 206 new WSBA members admitted in 1975. Seventy-six of those members were in […]
Insurance Coverage for Alleged Violations of the Wage Transparency Statute
A look at legal issues arising from Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. […]
Affinity Bar Spotlight > Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
A Q&A with LBAW President Zaida C. Rivera and LBAW President-Elect Sergio A. Garcidueñas-Sease. […]
WSBA NEWS > SPECIAL LEGAL PATHWAYS COVERAGE
Alternative Pathways to Lawyer Licensure
The Washington Bar Licensure Task Force recommends bar exam alternatives and more equity and clarity in the character and fitness process. […]
New Pathways to Lawyer Licensure: Part II
This article takes a closer look at—and answers some of the (many) questions asked about—the […]
New Pathways to Lawyer Licensure
Washington State Supreme Court orders launch change […]
Restoring Faith in the Law
Attorneys take public oath on Law Day 2025 amid rising distrust […]
Task Force Surveys Legal Professionals on AI and Other Emerging Technology
The Task Force has worked to assess the legal technology landscape across the various sectors […]
Fifty Years Since the Fall of Saigon
A conversation between former presidents of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington. […]
Navigating Emerging Legal Frontiers
As with any cutting-edge invention, artificial proteins require strong legal protections to secure their commercial […]
A Recap of the 2025 Washington Legislative Session
Lawmakers’ primary focus was passing a biennial state budget while contending with a budget deficit […]
Justice Unveiled
The Attorney General’s new Cold Case Unit for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People embarks on […]
Committed to Community
An interview with Justice Salvador A. Mungia, who was elected to the Washington Supreme Court […]
Wellness After Grief and Loss
The demands of a legal career lead many practitioners on a never-ending quest for a […]
The WSBA Celebrates National Volunteer Week
The WSBA is honored to partner and collaborate with many dedicated legal professionals and members […]
RURAL PRACTICE IN FOCUS
Far-Flung Places: A WSBA Travel Series on Rural Legal Practice
In coordination with members of the STAR Committee, we reached out to rural practitioners throughout […]
A Short Primer for Potential Small-Town Lawyers
Thinking about swapping town for country? Take a look at the following 10 statutes practitioners […]
How to Volunteer with the WSBA
Learn about the work carried out by some of the people and groups that make up the WSBA’s volunteer community. […]
The Beauty of Brevity
When less is more: Advocate more effectively for your client with a short and simple […]
Using ‘Reasonable Cause’ to Avoid IRS Penalties
Taxpayers ask to have IRS penalties forgiven for many reasons. One of the most common, […]
The WSBA’s Commitment to Wellness
Hearing about another attorney’s personal struggles can reinforce that it’s OK to talk about mental […]
And the Temple Rocked
The Washington Supreme Court’s foundation-shaking decision in Martinez-Cuevas v. DeRuyter Bros. Dairy holds dairy workers […]
Three Big Developments in Soft IP Law
This article highlights the key elements of each of these new legal frameworks and suggests […]
The ABCs of NFTs
What started as a blockchain-based game allowing users to trade and sell virtual kittens has […]
Working Toward a ‘Just Court’
A wide-ranging interview with Chief Justice Steven C. González by Hon. Lisa H. Mansfield […]
Election Rejection
How the history of voting rights informs modern elections […]
Buy the Book
A few must-add titles for your bookshelf […]
When Is an Appeal Appealing?
Counseling clients on whether to file an appeal in Washington […]
Update from Olympia (2021)
An overview of the Legislature’s 2021 session […]
Lawyers Against Systemic Racism
How Pierce County lawyers reimagined their role as community allies in the movement for systemic […]
Legal Regulatory Sandbox Could Incubate Innovation in Washington
The sandbox aims to provide new alternative legal services to those who otherwise could not […]
Employers & Employees Take Note
Washington’s first-in-the-nation long-term care program goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022 […]
The Lawfulness and Awfulness of Employee Non-Solicitation Agreements
If non-solicitation of employees in the franchise industry is pernicious, why is the practice not […]
Put It In Writing
Washington Supreme Court enhances malpractice insurance disclosure to clients […]
Rebooting In-Person Arts
Support for the arts by attorneys, who play a prominent role in public life, can […]
Q&A With 2021-2022 WSBA President Judge Brian Tollefson (Ret.)
Finding common ground for the benefit of all our members and the public will be […]
Meet Your Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the governing body of the WSBA that determines the general […]
FAMILY LAW IN FOCUS
A Backward Glance: Reflecting on Family Law Practice Over the Years
The Washington Family Law Deskbook editors share some thoughts on their long careers, how the practice of […]
Pasco, 1976: Confronting Racism, Redlining, and Housing Discrimination
When I was young, there were no Black residents in Kennewick, my hometown, just a […]
Military Pension Division and Application of Res Judicata
Two 2020 Washington Court of Appeals opinions dealing with military pension division demonstrate the continued […]
The Unsettled Policy Landscape of Drug Possession Laws in Washington
This article aims to answer some unanswered questions regarding the impact of the Blake decision […]
Double Header: 50-Year Member Celebration
The WSBA honors two classes of 50-year members at T-Mobile Park […]
2021 Public Service & Leadership Award Recipients
The Washington Young Lawyers Committee honors four local leaders: Jack Chang, Meha Goyal, Diego Rondón […]
This Year’s Winners Are …
The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal […]
Does Your Telecommuting Policy Increase Your Risk of Workers’ Compensation Liability?
Experience shows telecommuting policies are all too frequently silent on a key concern: The risk of […]
Want a Successful Mentoring Relationship? Focus on Building Trust
At its core, trust is the belief that someone or something is safe, honest, and […]
Advocating for Clients in Jail
Criminal defense attorneys have a critical role to play in helping their clients receive better […]
Reach Your New Year’s Resolution Goals With Help From ProBonoWa.org
With more than 100 statewide organizations registered on the site, you can filter your search […]
Interview with Justice G. Helen Whitener: Mentor, Educator, Trailblazer
Judge Lisa H. Mansfield interviews Washington Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener to talk about […]
Gender, Justice, and the Power of Data
The Washington Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission's latest report is an update to a […]
What You Need to Know About the New Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act
In 2021, the Washington Legislature adopted an all-new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, which took effect […]
MBA Spotlight: Loren Miller Bar Association
The Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA) was started in 1968 by Black attorneys who joined […]
Funding Legal Aid Makes Our Communities Stronger
As members of the legal community in Washington state, we are asking you to join […]
Tips for Buying a Law Practice
Whether you have started a law practice and are looking to expand rapidly or are […]
How to Close Your Law Practice
So it’s time to close your law practice. Whether it’s because of a change in […]
Returning to the Office?
ASK A LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR > While a return to the workplace may be up in the air […]
