What the Uniform Electronic Wills Act Changes About Wills in Washington
Ready or not, electronic wills have arrived in Washington. The Washington Uniform Electronic Wills Act […]
MBA Spotlight: Northwest Indian Bar Association
A Q&A with Northwest Indian Bar Association Governing Council Secretary Jessica Peyton Roberts. […]
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You … Can Make You a Better Lawyer
One lawyer shares his reflections on living and practicing law with mental illness. […]
A Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail
Tips for converting your law practice into a successful business. […]
The No Surprises Act: A Federal Cure for Unexpected Medical Bills
What you need to know about the No Surprises Act. […]
Answers to Your Questions About Amended APR 11
Answers to some of the common questions about amendments to Washington APR 11. […]
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 […]
The Importance of Not Misgendering Anyone
Creating an inclusive environment for coworkers and clients […]
Protecting the Independence of Public Defenders
The WSBA Board of Governors proposes a new court rule and adopts new standards to […]
Carl Maxey: Boxer, Lawyer, Civil Rights Champion
A look back at the career of Carl Maxey, a legal giant and civil rights […]
All About Bar Structure
Included in this coverage of the ETHOS (Examining the Historical and Organizational Structure of the […]
Record Time
Washington lawyers are recognized nationally for pro bono contributions, but client demand still surpasses supply […]
Artificial Ingenuity Is Here
This article summarizes two main types of generative models and explores the legal challenges posed […]
Fostering Hope
Legal professionals are uniquely situated to step up and support youth in the foster care […]
A Portrait of Justice
Until recently, the history of many Washington Supreme Court portraits—how they were acquired and even […]
Washington State Racial Justice Consortium
The Racial Justice Consortium is one response to the Supreme Court’s invitation to take specific […]
Update from Olympia: An Overview of the Legislature’s 2022 Session
Several significant policy measures passed this year. […]
MBA Spotlight: Korean American Bar Association of Washington
A Q&A with Korean American Bar Association Immediate Past-President Ron Park. […]
24 Ways to Give Back
Not all volunteer opportunities are the same—the WSBA offers a variety of options for those […]
How to Close Your Law Practice
So it’s time to close your law practice. Whether it’s because of a change in […]
Tips for Buying a Law Practice
Whether you have started a law practice and are looking to expand rapidly or are […]
Funding Legal Aid Makes Our Communities Stronger
As members of the legal community in Washington state, we are asking you to join […]
Returning to the Office?
ASK A LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR > While a return to the workplace may be up in the air […]
MBA Spotlight: Loren Miller Bar Association
The Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA) was started in 1968 by Black attorneys who joined […]
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 […]
Gender, Justice, and the Power of Data
Washington Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud is co-chair of the court’s Gender and Justice […]
Interview with Justice G. Helen Whitener: Mentor, Educator, Trailblazer
Judge Lisa H. Mansfield interviews Washington Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener to talk about […]
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 […]
Advocating for Clients in Jail
Criminal defense attorneys have a critical role to play in helping their clients receive better […]
Want a Successful Mentoring Relationship? Focus on Building Trust
At its core, trust is the belief that someone or something is safe, honest, and […]
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 […]
This Year’s Winners Are …
The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal […]
2021 Public Service & Leadership Award Recipients
The Washington Young Lawyers Committee honors four local leaders: Jack Chang, Meha Goyal, Diego Rondón […]
Double Header: 50-Year Member Celebration
The WSBA honors two classes of 50-year members at T-Mobile Park […]
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 […]
Military Pension Division and Application of Res Judicata
Two 2020 Washington Court of Appeals opinions dealing with military pension division demonstrate the continued […]
Pasco, 1976: Confronting Racism, Redlining, and Housing Discrimination
When I was young, there were no Black residents in Kennewick, my hometown, just a […]
Finding a Way Out
I stopped working six weeks into my pregnancy with twin girls. After they arrived, my […]
The Power of Mentorship
The right information, the right word of encouragement, at the right moment can open a […]
Meet Your Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the governing body of the WSBA that determines the general […]
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 […]
Rebooting In-Person Arts
Support for the arts by attorneys, who play a prominent role in public life, can […]
Put It In Writing
Washington Supreme Court enhances malpractice insurance disclosure to clients […]
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 […]
Employers & Employees Take Note
Washington’s first-in-the-nation long-term care program goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022 […]
Legal Regulatory Sandbox Could Incubate Innovation in Washington
The sandbox aims to provide new alternative legal services to those who otherwise could not […]
Lawyers Against Systemic Racism
How Pierce County lawyers reimagined their role as community allies in the movement for systemic […]
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 […]
Buy the Book
A few must-add titles for your bookshelf […]
Election Rejection
How the history of voting rights informs modern elections […]
Working Toward a ‘Just Court’
A wide-ranging interview with Chief Justice Steven C. González by Hon. Lisa H. Mansfield […]
The ABCs of NFTs
What started as a blockchain-based game allowing users to trade and sell virtual kittens has […]