Q&A With Kari Petrasek
Meet the 2026-2027 Washington State Bar Association president. […]
Meet Your 2026-2027 Board of Governors
Photos and bios for the 2026-2027 WSBA Board of Governors. […]
Back to School
As part of the WSBA’s Rule of Law Ambassadors Program and Washington courts’ Lawyers in […]
The Case You’ve Already Won (In Your Head)
Newly published research concludes that the very process of reaching a decision can produce confidence […]
‘The Hard and Wonderful Stuff of Being Human’
A conversation with author and lawyer Hillary Behrman, whose short story collection Lake Effect won […]
Implementation of Public Defender Standards Requires Full Professional Staff Support for Attorneys
Increased funding is also needed to hire sufficient support staff, including investigators, social workers, interpreters, […]
2025 Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll
A list of individuals who reported providing at least 50 hours of pro bono publico […]
Pro Bono Partnerships in Action
No single law firm, legal department, or nonprofit can meet the overwhelming need for legal […]
DVAP: The Hybrid Pro Bono Program Benefiting Victims of Domestic Violence in the Tri-Cities
Benton Franklin Legal Aid’s (BFLA) hybrid pro bono program, Domestic Violence Attorney Program (DVAP), was […]
The 2026 APEX Awards
The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal […]
‘Ending Probates for Profit’: A Cannon to Kill a Mosquito
What Washington estate planning and probate practitioners need to know about the significant new revisions […]
Public Defense Crisis Is an Opportunity for Change
While major funding is needed, this predicament should also be a catalyst for a thorough […]
When Good Law Produces Bad Science
The choice between legal process and scientific truth is not rare. With more and more […]
From Isolation to Normalization
What follows are short summaries of the findings and recommendations from each work group. […]
The Class of 1976
The WSBA celebrates members with 50 years of dedicated service at the Museum of Flight. […]
Acts of Service: An Interview with Justice Theo Angelis
In this interview, we talk to Angelis about his evolving perspective between public and private […]
Trademark Trouble in Aisle Five
Recently, Smucker’s sued Trader Joe’s for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution, and […]
When AI Lies to the Court
The authors propose the Washington State Bar Association create a binding Artificial Intelligence Verification Standard […]
Rule 6 Mentor Myths: Why You Might Be More Ready Than You Think
Q&A with three Law Clerk Program tutors […]
Washington Lawyers Step Up for Democracy – From Courtrooms to Classrooms
Legal professionals who want to connect with and visit a classroom are encouraged to take […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FOCUS
Admission by Portfolio Evaluation: Core Competencies, Portfolio Requirements, and Next Steps
The proposal for the portfolio evaluation, now under consideration by the Washington Supreme Court, is […]
New Pathways to Practice: A Prospective Attorney’s Journey Through Oregon’s SPPE Program
For some aspiring attorneys, especially those with the responsibilities of raising a family or those […]
For the People: King County District Court Program Promotes Civic Engagement
KCDC’s Community Engagement Program aims to promote civic engagement, build trust, demystify the “black robe,” […]
How the QT+ Committee Helps Make the Invisible Visible
Since its inception, the Commission has played an active role in examining how the legal […]
Fortifying the Record: Shielding Vulnerable Populations Through Data Privacy—SB 6081 and Beyond
SB 6081 is a targeted data privacy measure designed to protect individuals from the unauthorized […]
Affinity Bar Spotlight > Washington Women Lawyers
WWL’s mission is twofold: to further the full integration of women in the legal profession, […]
Managing Client Trust Accounts: Preventing the Most Common Compliance Failures
For many Washington lawyers, managing a client trust account (IOLTA) is one of the most […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Q&A with Ann Guinn
Guinn is a law firm practice management consultant and has been a WSBA volunteer for […]
Update From Olympia: A Recap of the 2026 Washington Legislative Session
Legislators passed an $80.2 billion supplemental operating budget with approximately $1.6 billion in new spending […]
Constitutional Confusion: Washington’s Weapons-Surrender Statute
The last few years have witnessed much confusion in the trial courts about whether Washington's […]
Second Chances
The types of cases in which Judges for Justice involves itself often involve grisly murders […]
Affinity Bar Spotlight > Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle
MAMA Seattle was founded in 2006 to empower attorney mothers and encourage professional success. […]
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 […]
Justice Unveiled
The Attorney General’s new Cold Case Unit for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People embarks on […]
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 […]
