Oaths have and should have meaning, but to be meaningful they should be understood and embraced. Our current oaths are not conducive to either easy understanding or embracement by many in that regard.
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Whatever Happened to Zeal?
Lawyers often speak of “zeal,” but the word disappeared from the Washington professional rules 40 years ago.
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President’s Corner > Look Backward and Looking Forward
A review of some of the WSBA’s 2025 accomplishments, including adoption of the Equity and Justice Plan and launch of the Rule of Law Ambassador Program.
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Guest Column > Heroes of Justice
Hunter Abell is a State House Representative, District 7-Position 2, and of counsel at Williams Kastner & Gibbs.
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Bar in Brief > Community as Essential Self Care
Add connection with a voluntary bar association to your 2026 self-care plan.
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Edit Like a Professional: Why Lawyers Should Borrow from the Nonlegal Editing Toolbox
Lawyers spend much of their professional lives writing, yet too often their editing practices remain narrowly legalistic.
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