“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi It’s the time of year when many people think about giving back. And according to Psychology Today, giving isn’t just theoretically better than receiving – it’s been scientifically proven. In the spirit of giving, we give you some […]
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As the end of the year approaches, everyone knows what that means: tax time is just around the corner. Because most taxpayers operate on a calendar basis, it is important to consider your upcoming tax situation before the year ends, while it’s not too late for “damage control.”
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Complete your 2015 license renewal and MCLE certification online Online renewal is now underway. Completing your license renewal and MCLE certification online is easy! License packets were mailed in mid-October.
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myWSBA Links Update Contact Info Update Practice Info Check MCLE Roster Access myCLE Join a Section Change Password Have you logged in to myWSBA lately? You should! MyWSBA is the key to managing your WSBA member record, lawyer directory profile, MCLE roster, and CLE purchases. Below are five (okay, six) things you can do online with […]
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I refuse to accept the legal profession as merely a service industry. Attorneys provide more to clients, the public, and democracy than just a service. But the profession has monetized itself to make attorneys sometimes more akin to salesman who peddle wares than professionals who advocate justice. It’s for this reason that now, perhaps more […]
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The old economy is not coming back, neither is yesterday. A wise man once advised, “Give up all hope of a more perfect past.” It’s not about more protections, rebuilding the lawyer monopoly or crushing the non-lawyer legal service uprising. Let’s change the conversation. It is about creating a business model for law firms that […]
Read More…What you need to know about year-end MCLE reporting. 2013 is coming to an end and the WSBA’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) department is busy fielding phone calls, letters, and emails as one-third of our members complete MCLE compliance requirements. We hope this post will answer a few questions and address some common mistakes […]
Read More…With just weeks left in 2013, here are a few items to complete before ringing in the New Year. The weather is cold, the days are short, and the holidays — and hopefully some vacation time — are just around the corner. Here’s a handy list of reminders. Get them done and you can turn […]
Read More…Law students and supervising attorneys, do you know your way around the APR 9 changes? Most attorneys and law students are aware of Admission to Practice Rule (APR) 9 (colloquially referred to as Rule 9), authorizing law students with a minimum amount of their J.D. completed to practice law under the supervision of a qualified […]
Read More…Online license renewal is underway! Complete your renewal by February 3. Licensing Links RENEW ONLINE NOW! License Renewal Info MCLE Compliance Payment Plans & Exemptions Join a Section Online renewal is now underway; and it’s easy! We encourage you to complete your license renewal and MCLE certification online. For those still preferring paper, license packets were […]
Read More…Do you know someone who is making a positive difference in the legal community? Nominate them for a WSBA Award! Next Tuesday, April 30, is the deadline to submit a nomination for WSBA’s annual awards, which celebrate excellence in professionalism, diversity, service and courage. Do you know someone who is making a positive difference in […]
Read More…Learn how the WSBA Character and Fitness Board protects the public and the practice of law. Apply to serve by 3/29. The role of the WSBA’s Character and Fitness Board, which is seeking new members from Districts 1 and 3, is to protect the public by making sure WSBA applicants are of good moral character […]
Read More…Help shape the WSBA’s amicus curiae practice by joining the Amicus Curiae Brief Committee! Help shape the WSBA’s amicus curiae practice by joining the Amicus Curiae Brief Committee! The ABC – which helps guide the Bar’s determinations about whether to file amicus briefs in a wide variety of cases affecting the Bar and the public […]
Read More…Are you under 36 or in your first 5 years of practice? Apply by 3/29 to serve on the Young Lawyers Committee. Eighteen WSBA members from around the state meet regularly to figure out how they, and the WSBA as a whole, can meet the needs of lawyers who are in their first 5 years […]
Read More…Now accepting nominations for the 2013 WSBA Annual Awards! On Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, the Washington State Bar Association presented me with the 2012 Professionalism Award. This honor is awarded to a WSBA member who exemplifies the spirit of professionalism in the practice of law. I was truly humbled that the Bar Association chose to […]
Read More…Watch video of the candidates from District 2, 9, & 10. Voting is now open! If you reside in District 2, 9 or 10 we encourage you to take the time to vote for one of the candidates in your district vying for a position on the WSBA Board of Directors. This year, for the […]
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