[nfbwatlk] Please circulate - openings on WSBA boards for members of the public

[Nightingale, Noel]

Thought one or more of you might find these opportunities from the Washington State Bar Association of interest.

From: Pam Inglesby [mailto:pami at wsba.org]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 4:30 PM
To: Bar Leaders
Subject: Please circulate - openings on WSBA boards for members of the public

Dear Minority Bar Leaders:

We would very much appreciate your help with circulating the below to any non-lawyer groups or individuals you think might be interested.

Thank you!

Pam Inglesby | Outreach Programs Manager
Washington State Bar Association | 206.727.8226 | pami at wsba.org<mailto:pami at wsba.org>
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98101-2539 | www.wsba.org<http://www.wsba.org/>

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Community Representatives Sought for Law-Related Boards and Council

The Washington State Bar Association seeks members of the public to serve on two boards and one council for terms beginning October 1, 2012. Serving on a WSBA board or council is an excellent opportunity to get an insider's view on how the practice of law is regulated in Washington state.

*        The Practice of Law Board<http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups/Practice-of-Law-Board> investigates unauthorized practice of law complaints, issues advisory opinions, and recommends to the state Supreme Court ways that non-lawyers can improve access to law-related services. Appointment is for a three-year term. One position is available.

*        The Council on Public Defense<http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups/Council-on-Public-Defense> addresses concerns about the quality of indigent defense services in Washington state.  Appointment is for a one-year term. Two positions are available.

*        The Character and Fitness Board<http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups/Character-and-Fitness-Board> deals with matters of character and fitness bearing on qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in Washington. The Board conducts hearings on the admission of any applicant referred to it for hearing, considers petitions for reinstatement after disbarment, and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors and Supreme Court regarding admission and reinstatement.  Appointment is for a three-year term. Hearings generally are held every month. Three of the 14-16 members of the Board are not lawyers. One position is available.

Applications are also being accepted for other boards<http://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups> which may have openings during the coming year.

Applications must be received at the WSBA offices by Friday, May 25, 2012. To apply, complete the application posted at http://bit.ly/rhRAid and return it with your resume as directed on the form. Previous applicants should re-apply as applications expire after one year. Appointment letters for current openings will be sent in September. If you have questions, please email barleaders at wsba.org<mailto:barleaders at wsba.org>.