Washington State Bar Association

The Alaska Bar in Ethics Opinion 2026-01 recently took up the always-difficult issue of what can be disclosed in public court filings and related public proceedings on withdrawal. The new opinion offers a clear roadmap for a situation that most lawyers don’t encounter every day. The opinion is available on the Alaska Bar website.

Read more about the new Opinion on NWSidebar: https://zurl.co/KdpRR

New Alaska Bar Opinion on Handling Confidential Information When Withdrawing The Alaska Bar’s Ethics Opinion 2026-01 addresses the complexities of attorney withdrawal, emphasizing the ongoing duty of confidentiality. It outlines procedures for disclosing information t…

Picture it, a little over a year ago, Law Day 2025, nearly 2,000 legal professionals came together at 16 locations across Washington to recommit upholding the rule of law. That happened because of you, our members, taking the rule of law to the next level.

Law Day has come and gone, but the pledge is still open. We’re asking every legal professional in Washington to be in a classroom this Constitution Day on Sept.17. Our goal is ambitious, but one we know you can help make possible—one legal professional for every public, private, and tribal K–12 school in the state.

After taking the pledge, identify a school to connect with and reach out directly. The WSBA and Washington Courts will equip you with quick tips and a ready-made outreach template to make that first contact easy. Age-appropriate, interactive civics lesson plans are available to download at no cost, and the Lawyers in the Classroom program staff are available to help once you've made a connection.

When you step into a classroom, you're doing more than teaching a lesson — you're helping shape the next generation of leaders and democracy builders. Join us by taking the pledge: https://zurl.co/Oohwv

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