To maximize availability of service as a Lawyer Representative from the Eastern District of Washington, the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Washington (FBA) has extended the application deadline for two (2) Lawyer Representative positions from the Eastern District of Washington to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference to December 31, 2024.

Lawyer Representatives are appointed by the Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, typically for a three-year term. Past Lawyer Representatives have found this to be a very rewarding and fulfilling professional experience. Any attorney admitted to practice in the District is encouraged to apply.

During the appointment term, Lawyer Representatives attend the annual Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, held in the summer each year. Lawyer Representatives are also eligible to participate in various Ninth Circuit and District Court liaison activities and committees. In their third year, Lawyer Representatives usually serve on the Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee (LRCC) for the Circuit and participate in at least two additional meetings outside the District, such as the Conference Executive Committee, Chief District Judges Annual Meeting, or the Chief Bankruptcy Judges Annual Meeting. This link provides more information about the role of a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative:  https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/lawyer-representatives/.  Additional information about the role of Ninth Circuit Representatives, including information about expense reimbursement, is available at:  https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/attorney-programs. Locally, Lawyer Representatives serve as voting members of the FBA and help plan and implement various FBA-sponsored activities.

There are five (5) Lawyer Representative positions total for the Eastern District of Washington, each serving staggered terms. Geographic diversity among the appointed Lawyer Representatives is preferred, as is a strong balance between those with civil, criminal, and bankruptcy practices.

Please submit letters of application no later than December 31, 2024 to:

Paul Stewart, FBA President
717 West Sprague Ave., Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201

or

via email to  paul.stewart@painehamblen.com  

Your letter should include background information about yourself, your thoughts regarding improving the administration of justice within the District and the Circuit, as well as your ability to commit the time necessary to fulfill the duties of appointment.

The Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington will screen applicants and make the appointments. The Court will notify successful applicants.