Whatcom County Bar Association

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The Whatcom County Bar Association (WCBA) draws its members from the legal community in and around Bellingham, Washington. WCBA exists to promote the administration of justice, to cultivate goodwill among its members and the community, and to support the continuing education goals of its members.

The Bar Association holds meetings the first Wednesday of each month, featuring keynote speakers, CLEs, and historically social events, see the Whatcom County Bar's Facebook page. You can also recieve announcements and the Whatcom County Bar Journal by emailing wcbamembership@gmail.com and ask to be added to our emial list.

Members of the bar association receive the Whatcom County Bar Journal each month, containing meeting news, court information, editorials, feature articles, and advertisements. To find out about joining contact one of the current officers.

WCBA offers Continuing Legal Education seminars developed specifically to meet the needs of the local legal community. Our CLEs are presented at reduced rates to members.

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LAW Advocates announces new Executive Director!

10/31/2023 10:58 AM | Anonymous

LAW Advocates is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Heidi Bode. Bode comes to LAW Advocates with both a legal and nonprofit background as a family law attorney and a housing case manager at Lydia Place in Bellingham. In 2023 Bode started at LAW Advocates as the Programs Manager.

“I am honored to have been selected as LAW Advocates’ next Executive Director. I look forward to working with staff and volunteers to further LAW Advocates’ mission with a continued client-centered approach to serving Whatcom community’s underserved population.”