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Christopher Takashi Bang elected and sworn in as at-large governor of Washington State Bar Association
Summary
At a Washington State Bar Association meeting, Christopher Takashi Bang was selected by ballot and sworn in as an at‑large governor. Board members praised a strong candidate pool and urged non‑selected candidates to stay involved with the association’s committees and councils.
Christopher Takashi Bang was selected by ballot as an at‑large governor of the Washington State Bar Association and was sworn in during the association’s meeting, Executive Director Nevett announced.
The selection filled an at‑large governor seat after a pool of six finalists was advanced by the association’s DEI Council. President Clark said the slate was exceptionally strong and urged the candidates who were not chosen to remain engaged with the association by running again or serving on committees.
The decision was announced by Executive Director Nevett, who said, “I feel like I’ve been watching a lot of Great British Bake Off. And I feel like I have the horrible and wonderful job of saying who is going to be our next governor.” Nevett invited Bang to remain for a swearing‑in ceremony scheduled for 4:15 p.m.
A board member who identified Christopher Bang by name praised his collaborative approach during the interview, saying, “he focuses on working cooperatively with people, not combatively,” and added that Bang emphasized working with people who disagree. Other speakers urged voters to consider candidates’ lived experience, volunteer history with the association, and fit with ongoing work, and at least one board member recommended encouraging non‑selected applicants to run again and volunteer for association councils.
Bang took the oath of office before the chief justice. In the oath he said, “I, Christopher Takashi Bang, solemnly accept the election results ... of the Washington State Bar Association,” and pledged to “serve the public,” “represent the legal profession and the law,” and to “promote justice for all” and “the openness and diversity of the bar.” Chief Justice Glessis administered the oath and offered brief congratulations.
Logistics mentioned during the meeting included that ballots were distributed by email and members who had not received their ballots were asked to check spam folders. The meeting record does not list a formal roll‑call vote tally in the transcript; Executive Director Nevett announced the result and the swearing‑in followed.
President Clark closed by thanking the DEI Council for vetting the candidates and reiterating the association’s interest in retaining and engaging qualified applicants in committee roles even if they were not appointed to the governor position.
