WCBA Mission Statement

The mission of the Washtenaw County Bar Association is

  • To insist upon the highest standards of civility and ethical integrity of all participants in the legal process;
  • To improve public understanding of the legal system, the substantive law and the role of lawyers;
  • To pursue diversity and foster a sense of community among Association members;
  • To advance professional development and excellence through educational programs and services for its members;
  • To promote affordable access to the justice system through traditional and non-traditional means; and
  • To work with the bench to improve the effectiveness and fairness of the legal system.