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Appointed to a three-year term by the Washington Supreme Court, Dean Endter sees discipline through a wellness lens.

Anna Endter, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, was appointed by the Washington Supreme Court to the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). Her three-year term began October 1, 2023, and concludes September 30, 2026. An attorney member, she is the first woman from ������Ƶ to be appointed to the .

The WSBA Board of Governors and the Disciplinary Selection Panel recommended Endter for her appointment, which was confirmed by the Administrative Committee of the Washington Supreme Court and recognized by Chief Justice Steven González.

Serving on the WSBA Disciplinary Board is an important duty as the practice of law is a self-regulating profession. Involvement in the bar discipline process is a tremendous learning experience because a board participant reviews the cause and origin of lawyer performance issues. The Supreme Court makes the final determination on all disciplinary cases.

“I’m hoping to expand my understanding of the factors that lead to lawyer discipline,” said Endter. “Because I work so much on law student discipline and conduct, and issues around health and wellness, I am hoping to get some insight into how we can continue supporting law students and budding lawyers so that they don’t find themselves subject to discipline down the road.”

Endter, who teaches Reflective Lawyering and Interviewing and Counseling for Lawyers, has gained deep insight into what contributes to student wellness and mental health issues. “I think it could be the very same things that impact practicing lawyers,” said Endter. “If that is in fact the case, how can we shore up students before they become lawyers who potentially make bad choices?”

Keith Cohon, a ������Ƶ affiliate professor and supervising attorney for the Regulatory Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, was also appointed for the 2023–2026 term. Nicole Gustine, J.D. ’14, is currently Counsel to the Disciplinary Board.

Past ������Ƶ members of the WSBA Disciplinary Board include William Bailey (1992–1995), an attorney member who served as Chair in 1995; attorney member Thomas Andrews (2005–2008) and public member Todd Wildermuth, who was an alternate from 2017-2018 and an active member from 2018-2019.

Bailey, a professor from practice, said it was important for him to treat lawyers being charged with fairness and respect. “It is up to lawyers to keep our ‘house’ in order, making sure the Rules of Professional Conduct are followed, protecting the public.”

Endter intuitively understands her duty in this appointment to the Disciplinary Board. "As a member of the Washington Bar, I consider it my duty to engage in service,” she said. “I’m especially glad to participate in a Board that so closely relates to the work I do as Dean for Student Affairs.”