The Washington Agreement Regarding Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (WA-DESI) is a document developed by the Washington State Bar Association to provide guidance to lawyers and courts in the discovery of electronically stored information (ESI). The agreement sets out a framework for the discovery process, including identifying what types of ESI must be produced in discovery, the methods for preserving and retrieving ESI, and the standards for protecting confidential and privileged information. The WA-DESI provides helpful guidance for lawyers in how to navigate discovery of ESI, and is applicable to all stages of litigation, from initial discovery requests to dispute resolution. The agreement includes two types of provisions: procedural provisions, which provide guidance on how to manage the discovery process; and substantive provisions, which provide guidance on the types of ESI that must be produced. The WA-DESI is applicable to all civil cases in Washington State, and it is recommended that lawyers use the document when litigating cases involving ESI. The agreement is regularly updated to reflect changes in technology and the legal landscape.