Bar’s test program aimed at setting new lawyers up with mentors
When the State Bar of Wisconsin began searching for examples to follow when establishing a new lawyer-mentoring program, it didn’t have to look far.
Attorneys seek easy access in courthouses across the state
Of the 71 county courthouses in Wisconsin, 60 have Wi-Fi. Read on for the results of Wisconsin Law Journal's first-ever Courthouse Technology Survey ...
Dane County Bar ballots due May 20
Dane County Bar Association members have until Tuesday to cast their ballots for officers for the next year.
OWI lawyer heading to jail for drunken driving
A Madison criminal defense lawyer who specializes in OWI cases was sentenced to jail Friday for drunken driving.
State considers potential for nonlawyer legal practitioners
A movement is underway to create a new class of nonlawyer legal practitioners, meant primarily to provide services to the poor.
Who’s Doing What: Etten named Ruder Ware president; lawyers on the rise
Harvey Wendel, of Murphy Desmond SC, was honored by the Dane County Bar Association as the first recipient of an award in his name.
Who’s Doing What: Awards, new hires, new locations
The Dane County Bar Association presented three awards for outstanding pro bono work during a Law Day celebration May 1.
Who’s Doing What: Dane County Bar awards grants; von Briesen & Roper moves
The Dane County Bar Association’s Delivery of Legal Services Committee announced organizations that received grants for projects that extend legal services and information to the Dane County community.
Who’s Doing What: Dane County Bar announces grants; new hire at Axley
The Dane County Bar Association’s Delivery of Legal Services Committee announced the Worthy Causes Grants Program has made six awards this year.
Who’s Doing What: New hires at Madison, Milwaukee firms; Bar announces award-winners
In advance of its 154th annual Meeting and Luncheon on June 12, the Milwaukee Bar Association announced the winners of its annual awards.
Celebrating Law Day (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
The Dane County Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day Pro Bono Breakfast on Tuesday at United Methodist Church in Madison.
Who’s Doing What
Ruder Ware announced the addition of Bryan Symes to their attorney team. He will be based in the Eau Claire office as a member of the Employment, Labor & Benefits and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Groups. Symes represents management-side clients in the areas of employment and labor law and provides counseling and litigation services. […]
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