Bar names new executive director (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin State Bar has chosen a new executive director.
BOG to discuss judicial recusals petition, close in on new executive director
The Wisconsin State Bar Board of Governors will get one step closer to selecting a new leader.
BOG focuses on new exec director, possible legislation
The state’s Board of Governors got down to business last weekend by preparing to search for a new executive director of the State Bar, discussing possible legislative proposals and considering proposed Wisconsin Supreme Court rules changes.
State Bar taps national firm in search for executive director
The State Bar of Wisconsin is teaming up with a national legal recruiting firm in its search for a new executive director.
Committee has until February to vet finalists for bar executive director
A group of lawyers and bar representatives is starting its search for candidates to replace the State Bar of Wisconsin’s top staff member.
BOG to vote on search committee for new executive director
The top employee at the State Bar of Wisconsin will be stepping down next June.
State Bar’s executive director retiring
The top employee at the State Bar of Wisconsin will be stepping down next June.
Paying the bar tab: Keller dues at heart of latest State Bar skirmish
The latest development in a long-festering dispute over mandatory dues finds the Wisconsin State Bar once again preparing to go to the arbitration table to fight off a challenge of its ability to collect money for purposes that members might object to.
Who’s Doing What: The latest hires, promotions and more
Steven Kruzel joined Quarles & Brady LLP’s Milwaukee office as an associate in the labor and employment practice group.
Monday could be a due date for State Bar
A U.S. Supreme Court decision slated to be released Monday could have implications for the Wisconsin State Bar, but it all depends on the breadth of the justice’s ruling.
State Bar’s outside attorney talk ends with no action
A closed-door discussion regarding the State Bar’s procedure to hire an outside attorney ended with no decision Saturday morning.
Board of Governors opts to hold attorney hiring discussion behind closed doors (UPDATE)
The State Bar’s Board of Governors is scheduled to hold a discussion in closed session concerning the bar’s decision to hire an attorney to represent the organization in front of the state Supreme Court.
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