"Justice for All: The Legacy of Chief Justice Shirely S. Abrahamson," a traveling exhibit celebrating former Chief Justice Abrahamson, is currently traveling across the state, showcasing text, photos and other heirlooms that catalog her groundbreaking professional career, which included becoming the longest serving justice in United States history.
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Abrahamson exhibit travels around the state
An exhibit honoring Wisconsin’s first woman Supreme Court justice is making its way across the state.
Read More »Applications open for AWL scholarships supporting female law students
The Association for Women Lawyers Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 scholarships supporting female law students.
Read More »Flags to fly at half staff on Tuesday in Abrahamson’s honor
Flags will fly at half staff in Wisconsin on Tuesday in honor of the former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, who died on Dec. 19 at age 87. Abrahamson became the first woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1976 and the court’s first female chief justice in 1996. She was the longest-serving justice in state ...
Read More »Remembering Shirley Abrahamson: Justices, lawmakers offer condolences
After news of the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, many who knew Abrahamson personally and professionally are offering their condolences.
Read More »Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Abrahamson dies (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, has died. She was 87.
Read More »Chief Justice Abrahamson honored with reading-room dedication, portrait released
The retired Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson was honored with a virtual reading-room dedication and portrait release on Tuesday.
Read More »Habush Habush & Rottier makes $10,000 contribution to Abrahamson Reading Room
The law firm Habush Habush & Rottier is making a $10,000 contribution to the new Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson Reading Room at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library.
Read More »Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson honored with executive order, reading room naming
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson received statewide recognition for her career and legacy on Tuesday.
Read More »Deadline for women lawyers scholarship applications on Monday
The deadline for the annual Association for Women Lawyers Foundation scholarship applications is on Monday.
Read More »YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: Abrahamson let the sunshine in
As Justice Shirley Abrahamson ends her tenure on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, after 43 years and more than 1,300 authored opinions, she leaves a rich legacy of legal scholarship, importantly including her support for government transparency.
Read More »Hagedorn to be sworn in Thursday
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
Read More »Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
Read More »Ginsburg honors Abrahamson during tribute
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised Shirley Abrahamson as an inspiration Tuesday in a video tribute as the legal community heralded Wisconsin's longest-serving and first female state Supreme Court justice during a farewell ceremony.
Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court says asking about gun allowed
A Milwaukee police officer did not violate the constitutional rights of a person pulled over for a routine traffic stop when the officer asked if they had a weapon in the car, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Read More »Final Hagedorn margin nearly same as unofficial tally
The state Elections Commission is certifying Brian Hagedorn's victory over Lisa Neubauer in a Supreme Court race, with a final tally that differed from the unofficial count by just a handful of votes.
Read More »Abrahamson withdraws herself from another 3 cases
Justice Shirley Abrahamson has withdrawn herself from three more cases pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Read More »Abrahamson withdraws from 3 more cases
Justice Shirley Abrahamson has withdrawn from another three cases scheduled for oral argument.
Read More »Abrahamson withdraws from 3 cases
Long-time Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson has suddenly withdrawn from participating in three cases.
Read More »Hagedorn outraises Neubauer in January in Supreme Court race
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn outraised his challenger, Lisa Neubauer, in January, but still trails her in the total amount of money raised and cash on hand.
Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court hopefuls close in fundraising
Two judges vying for a spot on the state Supreme Court raised roughly the same amount of money during the second half of 2018.
Read More »Abrahamson talks about challenges women face in law
In a rare public appearance outside the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chambers, Justice Shirley Abrahamson spoke during a lecture at the University of Wisconsin Law School about her experiences as both a judge and a lawyer.
Read More »Justice to headline law school’s 150th birthday celebration
As part of the University of Wisconsin Law School’s 150th birthday festivities, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson will be giving the school’s Kastenmeier Lecture.
Read More »Abrahamson has cancer
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson says she has cancer.
Read More »Dallet’s arrival brings hope of friendlier state Supreme Court
When Rebecca Dallet joins the Wisconsin Supreme Court next month, she is looking forward to building strong relationships with her fellow justices after a tumultuous campaign in which she blasted the court as being "broken and dysfunctional."
Read More »Neubauer says she’s raised $350,000 for Supreme Court race
In an early sign of strength, the new Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer says she's already raised more than $358,000.
Read More »Neubauer announces candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Lisa Neubauer, the chief judge on the state appeals court, announced Thursday she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a bid to replace the retiring liberal Justice Shirley Abrahamson next year.
Read More »View from around the state: Critical reform for impartiality
Limit the stain of money on decisions by the justices.
Read More »Waukesha County Judge Lazar considering Supreme Court run
Add Waukesha County Circuit Judge Maria Lazar to the ever-growing list of those considering a run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Read More »Democratic DA Susan Happ considering run for Supreme Court
The Democratic Jefferson County district attorney who ran for state attorney general in 2014 is considering running for the state Supreme Court next year, making her the third possible candidate to express interest.
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