State Bar of Wisconsin

Jun 7, 2012

State Bar develops briefs checklist

An ad hoc committee of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Appellate Practice Section has developed a checklist to assist lawyers and litigants in writing and filing briefs with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

May 21, 2012

Cutting the cord: Attorneys weigh risks when breaking ties with troublesome clients

Glendale solo practitioner Randy Enochs hates to turn away business, even if it means catering to a combative client.

Apr 23, 2012

Editorial: Dues debate drowns in silence

Lawyers are impassioned debaters, but not, apparently, when it comes to their wallets.

Apr 18, 2012

State Bar members reveal struggles with pressure, work-life balance

Many attorneys in state don’t realize how much they pay in annual bar dues and are dealing with challenges of pressure and work-life balance, according to the results of a State Bar of Wisconsin study.

Apr 17, 2012

State Supreme Court approves BBE, OLR budgets

State Bar dues may spike more than 15 percent next year, but assessments imposed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court will drop, albeit slightly.

Mar 6, 2012

Candidates to vie for Board of Governors’ open seats

On Tuesday, the State Bar of Wisconsin released its list of candidates for 16 open seats on the Board of Governors.

Feb 10, 2012

To stream or not to stream? State Bar discusses going online

Live streaming of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Board of Governors meetings would increase visibility of bar leadership, but some question if anyone would log on to listen.

Feb 10, 2012

State Bar facing budget deficit decisions

Midway through its fiscal year, the State Bar of Wisconsin is facing another six-figure budget deficit, and leaders foresee potentially drastic changes to close the gap.

Feb 2, 2012