Co-produced with the Government Relations Team of the State Bar of Wisconsin

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Learn how laws and administrative rules are made … and how to get involved

Ever been frustrated by a law or administrative code? Or been annoyed by a policy being treated as a rule? Ever thought about running for office yourself? Then the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyers, Lobbyists, and Legislators seminar is for you. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how lawyers can play an active role in crafting and shaping laws. Then examine the unique ethical challenges that face a lawyer who runs for office.

Part I: Legislative Resources for Lawyers
Shape the very laws you work with every day. As a lawyer, it’s important for you to understand the legislative process, including how administrative rules are made and how to influence their creation. Get answers to all your questions and uncover the resources available to you from the following sources:

• Legislative Fiscal Bureau
• Audit Bureau
• Legislative Council

Part II: When a lawyer runs for elected office
As a lawyer, you’re always a lawyer, even when you get elected to office. Explore the fascinating conflict of law between Supreme Court Rule 20 and the Government Accountability Board rules in this afternoon session. This seminar will help you gain a better understanding of the choices and dilemmas a lawyer faces while holding a public office.

Know more and get more involved
Sign up for this intriguing seminar and equip yourself with the tools, resources, and answers to how laws are made and how lawyers can help shape them.

Register today!