Around the State News
Find out what’s going on with law-related associations and organizations, or lawyers from the four corners of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lawyer February 2010: Exonerees’ Hardships after Freedom
Most exonerees lose everything in their legal battles to prove their innocence and gain their freedom: financial security, family ties, reputations, and more. Once the thrill of freedom fades, exonerated individuals face the hardship of rebuilding their lives and reintegrating in society with little preparation and support. The Wisconsin Exoneree Network is working to change that reality. -
Legal Association for Women Newsletter: February 2010
Newsletter of the Legal Association for Women, for February 2010. -
High school students prepare for We the People competition in early January
Dec. 21, 2009 — High school students from three Wisconsin communities will spend part of their Christmas break preparing to participate in mock Congressional hearings. The We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program will be held in the State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2010. -
Legal Association for Women Newsletter: January 2010
Newsletter of the Legal Association for Women, for January 2010. -
Legal Association for Women Newsletter: December 2009
Newsletter of the Legal Association for Women, for December 2009. -
Jefferson County Bar Assocation Newsletter: December 2009
December 2009 newsletter for the Jefferson County Bar Assocation. -
Veterans treatment courts offer a second chance for vets in criminal justice system
Nov. 11, 2009 – Veterans Day is observed across America each year to honor the past service and sacrifices made by the nation’s nearly 25 million military veterans. But in Wisconsin, Veterans Day 2009 offers an opportunity to look forward to the benefits of a new court program shaped by the state’s legal community and others to respond to the unique needs of combat veterans processing through the criminal justice system.
Highlights
- Help your clients plan ahead for future medical care with the State Bar's new Spanish Life Planning booklet. More
- Learn more about the Wisconsin Law Foundation. More
