State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 28, No. 7, July 2008

Bar rolls out program to assist people who don't qualify for free legal assistance

On July 1, the State Bar implemented another recommendation from the report, Bridging the Gap: Wisconsin's Unmet Legal Needs, by rolling out its new Modest Means Program to assist people whose income is too high for free legal services but who need alternative payment options to resolve a legal problem. More

State Bar offers assistance to members and public affected by flooding

Resources are available for State Bar members and state residents affected by the June flooding in Wisconsin. More

• Consumer publications: low-cost marketing tools for lawyers; provide a valuable public service
• Diversity program message is clear: The face of America is changing, it is time to mentor women and minorities
• Family Law Section offers 27th annual workshop in Door County
• Get organized with State Bar CLE Books' Organizing a Wisconsin Business Corporation
• Seminars help you cruise the Internet with ease, work smarter and faster with Microsoft Word 2007
• State Bar endorses several insurance plans for members; domestic partner group medical coverage available Aug. 1
• State Bar updates guardianship booklet; includes recent law changes
• Stressed by flood or other issues? WisLAP is available 24/7
• Tracking CLE credits just got easier, My CLE Tracker does the work for you
• Young Lawyers Division celebrates Law Day with more than 1,000 kids throughout Wisconsin