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  • April 20, 2022

    Annual Meeting & Conference in June: Register Soon for Early Bird Rates

    The State Bar of Wisconsin's Annual Meeting & Conference returns in person this June in Lake Geneva. We hope to see you there – register by May 5 for the best rate.
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    April 20, 2022 – Join hundreds of Wisconsin lawyers, judges, and paralegals in one place, at one time at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Meeting & Conference (AMC), June 15-17 in Lake Geneva.

    Earn CLE credits as you choose from two dozen breakout sessions, including advice that can help you make positive changes in your professional and personal life.

    Take a look at some of the sessions on diversity, inclusion, and wellness:

    If You Build it They Will Come, and Hopefully Stay

    Diversifying your staff can increase your profitability and an inclusive work environment makes employees more likely to stay. Retaining a diverse staff can be challenging, but not impossible. Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams, a nationally recognized speaker an author with 30 years of experience helping lawyers and law firms improve their productivity and profitability, will show you how to build a more inclusive work environment for everyone. Find out more about Dr. Abrahams and this plenary session.

    Investing Together in Your Attorneys’ Future

    Invest in your employees and they will invest in you. Attend this interactive workshop session and leave with a plan and action items to address the challenges you face retaining your team’s talent.

    Allyship – The Power of Diversity and Inclusion in Your Legal Practice

    Allyship is a model for achieving authentic diversity and inclusion in the practice of law. Find out how practicing allyship can build a stronger, more unified team, and why it may be particularly beneficial for smaller firms.

    Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Traumatic Stress in the Legal Profession and Judiciary

    Compassion fatigue and stress can be a real drain on your energy and your mood. WisLAP Manager Dr. Julia Persike will explain the warning signs of compassion fatigue and give you helpful tips on coping strategies, stress prevention, and self-care.

    And There’s More

    Here’s a sampling of the broad range of CLE sessions at this year’s AMC:

    • Conflicts on the Lake: Nightmares While Living the Dream

    • The Ins and Outs of Employer Vaccine Mandates

    • Lessons from Ferguson: Municipal Court Debt Collection in WI, MO and Nationwide

    • Happy in Flannel – Succeeding in Rural Practice

    • Potential Malpractice Risk and Claims and Fee Arbitration

    • Promoting Diversity in Construction: Development and Implementation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs

    What's Included in Your Registration Fee

    Registration includes access to the sessions produced by the Wisconsin Association of Legal Administrators (WALA), plenary speaker sessions, CLE breakouts, Legal Expo, continental breakfasts on Thursday and Friday, conference breaks, all receptions, celebrations, parties, and the chance for entry into prize drawings. It also includes conference course materials via flash drive and downloadable formats. Moreoever, attendees can earn up to 8.0 credit hours via free webcast replays.

    Reserve Your Spot by May 5 for Best Rate

    Register by May 5 to save $50 on your regular registration rate. First-time attendees save $100 off their registration.

    For more information about AMC, visit amc.wisbar.org.

    To register:

    • visit the event page in the WisBar Marketplace;

    • call (800) 728-7788;

    • download and fax the conference registration form to (608) 250-6020; or

    • download and mail the conference registration form to: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE Registrations, P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707-7158.

    Reserve Your Room at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa by May 16 for Best Rate

    Tucked within historic Lake Geneva, an enchanting landscape of rolling hills and pristine views awaits you at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. A limited number of discounted rooms have been reserved for AMC attendees.

    Reserve your room now: all special rates expire May 16, 2022, or if our discounted room block is full.

    To make your room reservation:


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