Jan. 4, 2012 – Get involved in activities that influence the practice of law and guide the State Bar. Deadlines are fast approaching for the 2012 elections.
State Bar offices
The State Bar will elect a president-elect, a secretary, and a Judicial Council representative in 2012.
The Nomination Committee recently announced its slate of candidates. State Bar members also can make officer nominations by filing a petition with the State Bar by Feb. 1, 2012. Petitions must be signed by 100 active Bar members. To receive an officer petition, contact Jan Marks at (608) 250-6106, or (800) 444-9404, ext. 6106.
Board of Governors
Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 will elect governors in 2012. District 2 (Milwaukee) elects five; District 9 (Dane) elects four; and all other districts elect one.
To be considered for a seat on the Board of Governors, members must submit a petition signed by 10 active members in their district at the State Bar by March 1, 2012. To receive a petition, visit Board of Governors or contact Marks.
The Board of Governors is the State Bar's policymaking body. Governors serve two-year terms.
Division officers
The State Bar's Government Lawyers (GLD), Nonresident Lawyers (NRLD), Senior Lawyers (SLD), and Young Lawyers (YLD) divisions are selecting candidates to run in their 2012 elections.
GLD members will choose three division directors to serve two-year terms. Interested GLD members are invited to write to the GLD Nominating Committee in care of the State Bar by Feb. 1.
NRLD members will choose a president-elect for a one-year term, and five directors to serve two-year terms. Only active and emeritus-status NRLD members can run for these positions. Interested NRLD members are asked to send resumes and letters of interest to the NRLD Nominating Committee chair in care of the State Bar by Jan. 13.
SLD members will choose a president-elect for a one-year term and four directors to serve two-year terms. Interested SLD members should send resumes and letters of interest to the SLD Nominating Committee in care of the State Bar by Jan. 15.
YLD members interested in running for division president-elect are invited to write to the YLD Nominating Committee Chair in care of the State Bar by Feb 3. YLD directors and other officers will be elected during 2012 Young Lawyers Leadership Conference on March 30 in Milwaukee, by nomination from the floor.
Send letters to the appropriate nominating committee State Bar, P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707-7158.
Elections
Election ballots will be mailed no later than April 13, 2012, and must be returned by April 27, 2012. Persons elected will take office July 1, 2012.
