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    May 01, 2001

    News Release May 2001: Madison Attorney to Be Sworn in as State Bar President

    For Immediate Release
      CONTACT: Gerald Mowris
    (608) 255-4501
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    Madison Attorney to Be Sworn in as State Bar President

    Madison, May 1, 2001 - Madison attorney Gerald Mowris of Pellino, Rosen, Mowris & Kirkhuff will be sworn in as the 46th president of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson will address the guests and administer the oath of office.

    Mowris will be sworn in at the bar's Annual Convention in Lake Geneva on Thursday evening, May 3 during the Presidential Ceremonial Reception. The event will be held at the Grand Geneva Hotel's Pavillion from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

    Mowris will officially serve as president from July 1 until June 30 of next year, and succeeds current President Gary Bakke as State Bar leader. The bar includes a membership of more than 20,000 attorneys, with about 13,000 of them in Wisconsin.

    "With Gary Bakke's fine leadership this past year, the Bar has made great progress in identifying and trying to respond to the upcoming changes in our profession and the Justice System. I hope to build on that progress and continue the effort to keep the State Bar of Wisconsin where it is now, the best State Bar Association in the country," said Mowris.

    He also wants to work closely with the Wisconsin Supreme Court and lawmakers. "I look forward to working with our Supreme Court to assure that our judicial system continues to serve the public and is able to provide equal access to all its citizens. The proposed State Budget presents difficult problems for the system and I hope to be able to work together with the Legislature and our new Governor to find solutions that enable us to continue to serve the public interest in an efficient and cost effective manner," Mowris added.

    For more information, contact Christi Powers at (608) 250-6025



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