State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 23, No. 4, April 2003

Law Day kicks off continued efforts to educate the public about the value of lawyers

Watch for the State Bar's message - Wisconsin lawyers are problem solvers and expert advisers who serve their communities - on the airways and highways this spring. Last spring the Bar introduced its Branding the Profession initiative and new tag line, Wisconsin Lawyers: Expert advisers. Serving you., to educate the public about the value of lawyers. The initiative uses the three key qualities the public values most about lawyers - expert advice, problem solving, and community service - in communications to the public. More

Members receive new 60-second CLE update

The State Bar is offering a new email service informing members about upcoming CLE seminars and featured CLE books. The Bar sends the 60-second CLE update monthly to members with email addresses on file at the State Bar. More

• 50-year members honored at May convention
• Board opposes mandatory pro bono reporting, supports legislative positions
• CLE Books releases new edition of popular Worker's Compensation Handbook
• CLE Seminars presents GAL training and insurance law updates
• Convention CLE programs range from homeland security to the public's perception of lawyers to stress management
• Judges Snyder and Nichol receive Judge of the Year and Lifetime Jurist awards at Annual Convention
• Law Foundation names development director
• Mandatory pro bono reporting proposal lacks board support
• Pick up your free legislative directory at the convention