State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 24, No. 5, May 2004

State Bar president-elect post goes to Guerin

D. Michael Guerin of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown in Milwaukee won the race for State Bar president-elect, defeating Thomas L. Shriner of Foley & Lardner in Milwaukee. Guerin's term begins July 1 when Michelle Behnke, Madison, succeeds George Burnett as State Bar president. More

Save time and money, avoid traffic and parking hassles ... attend a State Bar CLE Webcast seminar

Webcast seminars offer State Bar members an option to attend select CLE seminars right from their desktops. Webcast seminars - like live and video seminars - are offered at a scheduled time, but viewers can attend from their home, office, or even on the road. Webcast viewers receive a live video stream via a link accessed through their computers. Slides and seminar handout materials can be downloaded before the program begins. Participants can submit their questions to the presenters during the program's interactive portion. More

• Bar dues and court assessments set for FY 05
• Build a successful law practice through CLE Webcasts
• Build Your Practice seminars focus on probate process and estate planning
• CLE Books releases new elder and disability law codebook
• Client needs going unmet: Attorneys needed for referral service
• Clients' Security Fund disburses $25K, sets FY 05 assessment
• Diversity Outreach Committee offers annual complimentary diversity program in Milwaukee, updates networking directory
• June "Wisconsin Lawyers Make a Difference" TV pilot spotlights Baraboo lawyer's service to the poor
• LRIS needs attorneys in rural counties too
• State Bar's Law Talk coming soon to cable TV, focuses on courts, accessing legal system, family law