State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 28, No. 6, June 2008

May convention swears in State Bar president, recognizes members' public service and lifetime legal profession contributions

The State Bar Annual Convention is the largest gathering of Wisconsin lawyers, when lawyers and judges come together for networking, CLE, and recognition of colleagues. The 2008 convention in May was no exception. More than 50 lawyers and organizations were recognized at this year’s convention in May. More

Board supports petition seeking higher interest rates for IOLTA accounts to support legal services

The Board of Governors supported a petition that encourages financial institutions to provide interest rates for IOLTA accounts that are comparable to non-IOLTA business accounts. More

• Choose from two State Bar seminars and avoid potential problems regarding both campaign financing and activities under Government Accountability Board rules
• Practice management seminar travels to Superior, Rhinelander, and Milwaukee
• State Bar thanks 2008 Annual Convention sponsors and Patrons Program participants
• Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration
• Wisconsin Public Records and Open Meetings Handbook third edition now available