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<td style="padding-left:10px; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px; padding-right:15px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:10pt;">JANUARY 4, 2018</td>
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membership benefits, upcoming events, new products, and more!
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<h2 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">New Year, New Practice Goals – <br />We Can Help</h2>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/411-175w.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="55" align="right"/>What are your goals for your law firm in 2018? Perhaps you’d like to update your firm’s technology. What about ramping up your marketing efforts to attract new clients? Maybe it’s time to plan for retirement and exiting your practice.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">But where to start? Who can you turn to for advice? <a href="https://www.wisbar.org/forMembers/PracticeManagement/Pages/Practice411-LOMAP.aspx">Practice411</a>™ (the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Law Office Management Assistance Program) is your one-stop-shop for help managing the business side of your practice. Find resources to guide you in:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Starting a practice
</li><li>Financial management
</li><li>Law office technology
</li><li>Day-to-day operations
</li><li>Finding new clients
</li><li>Billing
</li><li>Marketing
</li><li>Exiting a practice
</li><li>And much more</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Work in government law or as corporate counsel? Practice411 has materials for you, too, covering:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>File maintenance
</li><li>Personnel
</li><li>Timekeeping
</li><li>Calendaring and docketing</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Practice411 offers a growing collection of resources and services, including:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li><strong>Free consultations:</strong> Receive a free, personalized consultation on your law office management questions. </li><li><strong>E-list:</strong> Connect with other lawyers working to improve their practice management. Ask for advice – or even offer some of your own. </li><li><strong>Lending library:</strong> Borrow books, CDs, and DVDs on everything from alternative fees and blogging to time mastery and writing.</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Holding both law and MBA degrees, Practice411 Manager <a href="https://www.wisbar.org/newspublications/insidetrack/pages/article.aspx?volume=9&issue=23&articleid=26021">Christopher Shattuck</a> is ready to dive in to assist you. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cracking on those 2018 practice goals! Contact Christopher today at <a href="mailto:practicehelp@wisbar.org">practicehelp@wisbar.org</a> or (800) 444-9404 ext. 6012.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">AMC 2018 Registration Now Open</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/2018_AMC_logo_250w.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="72" align="right" style="padding: 10px 0px 0px 0px;"/>Drumroll, please. The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! You can now register for the <a href="http://amc.wisbar.org/">2018 Annual Meeting & Conference</a>, June 21-22 in Lake Geneva. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Take in outstanding educational sessions designed for a variety of practice areas and experience levels. Connect with new and old friends as you join hundreds of Wisconsin lawyers and legal professionals in one place. Relax and recharge at the conference’s many special events, and enjoy a first-class experience at the exceptional Grand Geneva Resort.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Visit <a href="http://amc.wisbar.org/">amc.wisbar.org</a> for conference details and to register.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Missing Piece in Your Business Plan</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/LRIS_logo-scales.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="112" align="right"/>Wish it were easier to find clients that fit your practice? The right clients are out there. Let the State Bar of Wisconsin’s <a href="https://www.wisbar.org/formembers/lawyerreferralprograms/Pages/Lawyer-Referral-and-Information-Service.aspx">Lawyer Referral and Information Service</a> (LRIS) help you find them. Join now and save 50% off membership through June 2018. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">At LRIS, we understand it’s about more than getting new clients. It’s about getting the <em>right</em> clients for your practice. Let us know if you want to:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Grow your practice with new clients
</li><li>Add a new area of practice
</li><li>Expand into another market</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">LRIS will pair you with potential clients who are compatible with your goals. We do that by conducting a thorough pre-screening process to:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Sift out callers seeking free legal information
</li><li>Determine there’s a true legal need
</li><li>Confirm the caller has the means to pay</li></ul>
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<td width="200"><p style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>50% Off LRIS Membership Fees</strong><br />(for membership through June 30, 2018)
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<td width="57"><strike>$95.00</strike> </td>
<td width="62">$47.50</td>
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<td>New Lawyer* </td>
<td><strike>$75.00</strike></td>
<td>$37.50</td>
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<td>Lawyer Admitted in 2017</td>
<td><strike>$45.00</strike></td>
<td>$22.50</td>
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*New lawyer = lawyer admitted to practice between July 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">As a result, lawyers who join LRIS receive only the highest-quality client referrals. Now you can focus on your cases and leave the work of finding appropriate new clients to us.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Joining LRIS is easy and affordable. Just complete the <a href="https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Documents/Products/LRIS29_2017-18_Half-Price.pdf">registration form</a> and submit it. <strong>For less than $8 a month</strong>, you can start enjoying the benefits of LRIS right away. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.wisbar.org/LRIS">www.wisbar.org/LRIS</a> or contact Pat Ruppert at (800) 444-9404 ext. 6131. Join today! </p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Protect Yourself at Home and on the Highway</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><span style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Accident_175w.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="120" align="right" style="padding-left:20px;"/></span>Accidents suck. But you can find a silver lining in them when you discover how fantastic your insurance provider is. That’s the principle behind West Bend Insurance. And you can experience the silver lining for less as a State Bar of Wisconsin member.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Through its Association Plus program, West Bend offers its<a href="http://www.thesilverlining.com/personal-insurance/home-and-highway-policy"> Home and Highway</a><sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup> policy to State Bar members at a special group discount. You pay less for a policy that protects your:</p>
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</li><li>Car/truck
</li><li>Motorcycle
</li><li>Snowmobile
</li><li>Boat</li></ul></td>
<td width="219"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"> <li>Classic car</li><li>Family pets
</li><li>Jewelry
</li><li>Artwork
</li><li>And more</li></ul></td>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">It’s one policy that covers just about everything you own with the convenience of one premium, one deductible, and one agent.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">As a State Bar member, you receive an immediate group discount when you enroll, plus another discount when your policy renews. You’ll also be eligible for additional discounts based on the driving habits and loss experiences of other State Bar members participating in the Association Plus program.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Even get a portion of your annual premium back – in cash – if you don’t have a claim all year! No matter what 2018 brings, rest easy knowing you’re covered by West Bend’s Home and Highway policy. Get started by finding an agent near you at <a href="http://www.thesilverlining.com/">www.thesilverlining.com</a>. </p>
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Ends Friday, January 5</h3></div>
<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 6px;">Business Litigation in Wisconsin</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=AK0254">Print Book</a>:<br />
List: <s>$149 member</s> / <s>$189 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $119.20</strong></span><strong> member / $151.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?cat=WISBAR&pid=AE0254">Books UnBound</a>:<br />
List: <s>$159 member</s> / <s>$199 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $127.20</strong></span><strong> member / $159.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;">To claim your discount, use priority code <strong>B5035BB</strong> when ordering online or mention it when calling (800) 728-7788.*</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2664">28th Annual Institute of Trial Practice (ABOTA)</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2666">38th Annual Estate Planning Update</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2676">68th Annual Tax School
</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2667">Annual Bankruptcy Update 2017 - Eastern District</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2668">Annual Bankruptcy Update 2017 - Western District</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2677">Annual Constitutional Law Symposium 2017</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2711">Collecting Debts for Your Law Firm and for Third Parties</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/EventSearch.aspx?cat=WISBAR&pid=CA2706R4&k=fall2018ethics">Fall 2017 Ethics Webcast Series</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a
href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventproductsearch.aspx?k=CA2718&ActiveTab=2">Home Sweet Home: Addressing Housing Issues for Vulnerable Clients</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2658">Legal Ethics 2017</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventsearch.aspx?k=CA2670">Trending Topics in Business Litigation 2017</a></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><span style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:10pt;"><strong><span style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/SecDiv_Connect_blueBG_175w.jpg" alt="" width="123" height="101" align="right"/></strong></span></strong></span>Division & Section Connection</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:10pt;"><strong>Nominations Due Jan. 19 for YLD Outstanding Mentor and Young Lawyer Awards</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) asks you to help it pay tribute to an outstanding lawyer and to recognize the investment that your mentor has made in your future. For more information on the Young Lawyers Division’s Outstanding Mentor and Outstanding Young Lawyer Awards, <a href="https://www.wisbar.org/newspublications/insidetrack/pages/article.aspx?volume=9&issue=22&articleid=25996">click here</a>.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:10pt;"><strong>Government Lawyers Division Service Award Nominations Due Feb. 15</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Government Lawyers Division (GLD) is seeking nominations for its inaugural Government Lawyers Division Service Award. The award criteria include: </p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Membership in the GLD with at least five years of service as a government lawyer
</li><li>Involvement in State Bar activities and accomplishments in the legal profession outside of the State Bar
</li><li>Service to government, citizens, and other government attorneys
</li><li>Involvement in activities that increase the public’s respect for government lawyers and promote government legal work as a rewarding career choice</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">For more information, <a href="https://www.wisbar.org/formembers/groups/Divisions/GovernmentLawyersDivision/Pages/Home.aspx">click here</a>. </p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">New Year - New Opportunities</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">One of the most important factors in finding a job is having a large, well-connected network of professional contacts on which to call. Becoming involved in activities and programs sponsored by the State Bar helps you establish that network.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Meet and interact with legal professionals by:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Attending CLE seminars and the Annual Meeting & Conference
</li><li>Submitting articles for publication in section and division newsletters
</li><li>Serving as a section liaison
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<li>Participating in the Ready.Set.Practice. Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program
</li><li>Following the State Bar on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">For more information, visit WisBar.org or contact <a href="mailto:bpark@wisbar.org">Bryant Park</a>, Law Student Outreach Coordinator.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>How much do you know about the early days of the U.S. Supreme Court? Try answering the following questions.
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<ol style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>On what date did the Supreme Court first meet?
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<li>Who was the first chief justice?
</li><li>How many justices did President George Washington appoint? (total)</li></ol>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">See answers below.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 10px;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Jellybean_Birthday_125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="149" align="right"/>Cowabunga! Is January Your Birthday Month?</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;">If it is, Happy Birthday from the State Bar of Wisconsin! In recognition of your special day, the State Bar is pleased to offer you a special<strong> 20% discount</strong> toward the purchase of State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup> products through January 31, 2018.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Birthday.aspx">Get started here.
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<p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:8pt;"> *This offer is not available with any other discounts and expires at midnight January 5, 2018. Discount applies to first time purchases/subscriptions only. It cannot be applied to previous purchases, auto-supplementation orders, or Books UnBound subscription renewals. </span></p>
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