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<h2 style="color: #02609a; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">In the last 200 years, lawyers have made an impressive impact on politics, with more than half of all presidents, vice presidents, and members of Congress boasting a background in law.<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">1</sup>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">However, that number has sharply declined in recent decades. Today, only one out of every 6,000 lawyers is a current member of Congress – that’s a 95-percent drop from a century ago.<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">2</sup> Lawyers in public office are becoming less plentiful, but they are ideally suited for political roles because of skill and experience in such areas as:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Working with a broad spectrum of people
</li><li>Analyzing complex issues and developing solutions
</li><li>Delivering persuasive rhetoric
</li><li>Influencing and negotiating
</li><li>Presenting reasoned arguments
</li><li>Staying calm under pressure</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Find out what it takes to be both a lawyer and a politician in a special CLE session at the 2018 <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/AMC/2018/Pages/default.aspx">Annual Meeting & Conference</a>. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><em>Lawyers as Political Leaders: Engaging with Campaigns and Holding Office</em> is your introduction to running for a public post. Hear from attorneys who currently serve or have served in public offices as they share guidance on:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>The basics of running for office as a practicing attorney
</li><li>Ethical considerations for fundraising
</li><li>Attorney-client conflicts of interest
</li><li>What you can expect if elected
</li><li>The transition to elected official
</li><li>The commitment it takes to campaign and serve
</li><li>How to balance a practice while campaigning or holding office</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Prepare yourself to continue the proud tradition of lawyer-politicians like Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster. Register now at <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/AMC/2018/Pages/default.aspx">amc.wisbar.org</a>. You can also learn more here: </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2684731">The Decline of the Lawyer Politician</a><br />
<a href="
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/lawyers_no_longer_dominate_congress_is_commercialization_of_profession_to_b">Lawyers No Longer Dominate Congress</a><br />
<a href="
http://blogs.findlaw.com/greedy_associates/2015/07/from-lawyer-to-politician-pros-and-cons-of-running-for-office.html">From Lawyer to Politician: Pros and Cons of Running for Office</a><br />
<a href="
https://law.stanford.edu/stanford-lawyer/articles/the-run-for-office-jds-in-politics/">The Run for Office: JDs in Politics</a></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Term Life Insurance Isn’t Just for Your Parents. Start Investing in Yourself Today.</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/JustForMems_200w.jpg" alt="" width="150" align="right"/>Younger generations are not buying homes or having children as early as they once were.<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">3,4</sup> But that doesn’t mean there aren’t people depending on them. Term life insurance should still be important to younger lawyers. While most student loans secured though the federal government are relieved after death, other loans are not. Parents or a surviving spouse would be responsible for covering those debts.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The State Bar can help. For a limited time, State Bar of Wisconsin members may be eligible for $50,000 of term life insurance. Qualifying members must be age 40 or under and not currently insured under the State Bar’s plan.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">No insurance representative will come knocking on your door, and you won’t need a health exam. Just fill out a form and acceptance is guaranteed. The plan has a portability feature that allows you to keep your coverage even if you change jobs, as long as you remain a State Bar member.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Just call (800) 344-7040 or email <a href="
mailto:sbwinfo@bultmanfinancial.com">sbwinfo@bultmanfinancial.com</a> for details and an enrollment form. This offer expires March 15, 2018.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/SayingNo_175w.jpg" alt="" width="150" align="right"/>Just Say No Once in Awhile </h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Messages regarding time management often focus on how to increase your productivity so you can complete more tasks in less time. Rarely do these messages look at one of the most effective time management strategies – saying no.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Learning when and how to say no can be difficult, so use this guide to get started.</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Recognize that when you say yes to something, you are saying no to something else. What will you be unable to do if you say yes to a new task?
</li><li>If you can’t say no completely, say no for right now. Explain that you will be unable to work on the project, discuss the issue, etc. until later in the day/week/month.
</li><li>Remember that earlier refusal is better than later regrets. If you wait too long to say no, you can get in over your head and all your efforts suffer.</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Here are some examples of tactful refusals you can modify for your own practice:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>I will start it next week and deliver something to you by the end of the month.
</li><li>I will not be able to start on this until next Wednesday at the earliest. Would you like me to suggest someone else to assist you? Or would you like to wait until I have time to handle it personally?
</li><li>Let me call you back tomorrow morning when I can give your concerns the attention they deserve.</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Now, get out there and start turning people down!</p>
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<h3 style="color: #02609a; margin-bottom: 7px;">Division & Section Connection</h3>
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong><span style="color: #02609a; 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="
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https://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/EventSearch.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2743M&k=ca2743">The Nuts and Bolts of Collections and Creditor’s Rights</a></em>. Learn about the latest developments in state and federal law as well as key decisions from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme
Court. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Whether you’re new to debt collection or need a refresher, <em>The Nuts and Bolts of Collections and Creditor’s Rights</em> has the advice and insights you need.
Webcasts are also available. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Deadline Approaching for Family Law Workshop Scholarships</strong> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Family Law Section is once again offering 12 scholarships to its <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7151">Annual Family Law Workshop in Door County</a>. Preference will be given to public interest attorneys, those new to the practice of family law, and law students. If you would like to be considered for one of the scholarships, please return the <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/aboutus/membership/Documents/Family%20Law%20Workshop%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf">application</a> by April 1, 2018. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Litigation Section Invites You to Medicare Secondary Payer Program</strong> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom:
7px;">Medicare
may be a secondary payer in your client’s case, but it must be a primary concern when working towards a settlement or judgement. The Litigation Section and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup> invite you to attend <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2744M"><em>Medicare Secondary Payer: What’s New (And Need to Know) in 2018</em></a>. Review hot topics and ethical issues in Medicare Secondary Payer compliance. <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventproductsearch.aspx?k=ca2744&ActiveTab=2">Register today</a>! </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Deadline Approaching for Labor and Employment Law Section CLE Luncheon</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">
A new month means a fresh CLE Luncheon. Meet new friends and learn while you dine. It’s a great opportunity for both new and experienced lawyers.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Tuition is $25 for Labor and Employment Law Section members, $35 for non-section members.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>March Topic:
</strong><br /><em>Long-Term Disability Insurance and Workplace Stress</em> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventproductsearch.aspx?k=lelmarch&ActiveTab=2">Register today</a>! </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”</p>
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<strong>Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright
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<p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;">It’s been a great run, but all good things must come to an end. After nearly 70 years, we’re retiring the <em>Consumer Pamphlet Series</em>. That means big savings for you. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Save 30%</strong> on all remaining print consumer pamphlet titles – while supplies last.* Use discount code <strong>PAMPHLET30</strong> when you order <a href="
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</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; font-size:8pt;">*This discount applies ONLY to in-stock print editions of consumer pamphlets. It cannot be applied to electronic licenses, handbooks, or life planning guides. The discount also cannot be applied to previous purchases or combined with other offers.</p>
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