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<h3 style="margin-bottom: 10px;">With Colin B. Good
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Hawks Quindel, S.C. </h3>
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
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</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>What inspired you to be a CLE presenter? </strong><br />
I’m always interested in presenting information or ideas to other attorneys, because often times we engage in a discussion that promotes additional insights or valuable considerations that weren’t part of the original presentation.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>What is your favorite topic to present?</strong><br />
I enjoy discussing all aspects of employment law but am especially passionate about the effects of employment discrimination on underrepresented or underprivileged individuals.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>What parts of speaking do you find most challenging? </strong><br />
I work hard to ensure that the presentation is interesting and informative – without getting mired in minutiae that’s not directly pertinent to the topic or audience. Knowing the difference between useful and less useful information is the challenge.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>What tips do you have for connecting with your audience?</strong><br />
I find putting people on the spot to answer questions evokes those terrifying first days of law school. Instead, I try and pose interesting questions that will hopefully stimulate critical thinking and provoke a response.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>What is your biggest pet peeve when presenting to an audience? </strong><br />
When audience members don’t wait for the microphone to arrive before starting their question.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Do you remember a particular speaker who inspired you?</strong><br />
I heard Maya Angelou give a convocation lecture during undergraduate and her words have stayed with me every day since: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Hear Colin in action and ask him questions (after the mic comes your way of course) at the <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/HLE/2018/Pages/default.aspx">2018 Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute</a>.<br />
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Don’t Misinform – Use Regularly Updated Forms <br />
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Join the Fun at AMC 2018</h3>
<p>Rub elbows with lawyers from all over the U.S. as you relax and celebrate the legal profession in beautiful Lake Geneva. <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/AMC/2018/Pages/default.aspx">AMC 2018</a> is sure to be the highlight of your summer with events like these.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><em>Wednesday, June 20</em></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Presidential Swearing-In and Celebration</strong>: Watch Christopher E. Rogers be sworn in as the next State Bar of Wisconsin president.<br />
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Conference Kickoff Party</strong>: Mingle with colleagues surrounded by the elegant beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.<br />
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px;"><strong>Marquette/UW Law School Alumni Reception</strong>: Badger, Golden Eagle, or whatever your mascot, everyone is welcome at this easygoing reception.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><em>Thursday, June 21</em></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Luncheon Plenary Featuring P.J. O’Rourke</strong>: Hear witty takes on today’s headlines from America’s leading political satirist.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Member Recognition Celebration</strong>: Honor the attorneys, judges, law firms, organizations, and students who've made Wisconsin and the law profession better.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>All-Conference Party</strong>: This nautical-themed gala features Milwaukee’s Hottest Cover Band, Element 13.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>After Party</strong>: Keep the good times rolling with pizza and beverages immediately following the All-Conference Party.<br />
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Check out all the details and register today at <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/AMC/2018/Pages/default.aspx">amc.wisbar.org.</a></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=JC0007E17"><img src="
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Informed business decisions are an integral part of your firm’s success. Does the thought of making those decisions fill you with dread? It doesn’t have to!
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Knowledge is power</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Smart choices are based on current, applicable information – like what you’ll find in the <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=JC0007E17"><em>Economics of Law Practice in Wisconsin 2017 Survey Report</em></a>. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">This newly published report compiles and analyzes survey results from more than 1,200 lawyers across the state, including solo and group private practitioners, corporate attorneys and in-house counsel, and government and academic lawyers.</p>
<h3 style="color: #054f8e; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px;"><strong>CLE Funding Available to Government Lawyers</strong> </h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Take advantage of available CLE funds provided to government attorneys by the Government Lawyers Division. The grant monies may be applied to tuition, transportation, accommodations, etc., associated with a CLE or conference program focusing on government practice. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">In return for the funding, simply share what you’ve learned by writing an article for the <em>GLD News </em>newsletter describing your experience and key takeaways. Written applications for funding must be submitted at least 30 days before the CLE program. For more information, contact a GLD board member or State Bar Member Services Program Coordinator <a href="
mailto:Bryant%20Park%20%3cbpark@wisbar.org%3e">Bryant Park</a>. </p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Section Scholarships Still Available</strong></h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The <strong>Indian Law Section’s</strong> deadline for their Legal Education Scholarship is approaching. Applications must be postmarked by May 25, 2018. The application and more details can be found <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/aboutus/forlawstudents/Documents/ILS%20Scholarship%20Application%202018-19.pdf">here</a>. Please contact <a href="
mailto:mkenney@wisbar.org">Megan Kenney</a> with questions.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"> The<strong> Intellectual Property and Technology Law Section</strong> has scholarships available for their Intellectual Property Academy, July 19-20. Law student scholarships are available to cover tuition as well as $100 towards a hotel stay. To apply for a scholarship, email <a href="
mailto:mkenney@wisbar.org">Megan Kenney</a> and explain why you wish to attend the IP Academy and how it fits with your future goals. Learn more at <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7093">wisbar.org/ipacademy. </a> </p>
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<h1 align="center" style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 6px;">780+ </h1>
<p><strong>State Bar of Wisconsin author and speaker volunteers in 2017 </strong></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Put the Success in Succession</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Having a succession plan is an important part of any ethical practice. For the solo practitioner, the need is even greater. The State Bar’s new Succession Planning Registry can help you ensure that your clients won’t be neglected – and your family won’t be burdened – if you die or become incapacitated while practicing.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Succession Planning Registry allows you to name your successor with the State Bar. Judges, clients, and others can submit a request for the name of your successor if necessary. To register your successor:</p>
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<li>Log in to WisBar.org</li>
<li>Select the <em>my</em>StateBar tab</li>
<li>Click the <em>my</em>Profile tab</li>
<li>Scroll down to the Advanced Profile area</li>
<li>Enter the name(s) of your successor(s)</li>
<li>Check the box to indicate you have reviewed the necessary information and had the appropriate discussions with your successor(s)</li>
<li>Click the Submit Advanced Profile button</li>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">You can also watch this helpful <a href="
https://elists.wisbar.org/t/2415844/42495629/48594/23/">tutorial</a> on using the registry. For more on ethical considerations and suggestions for selecting a successor, check out “<a href="
https://elists.wisbar.org/t/2415844/42495629/48595/24/">Lawyer Death or Disability: Who Will Protect Your Clients?</a>” in the latest issue of <em>Wisconsin Lawyer</em>™ magazine.</p></td>
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