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  • April 03, 2024

    State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 26

    Help set the direction and policies of the State Bar of Wisconsin by voting in the upcoming elections. Look for your email ballot. Here's more about the candidates and what you need to know to cast your vote.

    April 3, 2024 – This month, State Bar of Wisconsin members elect a president-elect, a secretary, a Judicial Council representative, district governors, and division and section officers and board members.

    All State Bar elections (including for State Bar divisions and sections) will be held via an electronic ballot in 2024, starting April 11, 2024. The election closes at noon Central time on April 26, 2024.

    The winning candidates assume their offices July 1, 2024.

    For general information on State Bar elections, see the elections page on WisBar.org.

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    Officer Candidates

    President-elect

    Ryan Billings headshot 

    Ryan Billings, Milwaukee
    About | Campaign Flyer | Q&A | Email

     

    Jennifer L. Johnson headshot 

    Jennifer L. Johnson, Milwaukee
    About | Campaign Flyer | Q&A | Email

    Secretary Candidates

    Martina Gast headshot 

    Martina Gast, Lake Mills
    About | Email

     

    William Wallo headshot 

    William Wallo, Eau Claire
    About | Email

    Candidates for Judicial Council

    Margo Kirchner headshot 

    Margo Kirchner, Shorewood
    About | Email

     

    Matthew Rowe headshot 

    Matthew Rowe, Wausau
    About | Email

    Candidates for the Board of Governors

    The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Board of Governors influence the future of the State Bar as well as set its policy direction. Your vote for these candidates will make a difference in the future of your practice and your profession.

    State Bar members will elect Board of Governor representatives during April. The Board of Governors is the State Bar's policymaking body. Governors serve two-year terms.

    Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 will elect governors in 2024. District 2 (Milwaukee) elects five; District 6 (Waukesha) elects two; District 9 (Dane) elects four; and all other districts elect one.

    All State Bar elections (including for State Bar divisions and sections) will be held via electronic ballot in 2024, starting April 11, 2024. The election closes at noon Central Time on April 26, 2024.

    Persons elected will take office July 1, 2024. View District Map.

    District 2 (five vacancies)

    • Vincent J. Bobot, Bobot Law Office LLC, Milwaukee, Marquette 1992
    • Randal J. Brotherhood, Meissner Tierney Fischer Nichols SC, Milwaukee, Washington University 1981
    • Basil J. Buchko, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc., Milwaukee, University of Notre Dame Law School 1999
    • Lisa M. Lawless, Husch Blackwell LLP, Milwaukee, Indiana University 1992
    • Colleen A. Taylor, State Public Defenders Office, Milwaukee, Case Western Reserve University 2017

    District 4 (one vacancy)

    • Julie F. Stodolka, Plymouth, University of California-Los Angeles School of Law 1987

    District 6 (two vacancies)

    • Jesse B. Blocher, Waukesha, Habush, Habush & Rottier, SC, Marquette University Law School 2006
    • Alexandra K. Evans, Waukesha, Hippenmeyer, Reilly, Blum, Schmitzer, & Fabian, SC, Marquette 2021

    District 8 (one vacancy)

    • Heather M. Amos, Hudson, St. Croix County Corporation Counsel, Hamline University School of Law 2007

    District 9 (four vacancies)

    District 10 (one vacancy)

    • Luis A. Garza, Keshena, Garza Legal Counsel, U.W. Law School 1992

    District 12 (one vacancy)

    • Ryan O’Hara, Janesville, State Public Defenders Office, U.W. Law School 2013

    District 14 (one vacancy)

    • Rachel E. Maes, Green Bay, City of Green Bay, Hamline University School of Law 2014

    District 16 (one vacancy)

    • William A. Harris, Wausau, Judicare Legal Aid, Western Michigan University School of Law 2008

    Get Your Email Ballot

    All State Bar elections (including for State Bar divisions and sections) will be held via an electronic ballot in 2024, starting April 11, 2024. The election closes at noon Central time on April 26, 2024.

    To ensure you receive your State Bar election ballot, add noreply@directvote.net as an approved sender in your inbox before April 1. This prevents the ballot from being identified as spam.

    Please note: If you have placed any holds on emails from the State Bar, you may not receive an electronic ballot. Contact Customer Service at (800) 444-9404 to verify that your account is set up to receive your email ballot.

    State Bar members with no email address on file will receive paper ballots. Paper ballots will be mailed on April 10, 2024.

    State Bar Division Elections

    Members of three State Bar divisions will elect officers and representatives for their division this spring. For more information on division elections and the candidates, see divisions elections information in the divisions page on WisBar.org.

    State Bar Section Elections

    Members of the seven State Bar sections with contested elections will elect officers and directors for the upcoming term. For more information on section candidates, see the section elections page on WisBar.org.

    Find out about other State Bar leadership opportunities through divisions, sections, and committees.


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