Young Lawyers Division board members at the 2024 Young Lawyers Conference.
March 11, 2026 – Young lawyers: Here is your opportunity to gain CLE, boost your practice, and make connections among your peers.
The State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers Conference (YLC) is Friday, March 20, 2026, in Wisconsin Dells.
The conference, sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division (YLD), offers free CLE for all YLD members – lawyers within their first five years of practice or under the age of 36. The YLD is committed to providing leadership training and networking opportunities to members.
The YLC is a once-a-year opportunity for young lawyers to get outside of the office and connect with lawyers across practice areas and across the state.
This conference, says YLD president Samantha Baker, is a place where young lawyers can connect with their peers. “We don’t always have that opportunity.”
Sessions include:
Ethical Foundations of Pro Bono Work
The First Amendment and Employment Law
How Legal Careers Shift and Evolve
Immigrants in Criminal Court and Immigration Court
Admitting Documentary Evidence
Networking Luncheon
And the award presentations for the Young Lawyers Division’s Outstanding Mentor and Outstanding Young Lawyer.
Why Attend the Young Lawyers Conference?
It’s free – and tailored for young lawyers. The conference offers no-cost, CLE programming specifically designed for attorneys new to practice or building their careers.
You’ll be among peers at the same stage. The event brings together lawyers in similar positions, creating a shared experience and sense of community.
The atmosphere is laid-back and supportive. It’s professional but low-pressure, making it easier to be yourself.
People genuinely want to help. Attorneys are generous with their time and expertise – and those connections can last well beyond the event.
It’s a small investment with real payoff. Attendees can expect to meet at least one new connection and leave feeling energized about their career.
Register now
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If you could fast-track your growth as a lawyer – better skills, stronger connections, a clearer path forward – would you take it? Getting involved in the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) can help you move forward in your practice and feel less alone doing it, says Samantha Huddleston Baker, a shareholder with AxePoint Law in Milwaukee and president of the Young Lawyers Division board. She shares insights on how YLD involvement can be a practical advantage for young and newer attorneys and why she’s excited for the Young Lawyers Conference.
