July 17, 2019 – Practicing as a solo or small-firm attorney often means knowing who to turn to for answers to your practice questions.
Have you gotten advice or inspiration from a colleague? Has someone in a similar practice setting ever helped you feel more confident or optimistic about the future and boosted your ability to practice?
Now is the time to honor that person.
To say “thank you,” submit a nomination for the John Lederer Service Award given by the State Bar of Wisconsin Solo/Small Firm & General Practice Section, which recognizes those focused on improving the lives and practices of solo and small firm attorneys in Wisconsin.
“We would love to honor an individual helping you along your legal journey. All nominations are appreciated and encouraged,” said Shannon Wynn, chair of the award committee.
The award is presented at the Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 24-26, 2019, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
About The John Lederer Service Award
The award is presented annually to an individual, group, or organization exemplifying the leadership, spirit, and dedication of John Lederer, who saw it as his mission to help solo and small firm lawyers master the skills and technology needed to build their practices. Lederer, who died in March 2009, spearheaded many of the things Wisconsin lawyers take for granted in their work today – such as the Uniform Citations System.
The Lederer Service Award nominee must show leadership in furthering the mission of the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference – to educate and support solo and small-firm attorneys as they practice law, manage their businesses, and enjoy their lives.
Nominees are evaluated on their continued, selfless service to projects, efforts, or organizations of benefit to solo and small-firm practitioners across Wisconsin.
So, who has your back? Let others know by submitting a nomination for this year’s John Lederer Service Award.
Nominations Due Aug. 19
Nominations may be submitted via email, and should include:
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name and contact information of the person making the nomination;
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name and contact information of the individual, group, or organization being nominated;
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a one-paragraph statement on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award; and
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in addition, three letters of recommendation may be submitted with the nomination.
Nominations may be sent to Shannon Wynn at swynn@wynnatlaw.com.
Who was John Lederer?
Lederer was a visionary when it came to integrating technology into the practice of law. He chaired the State Bar’s Technology Resource Committee (TRC). While serving on the TRC, he took on the copyright controversy with Westlaw and facilitated Wisconsin’s universal citation program.
The universal citation, issued by courts, prevents any company from claiming a copyright on the publication of cases, making them available to attorneys at no cost.
Lederer was key in creating the Solo & Small Firm Conference and saw it as an opportunity to better the practices and lives of Wisconsin’s attorneys.
Past Recipients of the John F. Lederer Service Award
