Feb. 1, 2023 – Representing District 1 on the State Bar’s Board of Governors has benefitted Joe Cardamone in multiple ways.

Cardamone, corporation counsel for Kenosha County, said that serving on the Board of Governors provides attorneys opportunities to network with other attorneys from across Wisconsin and from across multiple practice areas.

“Having that opportunity to make those kinds of connections … I don’t know that you really get an opportunity to do that outside of being involved in a group like this,” Cardamone said.

About ​Running for State Bar Board of Governors' District Representatives

Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 elect governors in odd years. Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 elect governors in even years. District 2 (Milwaukee County) elects seven governors in odd years and five governors in even years. District 6 (Waukesha County) elects one governor in odd years and two governors in even years. District 9 (Dane County) elects three governors in odd years and four governors in even years, and all other districts elect one governor. The Board of Governors is the State Bar's policymaking body. Governors serve two-year terms.

To be considered for a seat on the board, members must submit a nominating petition​ signed by 10 active members in their district to the State Bar by March 1. If you are interested in nominating yourself (a perfectly acceptable practice) or nominating someone else to run for State Bar office, contact Jan Marks at jmarks@wisbar.org.
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