April 19, 2023 – ​Lisa Procaccio, assistant corporation counsel for Milwaukee County, is the 2023 Young Lawyers Division’s Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year. The award is given to young lawyers who make an impact in their practice areas and in service to the State Bar and to their community.

Procaccio shares tips for new lawyers wanting to make an impact in their profession.

Procaccio zealously and expertly advocates for the county's most vulnerable residents on guardianship matters for adults with disabilities and mental illness. She is the primary appellate attorney on the county's mental health commitment team, where she works tirelessly to make sure that Milwaukee County residents are provided the essential services that keep both individuals at risk and the community at large safe and well. She serves the legal community in her work with bench and bar to formulate new rules and approaches that benefit all in the mental health arena in which she practices.

Join Us at the Annual Meeting & Conference in June in Milwaukee

Join the State Bar of Wisconsin in celebrating those who make a difference in the legal profession and in their communities. Recognized by their peers and colleagues, these jurists, lawyers, law students, and legal workers are celebrated for their leadership.

Since 1993, State Bar members have gathered to honor the contributions of those in Wisconsin’s legal community. These award recipients will be honored in person at the Member Recognition Celebration during the State Bar Annual Meeting & Conference in June in Milwaukee.

Learn more about the event, including more than 26 CLE sessions covering top trends, hot topics, and enduring advice for today’s lawyers.

In addition, featured plenary speakers, the Legal Expo, networking luncheons, the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, the All-Conference Party will help you connect, learn, and relax.

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