Jennifer Schank, left, with Eric Ristau, center, and Eliza Reyes, right, discuss the myths surrounding bankruptcy during the 2025 WSSFC. Photo: Kara Olson.
Aug. 26, 2026 – As a longtime member of the Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Section, I've attended the annual
Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference for many years. This year, while I won't be able to attend, I encourage you to check out this wonderful conference, which runs Oct. 22-24, 2026.
Here is what you will find when you get there:
Educational Options
The educational programming at this conference is built for attorneys who are running a practice. The sessions are practical, applicable, and led by people who understand the realities of solo and small firm life. Whether you are looking to sharpen your substantive legal knowledge or pick up better business practices, there is something
on the agenda for you.
Lunches provide an opportunity to meet new people, make new connections, and provide good conversations and seeing old and new faces. After the sessions wrap up, attendees gather for dinners at several locations for informal networking to end the day. While attending these lunches and dinners, I have met solo practitioners, small firm partners, and support staff who have become part of my network for years to come.
The Vendor Hall
In the
vendor hall, you will find insurance providers, billing software companies, the State Bar of Wisconsin, and a range of other career tools and services all in one place. You can talk with vendors about case management software, practice essentials, and tools for you or your staff to improve your practice.
Bring the Family
You can make it a family trip. The conference is held at the Kalahari Resort, and while you're in sessions, your family can enjoy the waterpark.
I'll miss being there with you this year. But I hope you'll go, introduce yourself to someone new, and enjoy the conference.
