A brief look back and ahead at grassroots outreach for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Commercial law requires more than legal knowledge alone. Drawing on lessons from private practice and in-house work, James Wawryzn offers eight tips for developing industry knowledge, communication skills, relationships, and strategic judgment in commercial law.

Emily Kelchen reflects on a visit to the site of the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, exploring the restored courthouse and the town’s preserved history. She explores how a community once defined by national ridicule now presents itself with pride, hospitality, and a more complicated view of the trial’s lasting legacy.

Dean Dietrich cautions lawyers to be reluctant to rely on the "impliedly-authorized" exception to the prohibition on revealing client information, especially if making comments on social media about a client's matter without the client's consent.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Registration is open for the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Conference (AMC). This year, AMC takes place June 11-12 in La Crosse. Join us at La Crosse Center – register now for the best rates.

Grants of up to $3,000 are available for programs that help public understanding of the legal system. Past recipients include teen court programs across the state and programs that increase access to justice. Apply by April 3, 2026.