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July 22, 2026

Young Lawyers

René Jovel's Unique Journey from L.A. to Milwaukee, from Political Sphere to In-house Counsel

How much of yourself should you give to building a legal career – and how do you make sure the career still reflects who you are? René Jovel shares his inspiring journey from growing up in an immigrant family in Los Angeles to becoming an assistant general counsel in Milwaukee. He reflects on navigating multiple cultural environments and forging a unique legal career path.

Litigation

Litigation Essentials: Improving Your Pleadings

Strong pleadings do more than recite legal elements. They define the issues of your case, anticipate procedural challenges, and clearly tell the client's story. Milwaukee Judge John Remington shares practical guidance on Wisconsin's pleading standards, common drafting mistakes, and what judges look for in effective pleadings.

WisBar Court Review

Supreme Court: Attorney General Controls Settlement Funds

A 5-2 Wisconsin Supreme Court majority held that the Wisconsin attorney general complied with the law in placing settlement funds into one of the Wisconsin Department of Justice program appropriations.

Ethics Watch

Ethics Watch: New Jersey Proposal Addresses Sexual Relations with Clients

The New Jersey Supreme Court is considering whether to adopt the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule of Professional Conduct that prohibits lawyers from starting a sexual relationship with a client.

WisBar Court Review

Supreme Court Debates Protective Placement Evidentiary Standards

A 4-3 decision elicited a concurrence and three dissents as the Wisconsin Supreme Court established the standard of review for protective placements – but the patient won't go home.

Children & the Law Blog

Guardian ad Litem Work: Challenging, Meaningful, and Needed

Guardian ad litem work can be demanding, but it also offers attorneys a meaningful opportunity to advocate for vulnerable children and adults. Bridget A. Kinderman explains the qualifications, responsibilities, and rewards of becoming a GAL.

Jury Verdicts & Settlements

West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Meeting Notice

Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 21 for Fiscal Year 2028

State Bar members are invited to attend the Executive Committee meeting conducted annually to evaluate the amount of dues members may deduct for activities that are not reasonably related to regulating the legal profession or improving the quality of legal services.