Via a case out of Shorewood, the Wisconsin Supreme Court may soon determine who may walk on beaches in Wisconsin. Edward Witte and Heidi Kennedy discuss the case that may also determine how robust the public trust doctrine remains in Wisconsin in the future.

Regional competition has selected 20 teams to advance to the next round of the State Bar of Wisconsin's High School Mock Trial season. Along the way, mock trial students learn courtroom skills – and the importance of preparation, teamwork, and professionalism.

Connect with colleagues, contribute to policy, and give back to a profession that matters. State Bar President-elect Stephen Sawyer invites you to volunteer to serve on a State Bar committee.

Your calendar is tight. So, how do you justify time spent volunteering? Here is why running for a position on the State Bar Board of Governors is worth every valuable minute of your time.

If you donated 50 or more hours of qualifying pro bono legal services to benefit low-income Wisconsin residents in 2025, you qualify as a member of the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society – certify your service by March 1, 2026.

From case-cited damages analysis to a one-volume traffic statute compilation, these refreshed resources from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE give you quick answers and help you make sound decisions.