Stephen Sawyer of Stevens Point, the State Bar's 71st president sworn in at the La Crosse Center, encouraged a profession of "virtue, kindness, and humility" that focuses on helping clients at their most vulnerable time.
The last State Bar Board of Governors (Board) meeting for Fiscal Year 2026 saw the 53-member Board preparing for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) through appointments, elections, and an update from Director of State Courts Judge Audrey Skwierawski.
A new class of attorneys has joined Wisconsin’s legal community, bringing with them diverse experiences and motivations. From first-generation college graduates to career changers, each reflects a unique path to the profession. Welcome!
Lisa M. Lawless is the next president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Here are the results for the State Bar officer and Board of Governors' elections for 2026-27.
The proposed fiscal year 2027 budget was the main focus of discussion at the State Bar Board of Governors meeting last week.
Waupun native Chadwick M. Elgersma received appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, serving as chief federal enforcer for Wisconsin’s 44 western counties.
