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Recently, millions of people across our communities have come together in an historic movement that calls for fundamental change addressing systemic racism. We asked lawyers to tell us what this moment in American racial, social, and legal justice reform means to them.

Kathy Brost's strategic and collaborative leadership style – as well as her years' experience as a solo practitioner and as in-house counsel – well suit her for helping guide the State Bar through unprecedented times.

Several Wisconsin lawyers talk about what their firms are doing in terms of business viability during the pandemic. They say they are focused on retaining staff, improving client relations, and maintaining positive cash flow.

Advocates familiar with different interpretation approaches – and which jurists favor them – can gain a distinct advantage when crafting their positions.

The State Bar is acting to ensure equal justice, but Larry Martin says we need your help. Please take a moment to reflect on what you can do, as an individual and as a lawyer.

Dean Dietrich says the risk of spreading COVID-19 might be one appropriate situation for making limited revelations to people with whom the client had contact.

Beth Schneider Naylor provides tips to help business clients reduce the costs and liability exposure associated with fake products.

Never in a million years did Crystal Banse think she would be participating in the criminal justice system as a victim and experiencing PTSD firsthand.

Enduring adversity can result in greater resilience. Paula Davis-Laack explains five ways that past struggles contribute to growth.

Christa Wittenberg writes, with self-awareness and training, we can overcome the implicit biases that influence our assumptions about the people we meet.

We want to hear from you! Wisconsin Lawyer provides a forum for members to express ideas, concerns, and opinions on law-related subjects. Share your thoughts!

Interesting facts, trends, tips, and bytes in the news.

In this column, Prof. Daniel Blinka and Prof. Thomas Hammer summarize all decisions of the Wisconsin Supreme Court (except those involving lawyer or judicial discipline).

In this column, Profs. Daniel D. Blinka and Thomas J. Hammer summarize select published opinions of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Full-text decisions are linked below.

If you have moved, become a partner or an associate, or received a promotion or an award, let us know.

The authors identify practice areas in which cases related to the COVID-19 outbreak have been or are likely to be brought, including employment, consumer, personal injury, and insurance law.

Wisconsin has a reputation for being in the top five states for human sex trafficking. The court system, with its presence in every Wisconsin county, is well placed to become more involved in combatting this problem.

Whether and how to respond to elder abuse is not always obvious. Learn more about the role of Wisconsin’s APS agencies in providing expert, compassionate services when elder abuse allegedly has taken place.

Jill Kastner says recognizing lawyers who attain milestones helps everyone seeking to overcome obstacles personally and in society as a whole.

Larry Martin believes it is a good time to pause and reflect on the vital role played by the legal profession in ensuring essential liberties for our communities.