April 27, 2026 – Lisa M. Lawless is the next president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
In the elections ending April 24, 2026, Lisa M. Lawless earned the position of president-elect over Anna Muñoz by 1,380 votes to 1,169.
The president-elect typically serves a one-year term as president-elect before serving a one-year term as president. Newly elected officers take their posts on July 1, 2026.
Lawless (Indiana 1992) is with Husch Blackwell LLP, Milwaukee.
“I am honored and humbled to be elected State Bar president-elect. Over the next three years, I look forward to continuing the conversation with members, and nurturing connections between members and the State Bar, and increasing member engagement,” Lawless said.
“I look forward to helping the bar tackle the lawyer shortage in the less populated areas of our state and working to obtain legislative funding for civil legal services for persons of modest means. These are substantial challenges that are vitally important to our profession and our state,” she said.
Visit WisBar.org to learn more about Lawless.
In Other State Bar Races
Basil J. Buchko of Manitowoc was elected to a two-year term as secretary, defeating Joseph M. Cardamone III of Kenosha by 1,322 votes to 1,024. Visit Wisbar.org to learn more about Buchko.
Winning a three-year term as Judicial Council representative is Jason D. Luczak of Milwaukee defeating Saveon D. Grenell of Waukesha by 1,443 votes to 890. Visit Wisbar.org to learn more about Luczak.
Board of Governors Election Results
By district (see the district map), those elected to serve two-year terms beginning July 1 as district representatives on the State Bar Board of Governors are:
District 2 (four seats)
District 6 (two seats)
District 8 (one seat)
District 9 (five seats)
District 10 (one seat)
District 12 (one seat)
District 14 (one seat)
District 16 (one seat)
Results for State Bar Division Elections
Members of three State Bar divisions elected officers and representatives for their division this spring. For results, see elections information on the divisions page on WisBar.org.
Results for State Bar Section Elections
Members of the seven State Bar sections elected officers and directors for the upcoming term. For results, see the section elections page on WisBar.org.
