For Immediate Release
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CONTACT: Christi Powers
State Bar of Wisconsin
(800) 444-9404, ext. 6025
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Brown County Bar receives award for exceptional public service
MADISON, April 7, 2003 - The Brown County Bar
Association garnered an outstanding achievement award on Friday in
Madison from the State Bar of Wisconsin. The award was presented at the
2003 Wisconsin Bar Leaders Conference (WBLC) that provides
lawyer-leaders from local bar associations a forum to network and share
ideas.
The Brown County Bar was recognized for creating a brochure
translated in Spanish about what to do in case of a car accident. The
need for the brochure arose after it was evident that some drivers left
the scene of an accident due to unfamiliarity with Wisconsin law. More
than 1,000 brochures were distributed to area churches, ethnic food
stores, and work places with Spanish-speaking employees to promote
awareness.
"With the substantial growth of the Spanish-speaking population in
Brown County, our brochure has served a need for those who are
unfamiliar with the law," said Atty. Brick Murphy, current president of
the Brown County Bar. "Hopefully the brochure can be a helpful reminder
about legal responsibility and what to do when an auto accident occurs."
Murphy noted that Atty. Jim Sickel was also instrumental in developing
the brochure.
Hosted by the State Bar of Wisconsin, the WBLC is well into its 20th
year and recognizes county bar associations for volunteer and community
service projects. Nearly 100 participants representing more than 50
county or specialty bar associations attended the day-long event.
The State Bar of Wisconsin is the mandatory professional association,
created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for attorneys who hold a law
license in Wisconsin. With more than 20,000 members, the State Bar aids
the courts in improving the administration of justice, provides
continuing legal education for its members, and assists Wisconsin
lawyers in carrying out initiatives to educate the public about the
legal system.
For more information, call Kris Wenzel at (608) 250-6185
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