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Washington County attorney elected to State Bar Board of Governors

MADISON, April 25, 2003 - Attorney James G. Pouros has been elected to a two-year term on the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors, the body responsible for managing and directing the affairs and activities of the statewide association.

"I am honored to be elected by the attorneys in my region and look forward to continuing to work with other board members on legal matters affecting Wisconsin residents," said Pouros, who is past president of the Washington County Bar Association.

Created by Supreme Court Rule, the State Bar is governed by a 48-member Board of Governors consisting of six officers, 34 members elected by State Bar members from the association's 16 districts, five elected by divisions of the State Bar, and three non-lawyers appointed by the Supreme Court. As policy makers, the Board of Governors and officers influence the future of the legal profession and the delivery of legal services in Wisconsin.

Since 1971, Pouros has practiced law in Washington County with the O'Meara Law Firm -- one of the state's oldest firms -- and is the senior partner of the firm. He previously served on the State Bar of Wisconsin's Board of Governors and is currently active in the West Bend Kiwanis Early Risers and belongs to the local chapter of the American Legion.

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.

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