Mock Trial Winners. The Brookfield Central High School mock trial team took first place at the State Finals Tournament on March 8, 2026. All photos by Shannon Green.

Mock Trial Runners-Up. The runner-up in the High School Mock Trial State Finals Tournament was the team from Madison West High School. Both teams did a fantastic job in the state finals round.

Spirit of Mock Trial. The Waukesha South High School mock trial team received the 2026 Spirit of Mock Trial Award. Nominated by their mock trial colleagues, they were honored as gracious mentors and hosts during the 2026 tournament year.

Mock Trial Judges. Judging the State Finals round in the Capitol in Madison are, from left: Judge Ashley Morse, Rock County Circuit Court; Judge Katie Kegel, Milwaukee County Circuit Court; and Jill Rothstein, State Bar executive director.

Young Lawyers Conference. Samantha Baker, president of the State Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, opens the Young Lawyers Conference in Wisconsin Dells on March 20, 2026.

Outstanding Young Lawyer. Wisconsin Rapids attorney Miranda Tichareva is recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the State Bar’s Young Lawyers Division.