Features

Legal Innovation in 2020

Meet this year's Wisconsin Legal Innovators – forward thinkers all. Amid this year's challenges, they put in place creative solutions to address a range of issues affecting the public's access to justice.

By Ed Finkel

Resolving Business Disputes: U.S. Discovery in Aid of International Private Commercial Arbitration

International commercial arbitration is increasingly important for U.S. lawyers and their clients, including those in Wisconsin. A particular sticking point is discovery, procedures for which differ within and outside the United States.

By Max B. Chester & Charles Niemann

Beyond the Divorce: Crafting Successful Settlement Agreements

Settlements allow creativity in developing a case-specific plan, but not all settlement negotiations are equivalent. The authors recently conducted a survey to learn more about factors that promote successful settlements. One key finding is that negotiators' skills matter.

By Gregg M. Herman & Dr. Kenneth Waldron

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Is Greater Wisconsin for You?
For the first time ever, Kathy Brost contemplated actually being able to work in Greater Wisconsin with the use of technology. The legal work is there, but there are too few attorneys to do it.

Your State Bar
Time to Address Student Debt
Larry Martin says the State Bar needs your help in supporting legislative efforts to reduce the cost of legal education and to provide repayment assistance programs.

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How to Keep Current in Elder Law
Ben Wright provides tips and resources for staying current in elder law once you’re out of law school and practicing in the field.

Marketing
Budget-friendly Marketing Methods to Attract New Clients
Chris Shattuck provides useful marketing methods to help you attract new clients and retain existing ones without breaking the bank.

Final Thought
Legal Sailor: Misconceptions About the Navy JAG Corps
Taijae Evans busts the idea that he will have limited opportunities to use his legal skills while serving as an attorney officer with the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corp.