Each year young lawyers nominated by State Bar leaders statewide attend the State Bar of Wisconsin Leadership Summit. Participants display leadership capabilities, demonstrate a strong commitment to the legal profession, and possess the potential to be the next generation of State Bar leaders.
The State Bar of Wisconsin holds this event for the purpose of encouraging new lawyer involvement in volunteer bar service and greater engagement in the profession. The program helps them identify a volunteer role that provides an opportunity for practical, hands-on experience aimed at building your leadership skills and increasing involvement in the profession. We encourage lawyers in every practice setting to participate.
“The Leadership Summit is a great opportunity for young lawyers to be recognized as emerging leaders in their communities, learn why engagement is beneficial to their career, how to balance volunteer service, and how to find their niche in the State Bar." Steve Krueger,Past Leadership Development Committee Chair
“The Leadership Summit is a great opportunity for young lawyers to be recognized as emerging leaders in their communities, learn why engagement is beneficial to their career, how to balance volunteer service, and how to find their niche in the State Bar."
Steve Krueger,Past Leadership Development Committee Chair
The Summit focuses on the benefits of taking on leadership roles, striking a balance between professional work and life demands, and introduces new lawyers to State Bar involvement opportunities. It provides a chance for candid conversation on the professional benefits of State Bar service and finding leadership roles. Finally, representatives from Committees, Sections and Divisions address leadership opportunities and practical steps for participation. Attendees who commit to volunteering are eligible to receive tuition scholarships, funded by the Wisconsin Law Foundation, to attend the State Bar Annual Meeting & Conference in June.
The Leadership Summit participants join the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy participants on the last day of their training for an exciting and inspirational community leader keynote speaker and luncheon. Bringing the two groups together provides an excellent opportunity for lawyers from around the state to grow their professional network.
The State Bar offers a three-session intensive Leadership Academy. Check out their webpage for program, Interest Form and instructions.
If you would like to learn more about the State Bar of Wisconsin's Leadership Academy Program, Ready.Set.Practice Mentoring Program, or the Leadership Summit Program, view more State Bar of Wisconsin Leadership Programs.
