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WisBar News, published by the State Bar of Wisconsin, covers topics relevant to legal professionals in Wisconsin including bar association elections and leadership opportunities, judicial system updates, and security concerns affecting the judiciary. It reports on judicial appointments and confirmations, legislative and policy developments impacting the legal community, and alerts about cybersecurity threats targeting members. The blog also provides information on governance activities of the State Bar, such as Board of Governors meetings and section bylaws amendments. Coverage includes issues related to judicial safety, rule of law challenges, and efforts to maintain public trust in the courts.
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State Bar President-elect Post Goes to Lisa Lawless
Lisa M. Lawless is the next president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Here are the results for the State Bar officer and Board of Governors’ elections for 2026-27.
Your Vote Matters – Introducing the 2026 Officer Candidates

Lisa M. Lawless

Anna F.C. Muñoz

Basil J. Buchko

Joseph M. Cardamone III

Saveon D. Grenell

Jason D. Luczak
Dec. 5, 2026 –
Lisa M. Lawless and
Anna F.C. Muñoz have accepted nominations to run for 2026 State Bar of
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Scam Alert: New Phishing Campaign Targeting State Bar of Wisconsin Members

Dec. 2, 2025 – The State Bar of Wisconsin, along with more than a dozen other state bar associations nationwide, is experiencing a new and highly targeted phishing attack aimed at our members. We want to ensure you are aware
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Chief Justice Karofsky Delivers ‘State of the Judiciary’ Address to State Judges
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky.
Nov. 13, 2025 – Full of gratitude, praising the resilience of Wisconsin’s judiciary, new Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky’s State of the Judiciary Address yesterday (Nov. 12) at the Annual Meeting of
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Rebecca Taibleson Confirmed as Seventh Circuit Appeals Court Judge
Taibleson is Assistant U.S. Attorney for
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New Fiscal Year, New State Bar Board of Governors
New State Bar Executive Director Jill Rothstein gives her report at her first Board of Governors meeting.
Sept. 24, 2025 – The 53-member State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors (Board) held its first meeting of the fiscal year (FY
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Michelle Behnke, of Wisconsin, is the Newest President of the American Bar Association
Aug. 11, 2025 – Michelle Behnke, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin (2004-05), will be officially sworn in as president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Toronto. She will serve a one-year …
The State Bar Diversity Clerkship Program: A Win-Win for Students and Employers
The clerks of the Class of 2025 Diversity Clerkship Program. For more photos,see the album on the State Bar of Wisconsin Facebook page.
Aug. 4, 2025 – It is a program to boost the next generation of lawyers
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State Bar Successfully Defends Leadership Academy and Leadership Summit
July 16, 2024 – The State Bar of Wisconsin has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit challenging its Leadership Academy and Leadership Summit programs, which were the target of a legal challenge that alleged the programs used race and ethnicity to select …