May 14, 2026 – The lawyers admitted to the State Bar in 1976 now look back on their varied careers, finding wisdom in trials, transactions, and service to rural communities. This illustrious class includes former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and two former State Bar of Wisconsin presidents, Diane S. Diel of Milwaukee and Susan R. Steingass of Madison.

May 12, 2026 – Learn about the psychology that underlies and informs why lawyers lose sight of that ideal and how to combat it. Whether trying a case to a jury or the bench, there are lessons to be learned or relearned in how we present our cases.

May 11, 2026 – Civil legal aid helps to stabilize and improve the lives of Wisconsinites through free or low-cost legal assistance for those who cannot afford it. Increased state funding for civil legal aid would allow more people to access this life-changing help.

May 8, 2026 – As of May 1, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted 71 cases, heard 58 arguments, and rendered 29 decisions with 35 cases pending for the current October 2025 term. The Court completed oral arguments on this term’s merits docket on April 29.