April 3, 2025 – The State Bar of Wisconsin congratulates and welcomes Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley as she begins her term leading the Wisconsin court system, and expresses deep appreciation for Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler’s leadership. We also congratulate Justice Jill Karofsky, who will assume the role on July 1.

April 3, 2025 – A Wisconsin petitioner’s request for habeas corpus based on incompetency at trial failed because, despite any limitations the individual had, he understood the proceedings, testified clearly, and acted strategically.

April 2, 2025 – International accounting firm KPMG LLP’s approval to open a law firm in Arizona spotlights experiments with Alternative Business Structures (ABS), which allow lawyers to work under nonlawyers, an option not available in Wisconsin or most states.

April 1, 2025 – In an extremely close battle with Shorewood High School, Whitefish Bay High School took first place in the 2025 state championship round on March 9, 2025, at the State Capitol. Congratulations to both teams for an excellent finals round!