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National report makes recommendations to address 'critical issues' related to law school and the continuing education of lawyers

May 19, 2010 — Nearly 150 professionals from across the country recently gathered to discuss improving lawyer training and education for successful practice in today's world. To that end, working groups developed a final report with recommendations.

Can a lawyer-mediator draft documents for a divorcing couple after mediation?

May 19, 2010 — Can a lawyer who serves as a mediator for a divorcing pro se couple, after successful mediation, draft documents for the parties? To answer this question, according to State Bar ethics counsel Tim Pierce, first determine whether the preparation of such documents is part of the mediation process or constitutes legal work beyond the scope of the mediation.

Inns of Court provides unique and rich opportunity for younger lawyers, solo practitioners

May 19, 2010 — Founded in the late 1970s by Chief Justice Warren Burger, there are now more than 350 Inns of Court throughout the country, including four active Inns in Madison, Green Bay, and Milwaukee.

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Legal community responds to Justice O'Connor's concerns about politicization of judicial elections

May 19, 2010 — In this video, Marquette Law School Prof. Janine Geske and Atty. Tom Watson react to a panel discussion on the politicization of judicial elections at the State Bar Annual Convention. The panel followed a May 6 keynote address by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Annual Convention attendees react to former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's speech

May 19, 2010 — Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor addressed the importance of judicial independence and civics education to the "continued vitality of our country" in her May 6 keynote speech at the State Bar of Wisconsin's Annual Convention in Madison.