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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
May
2019
Volume
92
Number
5
Features
From Lip Service to Commitment: A More Inclusive Profession
Four lawyers talk about the challenges of recruiting and retaining diverse lawyers. Challenges include getting leadership buy-in and the necessary resources, addressing implicit bias when setting salaries and assigning work, and knowing where and how to recruit the lawyers you want. Read what these lawyers advise.
By Ed Finkel
Extraordinary Session Laws: New Limits on Governor and Attorney General
The Wisconsin Legislature's 2018 extraordinary session marked the final weeks of Scott Walker's gubernatorial service. The resulting legislation made many changes to Wisconsin law and almost immediately drew challenges in the form of lawsuits. This article summarizes some of the acts' most noteworthy provisions and discusses pending lawsuits.
By Andrew C. Cook
Shirley Abrahamson: A Legacy of Judicial Service in Wisconsin
When she leaves the bench in July, Justice Shirley Abrahamson will have served 43 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, capping a career as the first woman on the court and the longest-serving justice in state history. Here's a brief look at her legacy.
By Joe Forward
Opinions, Voices & Ideas
President's Message
Strong Leadership Ahead
By helping to develop tomorrow's leaders, Chris Rogers says the State Bar is ensuring the continued strength and relevance of the legal profession in Wisconsin.
Your State Bar
Passing the Gavel
Executive Director Larry Martin says all State Bar presidents leave a mark and move the organization forward to help support members, the legal system, and the public.
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Domestic Abuse Injunctions: 7 Steps to Protecting Survivors and Their Pets
Morgan Stippel provides a step-by-step guide for obtaining injunctions to help protect domestic abuse survivors, and their pets, from abuse and harassment.
Managing Risk
Client Selection: It's Okay to Refuse Cases
Wanting to help people with troublesome legal matters is good, Tom Watson says, but allowing potential clients' distress to become your stress is not.
Reflections
Remembering Wisconsin's Black Lawyers
Celia Jackson reflects on Black lawyers who left lasting impressions.
Solutions
Third-party Visitation: A Historical Perspective
When crafting an approach to third-party visitation, Mark Fremgen and Gregg Herman say, appellate courts should keep in mind the harm to children's interests created by litigation itself.
On Balance
Three Pathways Lead to Happy Lawyers
Paula Davis-Laack says autonomy, mastery, and connection to others correlate more strongly with lawyers’ long-term well-being than do money, prestige, and status.
Final Thought
Dispelling the Taboo of a Solo Practice
Derek Hawkins says "phooey" to the notion that solo practice is only for lawyers who can't make it somewhere else. He ought to know.
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