Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Subcommittees
DIOC Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee
The Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee is charged with the responsibility of playing the leadership role in forming and marketing collaboration among law schools, the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the legal community to encourage and support diversity and inclusion. The subcommittee facilitates better communication/collaboration to develop/expand programs for high school, pre-law school, law students, and new graduates.
DIOC Diversity Clerkship Program Subcommittee
The Diversity Clerkship Program Subcommittee (DCP), is the overseer of the Diversity Clerkship Program.
DIOC Education Subcommittee
The Education Subcommittee is designed to educate the legal profession by planning and organizing diverse educational CLE programs. This includes deciding topics, finding speakers and locations, marketing, and facilitating the event for the year. Develop tools to be used to market Wisconsin to candidates and make them available to law schools and employers. Solicit and recognize/reward diversity and inclusion best practice ideas from lawyers, judges, employers, law schools, and law students (e.g. the Diversity & Equity Educational Program and an RFP for a CLE program at the Annual Meeting and Conference).
If you would like to serve on a Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee subcommittee as a non-committee member, please contact Jacque Evans,
jevans@wisbar.org.
If you would like to help with the Diversity Clerkship Program process, please contact Jacque Evans, jevans@wisbar.org. There are several capacities in which you could offer your time and assistance including as a volunteer interviewer, a member of the Selection Committee, and a member of the Matching Committee. Click to learn more about the Diversity Clerkship Program.
Affinity Bar Associations
If you would like to learn more about one of Wisconsin's many Affinity Bar Associations or to get involved more locally, please check out the following Affinity Bar Association websites.
Pro Bono Program
Wisconsin lawyers are uniquely qualified to help close the justice gap and we have an ethical obligation to try. The
Pro Bono program at the State Bar of Wisconsin exists to make Pro Bono services accessible for all attorneys. To find the service that is right for you, visit our
Pro Bono Portal. For questions about posting an opportunity or using the Pro Bono Portal, contact the Pro Bono Program Manager at
probono@wisbar.org or 608-250-6177.
The Ready. Set. Practice.
Mentoring Program is a voluntary program that matches new lawyers with experienced mentors in order to assist with law practice management, effective client representation, and career development. If you are a new lawyer looking for guidance from the study of law to the practice of law, this program is for you! Likewise, if you are an experienced lawyer interested in sharing your knowledge with new lawyers, this program is for you!
If you are interested in signing up as a mentor or mentee, applications are open beginning September 15th. Any questions can be directed to Karen Beall,
kbeall@wisbar.org.
Write or Speak for the State Bar
Raise your profile, advance your career, and share your expertise with other legal professionals by writing or speaking for the State Bar. Whether your interest is in public speaking or writing, there's a way for you to share your knowledge and help shape the profession. You may even be able to earn CLE credit for your contribution. To learn more, visit our
Pinnacle Contributions page.
If you have questions, you can either email us at
cle@wisbar.org or call (800) 444-9404 (ext. 6110) for speaking or
sbwbooks@wisbar.org or call (800)444-9494, (ext. 6113) for books.
Government Relations
The State Bar's Government Relations program connects State Bar members with state government officials--including legislators, executive and judicial branch agencies and their staff--to improve the administration of justice and the delivery of legal services in Wisconsin. The Government Relations team is the lobbying arm of the State Bar and some of its practice sections. It is also responsible for tracking Supreme Court Rules and fostering effective communication and relations with the judicial branch.
To learn how to get involved, visit the Government Relations web page.
If you are interested in learning more about what lawyers around the country are doing to further D&I efforts, visit the
ABA DEI Portal and find out how you can get involved!
