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Helping Military Veterans Receive Benefits

Navigating the complex landscape of Veterans Affairs benefits claims presents challenges for veterans and lawyers. Although few Wisconsin lawyers focus solely on VA benefit claims, VA issues often arise in other legal contexts. Learn who may assist veterans with VA benefits claims and how to do it.

By Travis James West

Q&A Profile
Michelle Behnke: Incoming ABA President Finds Collaboration 'Invigorating'

Bringing people with different experiences and backgrounds together to collaborate on solutions and sharing a vision to move forward are hallmarks of leadership. Michelle Behnke checks all the boxes as she takes the helm at the American Bar Association.

By Ed Finkel

LLCs Are Here to Stay: What's the Latest?

Read about the development of limited liability company (LLC) statutes in Wisconsin and the existing Wisconsin case law for LLCs. The authors identify areas that may be ripe for future litigation and outline the potential effects of the Corporate Transparency Act on LLCs.

By Joseph W. Boucher & Julijana Englander

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Predicate Orders Demystified

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is a pathway to legal status for immigrant minors who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by one or both of their parents. The authors explain the pathway and provide guidance for attorneys to take on these cases.

By Jennifer Lyn Binkley & Sara T. Ghadiri

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Annually, We Gather
Between plenary sessions including Attorney General Josh Kaul and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggansack and a host of other great content, Ryan Billings says the 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference will educate and inspire.

Your State Bar
Bringing Together the Bench & Bar
Larry Martin says the 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference offers the year’s best opportunity to join your judicial and legal professional colleagues to connect, learn, and relax.

Ethical Dilemma
Charging a Contingent Fee in a Probate Matter
In a probate matter, Timothy Pierce says, lawyers may not accept a contingency fee based on a percentage of the gross value of the estate in lieu of paying the lawyer's hourly rate.

Solutions
Navigating Employment Law with Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competency
Karsten Bailey says that by using emotional intelligence and cultural competency, attorneys can make a meaningful impact in clients' lives and contribute to more inclusive and understanding workplace environments.

Managing Risk
Spidey Sense & Legal Defense: Trust Your Instincts and Report That Claim!
Legal malpractice insurance policies are typically claims-made-and-reported policies, meaning both the claim and its reporting must occur within the policy period to trigger coverage. Matt Beier explains what to report, when to report, and the advantages of doing so as soon as practicable.

Rotunda Report
State Biennial Budget Process Begins at State Capitol
The State Bar of Wisconsin's government relations team makes it easy for members to reach out to legislators on behalf of State Bar budget priorities, your clients, and communities.

Final Thought
Community-Building: More than Mentoring
Association for Women Lawyers president Krista LaFave says mentoring builds communities, beyond traditional one-on-one relationships.