March 2004
Bar recognizes lawyers at Volunteer Lawyers Recognition
Celebration
The State Bar's annual Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration,
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., May 5, at the Annual Convention in Madison
acknowledges individuals who made outstanding pro bono, public service,
or law-related education contributions in 2003.
"I recently returned from the ABA convention where other bar
representatives reminded me once again of the high regard in which our
organization is held," says State Bar President George Burnett. "While
we are blessed with an excellent staff, the fact is we could not achieve
a fraction of what we accomplish without the efforts of those volunteer
members who give their time, wisdom, and talent to this organization. It
is important to recognize their contribution, but that recognition will
never be enough. They deserve the gratitude and applause of the entire
profession."
The 2003 award recipients include: Law-related Education Attorney of
the Year, Charles S. Senn, Thorp; Hotline Firm of the
Year, coordinated by Karen L. Riemer, Winner, Wixson &
Pernitz, Madison; Pro Bono Award for a Private, Government, or
Corporate Practitioner, Sara Buscher, Appleton; Pro
Bono Award for a Private, Government, or Corporate Practitioner,
Timothy J. O'Brien, New Richmond; Pro Bono Award for a
Legal Services Attorney, John F. Ebbott, Milwaukee; Pro
Bono Award for a Law Firm or Local or Specialty Bar Association,
Winnebago County Bar Association; Dan Tuchscherer
Outstanding Public Interest Law Attorney, Teresa E.
Meuer, Madison; Outstanding Public Interest Law Student (U.W.),
Claire Starling, Madison; Belle Case La Follette
Outstanding Professional Award, Daniel W. Hildebrand,
Madison; Donald O'Melia Local Service Award, William J.
Domina, Milwaukee; Gordon Sinykin Award of Excellence,
Michele M. LaVigne, Madison; and Hon. Charles Dunn
Wisconsin Lawyer Author Award, Hon. William F.
Eich, Madison.
This event is sponsored by the State Bar's Law-related Education,
Lawyer Referral and Information, Legal Assistance, and Communications
committees; Public Interest Law Section; Wisconsin Law Foundation; and
Wisconsin Supreme Court.
For a reservation
to attend this free event, call (800) 728-7788 or (608) 257-3838.
Inside the Bar
