Meet the 2011 State Bar election candidates
Candidate for Treasurer
Nicholas J. Vivian [email]
Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling PLLP, Stillwater
Minn.
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In a challenging economy, there is no position within the State Bar of
Wisconsin of greater importance than treasurer. The treasurer is tasked
with the responsibility of assisting the Executive Committee and State
Bar staff with creating the organization’s annual budget. As a
mandatory bar association, the Bar has an affirmative obligation to
spend its funds prudently and act in a fiscally responsible manner when
funding programs and initiatives.
For several years, I’ve practiced law in rural Western Wisconsin
and the Twin Cities Metro area. I’m aware of the financial
challenges facing rural practitioners and the assistance the State Bar
provides with properly funded programs statewide.
As a small business owner, I’m experienced in balancing budgets,
analyzing revenues, and prioritizing expenses. The State Bar is no
different.
As a leader within the organization, I’ve led the Young Lawyers
Division as its president and currently serve on the Board of Governors
and Executive Committee. I have been active in the Bar for several years
and view the opportunity to serve as treasurer as a chance to continue
to give back to a great organization.
The economy presents great challenges for practitioners in firms large
and small, urban and rural. Economic pressures also affect the Bar, its
staff, programs and initiatives. Our response must be dynamic,
innovative, and timely. As treasurer, I intend to promote these values
while remaining accountable to our membership. I believe it is our
mission and our responsibility.
I look forward to the opportunity to earn your vote.
Practice
Partner, Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P.,
Hudson (2006 - present)
Associate, Bakke Norman, S.C., New Richmond (2003 - 06)
Education
Hamline University, J.D. (2003)
Northern Michigan University, B.S. (2000)
Professional activities
State Bar of Wisconsin: Board of Governors (2010 - present),
Executive Committee (2010 - present); YLD president-elect, president,
past president (2008 - 11), board member (2005 - 06); Mock Trial judge
2005 and 2006
19th District Bar Association, president
Minnesota State Bar
American Bar Association
Personal activities
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation, board
Hudson Rotary Daybreak, program coordinator
New Richmond Hockey Association, board
The Avanti Center, board
Youth Advantage, board
