Wisconsin Law Foundation funds supreme court video

June 11, 2003

Visitors to the Capitol can view "Enduring Values in Changing Times," a 12-minute video shown in the supreme court hearing room describing the history of the law in Wisconsin and the key role the supreme court has played in the state's history.

All seven justices appear on the video, which addresses judicial independence, describes the processes of the supreme court and court of appeals, and explains the importance of oral arguments and the process of drafting judicial opinions.

"The supreme court hearing room has an important story to share about our legal history and the heritage of our society," said Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson. "Its murals describe the sources of Wisconsin law while the marble busts and the portraits of past chief justices help connect us to people that have shaped this court - and the law of the state - over the last 150 years. The video will help us give voice to our rich legal history and to educate the public about the court's role as leader of the third branch of government."

The video, which promotes judicial education and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the supreme court, is made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Law Foundation. The foundation, a nonprofit corporation, has supported such projects as the High School Mock Trial Tournament and the Youth for Justice Program. For more information about the foundation, contact John Daugherty at the State Bar.