State Bar of Wisconsin

June 24, 2009 – The economic downturn and drops in employment are taking a toll on homeowners’ ability to keep up with their mortgage payments. The number of foreclosure cases in Wisconsin surged 29% between the first quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009, and about 23 percent of the state's 7,693 foreclosures are in Milwaukee County. To help people stay in their homes and alleviate the current backlog of foreclosure cases in the county court system, Marquette University Law School will provide mediation between lenders and residential borrowers facing foreclosure through the Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program.

June 10, 2009 - Wisconsin lawyers and judges were recently honored for their leadership and contributions to our legal system and their communities. Wisconsin State Public Defender Nick Chiarkas is the recipient of the 2009 Dorsey Award, honoring an outstanding public defender or legal aid lawyer. Also honored were 25 Leaders in the Law for their outstanding contributions and achievements.

Newsletter of the Legal Association for Women, for June 2009.

Association for Women Lawyers Newsletter for June 2009.

May 5, 2009

May 2009 newsletter for the Marathon County Bar Assocation.

Association for Women Lawyers Newsletter for May 2009.

Newsletter of the Legal Association for Women, for May 2009.

May 2009 newsletter for the Jefferson County Bar Assocation.

April 15, 2009 – Wisconsin law schools report overall strong interest from applicants. Nationally, applications to law school have reportedly grown by 2 percent.