"There’s so much more to being a lawyer when you volunteer."
- Wendy Calvert, Corporate Counsel Consultant, LexisNexis
So, you want to get involved but don't know where to start?
Member volunteers are the driving force behind our programs and
initiatives. When you get involved, you help shape the future of your
Bar and your profession!
As a State Bar volunteer, you serve a vital role in providing member
and public services while gaining the personal and professional
satisfaction of making a difference in the profession and the legal
system. At the same time, you can gain one of the most valuable skills
needed today ... leadership.
Please consider contributing your time and expertise.
You've got questions, we've got answers!
Often times one of the biggest barriers to getting involved is fear
of the unknown.
- What is expected of me?
- What is the time commitment?
- What are the issues?
- Which opportunity am I best suited for?
Answers to these questions, and many more, can be found in our
comprehensive easy-to-use leadership opportunities electronic
directory.
Committee? Section? Division? Board of Governors? Which one is right
for you? Just use
the drop down menu above to find answers to your questions. Each listing
in our
browsable directory also includes the staff liaison to contact for
additional information.
Let us know you're interested!
The State Bar of Wisconsin is looking for volunteers who wish to
develop their expertise and leadership skills by serving on governance
boards, committees, sections, and divisions. These positions are
filled each spring either by appointment or election, taking effect on
July 1.
Committees. To express an interest in serving on a
State Bar committee, complete the committee
interest form by March 31. The State Bar president-elect generally
makes these appointments in May.
Divisions. The Government Lawyers, Nonresident
Lawyers, Senior Lawyers, and Young Lawyers divisions hold annual
elections in April. More
Sections. To express an interest in serving on a section board for any of the State Bar’s
26 sections, contact the appropriate section chair.
Board of Governors. To be run for a seat on the
Board of Governors, the State Bar’s policymaking body, submit a
petition signed by 10
active members in your district by March 1. More
Officers. The State Bar annually elects a
president-elect, treasurer or secretary, and Judicial Council
representative. A Nominating Committee, which chooses two or more
candidates to run for these offices, announces its slate by Dec. 15.
To self-nominate, petitions must be signed by 100 active Bar members
by Feb. 1. More
