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JerdeThe lawyers admitted to the State Bar in 1976 now look back on their varied careers, finding wisdom in trials, transactions, and service to rural communities. 2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026-50-year-member-Steingass-Susan-2004-credit-Courtesy-of-University-of-Wisconsin-Law-School-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31605https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31606https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31606Peter KraemerWhat happens when there aren’t enough attorneys to fully develop cases or serve entire regions? Former Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger shares insights for Wisconsin's ongoing lawyer shortage ahead of the opening plenary at the State Bar's Annual Meeting & Conference. 2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Addressing-Lawyer-Shortage-Justice-Joel-Bolger-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31606https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31607https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31607Jessica C. Mederson, Pahoua Thao & Kieran M. O'DayIn Wisconsin, there are no statutes or state rules that address the use of AI, much less its ethical use in the legal profession. But is a new rule required just because a new technology is being used by the legal system? All statements or expressions of opinion in this article are those of the authors alone.2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/ai-artificial-intelligence-spotlight-rules-large-text-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31607https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31608https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31608Sarah E. PetersonTwo recent federal cases have reached different conclusions about whether client-created AI materials are protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. Sarah Peterson examines the cases and offers practical tips for lawyers advising clients. 2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/justice-scales-ai-artificial-intelligence-hands-human-equality-ethics-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31608https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31609https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31609Peter KraemerWhat does meaningful mentorship actually look like? For Beth Ann Richlen, 2026 Mentor of the Year, the answers not only can shape careers, but also communities. 2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Mentor-of-the-Year-Beth-Ann-Richlen-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31609https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31610https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31610Elana H. OlsonWith summer employment season approaching, now is a timely moment to review Wisconsin and federal child labor laws. This Legal Research 101 guide highlights statutes, agency resources, treatises, databases, and research tools to help lawyers stay current and guide clients toward compliance. 2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/teenage-worker-store-grocery-store-checkout-child-labor-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31610https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31611https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31611Shannon GreenEach year, lawyers identified as future leaders by State Bar leaders attend the Leadership Development Summit. Participants display leadership capabilities, demonstrate a strong commitment to the legal profession, and possess the potential to be the next generation of State Bar leaders. 2026-05-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/LDS26-Triggiano-3652-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=18&ArticleID=31611https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31575https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31575The early bird rates expire May 7 for the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Conference. Register today for CLE and networking in La Crosse this June – we're looking forward to seeing you there! 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/AMC_2026-logo-vert2-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31575https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31576https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31576State Bar membership connects Wisconsin lawyers to practical tools, professional support, timely legal updates, and opportunities to serve and lead. As FY 2027 dues statements arrive, here's what members need to know. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31576https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31577https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31577Shannon GreenJudge Michael Zell's path to the bench included work as a solo attorney, prosecutor, and public defender. The State Bar's 2026 Judge of the Year is recognized for his leadership, practical innovation, and commitment to improving the justice system for the people it serves. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Zell-Michael-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31577https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31578https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31578The State Bar of Wisconsin's Lawyer Referral Service directly connects attorneys with clients. Join now and get May and June free on the annual membership for 2026-27. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/spotlight-business-standout-star-highlight-professional-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31578https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31579https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31579SCOTUS Watch appears monthly in InsideTrack Weekly to give members a brief snapshot of the major decisions and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/us-supreme-court-scotus-chamber-bench-red-curtains-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31579https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31580https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31580Jay D. JerdeA proposal by five former circuit court judges before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, set for a public hearing June 4, seeks to change the requirements governing judicial recusal to remove the incentive for big-money judicial campaign contributions. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/judge-thinking-julian-jurist-statue-black-background-left-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31580https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31581https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31581Peter KraemerWhat happens when there aren't enough attorneys to fully develop cases or serve entire regions? Professor Hannah Haksgaard shares insights for Wisconsin's ongoing lawyer shortage ahead of the opening plenary at the State Bar's Annual Meeting & Conference. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Addressing-Lawyer-Shortage-Prof-Hannah-Haksgaard-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31581https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31582https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31582Lawyers still need strong judgment, practical tools, and sound advocacy skills to advocate for their clients. Four upcoming PINNACLE CLE programs address that need with training on using AI, guardian ad litem practice, adult guardianship, and effective cross-examination. 2026-05-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/conference-notes-writing-write-learning-cle-seminars-events-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=17&ArticleID=31582https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=14&ArticleID=31541https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=14&ArticleID=31541Dan GartzkeThe deadline to submit a short essay on the Declaration of Independence for potential publication in Wisconsin Lawyer magazine is April 30, 2026. Submit yours at USA250@wisbar.org.2026-04-22 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/declaration-of-independence-american-usa-revolutionary-founders-founding-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=14&ArticleID=31541https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=16&ArticleID=31567https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=16&ArticleID=31567A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below. 2026-04-22 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/scales-justice-courtroom-trial-jury-verdict-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=16&ArticleID=31567https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=16&ArticleID=31568https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=16&ArticleID=31568Jay D. JerdeA recent American Bar Association formal opinion reinforces that the judicial requirements of neutrality and fairness extend outside the courtroom to ensure that in these politically charged times, the courts maintain both actual and perceived fairness. 2026-04-22 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/lady-justice-statue-fairness-judges-ethics-neutrality-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=16&ArticleID=31568https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=15&ArticleID=31560https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=15&ArticleID=31560Jay D. JerdeDrone regulation has come a long way in 12 years, when model airplane guidance from 1981 covered recreational flight. The challenge now is knowing what rules to follow for flying a drone and where to fly it.2026-04-15 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/drone-flying-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=15&ArticleID=31560https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=15&ArticleID=31561https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=15&ArticleID=31561These new and updated PINNACLE resources provide attorneys with practical guidance on client mental health concerns, a current statutory reference for probate and estate planning, and a bench-tested guide to criminal and traffic proceedings.2026-04-15 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/book-digital-idea-lightbulb-glowing-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=15&ArticleID=31561