Our Purpose.®
The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association dedicated to improving the administration of justice, the delivery of legal services, and promoting the interests of Wisconsin lawyers. Mission: We support our members in a dynamic and diverse society in delivering valued professional services, promoting access to justice and pursuing professional satisfaction. Vision: Our members are the respected guardians of the dignity and integrity of the rule of law within a fair and accessible justice system.
Guiding Principles: The standards stated in SCR 10.02 are the foundation for the formulation for our guiding principles, which serve as our organizational compass and inspire us in the pursuit of excellence in the profession of law. Strategic Priorities: Our strategic priorities focus our day-to-day work on increasing access to justice, promoting a high-functioning justice system, ensuring a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and driving competitive advantage for our members and the organization. The State Bar of Wisconsin is a mandatory professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license. With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar aids the courts in improving the administration of justice, provides continuing legal education and other services for its members, supports the education of law students, and educates the public about the legal system. The State Bar of Wisconsin also provides public services, including attorney referrals, public education and reduced-fee legal assistance for low-income state residents. Although it was created by the Supreme Court, the State Bar is not a state agency and its operations are not supported with tax revenues. Instead, the private association is supported by member dues and earned revenues (e.g., from the sale of books, legal seminars, and other products). The State Bar does not license or discipline attorneys. These and related activities are administered by separate state agencies. More details at https://www.wisbar.org/aboutUs/Overview/Pages/Overview.aspx
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