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The 2026 ANNUAL SEMINAR is MAY 15!

Check out the Annual Seminar link above for more information.


FREE cle event from THE OFFICE OF LAWYER REGULATION

FREE Well-Being Lunch and Learn - "Strategies for Managing the Mania"

March 20, 2026 - 12PM to 1PM live online via Zoom

Objectives:  Attorney Joseph Bugni will discuss strategies for managing stress and anxiety in busy legal environments. Bugni is an attorney at Hurley Burish, focusing on trial and appellate litigation in both civil and criminal matters. He previously spent thirteen years with the Federal Defender’s Office where he handled over 600 federal cases and over 60 appeals.

Register here.


FREE Well-Being Lunch and Learn - "Master Your Money - Managing Finances to Support Attorney Well-Being" Although not approved for CLE credit, we hope you will still consider attending this valuable session. Improving personal financial literacy and stability has proven positive impacts on overall well-being and mental health. Additionally, many personal financial topics and tips can also apply to finances within law practices.

April 23, 2026 - 12PM to 1PM live online via Zoom

Objectives:  Attorney Rho Thomas is an attorney and money coach helping lawyers manage their money and grow their net worth to create more freedom and choice in their lives. The learning objectives of her session include identifying the connection between financial stress and its impact on attorney well-being, analyzing common financial challenges faced by legal professionals, implementing practical strategies in personal finances, and evaluating how proactive money management can help alleviate stress..

Register here.

***PLEASE NOTE: OLR’s lunch/learn events are FREE, and registrations for these events are only processed through Eventbrite. Please beware of other sites claiming to sell paid or free tickets to OLR events. You may receive reminder emails from after sign-up. These emails will come only from Eventbrite’s official support addresses or from olr.registration@wicourts.gov.



    Congratulations to Kendra, who has been awarded the December 2025 PAW Scholarship! 

    Watch for the next scholarship opportunity coming soon.

    PAW Members,

    Check out the Classified Job Listings updated 03/10/2026!


    Upcoming events


    PAW MEMBERSHIP MENTAL HEALTH:

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you’re not alone and that support is available. The Wisconsin State Bar offers assistance through WisLAP (wisbar.org/WisLAP) and the Wisconsin Dept of Health Services provides additional mental health resources and support.

    Looking for an opportunity to volunteer?

    The Dane County Bar Association is looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers.

    The Sunshine Legal Clinic is seeking volunteer assitance.

    Please click here for more information on the legal clinics and who to contact.


    Not a member?

    Membership in the Paralegal Association of Wisconsin (PAW) runs from
    January 1- December 31 of each year.

    Active communication with fellow paralegals is very important to grow your career and make a difference in the industry and your community.

     

    CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!


    CHANGE TO SBWCPTM RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    The total number of continuing legal education (CLE) credits required has increased from 12 to 15 (including 3 ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credits).

    State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal (SBWCP) certifications up for renewal on July 1, 2024, will require 15 CLE credits (included 3 ethics credits) by that date. Please see the Recertification Process page for additional information.

    Not yet certified? Please see PAW's Paralegal Development page for additional information.

    Are you interested in a new opportunity for certified paralegals to further distinguish themselves within the SBWCP program? The State Bar now offers an SBWCP General Certification Test.


    Employers!
    Go here to list your career opportunities with our members.

    THANK YOU to the following sponsors!

    Check out their websites by clicking on their names below.

     Executive Sponsor



    Manitowoc County Courthouse. Photo by April DeValkenaere.
    Rock County Courthouse, Janesville, WI; Built 1955; Enlarged 1997, Architect - Kenton Peters, Contractor - Miron Const. Inc. (Background); Civil War Memorial (Foreground). Photo by Kathleen Boucher.
    U.S.D.C. for the E.D. of Wisconsin, Green Bay, WI, formerly Kellogg Public Library; Built 1903; Architect - H.A. Foeller. Photo by Tyler Richardson.
    Brown County Courthouse, Green Bay, WI; Built 1910, Architect - Charles E. Bell. Photo by Tyler Richardson.



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