Events

Upcoming Events:

Electronic Surveillance and Technology Issues to Address with Family Law Clients from a Criminal Lawyer

Speaker: Nicole Masnica

When: Friday, August 11, 2023
11:10 am - 12:00 pm CST

The Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Custody And Placement Determinations In Family Law Actions

Speaker: Megan Drury

When: Friday, August 18, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Previous Events:

12th Annual Run for Justice!

When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 6pm

It is one week until the Milwaukee Justice Center’s annual “Run for Justice” event at Veteran’s Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront! This year is going to be bigger and better than ever! Please join us for live music from Milwaukee’s own Blind Hill, food trucks, beer and of course-running! Open to the public! Thank you for supporting the Milwaukee Justice Center!

MBA CLE: Criminal Law Issues That You Wish Other Family Law Attorneys Knew

Speaker: Adam J. Schleis

When: Tuesday, November 29, 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Location: In-Person at the MBA – 747 N Broadway Milwaukee 53202

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The Basics of Appellate Practice 2022

Speakers: Jorge R. Fragoso and Nicole M. Masnica

When: Friday, August 26, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

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Employee Fear of COVID-19 in the Workplace

Speaker: Jaclyn Kallie

When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this BBB partner webinar with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP (Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP), we will discuss how to manage employee fear of COVID-19 in the workplace. We will discuss the best practices in how employers can manage those risks and considerations. We will discuss whether employees have the right to refuse to return to work and what rights they may have entitling them to time off, along with the legal and practical risk and considerations of both.

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Covid-19 Liability Concerns for Business Owners

Speaker: Jaclyn Kallie

When: February 17

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41st Annual Conference on Recent Developments in Criminal Law

Taking place on December 9 - 11, the Marquette University Law School and the Milwaukee Bar Association proudly present the 41st Annual Conference on Recent Developments in Criminal Law. The conference will be presented virtually this year as a 3-part series. We hope you will join us for the full conference (best value!) or you will also have the option to register for individual days. If you register for the full conference, you will also receive the recordings for each day. If you register for an individual day, you will only receive the recording for that particular day.

When: December 9 -11

Register Now

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Milwaukee County Criminal Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic

All are welcome this Thursday, August 20th, to hear the latest from the Milwaukee County Criminal Court as policies and procedures continue to evolve amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This update will include insights from the judge and attorneys who recently tried a case in Milwaukee County. How are the COVID precautions working and what can be improved? Sponsored by the Milwaukee Bar Association and the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

When: Thursday, August 20, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Register Now

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Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation 32nd Annual Golf Outing

When: September 9, 2020, 11:00am - 5:30pm CST

Where: Fire Ridge Golf Club in Grafton, WI

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Honing Your Trial Advocacy Skills

There are many lawyers out there - but few know how to try a case, and even fewer know how to do so effectively. Where do you fall on this spectrum? In this program, seasoned attorneys will share practical tips and techniques that any trial lawyer should know. From pre-trial to jury selection to witness examination and summation, get the skills you need to be successful in the courtroom. Register today!

When: Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 AM Central Time

For more information please visit: https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/Honing-Your-Trial-Advocacy-Skills/Video-Webcast/86456ER_720?crdt=WI%20CLE&pt=1

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Milwaukee County Criminal Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic

Join members of the Milwaukee Bar Association and the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to hear updates from the court as policies and procedures continue to evolve and jury trials resume.

When: Thursday, July 30, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Fees: FREE

Location: Live Online Viewing (Zoom)

For more information please visit: https://www.mkebar.org/

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Milwaukee County Criminal Court Operations re: Pandemic

WACDL is (along with the local judges, SPD, DA and Bar Association) co-hosting a webinar panel discussion for Milwaukee criminal court practitioners to address issues of current Milwaukee criminal court operations, concerns as we move toward reopening the courts, ideas on addressing the significant backlog that will be waiting for us when we do reopen (including the real need to creatively resolve as many cases between now and then as possible), as well as plans for creating a standing steering committee to address such concerns in our legal community moving forward.

When: May 7, 2020 04:30 PM Central Time

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3 Most Common Legal Concerns Faced by Small Businesses

Legal headaches are the last thing you want to think about when running your small business. And with small business owners needing to address legal issues to protect themselves

When: Thursday, March 12, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time

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Legal Q & A at LGBTQ + Healthy Families/Healthy Communities Conference

A core Cream City Foundation obligation to the communities we serve is convening diverse stakeholders and change-makers for robust learning and engagement, to inform and inspire change. Our ultimate goals are to generate shared knowledge and understanding about LGBTQ+ issues and communities, and support long-lasting, creative partnerships for making Milwaukee and the region a healthier and more equitable place.

When: January 31, 2020