Understanding the Organizational Structure of the State Bar
Jill Kastner, the Past President, provides insights into the organizational structure of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The State Bar is a creation of the WI Supreme Court, distinct from the Board of Bar Examiners and Office of Lawyer Regulation. The structure includes key leaders, committees like Governance Committee and Policy Committee, and aims for financial stability and strategic planning.
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Understanding the Understanding the Organizational Structure of Organizational Structure of the State Bar the State Bar Jill Jill Kastner Kastner, Past President , Past President
Page 60 Organizational Structure Who are we? Why are we here?
We are a creation of the WI Supreme Court We are NOT the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) we do not set Admission or CLE requirements We are NOT the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) We do not discipline lawyers
As an entity formed by Wisconsin Supreme Court rule, SCR 10.05 outlines the general charge of the affairs and activities of the Board: What does the Supreme Must meet at least 4 times each year Court Must establish and maintain sections for carrying on the work of the association, each within its proper field of study defined in its bylaws Require? Must have our 4 divisions
Officers / Leadership Team President President-Elect Immediate Past President Secretary Treasurer *Chair of BOG
Executive Director ALL OTHER STATE BAR STAFF
Ensures financial stability of the State Bar of Wisconsin Establishes policies and procedures for the State Bar of Wisconsin What Does BOG Do?
Governance Committee Serves in an advisory capacity on matters of governance of the State Bar Policy Committee Provides leadership and guidance to the board on public policy matters relating to the overall mission of the State Bar and the administration of justice Strategic Planning Committee Oversees the strategic direction set by the board Creates goals to succeed in the future, identifies and apportions limited resources to accomplish those goals, and measures the organization s success as it moves toward the envisioned future BOG Committees
Whos On the BOG Committees BOG Members BOG Committee Meetings will include: Committee Chair (Appointed by President) Officers Building Bridges Liaisons BOG Members State Bar Staff as liaisons*
Standing committees Communications Continuing Legal Education Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Legal Assistance Standing and Special Committees Pg. 72 Legislative Oversight Professional Ethics Special committees Bar Relations (formerly Local Bar Relations) Bench and Bar Insurance and Member Benefits Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP) Advisory Lawyer Referral and Information Service Leadership Development Resolution of Fee Disputes Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) Wisconsin Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection
Executive Committee Oversees management of the association and the Board Acts on behalf of the Board between meetings except in certain circumstances Submits budget to the Board Finance Committee Develops and recommends budget to the Executive Committee for approval and oversees finances of the State Bar Audit Committee Assist the Board in monitoring the integrity of the financial statements and oversee the performance of independent auditors of the State Bar Main Committees
24 sections See pg. 74 for a list Sections offer members the opportunity to network with other lawyers who share a common interest / practice area Section membership includes access to newsletters, email lists to facilitate information sharing, and other resources. Sections charge their own dues Sections have some independence with their own boards, budgets and by-laws under BOG Sections can lobby (or not) but not contrary to BOG *Sections Leaders Council* Sections
Divisions Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Automatic Membership Government Lawyers Division (GLD) Non-Resident Lawyers Division (NRLD) Senior Lawyers Division (SLD) Charges Dues
