Larry J. Martin

Executive director for the State Bar of Wisconsin @statebarofwi.

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Proud to be in Toronto today for ABA Annual Convention as we celebrate WI's own Michelle Behnke becoming Pres. Of @ABAesq A great leader for a great organization.
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🚨 History made! 🚨

Madison attorney Michelle Behnke has been sworn in as President of the American Bar Association — only the second State Bar of Wisconsin member to lead the ABA in its 147-year history. 👏👏

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We're flocking to AMC this week!🦩 Join your colleagues for CLE, community, and fun! Walk-ins welcome. Details https://t.co/VMqhKfu4vA

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The State Bar of Wisconsin’s elected leadership, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, released the following statement after yesterday's Joint Committee on Finance votes on Criminal Jus… https://t.co/iuGDa9KSfw

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Thank you to these incredible members for their service to the profession and to the State Bar of Wisconsin!

🏆President’s Awards🏆 are given to State Bar members who have been instrumental in furthering the goals of the State Bar and the president duri… https://t.co/WYkCMo13jG

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Make sure to visit the AMC expo hall and meet some of our incredible exhibitors!👋 They have tools and solutions for almost any challenge, and are just nice people. ...Plus they usually have swag.😎

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Najib Azad, former spokesperson for the Afghan government and now a U.S. immigrant working alongside asylum seekers. With firsthand experience navigating the asylum process, Najib will discuss:

•How the U.S. asylum system works today
•Recent developments in immigration law
•The evolving challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers

Don’t miss this timely and eye-opening event! Register Now at https://t.co/e16xmIyFoi

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To commemorate Law Day, Ryan Billings reflects on the genius of our careful separation of powers and critical checks and balances.

Checks and Balances: Embracing Our Patriotic Skepticism https://t.co/X2cw8pyvz8

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"Elections are about competing visions, choices, and priorities. There will be electoral winners and losers. But when the dust settles, we must be prepared to come together for the common good."

✏️Larry J. Martin @larryjmartined is the executive director for the State Bar of Wisconsin

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So proud of @StatebarofWI own Michelle Behnke on her election to @ABAesq President-elect. A great leader for a great organization!
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Statement from State Bar of Wisconsin Executive Director Larry Martin on the election of Michelle Behnke, American Bar Association President-elect

“Congratulations to Michelle Behnke on her election as American Bar Association President-elect,” said State Bar of Wisconsin Executive Director Larry Martin. “Her extensive experience in the ABA and her tenure as a trailblazing State Bar President will serve the ABA and it’s 400,000 members well.”

Behnke served as president of the State Bar of Wisconsin in 2004-05, becoming the first person of color and only the fourth woman at the time to have done so. Behnke became the ABA President-elect at the end of the ABA’s annual meeting in Chicago on August 6. She’ll take office as ABA President for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Behnke will become only the second Wisconsin attorney to serve as ABA president. Milwaukee attorney Carl Rix served as ABA president in 1946-47.

“I wasn’t surprised to learn of Michelle’s nomination for ABA President-elect,” Martin said. “During her legal career, Michelle has consistently stepped up to serve the legal profession and the public.

“She will bring a strong commitment to furthering justice in our country and safeguarding our democratic principles,” Martin said. “I look forward to seeing the fruits of her leadership as ABA president. Wisconsin’s legal community is proud to count her as one of our own.”

Behnke practices business law in Madison, handling mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and estate planning.

Behnke served as the ABA’s treasurer from 2017 to 2020 and recently chaired the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. She has also served on the ABA’s Board of Directors and House of Delegates.

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As campaigns heat up, it's important to stay focused on the issues. The State Bar supports a well-functioning judicial system that delivers justice, reduces recidivism, and is open and accessible to all. Learn more about our policy positions here: https://t.co/A8utSJWXbf

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Congratulations and thank you for your service to the profession! The Wisconsin Law Foundation is in good hands!

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Become an influencer in the legal community​: Raise your profile and share your expertise with other legal professionals by writing or speaking for the State Bar. Visit https://t.co/9T3t0t33PF

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The State Bar of Wisconsin is working hard to address the rural attorney shortage, including advocating for competitive pay, creating a rural clerkship program, and spearheading the Greater Wisconsin Initiative. https://t.co/aIMe6VLfiQ

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Get the career development insights your need. Our Ready.Set.Practice. Mentoring Program matches new lawyers with experienced mentors. Visit https://t.co/aqPPSzlwDV

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Great to have you back in Wisconsin, and thanks for taking time to chat with my wife in Iola! @hwinkler4real

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Hello from Iola!!!

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Members of the @StateBarofWI gathered in Milwaukee Wednesday for a luncheon panel discussing the upcoming RNC convention. We look forward to sponsoring more enlightening events with @wispolitics in the future.

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Lavinia Goodell's pioneering spirit and persistence paved the way for thousands of Wisconsin women to enter the legal profession, says Chief Justice Annette Ziegler.

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The @StateBarofWI was a sponsor of yesterday’s @WisPolitics luncheon event with @SenBradley, @RepKaylanHaywood, Chuck Chvala and Joe Handrick (@joeminocqua).
You can watch the entire panel on WisEye: https://t.co/Q3diti6gNN

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Conventions, new maps, swing state status...there are lots of reasons why Wisconsin is top of mind for the fall election.
Two upcoming events sponsored by the @StateBarofWI will help to keep you informed and engaged in our democracy.
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"[Supreme Court Chief Justice] Ziegler this month announced the creation of an attorney retention and recruitment committee to reverse the shortage of lawyers"...citing a 7% drop in rural attorneys and fewer students in law schools.
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