Wisconsin Legal Marketing

Wisconsin was part of the original Northwest Territory. It became its own territory in 1836, when it split from the Michigan Territory, and finally became the Union’s 30th state on May 29, 1848. Despite being America’s Dairyland today, its residents weren’t always so enamored of its cheeses and, in the 1870s, tried to ban the transport of Limburger on streets in Monroe because they didn’t like the smell.

They must have gotten over the smell, because today Wisconsin has a population around 5,654,800. Milwaukee, its largest city, has some 573,400 residents, and the capital of Madison nearly 223,400.

Wisconsin Legal Resources

The following resources provide a good starting point for your legal research in Wisconsin:

  • State Bar of Wisconsin: Membership in the State Bar is a condition of practicing law in Wisconsin. The Bar provides a wealth of resources, ranging from published research and reports to online access to databases and research tools. It also offers a lawyer referral service.
  • Association for Women Lawyers: AWL has about 400 members, mostly in the Milwaukee area, who receive a variety of benefits, including education and networking opportunities.
  • Wisconsin Court System: The court system website offers a wealth of information, including court opinions and legal forms. It also offers numerous online services for both the public and legal professionals. You can pay court fees, learn how to represent yourself, find out your status as a juror, perform case searches, and much more.
  • State Law Library: The website of the Wisconsin State Law Library offers online information about a variety of popular topics, as well as the ability to search the library collection or e-mail a librarian for help.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Wisconsin

Legal marketers and administrators help to highlight their firms’ strengths and establish a positive presence in the community. These associations give them the tools to achieve those goals:

  • Legal Marketing Association, Midwest Chapter: The LMA offers support and resources to meet the needs of law firms’ in-house marketing administrators. The Midwest Chapter offers many unique benefits, including a marketing program for law students and a partnership with the Chicago Bar Foundation.
  • Association of Legal Administrators, Wisconsin Chapter: The ALA provides it members with tools and resources to achieve quality in management at their legal services firms. Benefits include educational opportunities and a Certified Legal Manager Program.
  • Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Wisconsin.