After nearly 14 years on the Wisconsin bench, Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley concludes her service July 31. Read about her path through all three levels of the state court system and the legal and professional experience she brought to the Supreme Court.
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Todd Ziegler and Assistant State Public Defender Katie York have been appointed to the Court of Appeals District IV, filling two vacancies on the Madison-based court.
Court Operations and CCAP staff are providing training and technical assistance as the Wisconsin Court System pilots a new online restraining order portal in eight counties before an expected statewide launch by the end of August.
Wisconsin's first Uniform Bar Examination is intended to help address attorney shortages by making it easier for qualified attorneys to practice in the state.
A new AI Governance Resource Hub, developed with contributions from Wisconsin Court of Appeals Senior Staff Attorney Julie Derwinski, provides Tribal Nations with practical guidance for evaluating artificial intelligence while protecting sovereignty, data, and cultural knowledge.
Court of Appeals Judge Mark D. Gundrum has been selected to lead District II, where he will oversee court operations while maintaining a full appellate caseload.
Michael Schindhelm, Jeremy Guza, and Jeffrey Erickson have been appointed to serve on circuit courts in Waukesha and Grant counties. Schindhelm and Guza will serve in Waukesha County, while Erickson will serve in Grant County.
Judge Thomas W. Clark will retire Dec. 31 after eight years as circuit court judge for Buffalo and Pepin counties.
Justice Rebecca Dallet discusses the importance of jury service and ways counties can recognize jurors in the July 2026 issue of Wisconsin Counties magazine.
Court officials gathered in Madison for training focused on safety, trauma, lethality, and risk assessment in domestic violence, sexual assault, and family law cases. Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky offered remarks during the June 26 program.
Members of the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court team visited Veterans Equine Alliance to learn how its non-riding equine program supports veterans and their families through guided interaction with horses.
Young people from four states participate in a mock juvenile court proceeding July 2 in Sheboygan County Circuit Court Branch 3. The participants were members of Sea Cadets, a national youth development program.
An upcoming Office of Lawyer Regulation webinar will explore how mindfulness can help legal professionals stay focused, manage stress, and improve decision-making.
The program, Staying Steady Under Pressure: Mindfulness for Focus, Resilience, and Ethical Clarity in the Legal Profession, will look at the connection between stress, professional judgment, and well-being in the legal field. The session, which will be held on August 13 from 12-1 p.m., is pending approval for 1.0 CLE credit.
Presenter Courtney Schulnick, J.D., is a former litigator and mindfulness educator who works with attorneys, judges, bar associations, and professional organizations. Drawing on more than 20 years in litigation, Schulnick will discuss practical strategies for building clarity and resilience in demanding legal environments.
Register through OLR’s LinkedIn page.
This month’s issue continues our feature celebrating Wisconsin Court System employees for their years of service. Click to find out who is celebrating an anniversary this month.
The Wisconsin Court System regularly highlights opportunities for skilled professionals to support the work of our courts. Each month, we feature positions available statewide. Click here to explore current openings and learn more about career opportunities across Wisconsin’s courts.
