A full crowd filled the Richland County Courthouse on October 27 as the Wisconsin Supreme Court brought its Justice on Wheels program to Richland Center. Students, teachers, and community members gathered to watch live oral arguments and take part in a special tribute to retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
October saw the Wisconsin Supreme Court review arguments in several significant cases. Use the links below to watch the recordings.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Chief Justice Jill Karofsky, Justice Susan Crawford, and Legislative Liaison Adam Plotkin recently met with Davit Gharibyan, Deputy Director of the Center for Legislation and Development in Armenia’s Ministry of Justice, for an exchange on judicial systems and the rule of law. Gharibyan visited Wisconsin to learn about the state’s judicial structure and legislative process through a U.S. State Department program. In Armenia, he helps shape policy and draft legislation related to judicial and legal reform. The discussion explored similarities and differences between the Wisconsin and Armenian court systems and highlighted the fundamental principles that uphold the rule of law in the United States.
Chief Justice Jill Karofsky shared her priorities and perspective on the state’s judiciary during an October 23 luncheon at the Madison Club, hosted by WisPolitics. According to organizers, the chief justice was the first Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice to participate in the event, which is held monthly. The event gave attendees an opportunity to hear directly from the chief justice about her approach to leadership and the work of the courts. The full program can be viewed here.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024–2025 Annual Statistical Report provides an overview of the Court’s work during the past year, including data on case filings, opinions issued, and petitions reviewed. To view the full report and detailed statistics, click here.
Director of State Courts Legislative Liaison Adam Plotkin and Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP) Chief Information Officer Brittney Richmond recently briefed the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI on cybersecurity initiatives within the Wisconsin Court System.
The Wisconsin Court System has created an Artificial Intelligence Committee to study how AI can be used responsibly in the courts and to develop guidelines that promote fairness, transparency, and public trust. Read more about the committee’s work and goals.
Staff from the Wisconsin Director of State Courts office joined court professionals from across the Midwest in St. Louis for a cybersecurity and disaster recovery workshop focused on strengthening court readiness and response planning.
County, tribal, and state professionals from across Wisconsin gathered in Wisconsin Dells for the biennial Conference on Child Welfare and the Courts, held September 24–26. The multidisciplinary event brought together child welfare and court professionals to share strategies for improving outcomes for children and families.
A new community closet at the Vel R. Phillips Youth & Family Justice Center is turning compassion into action. Helping families and youth meet basic needs with dignity right inside the courthouse. Read more about how the effort is making a difference in the community.
Wisconsin’s tradition of public service extends beyond the workplace. Each year, employees across state government, the Universities of Wisconsin, UW Health, and the court system join together to support hundreds of charities through the Partners in Giving campaign. The 2025 effort, themed Build a Better Tomorrow Together, runs from October 6 through December 2.
Last year, more than 3,500 participants contributed over $1.9 million to organizations across Wisconsin and beyond. Employees are encouraged to donate online at giving.wi.gov or by using a paper pledge form.
Partners in Giving celebrates the difference public service employees can make when they work together to build a better tomorrow for their communities, their state, and the world.
District Court Administrator Jon Bellows has been named a 2025 Legal All-Star by the Wisconsin Law Journal in the Unsung Hero category, recognizing his leadership and behind-the-scenes contributions to the 4th Judicial District and Wisconsin’s court system.
This month, we continue celebrating Wisconsin Court System employees for their years of service. Click to find out who is celebrating an anniversary this month.
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Presiding Judge Lisa S. Neubauer has announced that she will not seek re-election and plans to retire from the court when her current term ends on July 31, 2026.
Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Milisauskas has announced his retirement, effective January 6, 2026. His distinguished career spanned nearly two decades on the bench, including his pivotal role in launching Kenosha County’s drug court in 2009.
The Wisconsin Court System continually seeks talented professionals to join our team. Each month, we feature job openings from across the state. Click here to explore current opportunities and learn how you can contribute to the work of Wisconsin’s courts.
