2016 Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law and Other Announcements

Douglas E. Witte , Steve Zach , Frank C. Sutherland , Rick Verstegen , Rhonda R. Hazen , Jennifer S. Mirus , David P. Weller | 06.01.16

JUNE 2016

2016 Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law / School Law Chapter. In May, the State Bar of Wisconsin published the 2016 edition of the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law, which examines significant judicial and legislative developments of the past year in Wisconsin. Boardman & Clark attorneys JoAnn M. Hart and M. Tess O’Brien-Heinzen co-authored the chapter that discusses developments in school law during 2015. Because the school law chapter focuses on a wide range of current issues that impact public schools, it serves as a valuable resource for school administrators and board members. If you have any questions regarding any matter addressed in the Survey, please feel free to contact us.

Boardman & Clark LLP Welcomes New Associate. Boardman Clark recently announced the addition of Brian Goodman as the firm’s newest associate. Brian graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in May 2016. He earned his B.M. in Music Education and Jazz Studies in 2005 and his M.S. in Educational Leadership from Northern Illinois University in 2010. Brian is a member of the firm’s School Law and Labor and Employment Practice Groups. Prior to attending law school, Brian was a music teacher in Illinois. Brian uses his experience as an educator to assist school districts and employers on a wide range of legal issues.

Certified Affirmative Action Professional (CAAP) Training. If your district is in need of additional affirmative action training, please be aware of the upcoming American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) Professional Development & Training Institute (PDTI). Boardman Clark is co-sponsoring this six-day event that is taking part in our office from June 20 to June 25, 2016. The PDTI CAAP courses are available in three two days sets. Robert Gregg, co-chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group, will be presenting one of the three two-day sessions entitled ​“Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Law.” Further information about the programs, cost, and registration is explained in at the link AAAED PDTI Summer EEO Training. 

Bagels & Coffee with Boardman Clark – Save the Date. We also would like to make you aware of an upcoming complimentary seminar that will be presented by members of our practice group. Specifically, on Friday, September 16, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Boardman Clark attorneys Robert Gregg, Ashley Rouse, Steve Zach, Eileen Brownlee, Jennifer Mirus, Julia Potter, JoAnn Hart, Rick Verstegen, Doug Witte, and Brian Goodman will be presenting Bagels & Coffee with Boardman Clark at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. This seminar will provide updates on critical developments in the human resources arena. Registration information will be directed to district administrators, business managers, and human resource professionals in August. 

SHRM Legislative Partner. As the Legislative Partner for the Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Council, our attorneys provide monthly articles on the Wisconsin State Council website (www​.wishrm​.org). In addition, the firm’s attorneys will be presenting at the Wisconsin SHRM 2016 State Conference in Wisconsin Dells on October 5 to October 7, 2016. We are excited about this opportunity and believe it provides yet another means to help serve our clients.

16th Annual School Law Seminar – Save the Date. The School Law Practice Group will be presenting its 16th Annual School Law Seminar on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Invitations to this complimentary program will be mailed in early October. 

Inservice Training. Our attorneys are available to provide inservice training to administrators, board members, and/​or staff on a variety of topics. Many legal issues can be addressed on a preventive basis through such training. Please contact us if you are interested in reviewing potential topics or exploring this opportunity.