Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

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Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers In this world of increasing complexity there will rise a new generation of leaders that make creativity the path forward for success enterprises.

WAAL is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to ensuring diversity in the legal profession and advocating for legal and judicial reform and accountability. WAAL also provides community service to people through the People's Law School, Street Law, and various trial competitions.

Thank you all for attending the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner! We appreciate your continued support of WAAL’s...
10/10/2026

Thank you all for attending the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner! We appreciate your continued support of WAAL’s mission and vision.

Congrats to all of our awardees, thank you to our sponsors, and thank you to our keynote speaker!

Special thanks to for beautifully capturing the night behind the lens. 📸

We are officially in our 2026-2027 membership year! Please check the link in our bio to pay your dues/renew your membership! We look forward to serving you all this year! ✨

Congratulations to WAAL’s Member of the Year, the Honorable M. Joseph Donald!During our 35th Annual VelanDale Dinner, we...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to WAAL’s Member of the Year, the Honorable M. Joseph Donald!

During our 35th Annual VelanDale Dinner, we will recognize Judge Donald contributions to the legal community as a judge, mentor, and advocate.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

We are proud to announce that our keynote speaker for the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner is Natacha Andrews, E...
09/22/2026

We are proud to announce that our keynote speaker for the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner is Natacha Andrews, Esq!

Attorney Andrews is a nationally recognized attorney, author, educator and advocate. She is the Founder of the National Association of Black Cannibas Lawyers (NABCL) and CEO of Evergreen Solutions Group.

We look forward to hearing her words of wisdom at this year’s dinner!

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Foley & Lardner LLP, Laster & Associates, Michael Best, MWH Law Group, Quarles & Brady, ...
09/21/2026

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Foley & Lardner LLP, Laster & Associates, Michael Best, MWH Law Group, Quarles & Brady, and State Bar of Wisconsin, for your generous support of the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner.

We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to advancing WAAL’s mission and supporting the next generation of leaders.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, DeWitt LLP, Godfrey & Kahn, and Cade Law Group, for your generous support of the 35t...
09/18/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, DeWitt LLP, Godfrey & Kahn, and Cade Law Group, for your generous support of the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner.

We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to advancing WAAL’s mission and supporting the next generation of leaders.

Please join us for the VelanDale Scholarship Dinner on September 24th at 5pm. You may buy tickets on our website!

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Reinhart Law, for your generous support of the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinne...
09/18/2026

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Reinhart Law, for your generous support of the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner!

We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to advancing WAAL’s mission and supporting the next generation of leaders.

09/18/2026

What does it mean to be Black in the legal profession? ✨

Check this video out to hear what it means for our current board members!

Please join us for the VelanDale Scholarship Dinner on September 24th at 5pm. You may buy tickets on our website!

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, JAMS, for your generous support of the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner!We are...
09/18/2026

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, JAMS, for your generous support of the 35th Annual VelanDale Scholarship Dinner!

We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to advancing WAAL’s mission and supporting the next generation of leaders.

Please join us for the VelanDale Scholarship Dinner on September 24th at 5pm. You may buy tickets on our website!

Congrats Simone Cathey! ✨We are proud to honor Simone Cathey as the winner of the Hon. Maxine Aldridge White Book Schola...
09/07/2026

Congrats Simone Cathey! ✨

We are proud to honor Simone Cathey as the winner of the Hon. Maxine Aldridge White Book Scholarship Award at the 35th Annual Velandale Scholarship Dinner! ⚖️

A second-year law student at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Executive Director of BLSA, Simone is a dedicated leader committed to public interest law and serving her community.

Congratulations, Simone, on this well-deserved honor!

Hon. Maxine Aldridge White is a trailblazer in Wisconsin’s legal community and a champion of service and justice. Her de...
09/03/2026

Hon. Maxine Aldridge White is a trailblazer in Wisconsin’s legal community and a champion of service and justice. Her dedication to WAAL’s mission and her pursuit of personal and professional excellence have left a lasting impact on generations of legal professionals.

In 2013, WAAL established the Honorable Maxine Aldridge White Book Scholarship Award in her honor. The scholarship recognizes her continued service and commitment to excellence.

In 2025, she retired from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I bench and was subsequently honored by WAAL at Judges and Commissioners Night.

Registration for the 35th Annual Velandale Scholarship Dinner is in our bio ✨

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310 E Chicago St.
Milwaukee, WI
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