Milwaukee Bar Association

Milwaukee Bar Association Established in 1858, the mission of the Milwaukee Bar Association is to serve the interests of the lawyers, judges and the people of Milwaukee County.

The MBA's current profile includes:

Voluntary membership of 2400 attorneys (50% of the lawyers in Milwaukee County)
13-person elected Board of Directors
Staff of seven professionals
Top-notch facility that is available for continuing legal education (CLE) seminars and committee meetings
19 committees and 17 substantive law sections
More than 100 CLE programs presented annu

ally. All CLE's are available via live web cast and after the live presentation date using our CLE On-Demand Service. Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) that annually refers 8,300 clients to LRIS program attorneys and earned over 2 million dollars in fees for panel attorneys in 2009. Philanthropic mission that is accomplished through the Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation
Events providing opportunities for bar members to network with colleagues and the judiciary. Some of these events include:
Judges Night, Judicial Candidate Forums, Law Day, Memorial Service, Annual Meeting, State of the Court Luncheon, and the MBA Foundation Golf Outing

Mediation isn't just another box to check on a scheduling order—it's often your best opportunity to resolve a case. But ...
06/01/2026

Mediation isn't just another box to check on a scheduling order—it's often your best opportunity to resolve a case. But getting a good result takes preparation.

Join Hon. Ellen Brostrom, Hon. Chris Foley, and Katherine Spitz this Wednesday at the MBA and learn how to set your client—and your case—up for success. Our expert panel will cover everything from selecting a mediator and drafting persuasive mediation statements to negotiation strategies and helping clients understand what to expect during the process.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/ADRCLE2026

Tomorrow's CLE over the lunch hour at the MBA is one you won't want to miss! Join us for a conversation about effective ...
05/12/2026

Tomorrow's CLE over the lunch hour at the MBA is one you won't want to miss! Join us for a conversation about effective appellate practices with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I Judges Pedro Colon, Joe Donald and Sara Geenen, and introducing newly appointed Judge Nathan Petrashek.

Register here: https://bit.ly/AppellateBench

Ready to elevate your dispute resolution skills? Join us for tomorrow's CLE which will give you the insights and strateg...
05/05/2026

Ready to elevate your dispute resolution skills? Join us for tomorrow's CLE which will give you the insights and strategies you need to harness the unique advantages of arbitration and better serve your clients. Attend in person at the Milwaukee Bar Association for the best experience or view online!

Register here: https://bit.ly/ArbitrationCLE

Now is the time to highlight those doing good work in our legal community! Nominate your colleagues for one (or more!) o...
04/30/2026

Now is the time to highlight those doing good work in our legal community! Nominate your colleagues for one (or more!) of the MBA Awards. Click here to learn more about the available awards and to submit your nominations today: https://bit.ly/MBA2026Awards

Submit your nominations by Monday, May 18th!

In honor of Law Day, the Milwaukee Bar Association is holding three FREE legal advice clinics with qualified attorneys o...
04/16/2026

In honor of Law Day, the Milwaukee Bar Association is holding three FREE legal advice clinics with qualified attorneys on Friday, May 1st, from 1:00 - 4:00pm at Evolve Church, Bay View Community Center, and Wauwatosa Public Library.

Sign-up for a timeslot using the following links:

Bay View Community Center: bit.ly/MBALawDayBayView

Evolve Church: bit.ly/MBALawDayEvolve

Wauwatosa Public Library: bit.ly/MBALawDayTosa

Calling all family law practitioners! Earn 2.0 CLE credits and join us this Friday for an interactive workshop that will...
04/13/2026

Calling all family law practitioners! Earn 2.0 CLE credits and join us this Friday for an interactive workshop that will explore the implications of technology in Domestic Violence and Family Court cases.

Attendees will learn how batterers use phone technology, social networking and GPS to circumvent injunctions for protection, supervised visitation, and child custody. Legal and Mental Health Practitioners will explore how victims of domestic violence can overcome communication issues using mobile and online communication tools, such as the OurFamilyWizard website, designed specifically for high conflict parents.

Register here: https://bit.ly/MBACLEApril17

The City of Milwaukee commends Franklyn M. Gimbel for his many years of dedicated service and leadership recognizing the...
03/18/2026

The City of Milwaukee commends Franklyn M. Gimbel for his many years of dedicated service and leadership recognizing their outstanding contributions to the community! “At 90, Dad continues to be a pillar of the legal community.” states his son and Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP Partner, Joshua Gimbel. “We, as lawyers, should all strive to have his zealous advocacy skills while maintaining his collegial demeanor.”

We were proud to bring together nearly 400 members of the Milwaukee legal community at the Grain Exchange last night for...
02/11/2026

We were proud to bring together nearly 400 members of the Milwaukee legal community at the Grain Exchange last night for the MBA's Judges Night! Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thanks to our generous sponsors who helped make this important event possible.

Don't miss the MBA's premiere event, Judges Night, happening next Tuesday! Honoring the Wisconsin judiciary serving Milw...
02/02/2026

Don't miss the MBA's premiere event, Judges Night, happening next Tuesday!

Honoring the Wisconsin judiciary serving Milwaukee County is a time-honored tradition at the MBA and we are looking forward to once again hosting this popular event. Join members of the judiciary and the Milwaukee legal community at large at the Grain Exchange for an elegant evening of fine company, outstanding food by Bartolotta Restaurants and live music.

View more details and register here: https://bit.ly/MBAJudgesNight2026

Address

747 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI
53202

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14142746760

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