Milwaukee Bar Association

Milwaukee Bar Association

The Milwaukee Bar Association is a professional organization of lawyers who create and support the society surrounding the occupation. The bar association is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It provides grants to many local programs through the Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation. The organization one of the few antebellum Bar Associations, and the fifth oldest bar association, in the United States.

History

The Milwaukee Bar Association was founded in 1858 with 30 charter members. Today the Milwaukee Bar Association has over 2,600 members, accounting for roughly half of the practicing attorneys in Milwaukee County.

Administration

James D. Temmer is the current Executive Director of the Milwaukee Bar Association.

External links

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