G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy Inaugural Class Soon to Begin

July 25, 2016

The G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy, a new State Bar of Wisconsin program, aims to give lawyers resources, strategies, and skills to become effective leaders in the profession and community.
The 2016-17 Leadership Academy takes place in three sessions, held at the State Bar Center in Madison, in November, February, and April. Topics to be covered include public speaking, interpreting financial documentation, community leadership, and networking.

According to the State Bar’s site, “The program honors G. Lane Ware, one of the greatest leaders of the State Bar, and someone who was passionate about the future of this organization. Throughout his career, Lane was a leader and mentor in his community, the state, and the legal profession.”
Speakers include:

• Dr. George Mavroulis, adjunct professor of educational leadership at Viterbo University, discussing the key traits of leaders;
• Natalie Fleury of Marquette Law School, discussing conflict resolution tips and techniques;
• Christina Plum, speaking on effective communicating in a professional setting;
• Hon. James Peterson, discussing the seven objectives of effective public speaking;
• Garry Bakke, providing insight into interpreting financial documentation;
• Sarah Rohne of the University of Minnesota Law School, giving tips about having a solid networking plan;
• Michael F. Moore, covering time management skills for successful leaders; and
• Dr. Julia Persike, a licensed clinical substance abuse counselor and doctor of psychology, discussing active listening and managing difficult conversations.

As a former State Bar president (1989-90), Wisconsin Law Foundation president (1998-2000), and Leadership Development Committee chair (2003-07), the State Bar notes, “Lane’s commitment to leadership development is the foundation for the creation of the G. Lane Ware Leadership Fund within the  Wisconsin Law Foundation. Through a contribution bequeathed in his will, and through the generosity of so many of his friends, a designated fund continues Lane’s focus on leadership development programs.”

A full description of the program can be found at this link:  http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Documents/Events/LeadershipAcademySchedule_2016.pdf

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