Volume 4 | Issue 2 | February 2025

2025 Spring Judicial Elections: Who’s on the ballot in Wisconsin?

The ballots are set for Wisconsin’s April 1 spring judicial election. Voters will decide races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and numerous circuit court branches across the state. Click the link to see who is on the ballot.

2025 Spring Judicial Elections

Supreme Court Commissioner Nancy Kopp to retire after nearly four decades of service

Supreme Court Commissioner Nancy Kopp will retire on March 14 after nearly 37 years of service. Her career spans several justices, chief justices, and thousands of cases.

Nancy Kopp

Court Reporter Advisory Committee, DAR Workgroup to guide policy discussions

The Director of State Courts Office is bringing court reporters from across the state to discuss industry challenges and share valuable insights.

Court Reporter Advisory Committee

This month at the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in several key cases this month. For those interested in the proceedings, you can view recordings of the oral arguments linked below.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

  • 24AP717: Service Employees International Union Healthcare Wisconsin v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission

Thursday, February 13, 2025

  • 23AP70-FT: Scot Van Oudenhoven v. Wisconsin Department of Justice
Wisconsin Supreme Court

Annual Clerk’s Institute brings court staff together for education, collaboration

Clerks of court, court operations staff, and district court administrators from across Wisconsin gathered at the annual Clerk’s Institute Conference earlier this month. The goal is to share knowledge, discuss key court administration topics, and enhance best practices.

Annual Clerk’s Institute

State Bar: Join judges and lawyers at annual meeting & conference

In a guest column, the State Bar of Wisconsin outlines the agenda for its Annual Meeting & Conference June 18-20, 2025, at Monona Terrace, Madison. The State Bar says the event will feature sessions for judges and legal professionals to enhance collaboration and discuss vital legal topics.

State Bar annual meeting and conference

Employment opportunities

The Wisconsin Court System is always looking for talented professionals to join our team. Each month, we highlight job openings across the state, offering opportunities for career growth and advancement within the courts.

Employment opportunities graphic