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Dane County Bar Association

Kyle Engelke

DCBA President

Welcome to the Dane County Bar Association (DCBA) website. Founded in 1858, the DCBA has been a leading bar association in Wisconsin for many years.

It features a diverse membership that includes lawyers, judges, and law students. The DCBA offers a multitude of benefits and programs, including timely and informative CLE luncheons, an award-winning mentorship program that pairs new and experienced lawyers, low-cost mediation services, and opportunities to volunteer and offer pro bono services.

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Joseph A. Melli Mentorship Program
In 2006, the late Joe Melli, then-Chair of the Senior Lawyers Section, and Josh Kindkeppel, then Chair of the New Lawyers Section, joined forces to create the Dane County Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program launched a pilot program in the fall of 2007 matching 10 mentees with 10 mentors. The Program was a success and was expanded in subsequent years. The concept of the Program is simple: match new attorneys with seasoned veterans based on an area of practice/interest.

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Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 12:00

    Webinar

    At 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 28th,  by Zoom webinar, Attorneys Colin Good and Nick Fairweather of Hawks Quindel, S.C., will present an engaging CLE on the state of cannabis in the Wisconsin workplace. Wisconsin is surrounded by states that have adopted new legislation regarding cannabis use, and many Wisconsin employers hire employees from neighboring states or conduct business across state lines. This presentation will examine the legal obligations regarding cannabis use that apply to...

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Fall Fundraiser in honor

CJI will be hosting a Fall Fundraiser in honor of its 17th year of providing legal representation to low-income individuals across Southern Wisconsin.

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Historic Madison Law Firm Continues to Grow, Seeks New Attorneys

You can have it all: intellectually stimulating work at a respected local firm with a big-firm impact and rich history.

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If you are interested in placing a classified ad in our monthly newsletter, please email us at law@dcba.net.

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