To commemorate Lavinia Goodell, the first woman admitted to practice law in Wisconsin, Governor Evers has declared June 17th, 2024 Wisconsin Women Lawyers Day. This day coincides with the 150th anniversary of Ms. Goodell’s admission to the Wisconsin bar.

Please see here for information about an event to be held at the Rock County Courthouse on June 17th, as well as other events in honor of Ms. Goodell and Wisconsin’s women lawyers.