Wisconsin lawyer nominated to lead the American Bar Association

After nearly 30 years of running her own practice, Michelle Behnke is the nominee to head the country’s largest voluntary organization of lawyers.

Behnke is principal of her own firm in Madison, Michelle Behnke & Associates, which focuses on real estate, estate planning and business law. This year, she became the nominee to become the next president of the American Bar Association. The organization’s Board of Directors holds elections to officially vote in nominees in August...

...She’s also been heavily involved in diversity efforts at both the state and national bars. 

“Our justice system is designed to be equal and fair and accessible to all. So having people that have had the similar experiences, and who look like the clients — all of that helps people feel like the system is fair and equal for all,” she said...