Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monroe Arts Center Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall

FREE EVENT!
Open to the public.

Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson became the first woman on the Wisconsin Supreme Court when she was appointed in 1976.  She was elected to a ten-year term in 1979 and was re-elected in 1989, 1999, and 2009, and has served as chief justice since 1996.  She earned an A.B. magna cum laude from New York University in 1953, a J.D. with high distinction from Indiana University Law School in 1956, and an S.J.D. in American legal history from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1962, and holds 15 honorary doctor of laws degrees.

Before her appointment to the court, she practiced law in Madison for 14 years, taught as a faculty member of the University of Wisconsin Law School, and lectured at Marquette University Law School.

The Distinguished Speakers Series is hosted by:
Ron Spielman
Board of Directors, Monroe Arts Center Foundation

A reception immediately follows the presentation in the Frehner Gallery.

This series is devoted to the topic of Wisconsin Institutions.  These distinguished speakers are in a special position to inform, enrich, and provide insight into this great state.

Season Corporate Underwriter:
The Swiss Colony

Season Media Underwriters:
Monroe Publishing, LLC
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