Madison, WI – Johanna R. Kirk and Stephen W. Sawyer have accepted nominations to run for 2025 State Bar of Wisconsin president-elect.
Both candidates are lawyers active in northern Wisconsin. Kirk runs her law firm, Kirk Law Office LLC in Thorp. Sawyer is with Sawyer Law LLC in Stevens Point.
The president-elect serves a one-year term before becoming president on July 1, 2026.
The nominees for treasurer are Steven J. Krueger with Law Firm of Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry SC in Green Bay; and Emil Ovbiagele with OVB Law & Consulting SC, Milwaukee.
The candidates for Judicial Council representative are Edward E. Robinson, an attorney with Cannon & Dunphy SC in Brookfield; and Sarah Zylstra, a partner with Boardman & Clark LLP, Madison.
The Nominating Committee members, appointed by State Bar President Ryan Billings, include Renee Read, chair; Eric Andrews, Ryan Long, Chris Rogers, and Craig Steger.
