2025 November Utah Fellows Reception

Please save the date to join the Utah Fellows for a reception with Michelle Behnke, ABA President.

Michelle A. Behnke, a member of the Boardman Clark law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, is president of the American Bar Association, the world’s largest voluntary association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals.  Prior to joining the firm, she was the principal of the firm Michelle Behnke & Associates, where her practice focused on business, real estate and estate planning.  Michelle’s experience in the real estate area was recognized by her election to membership in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.  She has also been elected into The American Law Institute, the American Bar Foundation Fellows and the Wisconsin Bar Foundation Fellows.

Michelle served as President of State Bar of Wisconsin in 2004-05. In addition to bar leadership, Michelle has served as the President of the International Women’s Forum-Wisconsin.  Currently, Michelle serves on the University of Wisconsin Law School Board of Visitors and the University of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association Board.  She is also active in her community and has served on a number of boards.  She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Capitol Bank and has previously served on the Boards of Dean Health Plan, Inc., and SSM Healthcare of Wisconsin.

Michelle has been recognized for her work in the legal profession and her community, receiving the Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award and the YWCA Women of Distinction Award.

Michelle is a proud Patron Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.