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The simplest way to support IOLTA’s mission is to maintain your IOLTA account at a Prime Partner financial institution, which pays interest rates that are at least 0.50% higher than required under the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s IOLTA interest rate comparability requirement. The additional interest results in more funding for civil legal aid in communities throughout Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin's attorneys and judges |
While financial institutions provide the substance of the IOLTA program, the participation of Wisconsin's attorneys provides the backbone. Their commitment to providing support for civil legal services for low-income people exemplifies the true pioneer spirit of community solidarity and independence that embodies Wisconsin character.
We would like to thank the many attorneys and judges who donate so generously of their time and money to WisTAF.
In addition to their IOLTA participation, attorneys and judges also provide the funds for the Public Interest Legal Services Fund (PILSF) program. Participation in the PILSF program is mandatory for all practicing Wisconsin attorneys and judicial members. PILSF funds are distributed geographically throughout the ten state judicial districts in proportion to the poverty populations in each district. This means that judicial districts with a large number of attorneys and a relatively low poverty population provide funding for judicial districts with few attorneys and many poor people, which ensures that both urban and rural populations receive an equal share of PILSF funds.
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| | D O N A T E |  | | UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS | February 24, 2023
Executive Committee Teleconference
| March 10, 2023
WisTAF Board Meeting
| April 28, 2023
Racial Justice Workgroup Meeting
| May 9, 2023
Grants & Evaluation Committee Meeting
| May 31, 2023
Executive Committee Teleconference
| June 14, 2023
WisTAF Board Meeting
| June 23, 2023
Racial Justice Workgroup meeting
| August 18, 2023
Racial Justice Workgroup meeting
| August 23, 2023
Finance Committee Meeting
| September 12, 2023
Grants & Evaluation Committee Meeting
| September 27, 2023
Executive Committee Teleconference
| September 29, 2023
Racial Justice Workgroup meeting
| October 11, 2023
WisTAF Board Meeting
| November 17, 2023
Racial Justice Workgroup meeting
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| | WHAT'S NEW | More... | | PRIME PARTNER SPOTLIGHT |
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A Prime Partner since 2021, CIBC Bank goes above and beyond IOLTA participation requirements by paying additional interest on its clients' IOLTA accounts — helping to expand access to civil legal services in Wisconsin. CIBC's participation reflects an admirable commitment to justice for all in Wisconsin.
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