The Dane County Bar Association and Dane County's Circuit Court Judges hosted the annual open house for Law Day on May 1, 2012 in Madison. Circuit court and appellate court judges, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, court staff, and citizens  presented short informative programs about the role and work of the courts, mock trials, and guided courthouse tours. Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson gave the keynote address to kick off the festivities.