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Foley & Lardner LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 310
Addresses in Wisconsin: 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5306; Verex Plaza, 150 E. Gilman St., Madison, WI 53703-1481
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-2400; Madison: 608-257-5035
Out-of-state offices: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, New York, Sacramento, San Diego, San Diego/Del Mar, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Tallahassee, Tampa, Washington D.C., Brussels, Shanghai, Tokyo
Firm’s Web site: www.Foley.com
Managing partner: CEO and Chairman: Ralf-Reinhard Böer; Managing Partner, Milwaukee: Nancy J. Sennett; Managing Partner, Madison: Anne E. Ross
Hiring partner: James N. Bierman
Marketing manager: Chief Marketing Officer: Kyle J. Heath
Firm administrator: Chief Operating Officer: Darrell R. Ohlhauser; Director, Administration and Operations (Milwaukee): Thomas N. Landgraf; Director, Administration and Operations (Madison): Joseph A. Shapiro
Information services: Chief Information Officer: Douglas D. Caddell
Primary practice areas: Business Law, Health Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulatory, Tax and Individual Planning
New practice areas: Financial Crisis Response Team; Senior Living Industry Team; Privacy, Security and Information Management; Consumer Financial Services Litigation; Immigration, Nationality, and Consular Law Services; Corporate Trust and Bondholder Rights; Green Energy Technologies
Niche practice areas: Securities Litigation; Alternative Energy; Government Finance; Antitrust; Distribution and Franchise; Labor and Employment; Copyright Litigation; Business Method Patents; Energy Tax Credits; Directors and Officers Liability Insurance; Federal Troubled Asset Relief Program
Eliminated practice areas: None
Number of male partners: 138
Number of female partners: 21
Number of male associates: 85
Number of female associates: 58
Number of male of counsel: 6
Number of female of counsel: 2
Number of male minority partners: 3
Number of female minority partners: 2
Number of male minority associates: 8
Number of female minority associates: 5
Notes about salary, including bonuses: $145,000-$185,000/$160,000-$220,000 (IP)-Milwaukee; $135,000-$175,000/ $160,000-$220,000 (IP)-Madison. Bonus program in place that allows for bonuses up to 25 percent.
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 150
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks paid leave (including short-term disability) for birth mothers; 12 weeks additional unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid paternity and adoption leave.
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 539
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; employee service award program; domestic partner benefits; payroll deducted 529 college savings plan; 18-33 paid time off days for non-exempt and exempt employees; backup insurance programs substantially paid for by the firm.

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Quarles & Brady LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 292
Addresses in Wisconsin: 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2040, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 33 E. Main St., Madison, WI 53703
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-277-5000; Madison: 608-251-5000
Out-of-state offices: Chicago, Illinois; Naples, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; and Tucson, Arizona
Firm’s Web site: www.quarles.com
Managing partner: Firm Chair: John W. Daniels, Jr.; Milwaukee Office
Managing partner: Ann M. Murphy; Madison Office
Managing partner: Donald K. Schott
Hiring partner: National Director of Human Resources: Mary K. Arnberg; National Partners Hiring Chair: James D. Friedman, partner; Lateral Associates Recruiting Chair: Joe A. Drazek, partner; Law School Recruiting Chair: Keith A. Bruett, partner
Marketing manager: National Director of Marketing: Julie H. Cole
Firm administrator: Executive Director: John J. Peterburs
Information services: National Director of Information and Technology: Todd D. Thorson
Primary practice areas: Corporate Services, Litigation, Real Estate and Land Use, Finance and Securities, Public Finance, Intellectual Property, Health Care, Environmental, Estate Planning and Tax, Labor and Employment
Number of male partners: 107
Number of female partners: 38
Number of male associates: 47
Number of female associates: 51
Number of male of counsel: 46
Number of female of counsel: 3
Number of male minority partners: 2
Number of female minority partners: 2
Number of male minority associates: 4
Number of female minority associates: 10
Starting associates salary: $125,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonuses: Signing: $2,500; Graduation: $2,500; Performance Bonus – Percentage of annual salary after recording at least 1,900 base hours.
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Associates non-billable hour requirements: No requirement
Length of paid family leave: New mothers: 12 weeks paid personal medical leave; new fathers: 6 weeks paid parental leave; Extension: both can be extended with unpaid leave up to 26 weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 324
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Staff: Comprehensive retirement plan with employer contribution, insurance coverage including health, life and disability, domestic partner benefits and pretax programs; paid vacation and holidays; in-house training programs for continued career development; pretax parking and transit programs; in-house wellness programs and health club reimbursement; backup care program for infants through elderly. Attorneys (all of the above, plus the following): signing and graduation bonuses for recent graduates; paid personal medical leave and parental family leave; associate home mortgage guarantee and assistance from our Real Estate group; moving expenses and moving arrangements made by the firm; State Bar exam review course fees and other expenses; ABA, state and local bar membership fees; all registration fees for approved CLE programs, plus reimbursement for travel, lodging and related expenses; dial-in network access; estate planning assistance; paid parking for partners.

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Michael
Best & Friedrich LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 213
Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 3300, Milwaukee, WI 53202; One S. Pinckney St., Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703; 1000 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220; Two Riverwood Place, Suite 200, N19 W24133 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188-1174
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-6560; Madison: 608-257-3501; Manitowoc: 920-686-2800; Waukesha: 262-956-6560
Out-of-state offices: Chicago
Firm’s Web site: www.michaelbest.com
Managing partner: David A. Krutz
Hiring partner: Daniel J. Vaccaro
Marketing manager: Jennifer R. Rupkey
Firm administrator: Steven J. Brandl
Information services: Peter J. Ferr
Primary practice areas: Banking and Finance, Business, Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Intellectual Property, Land and Resources, Litigation, Taxation, Wealth Planning
New practice areas: Intellectual Property Litigation
Niche practice areas: Renewable Energy, Life Sciences, Venture Capital
Number of male partners: 110
Number of female partners: 28
Number of male associates: 31
Number of female associates: 35
Number of male of counsel: 8
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 3
Number of female minority partners: 1
Number of male minority associates: 2
Number of female minority associates: 2
Starting associates salary: $125,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Associates who work and record 1,950 billable hours eligible to receive a $10,000 bonus provided satisfactory performance with respect to other eligibility factors; eligibility for $17,500 super bonus at 2,050 billable hours with bonus amounts beyond that at the discretion of the Management Committee.
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 100 investment hours (including pro bono and training)
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks (after 2 years)
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 224
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Home loan guarantee for associates, no-interest computer loans

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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 203
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1000 N. Water St., Suite 2100, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 22 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703; W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Waukesha, WI 53188
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-298-1000; Madison: 608-229-2200; Waukesha: 262-951-4500
Out-of-state offices: Rockford, IL
Firm’s Web site: www.reinhartlaw.com
Managing partner: Jerome M. Janzer
Hiring partner: Catherine L. Davies
Marketing manager: Robyn L. Radomski, Chief Marketing Officer
Firm administrator: Terrance J. Navin
Information services: Rick Thompson
Primary practice areas: Corporate/Public Finance, Business Law, Employee Benefits, Government Relations, Health Care, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Real Estate, Securities, Tax
New practice areas: Entertainment, Envrionmental, Financial Markets Crisis Team
Niche practice areas: Tax-Exempt Organizations, Telecommunications and Energy
Number of male partners: 77
Number of female partners: 13
Number of male associates: 59
Number of female associates: 56
Number of male of counsel: 9
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 3
Number of female minority associates: 2
Starting associates salary: $125,000
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,900
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 0
Length of paid family leave: Varies by classification
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 225
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Varies by classification

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Godfrey & Kahn, S.C

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 188
Addresses in Wisconsin: 780 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-3590; One E. Main St., P.O. Box 2719, Madison, WI 53701-2719; N21 W23350 Ridgeview Parkway, Waukesha, WI 53188; 333 Main St., Suite 600, P.O. Box 13067, Green Bay, WI 54307-3067; 100 W. Lawrence, P.O. Box 2728, Appleton, WI 54912
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-273-3500; Madison: 608-257-3911; Waukesha: 262-951-7000; Green Bay: 920-432-9300; Appleton: 920-830-2800
Out-of-state offices: Washington D.C.; Shanghai, China
Firm’s Web site: www.gklaw.com
Managing partner: Richard J. Bliss
Hiring partner: Christine L. McLaughlin & David R. Navarre
Marketing manager: Susan Costley
Firm administrator: Thomas C. Nipko
Information services: Thomas R. Dressel
Primary practice areas: Corporate and Securities, Litigation, Real Estate, Financial Institutions, Investment Management, Energy and Environmental, Intellectual Property, Estate Planning and Wealth Management, Labor and Employment, Business Finance and Restructuring
New practice areas: White Collar Counseling and Defense
Number of male partners: 79
Number of female partners: 17
Number of male associates: 40
Number of female associates: 38
Number of male of counsel: 11
Number of female of counsel: 3
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 2
Number of male minority associates: 6
Number of female minority associates: 5
Starting associates salary: $125,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonus consideration at 1,800 hours
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 250
Flextime for st
aff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Elder/child back-up dependent care, tuition reimbursement, paid after-hour meal service

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Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 142
Addresses in Wisconsin: 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3189; 33 East Main St., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703-4655; 4221 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, WI 54220-3064
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-273-2100; Madison: 608-266-4440; Manitowoc: 920-683-3500
Firm’s Web site: www.whdlaw.com
Managing partner: Mark A. Miller, CEO
Marketing manager: Sharon Zalewski, Marketing Director
Firm administrator: Traci A. Mortensen, COO
Information services: Alan W. Clochon, IT Director
Primary practice areas: Corporate, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Human Resources, Real Estate, Finance, Reorganization, Trusts and Estates, State and Local Tax
New practice areas: Indian Law
Number of male partners: 65
Number of female partners: 23
Number of male associates: 23
Number of female associates: 18
Number of male of counsel: 12
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 3
Number of female minority associates: 4
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 151
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

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von Briesen & Roper s.c.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 100
Addresses in Wisconsin: 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 700, Milwaukee, WI 53202; One N. Pinckney St., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703; 10200 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092; One Main St., Suite 350, Racine, WI 53403
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-1122; Madison: 608-441-0300; Mequon: 262-241-5600; Racine: 262-635-3100
Firm’s Web site: www.vonbriesen.com
Managing partner: Randall D. Crocker
Hiring partner: Director of Human Resources and Administration: Anne E. Wagner
Marketing manager: Director of Marketing: Karen Brunow
Information services: Director of I.T.: Bill Caraher
Primary practice areas: Corporate, Health, Litigation and Risk Management, Banking, Construction, Employee Benefits, Wealth Management, Labor, Real Estate, School and Government
Number of male partners: 42
Number of female partners: 16
Number of male associates: 14
Number of female associates: 16
Number of male of counsel: 8
Number of female of counsel: 3
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 1
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 93
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Maybe
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Supplemental medical reimbursement, FSA funding, flexible work schedules, superior group benefit plans, firm provided cell phones and laptops; parking; Profit sharing and 401(k), generous vacation and personal time benefits, competitive salaries and merit bonuses, in-house CLEs, a variety of social events for employees and their families.

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DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 83
Addresses in Wisconsin: DeWitt Ross & Stevens Capitol Square Office, 2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703; DeWitt Ross & Stevens Metro Milwaukee Office, 13935 Bishop’s Dr., Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005
Office phone: Madison: 608-255-8891; Brookfield: 262-754-2840
Firm’s Web site: www.dewittross.com
Managing partner: Stephen A. DiTullio, Managing Partner
Hiring partner: None
Marketing manager: Tom Bernd, Marketing Director
Firm administrator: Greg Harper, Firm Administrator
Information services: Suzanne Arbet, Information Services Manager
Primary practice areas: Business Transactions and Litigation, Employment Relations and Employee Benefits, Environment, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law and Adoption, Government Relations, Intellectual Property, General Litigation and Personal Injury, Real Estate and Land Use, and Transportation and Logistics
New practice areas: Renewable Energy
Number of male partners: 59
Number of female partners: 8
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 3
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,700
Length of paid family leave: Subject to PTO policy
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 163
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Unique compensation system for attorneys, marketing options for attorneys, paid parking, flex benefit contribution, progressive 401(k) program, donut Mondays twice a month, employee ice cream socials, holiday parties.

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Davis & Kuelthau s.c.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 74
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 318 S. Washington St., Suite 300, Green Bay, WI 54301; 10 E. Doty St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703; 219 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 1278, Oshkosh, WI 54903-1278; 605 N. 8th St., Suite 610, Sheboygan, WI 53081; 300 N. Corporate Dr., Suite 150, Brookfield, WI 53045
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-0200; Green Bay: 920-435-9378; Madison: 608-280-8235; Oshkosh: 920-233-6050; Sheboygan: 920-451-1461; Brookfield: 262-792-2400
Firm’s Web site: www.dkattorneys.com
Managing partner: Ann M. Rieger, President
Hiring partner: Ann M. Rieger, President
Marketing manager: Michelle M. Friedman, Director of Marketing and Business Development
Firm administrator: Kevin P. Russell, Executive Director
Information services: Brian F. Langenbach, Director of Information Technology
Primary practice areas: Labor and Employment, Business and Corporate, Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law, School Law, Construction Law, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Commercial Finance, Trusts and Estates
Number of male partners: 40
Number of female partners: 12
Number of male associates: 12
Number of female associates: 6
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 2
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 1
Number of female minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $100,000
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 100
Length of paid family leave: 12 Weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 80
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: The following benefits are either fully or partially paid for by the firm: Medical Insurance (including domestic partners), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase (through pre-tax payroll deductions) the following optional benefits: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Dependent/Health Care Spending Accounts, Parking/Transportation Reimbursement. In addition, the firm maintains a Retirement Savings Plan that offers the opportunity to make 100 percent vested, tax-deferred 401(k) contributions. Participants may enter the plan quarterly and may contribute any percentage of their salary up to the limits allowed by current law and regulations on a pre-tax basis. Employees are eligible for a firm contribution into their plan on the January 1st nearest the completion of two years of employment. Contributions on behalf of eligible employees are made by the firm and are based on a percentage of the employee’s prior year (W-2) income. Employees receive generous paid time off/vacation per year and firm-paid mass transportation benefits. Also covered by the firm is a comprehensive employee assistance program as well as Health Advocate services. All Davis & Kuelthau offices participate in the corporate wellness program. The program provides quarterly wellness seminars, annual flu shot vouchers and wellness reimbursement dollars.

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Axley Brynelson LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 54
Addresses in Wisconsin: 2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703
Office phone: 800-368-5661, 608-257-5661
Firm’s Web site: www.axley.com
Managing partner: Michael S. Anderson
Hiring partner: Lori Lubinsky
Marketing manager: Kim M. Straka
Firm administrator: Bruce Wichmann
Information services: Dharma Singh
Primary practice areas: Commercial/Intellectual Property, Litigation, Business and Tax Law, Labor and Employment Law, Insurance Defense/Medical Malpractice Litigation, Corporate Law, Banking and Commercial Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, Construction and Transportation, Government Relations Matters
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 102

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Murphy Desmond S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 53
Addresses in Wisconsin: 33 E. Main St., Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703; 400 Midland Court, Suite 102, Janesville, WI 53546
Office phone: Madison: 608-807-0262; Janesville: 608-314-3800
Firm’s Web site: www.murphydesmond.com
Managing partner: Tim R. Valentyn
Hiring partner: Attorney: Tim R. Valentyn; Staff: Robert A. Miller
Marketing manager: Amy M. Gores
Firm administrator: Robert A. Miller
Information services: Derrick VanFossen
Primary practice areas: Business, Tax and Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts, Real Estate and Land Use Law, Employment Law, Municipal Law, Creditor Rights and Chapter 11 Reorganization, Family Law, Legislative Advocacy, Health Care/Nursing
New practice areas: E-Discovery
Niche practice areas: Eminent Domain; Business Reorganization; Sports Law; Health Law
Number of male partners: 13
Number of female partners: 4
Number of male associates: 15
Number of female associates: 6
Number of male of counsel: 14
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 1
Number of female minority associates: 2
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Incentives and bonuses for client development and production
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 38
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Parking, cell phones, monthly luncheons, sporting events, firm-wide social events, training reimbursements, medical reimbursements, voluntary dental, time to volunteer.

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Boardman Law Firm llp

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 50
Addresses in Wisconsin: One S. Pinkney St., P.O. Box 927, Madison, WI 53701-0927; 619 Oak St., P.O. Box 443, Baraboo, WI 53913-0443
Office phone: Madison: 608-257-9521; Baraboo: 608-356-3977
Firm’s Web site: www.boardmanlawfirm.com
Managing partner: Executive Committee: Carl J. Rasmussen (Chair), Earl H. Munson, James E. Bartzen, Jon C. Nordenberg, and Marta T. Meyers
Hiring partner: Jennifer S. Mirus, attorneys; Donna V. Hurd, staff
Firm administrator: Donna V. Hurd
Information services: Carolyn Kaukl
Primary practice areas:, Banking, Business, Family, Labor & Employment, Municipal Services, Real Estate, Litigation, Trust and Estates, and Employee Benefits, and Dealership
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iche practice areas: Banking, Municipal Services, and Dealership
Number of male partners: 20
Number of female partners: 11
Number of male associates: 3
Number of female associates: 7
Number of male of counsel: 8
Number of female of counsel: 1
Length of paid family leave: Comply with FMLA.
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 50
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: We provide our attorneys with significant professional and personal authorities.

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Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 46
Addresses in Wisconsin: 225 E. Michigan St., Fourth Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Office phone: 414-277-8500
Out-of-state offices: Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Des Moines, Iowa; Indianapolis; Las Vegas; New York; Washington D.C.
Firm’s Web site: www.gshllp.com
Managing partner: Gerardo (Jerry) H. Gonzalez, Kerrie M. Murphy
Hiring partner: Margo McCormack, Director of Human Resources
Marketing manager: Pam Bertieri, Director of Marketing
Firm administrator: Margo McCormack, Director of Human Resources
Information services: Ozzy Ornelas, Systems Administrator
Primary practice areas: Complex Litigation, Equal Opportunities and Employment Law, Environmental, Transactional and Real Estate, Energy and Regulatory, Public Finance, Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation, Financial Institutions and Credit, and Medical Liability
New practice areas: E-Business and Technology; Immigration; Intellectual Property
Niche practice areas: Dedicated Corporate and Transactional Team to work with the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP)
Eliminated practice areas: None
Number of male partners: 18
Number of female partners: 8
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 8
Number of male of counsel: 4
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 9
Number of female minority partners: 2
Number of male minority associates: 5
Number of female minority associates: 2
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 34
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Maybe
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Origination incentive provided for attorneys with regard to business originated for any of the nine GSH offices. Comprehensive paid benefit package.

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Ruder Ware L.L.S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 45
Addresses in Wisconsin: 500 First St., Suite 8000, P.O. Box 8050, Wausau, WI 54402-8050; 402 Graham Ave., P.O. Box 187, Eau Claire, WI 54702
Office phone: 715-845-4336
Firm’s Web site: www.ruderware.com
Managing partner: Lon E. Roberts
Hiring partner: Human Resources Director: Linda M. Huss, Senior Office Manager
Marketing manager: Lisa O. O’Flyng, Marketing Director
Firm administrator: John R. Laehn, Chief Operating Executive
Information services: Del Stein, Information Technology Administration Firm Services
Primary practice areas: Business Transactions, Trusts, Estates and Family Business Planning, Employment, Labor and Benefits, Litigation, Family Business and Succession Planning, Fiduciary Services, Local Government, Financial Institutions, Creditors Rights and Commercial Finance
Number of male partners: 24
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 10
Number of female associates: 4
Number of male of counsel: 4
Number of female of counsel: 0
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 100
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: 401K Profit Sharing Plan with substantial employer contributions; 100 percent firm-provided health insurance; 100 percent paid Life Insurance, and Long and Short Term Disability; Flexible Spending Account; generous allowance for CLE; professional membership fees paid; free parking

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Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 40
Addresses in Wisconsin: Appleton: 4100 Boardwalk Court, Appleton, WI 54914; Green Bay: 408 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301; Kenosha: 6905 S. Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53142; Lake Geneva: 851 Park Drive, Suite 102, Lake Geneva, WI 53147; Madison: 150 E. Gilman St., Suite 2000, Madison, WI 53703; Milwaukee: 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2300, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Racine: 5439 Durand Ave., Suite 220, Racine, WI 53406; Rhinelander: 126 E. Davenport St., Rhinelander, WI 54501; Stevens Point: 5370 E. Highway 10, Stevens Point, WI 54481; Waukesha: N14W23755 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI 53188; Wausau: 3100 Eagle Ave., Wausau, WI 54403; West Bend: 2125 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095
Office phone: Appleton: 920-738-0900; Green Bay: 920-437-0900; Kenosha: 262-652-4900; Lake Geneva: 262-248-5200; Madison: 608-255-6663; Milwaukee: 414-271-0900; Racine: 262-554-6200; Rhinelander: 715-365-1900; Stevens Point: 715-345-0004; Waukesha: 262-523-4700; Wausau: 715-842-4444
Firm’s Web site: www.habush.com
Managing partner: Robert L. Habush, Chairman & President; Daniel A. Rottier, Chief Executive Officer
Firm administrator: Jennifer L. Passig
Information services: Kevin Hood
Primary practice areas: Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Products Liability, Medical Negligence, Professional Negligence, Motor Vehicle Crashworthiness, Premises and General Negligence, Construction Negligence, Trial Practice
Number of male partners: 18
Number of female partners: 14
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 0
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority associates: 1
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 95
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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crivello Carlson S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisc
onsin): 33
Addresses in Wisconsin: 710 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Office phone: 414-271-7722
Out-of-state offices: Houston, TX
Firm’s Web site: www.crivellocarlson.com
Managing partner: Donald Carlson, Raymond Pollen, Patrick Brennan, James Niquet, Jeffrey Nichols
Firm administrator: Dawn Kirk
Information services: David Wenzel
Primary practice areas: Civil Litigation throughout U.S., involving commercial, product liability, municipal, environmental, construction, toxic substance, malpractice defense, employment law, self-insurance programs, risk management
Number of male partners: 14
Number of female partners: 7
Number of male associates: 8
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 50
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 56
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes

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Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 33
Addresses in Wisconsin: 3524 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Office phone: 715-839-7786
Firm’s Web site: www.wrpr.com
Managing partner: Christine A. Gimber
Hiring partner: Christine A. Gimber
Marketing manager: Barbara Michels (committee)
Firm administrator: Barbara Michels, Office Manager
Information services: Theresa DeRusha
Number of male partners: 18
Number of female partners: 7
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $50,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Salary increases occur in July; bonuses in July and December
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 29
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Maybe

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Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik S.C.**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 31
Addresses in Wisconsin: One Park Plaza, 11270 W. Park Place, 5th Fl, Milwaukee, WI 53224; 225 S. Monroe Ave., Suite 100, Green Bay, WI 54301
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-577-4000; Green Bay: 920-436-0304
Firm’s Web site: www.kasdorf.com
Primary practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Insurance Defense, Administrative Law, Business Disputes, Contract and Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination, Construction, Copyright

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Peterson, Johnson & Murray S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 31
Addresses in Wisconsin: 733 N. Van Buren St., 6th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ninth Floor, 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison, WI 53703; 10505 Corporate Dr., Suite 201A, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158; 1701 Washington St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-278-8800; Madison; 608-256-5220; Kenosha: 262-997-6300; Manitowoc: 920-684-4720
Out-of-state offices: Chicago and Libertyville, IL.
Firm’s Web site: www.pjmlaw.com
Managing partner: Terry E. Johnson
Hiring partner: Human Resources Director: Jennifer Tarantino
Firm administrator: Gary J. Lukitsch
Information services: Jeff Jorgensen
Primary practice areas: Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Hospital Law, Family Law, Coverage Litigation, Civil Rights Litigation
Niche practice areas: Litigation
Number of male partners: 12
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 11
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 65
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Stafford Rosenbaum LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 29
Addresses in Wisconsin: 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 900, Madison, WI 53701-1784; 325 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 190, Brookfield, WI 53045-5801
Office phone: Madison: 608-256-0226; Metro Milwaukee Office: 262-439-2888; Toll Free: 800-655-4752
Firm’s Web site: www.staffordlaw.com
Managing partner: Bruce D. Huibregtse
Hiring partner: Christopher B. Hughes and Drew J. Cochrane
Marketing manager: Bruce D. Huibregtse
Firm administrator: Director of Operations: Michelle A. Andler
Information services: David U. Richgels
Primary practice areas: Business/Corporate, Commercial Litigation, Creditor’s Rights, Dealership/Franchise, Energy/Utility, Estate Planning/Probate, Family, Government, Insurance, Labor/Employment, Product Liability, Real Estate and School Law
Number of male partners: 16
Number of female partners: 5
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,700
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 300
Length of paid family leave: Ranges from two to six weeks based on longevity
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 38
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Lathrop & Clark LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 26
Addresses in Wisconsin: 740 Regent St., Madison, WI 53701-1507
Office phone: 608-257-7766
Firm’s Web site: www.lathropclark.com
Managing partner: Jerry E. McAdow
Hiring partner: Paul A. Johnson
Marketing manager: Shana R. Lewis
Firm administrator: Kim E. Besta
Information services: Fred Simani
Primary practice areas: Intellectual Property, School Law, Labor and Employment, Business, Real Estate, Estates, Trust, Probate
Number of male partners: 16
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 1
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 26
Addresses in Wisconsin: 700 N. Water St., Suite 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 400 Genesee St., Suite D, Delafield, WI 53018
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-5800; Delafield: 262-646-5812
Firm’s Web site: www.wbb-law.com
Managing partner: Michael M. Berzowski
Hiring partner: Barry R. White
Firm administrator: J. Andrew Bednall
Information services: Mary A. Schonenberg
Primary practice areas: Corporate, Tax, Employment, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning and Probate, Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation
Number of male partners: 13
Number of female partners: 5
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Competitive
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Associates non-billable hour requirements: variable
Length of paid family leave: flexible
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 22
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Health and dental insurance, retirement plan, dependent care, HSA, FSA, EAP

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Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 25
Addresses in Wisconsin: 735 N. Water St., Suite 1500, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53701
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-3600; Madison: 608-258-1711
Firm’s Web site: www.borgelt.com
Hiring partner: James M. Fredericks
Primary practice areas: Insurance Law, Workers’ Compensation, Auto and Homeowner Liability, First-Party Property Insurance, Fidelity and Surety Bonds, Employment Law, Environmental and Toxic Tort Law, Medical and Professional Malpractice, Personal injury, Mediations and Arbitrations
Number of male partners: 11
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 4
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 1
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 23
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 25
Addresses in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Office, 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1400, Milwaukee WI 53202-4870; Port Washington Office, d/b/a Ansay, O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C., 1329 W. Grand Ave., Suite 200, PO Box 306, Port Washington WI 53074-0306
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-5000; Port Washington: 262-284-3407
Firm’s Web site: www.wilaw.com
Managing partner: James G. DeJong
Hiring partner: James G. DeJong
Firm administrator: Patricia A. Van Antwerpen, Director of Administration
Information services: Joseph J. Hayes, Manager of Information Technologies
Primary practice areas: Business Law; Business Succession and Estate Planning, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transaction, Construction Law and Litigation, Employment Law and Litigation, Franchise and Dealership Law, Real Estate, Tax Advice, Family Law, Municipal Law
Number of male partners: 12
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 7
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 34
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: In addition to a very comprehensive employee benefit package, our firm offers paid sick leave, flex time and flexible work hours, annual outings/events for employees and their families, Halloween trick-or-treat for kids and everyone’s favorite — pizza Fridays.

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Cook & Franke S.C.**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23
Addresses in Wisconsin: 660 E. Mason St., Milwaukee, WI 53202; 10 E. Doty St., Madison, WI 53703
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-5900; Madison: 608-251-0404
Firm’s Web site: www.cf-law.com
Primary practice areas: Admiralty, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Commercial Finance, Construction and Real Estate, Criminal Law, Employment, Environmental Law, Government Relations, Health Care

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Hawks Quindel Ehlke & Perry
S.C.

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23
Addresses in Wisconsin: 700 W. Michigan St., 5th Floor, P.O. Box 442, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0442; 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 705, P.O. Box 2155, Madison, WI 53701-2155
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-8650; Madison: 608-257-0040
Firm’s Web site: www.hqeplaw.com
Managing partner: All shareholders
Hiring partner: Personnel Committee and Ann Young, Office Administrator
Marketing manager: Marketing Committee
Firm administrator: Ann Young
Information services: Ann Young
Primary practice areas: Union Side Labor, Employment, Employment Discrimination, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Fair Housing, Criminal, Personal Injury
Number of male partners: 7
Number of female partners: 6
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 5
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 20
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23
Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2600, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 100 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, WI 54911
Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-276-6464; Appleton: 920-738-7550
Out-of-state offices: Chicago; New York, Florida, California, Missouri, Arizona, Oregon, Minnesota, Indiana
Firm’s Web site: www.hinshawlaw.com
Managing partner: Appleton: Patrick F. Koenen; Milwaukee: Michael P. Malone
Hiring partner: Anne Connor, Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marketing manager: Kelly Fox
Firm administrator: Paul Boken
Information services: Jim Devereux
Primary practice areas: Complex insurance coverage claims and Litigation, Professional Liability, Products Liability, Health Care, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Smal Business and Workers’ Compensation
Number of male partners: 13
Number of female partners: 0
Number of male associates: 6
Number of female associates: 4
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 1
Associates billable hour requirements: 2,000
Length of paid family leave: variable
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 23
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes