Steven C. McGaver

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Steven C. McGaver didn’t want to follow his father in the law enforcement profession, or take his grandfather’s advice to attend the United States Naval Academy.

He wanted to be a lawyer. Four years into his legal career, McGaver has made his mark.

As the new President of the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, he intends to promote the efficient use of technology in practice and involvement.

“I think it is imperative young lawyers lead the way on the technology front, because who else is going to do it?” he said.

The Gimbel Reilly Guerin & Brown LLP attorney certainly practices what he preaches. He is an active member of seven different organizations, including the Wisconsin Defense Counsel (WDC), the Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) and the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD).

“It is alphabet soup,” McGaver joked of his commitments. “You really need to have a good calendaring system and stick to it.”

What is the best part of being an attorney?

Being able to learn from and interact with my friends and mentors every day.

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Since I’m pretty sure that someone else is going to say Atticus Finch, I’ll go with Gordon Bombay from the Mighty Ducks.

What is the first concert you went to?

Sesame Street Live. Grover is still awesome after all these years!

What is your most treasured possession?

Grandfather clock passed down from Grandma and Grandpa McGaver.

How would your mother describe you in one word?

Impatient.

What do you miss most about your childhood?

Not knowing any better.

What is the most insane question you’ve ever been asked?

Attorney-client privilege and/or confidentiality will not allow me to answer this question, at least not honestly.

Can you handle the truth?

It depends on the day.

What’s your favorite sports team?

Wisconsin Badgers.

What famous person you would most like to have a drink with?

Clarence Darrow, although I’m several decades too late.