Law Journal honors its 2016 Unsung Heroes

(Staff photo by Kevin Harnack)

The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 26 Unsung Heroes at an event on Thursday at the Grain Exchange in downtown Milwaukee.

Meet this year’s Unsung Heroes:

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Morales dedicates life to Milwaukee firm (and Bloody Marys)

Maria Morales
Weiss Berzowski
Firm Administrator

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Sheldon leaves tough spot to fill

Sue Sheldon
State Public Defender’s Office
Recently Retired

Attraction to law came early for Bradford

Mary Kay Bradford
Legal Assistant
Michael Best & Friedrich

Bradshaw uses research skill to keep attorneys informed, prepared for trial

Jill Bradshaw
Law Library Manager
Godfrey & Kahn

Brickl’s energy, dedication create solid foundation at Murphy Desmond

Kathy Brickl
Office Manager
Murphy Desmond

Curns successfully blends marketing, technology

Jessica Curns
Marketing and Media Technology Coordinator
Godfrey & Kahn

Fischer builds client-centric niche in marketing

Pagette Fischer
Director of Marketing, Business Development
Davis & Kuelthau

Heyerholm wears many hats for Boardman & Clark

Rita Heyerholm
Legal Assistant
Boardman & Clark 

Efficiency is cause of pride for Hullermann

Sara Hullermann
Judicial Assistant
Grant County Circuit Court

Jensen provides smooth transitions for pro-bono domestic abuse, guardianship projects

Staci Jensen
Legal Secretary
Quarles & Brady

Quarles & Brady’s Kirk doesn’t miss a beat

Kathryn Kirk
Legal Secretary
Quarles & Brady

Do-it-all Knous helps clients navigate immigration system

Kateri Knous
Paralegal
Quarles & Brady

Kohl fights for the little guy

William Kohl
Private Investigator
Kohl Investigations

Variety keeps Lison engaged, on her toes

Megan Lison
Paralegal
Hager, Dewick & Zuengler

Meyer at home with real estate transactions

Jennifer Meyer
Paralegal
Michael Best & Friedrich

Monaghan keeps state department on track

Kelly Monaghan
Office Specialist
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Nangle brings spot of sunshine to Bell, Moore & Richter

Shawn Nangle
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant
Bell, Moore & Richter

Paulsen’s work ethic a benefit to her firm

Donna Paulsen
Paralegal
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren

Raymond provides wit and wisdom

Tammy Raymond
Legal Secretary
Godfrey & Kahn

Rosenberg helps lawyers get in touch with tech

Rob Rosenberg
Company President
Rosenberg Consulting Services

Firm credits Sanfelipo for bridge to motorcycle enthusiasts

Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
Senior Motorcycle Investigator
Hupy and Abraham

Seegert keeps Godfrey & Kahn on the move

Hope Seegert
Office-Services Manager
Godfrey & Kahn

Sommer can play ball with the best of them

Kristin Sommer
Legal assistant
Hupy and Abraham

Solraj at the base of data for the SPD

Chandru Solraj
Database Administrator
Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office

Sperl stitches together corporate career

Tracy Sperl
Administrative Assistant
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren

Wellskopf shines at putting spotlight on others

Jill Wellskopf
Director of Marketing
Hupy and Abraham