Whitney Healy appointed Outagamie County judge

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Whitney Healy to Outagamie County Circuit Court – Branch 1.

The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Mark J. McGinnis‘ resignation. Healy will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

Healy is a civil litigation attorney at Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. in Appleton. Her practice involves representing plaintiffs who have been physically, emotionally or financially harmed due to negligence or wrongdoing. Earlier in her career, she practiced in the areas of family law, civil rights litigation, employment law and professional malpractice law at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs LLP in Madison.

Healy is a graduate of Loras College and the Valparaiso University School of Law. She has been active in numerous professional organizations, including the Outagamie County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association for Justice and the Legal Association for Women.

“Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of representing individuals during some of life’s most challenging and traumatic moments. That work has shaped my deep respect for the responsibility of our justice system,” Healy said. “With that perspective, I am committed to serving with compassion, fairness, integrity and a profound appreciation for the values of our community.”