Recent Articles from Alex Zank
Back from pandemic hiatus, Tipping the Scales eyes statewide expansion
The program tackles a pair of major challenges facing Wisconsin’s legal community.
Mount Pleasant asks judge to dismiss Foxconn eminent-domain lawsuit
Mount Pleasant officials have asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by property owners who allege the village, in taking their land through eminent domain for work related to the Foxconn project, is violating their constitutional rights.
Landowners suing Mount Pleasant over Foxconn-related land acquisition
Alleging violations of their rights to equal protection, private property and due process, seven property owners around the site of the proposed $10 billion Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing campus are suing the village of Mount Pleasant and village president Dave DeGroot.
Wittkopf strikes balance working hard, having fun
Andrea Wittkopf strikes the right balance in the office between hard work and fun.
Bose finds career satisfaction in winning clients’ trust
For Mary Bose, establishing a trusting relationship between a client and attorney is more than important: “It’s everything.”
Ace lives up to name in public defender’s office
An “ace” is typically defined as someone who is an expert at what they do. The dictionary entry is missing one thing, though: A picture of Gary Ace.
Cieslak made life easier for attorneys, clients
Although Wanda Cieslak passed away unexpectedly earlier this year, her presence is still felt by those who worked with her.
Reeves makes sure lawyers stay in step with tech
As an IT computer-services specialist in the office of the State Public Defender, it’s Marshall Reeves’ job to ensure lawyers can do theirs.
Hunzinger takes partnerships, inclusion goals seriously
For decades, Hunzinger Construction Co. has demonstrated the true value that can be found in helping build up disadvantaged businesses.
Employ Milwaukee creating a diverse, skilled workforce
In helping the construction industry effectively invest in the next generation of skilled workers, officials with Employ Milwaukee have been busy building a strong workforce development system by planning, coordinating, collaborating and monitoring various initiatives with businesses and stakeholders at the local, regional and state level.
Stevens an innovator in inclusive recruiting, training efforts
Working in an industry where there is a perpetual shortage of skilled workers, Stevens Construction understands the importance of a diverse workforce.
With JCP’s growth, Milwaukee reaps benefits
As Milwaukee-based JCP Construction has expanded, so have the opportunities it offers to other firms and residents.
Legal News
- Havana Syndrome hits CIA, Congress in Wisconsin, Russia takes credit
- Wisconsin woman gets life without parole for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
- Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
- Wisconsin sues Amazon for illegally maintaining monopoly power
- Wisconsin state Senate’s chief clerk, former Legislative Council attorney, resigns following undisclosed allegation
- Watchdog files open meetings lawsuit against secret panel studying Wisconsin justice’s impeachment
- McCarthy allies press GOP holdouts
- States expand Medicaid dental coverage
- Airbnb cracks down on bogus listings
- Hackers breach 2 Vegas casinos
- Solo vs. big law: Does size really matter?
- Wisconsin Court System’s director of public information officer retires abruptly
WLJ People
- Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
- Evers appoints Ann Peacock to Dane County Circuit Court
- Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
- Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups
- GRGB partner Karnes honored at Run for Justice
- DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
- GRGB partners Jason Luczak, Nicole Masnica honored with Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers award
- Teuta Jonuzi, Joshua Hargrove promoted to equity partners at Tracey Wood & Associates
- Reinhart’s Taggatz joins International Association of Defense Counsel