As a paralegal at Boardman Clark, Michele Walker often finds herself steering the ship. Walker has been with the company since 1986, joining when it still went by the name Lathrop & Clark. Her training in secretarial science put her in line for a position as a secretarial legal assistant. “I worked with some really great attorneys along the way ...
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Bernards becomes Boardman Clark office guardian
Having an empty spot on your desk may seem like a small feat. But for Kim Bernards, office assistant at Boardman Clark, it’s a notable accomplishment as she scrambles amid a global pandemic to pick up mail, sort and scan it, and then make sure it reaches its intended recipients. Bernards has worked in the firm’s Office Services Department since ...
Read More »Nwabuzor lifts up others through personal example, legal work
Isioma Nwabuzor is a source of inspiration.
Read More »Pietrantoni serves client needs now, into the future
In her 3-1/2 years at Stafford Rosenbaum, senior associate Olivia Pietrantoni has grown into her practice, not only honing her work in client management, but also strengthening her specialties as she looks to the future.
Read More »Binder proves a good defense starts with hard work
From the start, Kuchler & Cotton Associate Attorney John Binder has garnered exceptional results.
Read More »Cook instills confidence in clients, colleagues
Although Maggie Cook has long had an interest in the law, she hadn’t always planned to go to law school.
Read More »Ball devotes career to ensuring representation
In her more than 26 years of experience in the legal field, Colleen Ball has obtained the sort of foresight that lets her identify unspoken needs and deficiencies in a system that is often over-complicated.
Read More »GRGB an integral resource for LGBT family law
When the landmark decision Obergefell v. Hodges held in 2015 that all states must recognize and issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown was there to help couples adapt to the changes.
Read More »Walny Legal Group breaking the ‘cookie-cutter mold’
Working in a field where men are much more common than women, Walny Legal Group is changing the status quo.
Read More »Burazin lives life like she practices law
For the neglected, abused and misunderstood, Kelsey Burazin offers a safe haven and an open-minded outlook.
Read More »Giesen goes the distance to get the facts
Criminal-defense attorney Jessica Giesen has immersed herself in her practice.
Read More »Hockers a rising star in personal-injury law
A competitive spirit may have pushed Michelle Hockers through Marquette’s Pre-Law Scholars program, but it’s compassion that has earned the Murphy & Prachthauser associate exceptional success since then.
Read More »Daugherty brings well-rounded expertise to intellectual property
When Raye Daugherty started her career as a 23 year old, she had to work hard to establish her credibility and gain the trust of managers who were taking her advice.
Read More »Alesia uses talents, experience in telling clients’ stories
A win can be hard to come by in the State Public Defender’s appellate office for lawyers who are handling appeals cases involving crimes, juvenile matters, mental commitments and terminations of parental rights.
Read More »From sounding board to complex M&A deals, Bechen does it all
Communication isn’t always easy in the midst of fast-paced merger and acquisition deals.
Read More »Tierney’s willingness to collaborate keeps clients, staff happy
In today’s rapidly changing legal profession, Joseph Tierney keeps one principle in mind.
Read More »Klein’s focus on clients fits them like a glove
For Tracey Klein, the best response to any situation is one that makes clients’ needs the priority.
Read More »Willette knows how to ‘get it done’
No task is too big for Nicole Willette. Then again, no task is ever too small.
Read More »Govan forms long-term relationships in his practice
It’s all about trust for Gardner Govan and his clients.
Read More »To lawyers, Grencik unmatched in her work
When a client starts asking the legal assistant for advice, you know you’re in good hands.
Read More »Sayers leads firm’s rebranding campaign
It’s one thing to take on a rebranding project for a law firm of more than 120 staff and attorneys.
Read More »For Nettesheim, learning is the pathway to greatness
If you ask Tim Nettesheim, he’ll say his career has been defined by his willingness to change and learn new things.
Read More »As a quiet leader, Christensen listens
“I would characterize Craig as a quiet leader,” said Sandy Drexler, vice president of resource development at United Way Fox Cities. “He gets stuff done, but doesn’t necessarily like the recognition for it. He just steps up.”
Read More »Harrington pays it forward
When Art Harrington was growing up in Kenosha, he probably didn’t realize he would one day represent his hometown after one of its last big manufacturers closed its doors.
Read More »Solraj at the base of data for the SPD
Combining a problem-solving mind with a customer-friendly attitude, Chandru Solraj offers the best of both worlds.
Read More »Quarles & Brady’s Kirk doesn’t miss a beat
As a lawyer at Quarles & Brady, Leah McNeely has had plenty of opportunities to appreciate the contributions of Kathryn Kirk.
Read More »Raymond provides wit and wisdom
Tammy Raymond has been described as organized, proactive and generous in her work as a legal secretary.
Read More »Jensen provides smooth transitions for pro-bono domestic abuse, guardianship projects
Staci Jensen’s juggling act is not for show.
Read More »Christiansen gives a voice to her clients by listening
The compassionate disposition the associate attorney Katie Christiansen brings to her criminal-defense and civil-litigation practice can perhaps be best exemplified by a moment that her colleagues at Doar, Drill & Skow say “solidified her passion for being a zealous advocate for juveniles and those in need of help.”
Read More »Dancy plans for success
“I’m naturally a planner,” says Kelly Dancy. “Ask anyone in my family — I’m constantly organizing and reorganizing.”
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