Recent Articles from Associated Press
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Emil Ovbiagele – OVB Law & Consulting
Emil Ovbiagele’s path to achieving the American dream came with challenges and high points.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Clyde Tinnen – Foley & Lardner
Clyde Tinnen believes he is an example of the old adage: If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.
UNSUNG HERO – Kim Randall – Godfrey & Kahn
Kim Randall, an executive legal assistant in Godfrey & Kahn’s Milwaukee office, said she really enjoys her work.
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Judge Pedro Colon — Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Sworn in on Nov. 21 as the first Latino appointed or elected judge to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Pedro Colón plans to use his experiences as an attorney, state legislator and circuit court judge to guide him in his new role.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Karen Bauer — Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
After working as a paralegal for a decade at a bankruptcy law firm, Karen Bauer decided to attend law school.
SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Jones Law Firm
The Marquette University Law School graduate started his own firm, Jones Law Firm, in 2008. He credits an experience he had early in his adulthood for steering him toward a career in law.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Kathleen Bodenbach – Axley Attorneys
Bodenbach, an associate attorney at Axley Attorneys, is an expert problem-solver and says that her job is all about balance.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Emma Jewell – Godfrey & Kahn
Arguing her first case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, attorney Emma Jewell felt like she was competing on a big stage.
UNSUNG HERO – Nadia Riese – Boardman Clark
Nadia Riese, a legal assistant at Boardman Clark, views herself as a problem solver. Whether working with an attorney on a case, planning a major event for the firm or trying out new technology, Riese always knows her days will be interesting.
UNSUNG HERO – Austin Baldwin — OVB Law & Consulting
As a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he double-majored in political science and history. One semester, he took a class in constitutional law and, as he puts it, “I was hooked ever since.”
LEADER IN THE LAW – Jessica Liebau — Wessels & Liebau LLC
Jessica Liebau tackles the complexities of elder law and special needs planning that clients are admittedly embarrassed to talk about.
UNSUNG HERO – Eric Toney – Fond du Lac district attorney
Eric Toney is a career prosecutor, with a passion for seeking justice while making Wisconsin a safer place to live, work and play.
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