Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
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.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Christa Westerberg – Pines Bach
Over the last two decades, Christa Westerberg has become one of Wisconsin’s top lawyers on open government and environmental protection issues.
UNSUNG HERO – Sarah Norberg — Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
When Sarah Norberg was in grade school, she said she started watching the television show “L.A. Law.”
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Aaliyah Hernandez – Tusler Law
Aaliyah Hernandez did not know what to expect when she started as an intern at Tusler Law in Appleton in 2018. She definitely didn’t intend to eventually balance roles as a paralegal and office manager. But she now wouldn’t have it any other way.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – Michael Hatch – Foley & Lardner
Michael Hatch has played a role in some of Milwaukee’s largest real estate deals during this nearly 50-year career at Foley & Lardner, including the Milwaukee Center, East Pointe Commons and the Harley-Davidson Museum, just to name a few.
UNSUNG HERO – Mayra Briseño — Arellano & Phebus
Mayra Briseño has always had an interest in helping others. It’s part of what motivated her to pursue a career in the legal field, she said.
UNSUNG HERO – Lauren Kowalk – Godfrey & Kahn
Lauren Kowalk thrives working under pressure as deadlines near. A legal executive assistant in Godfrey & Kahn’s Madison office, she supports four busy attorneys.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Alexis Leineweber – Foley & Lardner
Alexis Leineweber did not follow the traditional path to becoming a corporate attorney. The Foley & Lardner associate worked in the financial sector followed by five years as a sole proprietor of a custom home furnishings business.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Austin Doan – Boardman Clark
After just two years into his tenure with Boardman Clark, Austin Doan has proven to be an essential member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, leading multiple cases from auto and premises liability to civil rights and business disputes.
Legal News
- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property