Recent Articles from Jane Pribek
Wisconsin Supreme Court says an order against an anti-abortion protester violated First Amendment
The court, controlled 4-3 by liberals, ruled unanimously.
Prosecutors charge second inmate in assault that left Wisconsin youth prison counselor brain-dead
Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake is Wisconsin’s only youth prison.
Wisconsin Elections Commission rejects recall attempt against state’s top Republican
Vos was targeted for recall by fellow Republicans.
‘Trailblazing’ jurist and civil rights leader sculpture to be unveiled in Madison
Phillips made history as the first Black American woman elected to statewide office in Wisconsin.
Powerlist – Emil Ovbiagele – OVB Law & Consulting
Emil Ovbiagele is no stranger to hard work and being recognized for his accomplishments. Being honored in the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Power 30 Labor and Employment list marks Ovbiagele’s second honor of 2024, and also the second time being named in the Law Journal’s Power 30 list. Last year, Ovbiagele was named to the Wisconsin […]
Powerlist – Maeve G. O’Malley – von Briesen & Roper
Maeve G. O’Malley graduated from Marquette Law in 2023, joining the labor and employment team at von Briesen & Roper. Although O’Malley was a rookie to Big Law, she came to the firm with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a criminology and legal studies undergraduate student at Marquette University, O’Malley interned with the […]
Powerlist – Alan Olson – Alan C. Olson & Associates
Losing a long-term job, pay and benefits is one of the top-three stressors a person will experience in their lives, which is why attorney Alan Olson focuses his practice on representing clients who feel their employer violated their rights or wrongly terminated them. “From CEOs to the person sweeping the floors, I’m there to make […]
Powerlist – Laurie Meyer – Amundsen Davis
With more than 25 years of experience in employment law, there still is never a dull moment for Laurie Meyer. Meyer is a partner at the Milwaukee office of Amundsen Davis. Her undergraduate studies in human resources created a seamless transition to a legal career, representing clients of varying sizes and scales in employment-based disputes […]
Powerlist – Ashley McNulty – Godfrey & Kahn
The human element attracted Ashley McNulty, an associate at Godfrey & Kahn, to working in employment law. “Everyone works. It’s very human,” she said. “Our goal is to support employers so they can provide a place where people want to work.” McNulty advises clients on a wide variety of day-to-day employment matters, compliance with federal […]
Powerlist – Laura L. Malugade – Husch Blackwell
When working with clients, Laura L. Malugade, a partner at Husch Blackwell, immerses herself in their businesses to understand the situation before building a strategy to solve the current employment issue and prevent possible litigation. In her practice, Malugade oversees U.S. labor and employment matters nationwide for global manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies. She guides […]
Powerlist – James Macy – von Briesen & Roper
When James Macy’s office phone rings, he never knows what problem is on the other side. “But I don’t mind. I enjoy the variety that happens daily. I never know what I will see and hear,” said Macy, chair of von Briesen & Roper’s School Law Section. Macy represents employers in all aspects of employment […]
Powerlist – Rebeca Lopez – Godfrey & Kahn
Rebeca Lopez believes in being proactive and helping clients avoid employment problems before they arise. If that’s not possible, she works with clients to effectively solve their problems. A member of Godfrey & Kahn’s Labor, Employment & Immigration Law Practice, Lopez works with businesses in the service, manufacturing, distribution, retail and hospitality industries to solve [&helli[...]
Legal News
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
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