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Kohl fights for the little guy
Richard Nixon helped Bill Kohl find a career path.
Read More »Nangle brings spot of sunshine to Bell, Moore & Richter
Being tabbed as your law firm’s “sunshine of the office” could be a heavy load for many to carry.
Read More »Attraction to law came early for Bradford
For Mary Kay Bradford, it was a simple question from her eighth-grade teacher that changed her life.
Read More »Sperl stitches together corporate career
Tracy Sperl has come a long way from her days of sewing Wrangler jeans in an Oklahoma factory.
Read More »Fischer builds client-centric niche in marketing
At only 33, Pagette Fischer has earned herself the role of director of marketing and business development at Davis & Kuelthau.
Read More »What does Trump’s win mean for immigration law?
Elizabeth Murrar is taking president-elect Donald Trump at his word on immigration.
Read More »I’m sorry: Two words that can change Wisconsin
We are a nation of laws based on an assumption of fairness. When two sides can’t agree you go to court. You know how this works. Except in Wisconsin.
Read More »Ress finds rush in law career
In 2009, David Ress was a second-year law student at Marquette University writing bench memos as an intern for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Read More »Jansen proves you can go home again
Brad Jansen was on the legal fast track. After earning undergraduate degrees in psychology and the sociology of law, he graduated from the Chicago-Kent School of Law. Then it was onto firm work in Chicago until he decided it wasn’t the life he wanted.
Read More »Braun taking busy to the next level
Shannon Braun is really, really busy.
Read More »Coursin not your average, cookie-cutter practicing attorney
A lot of lawyers can point to the day they made the decision to go law school.
Read More »Rolling battles old standards in eminent domain cases
“Well, there’s not a lot of us,” Joseph Rolling said laughing, “we are about as specialized an area of a law as you can get.”
Read More »Mock trial sets Frost on career path
Jacob Frost knew he was destined to become an attorney when, in his first trial, he helped “convict” Christopher Columbus of crimes against humanity.
Read More »Small claims court opens door for Engelke’s career
Kyle Engelke was a senior journalism major at UW-Madison and on his way to a life as a sports writer the day his career plans changed.
Read More »Life trumps immigration law for Murrar
Just like the rest of us, Elizabeth Murrar is counting down the days until the presidential election.
Read More »Summertime makes Handelsman a better lawyer
The inherent contradiction of being a trial lawyer in the 21st century is that not that many cases go to trial anymore … except for those of Alex Handelsman.
Read More »UW’s Stevenson breaks ground (and a hip)
Like many young lawyers, Adam Stevenson is driven to make a difference in the law. Some will follow a path to the courtroom, others will distinguish themselves through research or writing.
Read More »Even with gains for women and minorities, Lochmann thinks more can be done
There are benchmarks in a lawyer’s life that will always be remembered. Your first day in law school. Your first day in court. Your first deal closing.
Read More »Quieter setting: Barrett leaves din of Manhattan for Wisconsin ‘nice’
Will J. Barrett would be a great attorney to have on your team. If you can find him. Law Journal: “Will, we had a hard time finding you online. In fact, we couldn’t find anything.” Barrett: “That’s good. I like a low digital profile.” Law Journal: “What about Twitter?” Barrett: “Nope.” (Chuckling…) Law Journal: “Facebook?” Barrett: “Nope.” (More chuckling…) Law ...
Read More »When the news becomes news
In early June the media became the story in a Chippewa County courtroom. The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram chose an approaching trial as the subject of a feature that should have never seen the light of day.
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