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Jill Hartley’s typical response to difficult situations has prompted a colleague to coin a new phrase.
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UW Law professor makes a difference
Even as a girl, R. Alta Charo knew: “I want to change the world.”
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Read More »Firm founder fights for immigrant rights
In the past year, Erin Murphy Barbato opened her own firm, welcomed her second child and resumed teaching as an adjunct at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
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Havas takes the long route to dream job
Sometimes, Michelle Ackerman Havas marvels at the time that has passed since she joined the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office in 2002.
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Read More »Tully stands tall in a male-dominated career
When Catherine Tully graduated from Marquette Law School in 1978, she expected a few awkward moments.
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Read More »How to stay within the rules, while potentially cutting costs, on document storage
What your body says can be as important as the words you speak, especially when it comes to putting clients at ease.
Tagged with: Marquette University Law School Michelle Fitzgerald University of Wisconsin Law School
Read More »Why it’s time to bring etiquette back to legal proceedings
They ought to be common sense — those pleasantries and courtesies that make interactions with clients and colleagues so much more civil and productive.
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Read More »How to stay within the rules, while cutting costs, on document storage
Tricia Nell thought going paperless would give her the flexibility to work from anywhere, anytime.
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Read More »An e-ducation: Everything you need to know about e-discovery
The term e-discovery has been around long enough to have become part of the vernacular. But do you know as much as you think you do about electronic discovery?
Tagged with: Axley Brynelson Cullen Weston Pines & Bach e-discovery electronic discovery Social media Timothy Edwards
Read More »Making time for pro bono
The Rules of Professional Conduct don’t require pro bono service, but they strongly recommend it. Fifty hours per year, to be exact.
Tagged with: Legal Action of Wisconsin Legal Aid Society pro bono Rules of Professional Conduct Tom Cannon
Read More »Fitting in time for fitness
When it comes to staying physically fit, attorney Tonya Vachirasomboon tries to remember two things.
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Read More »Butler transitions from public to private
Bringing a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice onto the team at Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP was not a universally popular idea.
Read More »Brotherhood rarely takes a break
Randal Brotherhood takes his work wherever he goes.
Read More »Botzau balances work and community
Steven Botzau planned to be a teacher, until a dispute with a college landlord gave him a taste for the courtroom.
Read More »Anderson’s ascent has come naturally
Ross Anderson won his first case when he was in the sixth grade.
Read More »Block builds bridges to get deals done
An interest in architecture and history drew Bruce Block to the law, but it’s his ability to broker public and private sector deals that has kept him in practice for nearly 35 years.
Read More »Bias builds off childhood motivations
Stories of the Civil Rights movement and inequities in the justice system in the South propelled Jennifer Bias to make a difference as an attorney in the Midwest.
Read More »The keys to content marketing
Journalists often live by the mantra, “content is king.” The idea is that the more information you can share with your audience, the more connections you make and trust you build. The same applies to lawyers.
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Read More »The write stuff: Legal bloggers find their niche online
As more lawyers carve out specialty practices, they are taking to the Web to share their niche knowledge with the masses
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Read More »Lawyers weigh in with their 2014 personal, professional resolutions
Are you struggling with procrastination? That elusive work-life balance? Want to reconnect with the community? Or make time to get away?
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Read More »You are what you wear
In the eyes of judges and juries, clothing and appearance can convey strong messages.
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Read More »How to avoid ethics violations at holiday parties
Ah, the holiday party; a time to reconnect, network and, if you’re not careful, commit an ethics violation.
Tagged with: Ethics Nate Cade State Bar Tom Sheehan
Read More »How to get out of the office for a much-needed break
Some attorneys think they can’t afford to take vacations, but others argue they can’t afford not to.
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Read More »Managing the malpractice debate
When you run a practice, cutting costs often is a must. Bargain prices on everything from office supplies to office space can make or break your business.
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Read More »Emerging practice of neuro-law faces skepticism
A teenager accused of murder might get life in prison, while an adult who has a brain tumor and is charged with the same crime could get a pass.
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Read More »Integrative law movement: 20,000 and growing
More than 20,000 legal practitioners worldwide have abandoned their adversarial, win-at-all-costs approach in favor of a more holistic method.
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Read More »Social media savvy: Does your firm have what it takes?
Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have made it easier than ever for law firms to advertise and refine their brands, and even reach new clients.
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Read More »State considers potential for nonlawyer legal practitioners
A movement is underway to create a new class of nonlawyer legal practitioners, meant primarily to provide services to the poor.
Tagged with: Dane County Bar Association Kevin Palmersheim Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Tom Cannon Wisconsin Supreme Court
Read More »Firms look to nontraditional incentive offerings
Traditional employee offerings such as 401k, health insurance and vacation time might not be enough anymore.
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