Recent Articles from KIMBERLY ATKINS, BridgeTower Media Newswires
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[...]
Powerlist – Jessica Kirchner – Moen Sheehan Meyer
Jessica Kirchner believes that a proactive approach to employment law is the most efficient way to serve her clients. “I often compare employment law to someone seeing their primary care physician – it is significantly better to get a regular check-up than to wait until there is a significant problem, because that will be much […]
Powerlist – Judith Williams-Killackey – Quarles & Brady
While no two employment law cases are the same, there is one commonality to all cases: an individual who feels they have been wronged, according to Quarles attorney Judith Williams-Killackey. “The types of (employment law) issues that arise are very diverse but underlying it all is having to understand the employee(s) involved in a dispute. […]
Powerlist – Anne Bensky – Jackson Lewis
A fascination with storytelling led Anne Bensky to her legal career. She credits her undergraduate degree from USC’s School of Cinema-Television with her transition to practicing law. “I’m drawn to storytelling, and my screenwriting training is a perfect fit for litigation because we’re telling our clients’ stories,” said Bensky, of counsel at the Madison office […]
Powerlist – Ann Barry Hanneman – von Briesen & Roper
Helping clients solve their problems and meeting their objectives is what drew Ann Barry Hanneman to practice employment law. “It’s rewarding to work with clients. It’s always interesting to have the opportunity to work on the various challenges that businesses face,” said Hanneman, a shareholder in von Briesen & Roper’s Labor and Employment Section. Hanneman’s […]
Powerlist – Joseph Veenstra – Johns, Flaherty & Collins
Joseph Veenstra is a partner at La Crosse’s Johns, Flaherty & Collins where he specializes in litigation in addition to employment and labor law. A University of Wisconsin Law School graduate, Veenstra focuses his approach to law on problem-solving, helping clients achieve their goals, and understanding the implications of the final results. Veenstra is the […]
Powerlist – Daniel Finerty – Lindner & Marsack
Employment law touches multiple areas, including contracts, torts, litigation, administrative and other areas of practices — a variety that Daniel Finerty, a shareholder at Lindner & Marsack appreciates. “Employment law is unique,” he said. “I also like how no two days are the same. One day, I’m writing a brief to the 7th Circuit Court […]
Powerlist – J.D. Tripoli – Littler Mendelson
No two days in the office are the same for J.D. Tripoli, a shareholder in Littler Mendelson’s Milwaukee office. “Every day is different. Every case is different,” he said. “Employment law is constantly evolving, so defense lawyers must constantly adapt. There are no templates for defending and counseling employers. You need a firm grasp of […]
Powerlist – Brian Spahn – Godfrey & Kahn
Brian Spahn does not shy away from complex cases. “I focus on challenging cases and no two are ever the same,” said Spahn, an attorney at Godfrey & Kahn, who focuses on complex litigation, corporate compliance and internal investigations. “Working with a diverse group of employers keeps the job interesting as do working with people […]
Powerlist – Grant Sovern – Quarles & Brady
As an employment-based immigration attorney, Grant Sovern of Quarles & Brady meets people from all over the world. Sovern works with businesses, institutions and organizations to help their new hires obtain green cards and visas so they can stay and work in the United States. “I get to talk to people from around the world […]
Powerlist – Erik Eisenmann – Husch Blackwell
Erik Eisenmann enjoys the variety that comes with practicing employment law. A single day may include discussions about possible litigation and talking with a longtime client about avoiding a potential workplace issue. “It’s a great mix of litigation and providing counsel to clients,” said Eisenmann, chair of Husch Blackwell’s Labor & Employment practice group. He […]
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