Working with employee-benefits clients and institutional investors clients, Tiffany R. Reeves finds every day is different and she always has more to learn.
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Kalmer helps clients with multi-employer plans, ACA
The saying “timing is everything” could have been originally written about Stacie Kalmer and the way she ended up with a successful employee benefits practice at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren.
Read More »Zielinski provides divorcing couples with financial options
Grant Zielinski knows he needs to do a little explaining when responding to the question: What do you do for a living?
Read More »Case diversity keeps practice interesting for MacArdy
One of the things Amy MacArdy enjoys most about her work is that no two cases are the same.
Read More »Gardner strives to ease employers’ concerns
John Gardner, a partner at DeWitt, Ross & Stevens in Madison, rarely has a dull day.
Read More »Lawyer a problem-solver for schools, businesses
Robert Burns did not plan to specialize in employment law for public-sector employers. As is often true for many things in life, his career came about gradually.
Read More »O’Neill thrives with full plate as SPD regional manager
Growing up, Suzanne O’Neill was motivated to help others.
Read More »Smith dedicated to telling all of his clients’ stories
Joseph Smith, Jr. takes his time to get to know his clients and to help them tell their stories – even when their case captures national media attention.
Read More »Glynn committed to helping clients succeed
In his work for the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office, Charles Glynn imagines himself in his clients’ shoes as he plans the best defense he can muster in court.
Read More »Maher aids businesses when relationships fizzle
Ann Maher sees herself as a problem-solver.
Read More »Jones shows gratitude by helping others
Richard Jones is driven to give back to his community.
Read More »Verhoff a solution provider for all of her clients
Laura Skilton Verhoff always pictured having a job where she could assist other people with their problems. Initially after graduation, she took a job as a special education teacher. A few years later, Verhoff decided to study law.
Read More »Robinson helps clients through estate, probate matters
Juscha Robinson believes she makes a difference by providing her clients with peace of mind about the future.
Read More »Banking on a legal career
Sara McNamara believes most people do not understand what she does as an associate attorney in Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren’s banking and bankruptcy practice.
Read More »Making career shift runs in Campbell’s family
Derek Campbell readily admits he followed in his father’s footprints – even going to law school as an older student.
Read More »Olivieri strikes a balance between practice, community work
It’s no understatement to say José Olivieri maintains a busy schedule.
Read More »Staying on schedule vital for IP paralegal Hughes
Organization is a must for Julie Hughes.
Read More »Hudson shines helping staff make use of latest technology
Since she was a child, Alexus Hudson has enjoyed trying out the latest electronic devices and learning about new technology. With her family’s encouragement, she has successfully turned her interest into a career teaching others how to use new electronic devices, software and more.
Read More »Johnson dedicated to providing top service
Hard work and an emphasis on putting clients first led Jim Johnson from working as a warehouse clerk to a warehouse supervisor at Quarles & Brady in just five years.
Read More »Flexibility, organization automatic for Simatic
Before Debbie Simatic begins her workday at Quarles & Brady, the executive assistant for human resources reads an inspirational quote to put her in the right frame of mind before she begins juggling various duties for C-Suite level executives.
Read More »For the record, Lewandowski shines
Anna Lewandowski stands at the intersection of where new business and records management meet for Michael Best & Friedrich.
Read More »Roberts plays vital role in patent practice
While a lot has changed since Kelly Roberts began working as a legal assistant 30 years ago, one thing hasn’t: Her love of the job.
Read More »Sewell can fully well see attorneys’ needs
Although it’s often hard to predict exactly what sort of case will next come across the paralegal Peter Sewell’s desk, Sewell manages to stay unflappable amid the uncertainty.
Read More »Scherer helps inventors protect their ideas
While Christopher Scherer was working on his engineering degree at Marquette University, he discovered an alternative career possibility: becoming a patent attorney.
Read More »McClean keeps his competitive edge
The last place business owners want to be is in a courtroom.
Read More »WAAL breaking down walls by offering more opportunities
The saying, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person” definitely holds true for the leaders of the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers.
Read More »Diversity embedded in Froedtert’s day-to-day activities
At Froedtert Health, diversity is not just a word tucked into a mission statement or included on a list of company values. It is ingrained into what the healthcare organization’s employers do every day.
Read More »Daniels stays focused on diversity discussion
Although some people may be uncomfortable talking about race, sex, sexual orientation and other differences, Erickajoy Daniels steps right in and speaks up.
Read More »Tomasi guides companies through tough environmental questions
Peter Tomasi decided to become an environmental lawyer while on a canoe trip when he was 18 years old.
Read More »Chance to make a mark draws Neal to real estate law
Alexandria Neal enjoys seeing how her work in real-estate law makes a difference in the wider world.
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