A Chinese proverb states that a man grows most tired by standing still.
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2013 Women in the Law
Zylstra advocates in and outside her firm
In front of a Dane County jury, Sarah Zylstra advocated for an ethical and respected teacher, offering a profile of the man different from the inconsistent stories provided by two students on the other side of a civil suit.
Read More »Lavin seeks to strike balance
Since she was a child, Molly Lavin knew she wanted to be an attorney. Watching her father, she was fascinated by what he did as a defense attorney.
Read More »Stadler, bankruptcy cases an ideal fit
Bankruptcies can be complicated, but despite the complexities, speed is of the essence.
Read More »Bochert carves her own path in long career
The people in the law school placement office were no help to Linda Bochert in her search for employment.
Read More »Complex cases keep Schellinger on the move
It’s never a dull day for Susan Schellinger, who specializes in construction law and also handles insurance and general litigation cases as a shareholder with Davis & Kuelthau SC.
Read More »McCarthy rises above doubters
As a teenager, Amelia McCarthy played basketball with the boys.
Read More »Rigsby thrives despite her fears
Cynthia J. Rigsby’s chosen area of practice is one that has a tendency to make her very uncomfortable.
Read More »Violent offenders no match for Big Sis
Violent criminals and repeat gun offenders beware, Big Sis is watching you.
Read More »Sullivan succeeds at her many roles
Most lawyers love the litigation limelight, but Sheila Sullivan would rather persuade by pen.
Read More »Finn never forgets the victims
Early in her law career, Laura Przybylinski Finn was involved in prosecuting Steven Oliver for kidnapping and transporting a 13-year-old girl over state lines for illegal sexual purposes.
Read More »An appealing argument for change
A recent oral argument before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was memorable for Madison lawyer Mary Kennelly.
Read More »Law Journal honors its Women in the Law
In front of several hundred of her peers, Assistant Attorney General Sally Wellman was honored Tuesday night as Wisconsin Law Journal’s 2013 Woman of the Year.
Walther bucks family trend in practice choice
When she was growing up, Jennifer Walther said, she wanted to be anything but a lawyer.
Read More »Judge Jennifer Dorow puts family first in courtroom and out
Standing before a judge in a criminal courtroom is a daunting prospect. So Judge Jennifer Dorow hung family artwork around her Waukesha County Circuit courtroom to ease the anxiety of those appearing before her.
Read More »Smetana committed to improving the system
Dana Smetana has built a reputation as an assistant public defender who does not just see opportunities to improve the criminal justice system.
Read More »Hrovat proves a ‘quick fit’ at Milwaukee firm
An attorney comfortable with mixing up the look of a community, the makeup of her own firm and tunes on the radio, Jacqueline G. Hrovat fits right in with her real estate clientele.
Read More »Wellman fiercely defends constitutional cases
Assistant Attorney General Sally Wellman likes to curl up with a good murder mystery most nights, and wonders whether health care professionals equally enjoy hospital dramas.
Read More »Lindner steps up to CEO challenge
While helping Meta House Inc. search for a CEO, an unexpected invitation came Amy Lindner’s way. Members of the search committee asked her to throw her hat into the ring for the position. Lindner accepted the invitation, and within weeks went from private practice IP attorney to Meta House CEO. “She only has that one speed,” said David Frank, a ...
Read More »Powers proves she can do whatever it takes
Fresh out of college, Jennifer Powers was working as a paralegal when, she said, she looked around at the lawyers and thought, “Oh, I can do this.”
Read More »Nusslock makes time for mentoring
Despite what is portrayed on TV, trying a case in front of a judge or jury is the exception rather than the rule these days.
Read More »Grady demonstrates judicial ideals
It’s not about looking the part. It’s about playing the part well.
Read More »Campion champions several causes, including her own
In 2009, when everyone else ducked into dark alleys to avoid the merciless eye of the economic downturn, Angela Campion hung out her shingle.
Read More »DiMotto goes out on top
Jean DiMotto has spent her 29-year legal career proving that a colleague was right when saying the Milwaukee judge never lacked for courage.
Read More »Raymond leads by example
Not long after graduating law school, Margaret Raymond was in court defending a man facing prison time, when she had an epiphany.
Read More »Howell strikes the right life balance
Bobbi Howell measures her career success in terms of the many close, sustained support networks she has formed.
Read More »Nell channels early interests
Kay Nell can rest easy knowing her daughter’s early fascination with crime has manifested in positive ways.
Read More »Lovejoy wears many hats for Douglas County
Douglas County is a small border county of 44,000 people. Across the bridge from the county seat in Superior is the big city of Duluth, Minn. Justice here means two judges and a judicial court commissioner.
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