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2013 Women in the Law

Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

Walther bucks family trend in practice choice

When she was growing up, Jennifer Walther said, she wanted to be anything but a lawyer.

Judge Jennifer Dorow
Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

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 […]

Jun 25, 2013

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.”

Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

Grady demonstrates judicial ideals

It’s not about looking the part. It’s about playing the part well.

Jun 25, 2013

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.

Jun 25, 2013

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.

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