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2014 Women in the Law

Jun 12, 2014

Hart sets an example while guiding others

Mentoring isn’t a skill for attorney Rachelle Hart; it’s a state of mind.

Jun 12, 2014

Kirkeide always willing to lend a hand

When Jane Kirkeide first began practicing insurance law, she was the lone female attorney in the room. Now, more than 20 years later, there are a few women in the room with her, but not many.

Jun 12, 2014

Burkert-Brist leaves lasting impression

Assistant Attorney General Anne Bensky met Monica Burkert-Brist as opposing council on a sexual assault case.

Jun 12, 2014

Litigation leader devotes time to others

Though Jean-Marie Crahan’s primary focus is winning litigation, she also invests her time in mentoring women and minorities, and giving back through volunteer work.

Jun 12, 2014

Webb helps carve a path for others

When Daphne Webb graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School 41 years ago, she was surrounded by men.

Jun 12, 2014

In-house counsel relishes spreading goodwill

They must go through a lot of tissues at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.

Jun 12, 2014

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.

Jun 12, 2014

Rohrer offers light in the darkness

In the juvenile division at the Dane County District Attorney’s office, assistant DA Miriam J. Rohrer prosecutes homicide, sex crimes and assault cases that she said take her to “the darkest parts of human behavior.”

Jun 12, 2014

Wolfe finds strength in challenges of her job

Mary Wolfe uses her undergraduate degree in secondary education, but not in the usual way.

Jun 12, 2014

Allen makes a case for having it all

Jessie Lochmann Allen is right where she wants to be.

Jun 12, 2014

Prestigiacomo helps nurture others

Since finding her place at Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison more than 20 years ago, Antonina “Toni” Prestigiacomo has been leading by example.

Jun 12, 2014

Foreclosure attorney inspired to fight for others

Larraine McNamara-McGraw has more than legal expertise to guide her when working with clients fighting to keep their homes; she has personal experience, too.

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