Hart sets an example while guiding others
Mentoring isn’t a skill for attorney Rachelle Hart; it’s a state of mind.
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.
Burkert-Brist leaves lasting impression
Assistant Attorney General Anne Bensky met Monica Burkert-Brist as opposing council on a sexual assault case.
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.
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.
In-house counsel relishes spreading goodwill
They must go through a lot of tissues at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.
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.
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.”
Wolfe finds strength in challenges of her job
Mary Wolfe uses her undergraduate degree in secondary education, but not in the usual way.
Allen makes a case for having it all
Jessie Lochmann Allen is right where she wants to be.
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.
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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- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
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