Wisconsin Law Journal honors its 2018 Women in the Law
The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 23 outstanding women lawyers Thursday night during its annual Women in the Law event at Discovery World in Milwaukee.
Gregor finds natural fit in IP practice
Jennifer Gregor was immediately drawn to intellectual property litigation in law school. With the experience she had gained working in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries early in her career, she knew this was the area for her.
Abramoff a leader in collaborative family law
Divorces are difficult enough without spouses battling it out in court. Bonnie Abramoff is dedicated to helping separating couples dissolve their marriages and settle conflicts in a more mutually beneficial way.
Daugherty brings well-rounded expertise to intellectual property
When Raye Daugherty started her career as a 23 year old, she had to work hard to establish her credibility and gain the trust of managers who were taking her advice.
Weigold passing on her legal knowledge to the next generation
Growing up, Ursula Weigold wanted to become a teacher because her own instructors had inspired her.
Protasiewicz’s experience spans from classroom to both sides of courtroom
Janet Protasiewicz has done it all.
Coley finds going to trial unlike any other experience
As a child, Sherry Coley was inspired by her grandfather — a self-made, self-taught farmer who served as an Iowa senator.
Barden uses estate planning to maintain family relations
From estate planning to trusts and family business planning, Christine Rew Barden strives to get to the heart of each client’s goals and concerns in order to formulate real solutions that work for them.
Moore does more than just represent her clients
When Adrienne Moore gets ready for trial she listens to the blues song “I’m a Woman” by Koko Taylor.
Alesia uses talents, experience in telling clients’ stories
A win can be hard to come by in the State Public Defender’s appellate office for lawyers who are handling appeals cases involving crimes, juvenile matters, mental commitments and terminations of parental rights.
Townsend spends career fighting for workers, civil rights
In her career spanning nearly four decades, Marilyn Townsend has made a name for herself as a civil-rights trailblazer.
Nelson a trailblazer for women in the law
When Heather Nelson was in sixth grade, she and her classmates performed a staged jury trial that saw them pretending to litigate a case involving an accident between a car and a bicycle.
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