Urge to help children leads DeSiato to DA’s office
Abbey DeSiato always wanted to use the law to help protect those who can least protect themselves.
Zelenovskiy finds home in US, legal field
Katya Zelenovskiy immigrated from Belarus to the United States with her sister when she was 18, and although she had long wanted to be an attorney, didn’t feel her English was strong enough.
At work or off the clock, McCreary leads by example
Lynn McCreary’s path to law school wasn’t exactly a typical one.
In short time, Larson leaves her marks
Wendy Larson makes big gains on short timelines.
Druckrey sees law as opening many career doors
After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Nicole Druckrey got a job as an administrative assistant at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis.
Nelson has no second thoughts about second career
The law is a second career for Kristen Nelson, who had thought in high school and college about becoming a lawyer before going on to work for several years in the fashion industry. She said it was fun but she began to want a career that was more intellectually challenging.
Beachy makes most of time with law practice, family
It was clear early on in her legal career that Sara Beachy was ready to overcome any obstacle that came her way.
Variety sparks Reyes’ passion for bankruptcy law
Bankruptcy law is anything but boring for Eliza Reyes.
Clients put their trust in Arends’ antitrust work
Wendy Arends recalls early indications of wanting to become an attorney. As a child, she sat at a little desk, answering her pretend phone and counseling make-believe clients.
Helping people job No. 1 for Fields
When asked what made her want to become an attorney, Heather Fields cannot recall a time when she didn’t want to be one.
Callan finds spot where law, economics intersect
As an undergraduate, Laura Callan took in an interest in how law related to economics.
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- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
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