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2019 Women in the Law

Jun 20, 2019

Wisconsin Law Journal honors its 2019 Women in the Law

The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 22 outstanding women lawyers Thursday during its annual Women in the Law event at Discovery World in Milwaukee. More than 230 people attended the 16th annual event. WOMAN OF THE YEAR Denise Greathouse Michael Best & Friedrich Full Story >> HONOREES Wendy Arends Husch Blackwell Full Story >> Sara Beachy […]

Jun 20, 2019

Kies brings optimism, experience to courtroom

When Jean Kies was elected to the bench in 2016, she brought with her a wealth of experience.

Jun 20, 2019

Lamb stands up for ag, business interests

On any given day, Jordan Lamb juggles a variety of matters that are at different stages of the legislative or regulatory process.

Jun 20, 2019

Clients, colleagues sing Bialzik’s praises

With a father who was an attorney, Melinda Bialzik swore she would never be one and would instead pursue acting. As she studied anthropology during college, however, she learned about different people’s perspectives and law school began to look more interesting.

Jun 20, 2019

Gavioli revs up legal team at Harley-Davidson

Maira Gavioli grew up in a tiny town in Brazil. At the time, it had dirt roads.

Jun 20, 2019

Ringersma a guiding light for Milwaukee’s near west side

Plenty of lawyers can say they set their sights on a legal career at a young age.

Jun 20, 2019

Stokke-Ceci has ‘Meter-oric’ rise into legal field

Pam Stokke-Ceci had worked for Badger Meter for 21 years when “intellectual curiosity and straight-up serendipity” carried her to law school in 2008.

Jun 20, 2019

Rathburn prepares her clients for war – in cyberspace

Women may be a minority in the industries Jennifer Rathburn works with and represents, but she hasn’t let that stop her from being at the forefront of her practice.

Jun 20, 2019

Greathouse lives up to her name, fulfills lifelong ambitions

As early as grade school, Denise Greathouse was dreaming of becoming a lawyer.

Jun 20, 2019

Gage-Michaels spends career advocating for the vulnerable

Andrea Gage-Michaels began her career in television journalism, public relations and advocacy. As a reporter, she often suggested that her interviewees consult with an attorney if they were in a legal predicament. She said her reporting and advocacy experience helped develop the investigational skills she needed to become a lawyer.

Jun 20, 2019

Dettmann a ‘rare talent’

Cathleen Dettmann has long had an interest in law, politics and debating issues, an interest that her father encouraged her to explore when she was a child.

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