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 […]
Kies brings optimism, experience to courtroom
When Jean Kies was elected to the bench in 2016, she brought with her a wealth of experience.
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.
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.
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Maira Gavioli grew up in a tiny town in Brazil. At the time, it had dirt roads.
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.
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.
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.
Greathouse lives up to her name, fulfills lifelong ambitions
As early as grade school, Denise Greathouse was dreaming of becoming a lawyer.
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.
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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