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RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Jesse Byam-Katzman – Foley & Lardner
Check out more Legal All-Stars Since joining Foley & Lardner five years ago, Jesse Byam-Katzman has established himself as a go-to litigator. Byam-Katzman is a business litigation lawyer and member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice. His work includes litigating contracts, distribution and franchise, and trade secret and copyright disputes in both […]
LEADER IN THE LAW – Timothy Schelwat – Hupy and Abraham
Check out more Legal All-Stars Timothy Schelwat became a lawyer so he could help people. Schelwat, an attorney at Hupy and Abraham, enjoys “taking a situation where someone may be involved in an accident through no fault of their own and dealing with multibillion dollar insurance agencies who at face value would have the upper […]
SMALL BUSINESS/SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Ron Tusler – Tusler Law
Check out more Legal All-Stars When Appleton attorney Ron Tusler started practicing personal injury law, his goal was to create a firm with a client-first mentality. At Tusler Law, he’s done this just that. Tusler treats his clients with a personal touch — they’re not just another case to settle. In addition to personal injury […]
LEADER IN THE LAW – Bill Weigel – Office of Lawyer Regulation
Check out more Legal All-Stars Bill Weigel chose a career in law to make the world a better place. “My greatest enjoyment has been always trying to do the right thing competently and compassionately,” said Weigel. “Sure, I have always been competitive and driven — but it is not about winning, pushing paper and making […]
UNSUNG HEROES – Peter Lawrence-Wehrle – University of Wisconsin Law Library
Check out more Legal All-Stars Peter Lawrence-Wehrle began work at the University of Wisconsin Law Library more than a decade ago, where he was first an evening and weekend circulation supervisor. After just six months, he was offered a day-side position as the ILL associate, a role he still holds today. He uses his research […]
UNSUNG HEROES – Maryann Wilson – Quarles & Brady
Check out more Legal All-Stars Like mother, like daughter. Maryann Wilson joined Quarles & Brady in 1990 as an office messenger. Over the years, she advanced to her current leadership role as a secretarial work coordinator, where she supports six attorneys and coordinates secretary workflow. Wilson is known for her caring demeanor and that is […]
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Lauren Maddente – Fox, O’Neill & Shannon
Check out more Legal All-Stars Since joining Fox, O’Neill & Shannon, Lauren Maddente has become one of the firm’s go-to attorneys for the litigation and transactional groups. In addition to her own litigation practice, she works closely with the firm’s other litigators in all aspects and phases of civil and criminal litigation, including second chairing […]
SMALL BUSINESS/SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Matthew Gillhouse – MMG Law LLC
Check out more Legal All-Stars Since 2013, MMG Law has grown from a one-person outfit to a nine-member team. The Madison-based law firm is headed by Matthew Gillhouse, who — along with the rest of his team — provide bilingual services to clients in Wisconsin and other states. Most of the firm’s clients are Spanish […]
UNSUNG HEROES – Matt Conway – Godfrey & Kahn
Check out more Legal All-Stars Matt Conway found work ahead of Y2K but he found a career with Godfrey & Kahn. Conway is the firm’s technical support manager, where he is responsible for the seamless integration of technology into all the firm’s operations. He got his start in the IT field in 1998, installing Y2K […]
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Samantha Huddleston Baker – OVB Law & Consulting
Check out more Legal All-Stars Growing up, Samantha Huddleston Baker had everything she needed and a loving family. However, when the Great Recession hit in 2008, she realized how hard her family worked and how fragile employment was, as companies around the country laid off workers en masse. “I wanted to be able to have […]
UNSUNG HEROES – Appointment Clerks for the State Public Defender’s Office
Check out more Legal All-Stars The appointment clerks at the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office – each and every one of them – have gone above their call of duty to champion for the people of Wisconsin. When someone needs a public defender, appointment clerks work diligently to find the right attorney that can handle […]
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Megan Lee – Judicare Legal Aid
Check out more Legal All-Stars Megan Lee was working at marketing agency when she decided to change careers and go to law school. “I loved my work but wanted to help people, and law school felt like the right fit,” she said. “I especially wanted to help children who can often feel voiceless.” Lee earned […]
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