UNSUNG HERO – Craig Stewart – Veterans Treatment Court
The complexity of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be challenging to navigate. However, one of the people who intricately understands that challenge is Craig Stewart, court coordinator with the Sheboygan Area Veterans Treatment Court.
UNSUNG HERO – Jon Hendrix — Office of Lawyer Regulation
Jon Hendrix has been an attorney for 17 years, spending more than the last decade at the Office of Lawyer Regulation in Madison.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Stacie Rosenzweig — Halling & Cayo
Stacie Rosenzweig is a shareholder with Halling & Cayo, where she focuses primarily on legal ethics and election law.
SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Casey Hoff — Attorney at Law
One of the reasons that Casey Hoff chose to become a lawyer is that he wanted to help people during their times of need.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Betsy Stone – Foley & Lardner
Whether Betsy Stone, an associate at Foley & Lardner, is working with a Fortune 500 company on environmental matters or representing a pro bono client, the attention given remains the same.
UNSUNG HERO – Karen Nimz — Fox, O’Neill & Shannon
Karen Nimz is skilled at multitasking. It’s part of what allows her to excel as a legal assistant for Fox, O’Neill & Shannon.
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Emil Ovbiagele – OVB Law & Consulting
Emil Ovbiagele’s path to achieving the American dream came with challenges and high points.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Clyde Tinnen – Foley & Lardner
Clyde Tinnen believes he is an example of the old adage: If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.
UNSUNG HERO – Kim Randall – Godfrey & Kahn
Kim Randall, an executive legal assistant in Godfrey & Kahn’s Milwaukee office, said she really enjoys her work.
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Judge Pedro Colon — Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Sworn in on Nov. 21 as the first Latino appointed or elected judge to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Pedro Colón plans to use his experiences as an attorney, state legislator and circuit court judge to guide him in his new role.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Karen Bauer — Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
After working as a paralegal for a decade at a bankruptcy law firm, Karen Bauer decided to attend law school.
SOLO PRACTICE FIRM – Jones Law Firm
The Marquette University Law School graduate started his own firm, Jones Law Firm, in 2008. He credits an experience he had early in his adulthood for steering him toward a career in law.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
- Brewers have American Family Field escalators inspected after malfunction results in 11 injuries
- US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
- GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
- 11 people injured when escalator malfunctions at Milwaukee ballpark
- Judge receives ethics fine after endorsing candidate
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies