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RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Kathleen Bodenbach – Axley Attorneys
Bodenbach, an associate attorney at Axley Attorneys, is an expert problem-solver and says that her job is all about balance.
RISING YOUNG LAWYER – Emma Jewell – Godfrey & Kahn
Arguing her first case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, attorney Emma Jewell felt like she was competing on a big stage.
UNSUNG HERO – Nadia Riese – Boardman Clark
Nadia Riese, a legal assistant at Boardman Clark, views herself as a problem solver. Whether working with an attorney on a case, planning a major event for the firm or trying out new technology, Riese always knows her days will be interesting.
UNSUNG HERO – Austin Baldwin — OVB Law & Consulting
As a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he double-majored in political science and history. One semester, he took a class in constitutional law and, as he puts it, “I was hooked ever since.”
LEADER IN THE LAW – Jessica Liebau — Wessels & Liebau LLC
Jessica Liebau tackles the complexities of elder law and special needs planning that clients are admittedly embarrassed to talk about.
UNSUNG HERO – Eric Toney – Fond du Lac district attorney
Eric Toney is a career prosecutor, with a passion for seeking justice while making Wisconsin a safer place to live, work and play.
LEADER IN THE LAW – Christa Westerberg – Pines Bach
Over the last two decades, Christa Westerberg has become one of Wisconsin’s top lawyers on open government and environmental protection issues.
UNSUNG HERO – Sarah Norberg — Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
When Sarah Norberg was in grade school, she said she started watching the television show “L.A. Law.”
DIVERSITY IN THE LAW – Aaliyah Hernandez – Tusler Law
Aaliyah Hernandez did not know what to expect when she started as an intern at Tusler Law in Appleton in 2018. She definitely didn’t intend to eventually balance roles as a paralegal and office manager. But she now wouldn’t have it any other way.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – Michael Hatch – Foley & Lardner
Michael Hatch has played a role in some of Milwaukee’s largest real estate deals during this nearly 50-year career at Foley & Lardner, including the Milwaukee Center, East Pointe Commons and the Harley-Davidson Museum, just to name a few.
UNSUNG HERO – Mayra Briseño — Arellano & Phebus
Mayra Briseño has always had an interest in helping others. It’s part of what motivated her to pursue a career in the legal field, she said.
UNSUNG HERO – Lauren Kowalk – Godfrey & Kahn
Lauren Kowalk thrives working under pressure as deadlines near. A legal executive assistant in Godfrey & Kahn’s Madison office, she supports four busy attorneys.
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- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
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