IP lawyer engineers career change
While working as a biomedical engineer at GE Healthcare, Christopher Kukowski took a leap of faith and began attending law school on a part-time basis.
La Fave’s caseload keeps him constantly in motion
Dan La Fave’s litigation practice definitely keeps him on the move.
Shumow works to change the world, one project at a time
Growing up, Joseph Shumow used to hear his mother – also an attorney – say all law students started out wanting to save the world after graduation.
Military background keeps Page grounded as Milwaukee firm leader
Bradley Page’s path to leading Milwaukee-based Davis & Kuelthau SC involved Army training, a stay in Hawaii and a bit of luck.
Russell juggles Deepwater Horizon, pro bono cases
When Joseph Russell isn’t working for BP on Deepwater Horizon-related cases, he’s handling smaller, pro bono cases on behalf of the mentally ill.
Madison solo stays focused on Goliaths
Amy Scarr’s need for justice dates back to childhood.
Affordable Care Act keeps Knudson’s phone ringing
Jennifer Knudson’s phone is ringing off the hook.
From 2L clerk to shareholder, Warpinski remains committed
Ted Warpinski’s career is a blend of playing to his strengths and embracing the influence of his father.
Johnson steps into Quarles leadership with ears open
Kimberly Leach Johnson never aspired to lead one of Wisconsin’s largest law firms, but it’s a role she willingly took on Oct. 1.
Weber gets a new firm (and a new kidney)
Steve Weber did a lot of thinking while he was recuperating from a kidney transplant.
Litigator embraces trial work in dual roles
Kathryn Harrell McKnight’s career might have been very different if she hadn’t taken Paul Scoptur’s trial advocacy class at Marquette University Law School.
New award recognizes Wendel’s ongoing commitment to legal community
Fifty years after graduating law school, Dane County attorneys are honored during a special reception commemorating their senior status. At this year’s event, Harvey Wendel received more than praise and applause for his years of service: the Harvey L. Wendel Service Award was created in his honor and he was named its first recipient.
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- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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