Sara Gehrig-Woodman appointed Rock County judge
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Sara Gehrig-Woodman to the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7.
Robert Driscoll elected EDWBA president
Robert Driscoll, a shareholder with Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., was elected president of the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association (EDWBA).
Amy Ebeling elected to Meritas board
Attorney Amy Ebeling of Ruder Ware in Wausau has been elected to the board of directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies across major jurisdictions and global markets.
Sandy Almendarez named VP of content at BridgeTower Media
BridgeTower Media, the parent company of the Wisconsin Law Journal and more than 40 specialized B2B brands, has appointed Sandy Almendarez as vice president of content.
Donald named Court of Appeals chief judge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed District One Court of Appeals Judge M. Joseph Donald as chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Habush, Mosley receive Kohl Service Awards
Milwaukee Jewish Federation and Herb Kohl Philanthropies awarded its 2026 Herb Kohl Service Awards to Robert L. Habush and Judge Derek C. Mosley.
Milwaukee Bar Association Memorial Service on May 15
The Milwaukee Bar Association is hosting is annual Memorial Service at noon on May 15 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in Room 500.
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown adds Sydney Wilcox
Sydney Wilcox has joined the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, in the criminal defense and appellate groups.
Hannah Schuchart named Oconto County judge
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Hannah Schuchart to judge in Oconto County.
Amundsen Davis promotes Hampel to partner
Amundsen Davis LLC, a leading Midwest law firm, announced the promotion of Katie Hampel to partner in its Milwaukee office.
Nathan Petrashek appointed to Court of Appeals
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Nathan Petrashek to the Court of Appeals – District I.
Tanner Kilander appointed to Milwaukee County bench
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Tanner Kilander to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38.
Legal News
- Officials worry about USPS speed with ballot delivery
- Judge: Ex-Milwaukee teacher’s aide can return to U.S.
- Ex-bank manager sentenced for $350K embezzlement
- Dugan sentencing delayed for oral arguments
- Wisconsin women’s prisons 78% over capacity, nearing record
- Milwaukee prenatal nonprofit founder to plead guilty to fraud
- Wisconsin DOJ takes years to fulfill public records requests
- Wisconsin sheriffs appeal ICE detention lawsuit
- Organic dairy brands sue over federal milk pricing rules
- Sheboygan Falls mom released from ICE detention
- Wisconsin courts need more judges, workload study finds
- FBI to interview Milwaukee police in Wisconsin 2020 election probe
Case Digests
- Involuntary Commitment-Waiver of Rights
- Contractual Discretion-Appellate Forfeiture-Raffle Statutes
- Standing -Zoning Variance
- Strickland Standard-Sentencing Discretion
- Sixth Amendment-Harmless Error
- Harassment Injunction-Social Media Evidence
- Termination of Parental Rights-Evidentiary Sufficiency
- Termination of Parental Rights-Reasonable Efforts
- Special Condition 13-Issue Preservation
- Right of Publicity Act-Defamation
- Plea Withdrawal-Witness Recantation-
- Election Fraud-Official Misconduct













