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Powerlist – Joseph Veenstra – Johns, Flaherty & Collins
Joseph Veenstra is a partner at La Crosse’s Johns, Flaherty & Collins where he specializes in litigation in addition to employment and labor law. A University of Wisconsin Law School graduate, Veenstra focuses his approach to law on problem-solving, helping clients achieve their goals, and understanding the implications of the final results. Veenstra is the […]
Powerlist – J.D. Tripoli – Littler Mendelson
No two days in the office are the same for J.D. Tripoli, a shareholder in Littler Mendelson’s Milwaukee office. “Every day is different. Every case is different,” he said. “Employment law is constantly evolving, so defense lawyers must constantly adapt. There are no templates for defending and counseling employers. You need a firm grasp of […]
Powerlist – Daniel Finerty – Lindner & Marsack
Employment law touches multiple areas, including contracts, torts, litigation, administrative and other areas of practices — a variety that Daniel Finerty, a shareholder at Lindner & Marsack appreciates. “Employment law is unique,” he said. “I also like how no two days are the same. One day, I’m writing a brief to the 7th Circuit Court […]
Powerlist – Brian Spahn – Godfrey & Kahn
Brian Spahn does not shy away from complex cases. “I focus on challenging cases and no two are ever the same,” said Spahn, an attorney at Godfrey & Kahn, who focuses on complex litigation, corporate compliance and internal investigations. “Working with a diverse group of employers keeps the job interesting as do working with people […]
Powerlist – Erik Eisenmann – Husch Blackwell
Erik Eisenmann enjoys the variety that comes with practicing employment law. A single day may include discussions about possible litigation and talking with a longtime client about avoiding a potential workplace issue. “It’s a great mix of litigation and providing counsel to clients,” said Eisenmann, chair of Husch Blackwell’s Labor & Employment practice group. He […]
Powerlist – Grant Sovern – Quarles & Brady
As an employment-based immigration attorney, Grant Sovern of Quarles & Brady meets people from all over the world. Sovern works with businesses, institutions and organizations to help their new hires obtain green cards and visas so they can stay and work in the United States. “I get to talk to people from around the world […]
Powerlist – Brent P. Smith – Johns, Flaherty & Collins
A Madison native and graduate, Brent P. Smith went all-in when accepting the job at Johns, Flaherty & Collins in June 1978. Smith had visited La Crosse one time for a job interview before accepting and joining the firm with a concentration in civil litigation. He discovered a growing interest in employment law as clients […]
Powerlist – Robert Driscoll – Reinhart
For Robert Driscoll, the draw to employment law stems from his small business-owner father, and a mother with an interest in the law. A shareholder at Reinhart’s Milwaukee office, Driscoll represents small- and medium-sized businesses with their labor and employment law matters. He finds the most gratification in his practice when he helps clients navigate […]
Powerlist – Bob Simandl – von Briesen & Roper
It is not unusual for Bob Simandl’s plans for a day to go awry. “If I have three things on my to do list, there’s a 50-50 chance they’ll get done since my day can easily be interrupted by a client with an important concern,” said Simandl, shareholder and chair of von Briesen & Roper’s […]
Powerlist – Tyler Roth – Quarles & Brady
Employment matters are rarely boring. “The cases and situations I get to work on tend to be really interesting,” said Tyler Roth, an associate at Quarles & Brady in Milwaukee. “As you learn more about an employer’s workforce or a particular case, you also learn about people and the different personalities that make up the […]
Powerlist – Caitlyn Doyle – Husch Blackwell
Caitlyn Doyle has a passion for helping businesses and their employees build strong relationships. “I advise employers on best practices and how to grow goodwill with their employees,” said Doyle, an attorney with Husch Blackwell. “Businesses of all sizes can turn their employees into their biggest advocates.” Doyle provides her clients with advising and counseling […]
Powerlist – Farrah N.W. Rifelj – Michael Best
Farrah N.W. Rifelj views employment law as a partnership with her clients, providing them with proactive support to avoid litigation. A partner with Michael Best and sub-practice leader of its affirmative action area, Rifelj said learning about her clients’ businesses is integral to success. “I provide more value when I can combine knowledge of their […]
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Case Digests
- Suppression of Evidence
- Condemnation Powers-“Pedestrian Way”
- Insurance-Statute of Limitations-Sanctions
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Evidence
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- Sentencing Guidelines
- Collective Action-Overtime Wages-Arbitration
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Delayed Disclosure-Mistrial Motion
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