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Townsend spends career fighting for workers, civil rights
In her career spanning nearly four decades, Marilyn Townsend has made a name for herself as a civil-rights trailblazer.
Nelson a trailblazer for women in the law
When Heather Nelson was in sixth grade, she and her classmates performed a staged jury trial that saw them pretending to litigate a case involving an accident between a car and a bicycle.
Binkley takes pride in advocating for the vulnerable
Giving people equal access to justice is at the heart of Jennifer Binkley’s practice. She provides hundreds of hours of pro bono work every year, helps pro se litigants and advocates for women and children.
Ballenger quick to recognize injustices
Jesica Ballenger’s love of the law came when she was in high school and taking part in a mock trial in civics class.
The ‘mom mentor’ always knows best
Farrah N.W. Rifelj isn’t sure why she was always drawn to the law, but growing up she knew it’s what she wanted to do.
Highstrom a role model for other women attorneys
As a family law attorney, Tiffany Highstrom believes in finding practical remedies to some of the biggest difficulties her clients are facing in life.
From sounding board to complex M&A deals, Bechen does it all
Communication isn’t always easy in the midst of fast-paced merger and acquisition deals.
Long-time prosecutor instills sense of right in others
Karen Loebel’s first taste of practicing law helped her discover her life’s calling.
Lewand breaking ground and diversity barriers
Porchia Lewand’s love of the law started when she was a child and discovered a hero in the fictional judge Amy Gray on the TV show “Judging Amy.”
In-house work lets Clefisch use her business, legal talents
In the early 2000s, Heather Clefisch helped a woman from Sierra Leone obtain political asylum in the U.S. The woman had been abused, and her home had been burned down.
DeMarb an advocate for women in the legal field
Fresh out of law school, Rebecca DeMarb had never encountered bankruptcy work. But after getting a taste of it at Murphy Desmond, she hasn’t looked back.
Warner’s love for math adds up to tax law expertise
If there’s one big misconception the public and other attorneys may have about tax law, it’s that the work is boring.
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