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Hupy and Abraham's “Behind the Handlebars” video series has been selected as a bronze Telly Winner in the 44th Annual Telly Awards.

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Attorney Craig Kubiak has joined Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group in Appleton.

Award was created in 2021 to honor defense attorneys who have secured acquittals in cases alleging felony sexual assault of either an adult or a child.

Middleton-based Tracey Wood & Associates has promoted Joshua Hargrove and Teuta Jonuzi to equity partners in the firm.  Both will continue representing clients charged with criminal and traffic offenses and will be handling appellate work in those areas. Jonuzi will continue to also handle immigration issues for the firm’s clients. Hargrove graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School in 2011. ...

The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Josh Taggatz, a shareholder at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren in Madison, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

Former secretary Doug La Follette announced his retirement effective Friday, after being re-elected in November.

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren has announced that Brady Brown has rejoined Reinhart’s Corporate Practice in the firm’s Milwaukee office.

O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing's Christa Wittenberg has been elected to serve on the firm’s Board of Directors, beginning on July 1.

Deja Vishny has been awarded the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Champion of Justice Award during NACDL’s Midwinter Meeting in New Orleans.

Gov. Tony Evers has announced the membership of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee for his second term.

Amundsen Davis has promoted Ryan Spott in the firm’s Milwaukee office to partner.

The Economic Justice Institute has named Erica Nelson as its executive director of the LIFT Wisconsin project.

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Ellen Nowak, effective March 1. The appointment is effective March 2 for a six-year term expiring in 2029.

Ruder Ware's Matt Rowe has joined the board of directors for the Milwaukee-based Badger Institute.

After renting offices and working from home for a year, David Patton, owner and attorney with Patton Law Office -- a boutique law firm serving Racine and Kenosha counties -- has purchased and renovated the building at 1636 Taylor Ave. in Racine.

Foley & Lardner has announced the election and elevation of Eric Hatchell, James McParland, Lynn Parins, Garrett Bishop, Kristina Matic, Alexander Neuworth and Peter Tomasi to partner status.

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Andrea Will to serve as Dodge County district attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Kurt Klomberg’s resignation.

Robert Muten has rejoined Reinhart’s Labor and Employment Practice as a shareholder with the firm.

Appleton's McCarty Law has named Katherine Canadeo as a partner of the firm.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has promoted three associates to partner. They are Russell Karnes, Nicole Masnica and Kristen Nelson.

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Julie Schnolis to serve as Adams County register of deeds.

Quarles & Brady's Maggie Utterback has been named the Madison office's managing partner.

Stephanie Mills-Gallan, an attorney in the Milwaukee office of Littler, has been elevated to a shareholder.

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has announced appointments to the agency leadership and senior management team.

Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday appointed a county administrator with a background in conservation to lead the state Department of Natural Resources.

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Ryan Nilsestuen to the Dane County Circuit Court-Branch 10. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Juan Colás’ retirement. 

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Kat Turner to serve as Waupaca County district attorney.

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Kelly Hays to serve as the Langlade County district attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Elizabeth Gebert’s resignation.

Quarles & Brady has combined with Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, effective Jan. 1.