From the Publisher
For the past three years, the Wisconsin Law Journal has handed out dozens of Up and Coming Lawyer awards. And each year, our editors find they could have given out many more.
Wisconsin Law Journal honors 25 Up and Coming lawyers
The Wisconsin Law Journal celebrated its fourth annual Up and Coming Lawyers event Wednesday night at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.
Young is in the underdog’s corner
Just a few years ago, Peter Young began his professional career as a litigation project assistant, working for the defense and living the fast-paced Chicago lifestyle.
Cook offers path from lab to market
When researchers are mapping the human brain as part of the Human Connectome Project, they probably are not thinking about the commercial opportunities of their work. That’s where Jack Cook, an intellectual property attorney, enters the process. Cook, who has a degree in electrical engineering, had a strong interest in math and science, but, he […]
Wilder making big deals in a short time
In a short time, Peter Wilder has worked on bank mergers ranging from as small as $3 million to as large as $4.1 billion.
Building a practice on breath, blood
Lauren Stuckert quickly learned that it can be best to face the biggest challenges early in a career.
Justice is vital for St. Junior
After working as an assistant district attorney for two years, Tyrone St. Junior already has handled serious felonies, including attempted homicides.
Shea builds on diverse background
Before she chose the law, Elisabeth Shea joined the Peace Corps in West Africa and earned a master’s degree in agricultural and applied economics.
Career has roots in urban planning
His pride swells, Daniel O’Callaghan said, whenever he drives by University Square in Madison.
Murshid strives for stronger unions
The legislation that redefined labor law in Wisconsin also shaped much of Summer Murshid’s experience as a young lawyer.
Miles steps out of her comfort zone
In Elizabeth Miles’ second week as a summer associate at Davis & Kuelthau SC, senior attorney Bill Mulligan gauged her interest in pursuing a billion dollar PCB remediation lawsuit on behalf of a municipal client.
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- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
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- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
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WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula