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Tag Archives: Women in the Law

Karshen dedicated to seeking justice

Although she secured a conviction and an eight-year prison sentence for a U.S. Marshall who had sexually assaulted women in Milwaukee County, Erin Karshen didn’t stop there — not when her investigation had uncovered evidence that linked the culprit to assaults in another county.

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Litigation, municipal work ideal blend for Allen

At first glance, the two parts of Susan Allen’s legal practice may seem as if they have little in common. But to Allen, a partner at Stafford Rosenbaum in Milwaukee, her litigation practice and work for municipalities are a natural combination.

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Law Journal honors its Women in the Law

The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 29 outstanding women lawyers Wednesday night during the annual Women in the Law event at Discovery World in Milwaukee. More than 300 people were in attendance for the 14th annual event.

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Sperling draws line in sand for social injustice

At 9 years old, Carrie Sperling harked back to the words of U.S. Rep. Barbara Jordan during her address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976. Jordan’s speech inspired Sperling to set the wheels of her career in motion.

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Eberle fights injustice with a world view

Betty Eberle is no ordinary Wisconsin lawyer. Beyond her assets as a practitioner — which include a Stanford law degree — Eberle brings to the law a perspective that was shaped by experiences from around the globe.

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Faith drives Wright Cottrell

After listening to a lawyer speak about the legal profession at a career fair, DeVona Wright Cottrell decided in eighth grade that she would be a lawyer.

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Lutz blazes unique path as a solo

No two days are ever the same for Holly Lutz. Some days she works out of a barn on her farm in Wausau; other days find her traveling the state meeting clients and practicing disability law.

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