In the News
New Hires, Promotions, Partners
Jeffrey J. Bartzen, U.W. 1991, and
Ann E.
Curtiss, Marquette 1991, have joined Bell, Gierhart & Moore
S.C., Madison, as associates. Bartzen will focus in real estate,
business, and estate planning; Curtiss will focus in litigation.
 Kelly L. Neitzke, New England School of Law
1999, has joined Congdon, Ward & Walden S.C., Waukesha, practicing
in divorce, criminal and juvenile law, real estate, and probate. She
previously practiced family law in the Brookfield area. |
Michelle Bellia, U.W. 1995, has joined Davis Wright
Tremaine's Portland, Ore., office as an associate practicing in general
litigation. Bellia previously was a staff attorney with the U.S. court
of appeals for the eleventh circuit in Atlanta, Ga.
John R. Behling and Christopher R.
Bloom, both U.W. 2000, have joined Weld, Riley, Prenn &
Ricci S.C., Eau Claire, as associates practicing in labor and employment
law.
P.J. Boylan, Marquette 1982, has been appointed
senior legal counsel for technology development, responsible for legal
and administrative matters regarding intellectual property and
technology development for all U.W. institutions other than the Madison
campus. Boylan previously was U.W.-Milwaukee's director of legal
affairs.
Rebecca Grassl Bradley, U.W. 1996, has joined the
Milwaukee office of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C., practicing in civil
litigation.
Joseph M. Cardamone III, U.W. 1998, has joined
Gagliardi, Nelson & O'Brien, Salem, as an associate practicing
primarily appellate and family law. He previously was an assistant
district attorney for Kenosha County.
Elizabeth M. Connell, U.W. 2000, has joined Crooks,
Low, Connell & Rottier S.C., Wausau, as an associate concentrating
in tax, corporation, family, and criminal law.
Leslie A. Even, William Mitchell 1992 cum laude,
John Keckhaver, U.W. 1999, and Laura J.
Whipple, Marquette 1996 cum laude, have joined Coyne, Niess,
Schultz, Becker & Bauer S.C., Madison, as associates. Even
previously was house counsel with EBI Companies, Madison, and will focus
her practice in worker's compensation defense. Keckhaver previously was
employed as staff attorney by the Dane County Circuit Court. Whipple
previously was employed at Stafford, Rosenbaum LLP. Keckhaver and
Whipple will focus in general litigation and worker's compensation
matters.
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| Amy Pope Brock, Northwestern 1996, Michael D. Cicchini,
Marquette 1999, John H. D'Antico, Florida 1999, Adam J. Forman,
Marquette 1999, Daniel P. Gustafson, U.W. 1996, John T. Pienkos, Harvard
1997, and Stephen W. Sawyer, Notre Dame 1996, have joined Quarles &
Brady's Milwaukee office as associates. Brock practices all aspects of
employment law, particularly employment discrimination and wrongful
discharge litigation. Cicchini practices in all phases of the litigation
process. D'Antico and Forman concentrate on intellectual property law
and licensing, D'Antico emphasizing patent prosecution of electrical and
computer-related technologies, and Forman emphasizing prosecution of
mechanical and electrical technologies. Gustafson practices
environmental law, including regulatory compliance, enforcement actions,
brownfields redevelopment, environmental risk management, and corporate
and real estate transactions. Pienkos focuses on intellectual property
law and licensing, with emphasis on patent law and intellectual
property. Sawyer practices in corporate finance, securities, and
financial institutions law. |
Janice L. Gauthier, Harvard 1986, has been made vice
president and general counsel of Concord Development Company, a real
estate development company. She previously was senior attorney at The
Marcus Corporation.
Meredith Jagutis, Marquette 1999, has joined Foster,
Swift, Collins & Smith P.C. as an associate in the health care
practice group of the business and tax department in the firm's Lansing,
Mich., office.
Liza Kessler, U.W. 1997, has joined Leslie Harris
& Associates, Washington, D.C., as senior policy counsel.
Clayton A. Long, U.W. 1998, has joined Matousek Law
Offices S.C., Sparta, as an associate. He previously was with Long Legal
Services, Sayner.
Jane L. Kirkeide, Capital University 1988, and
Jillayne Y. Cook, U.W. 2000, have joined Menn, Teetaert &
Beisenstein Ltd., Appleton, as associates. Kirkeide practices in
personal injury, insurance defense, and family law; Cook practices in
estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law.
Patricia A. Lauten and Jennifer A.
Schober, both Marquette 2000, have joined Krukowski &
Costello S.C., Milwaukee. Lauten practices in age and disability
discrimination, sexual harassment, and state and federal family medical
leave acts. Schober focuses in general labor and employment law.
Terrence M. Polich, U.W. 1999, has joined Clifford
& Raihala S.C., Madison, as an associate. He previously was with
Jastroch & LaBarge S.C., Waukesha.
Michael D. Rosenberg, Northwestern 1990, has
rejoined Foley & Lardner's Milwaukee office as special counsel in
the litigation department. He previously was with Kravit, Gass, Hovel
& Leitner S.C., focusing on products liability, toxic torts,
personal injury, and insurance coverage litigation.
 Michael W. Zielinski, Marquette
2000, has joined Stupar, Schuster & Cooper S.C., Milwaukee, as an
associate focusing in business, banking, and real estate law, as well as
new business growth and development. |
Gene Schaeffer Jr., U.W. 1992 with honors, has
joined the insurance practice group of LaFollette Godfrey & Kahn's
Madison office. He previously was a legislative aide and chief of staff
for State Senator Peggy Rosenzweig (R-Wauwatosa).
Stephanice A. Schantz, U.W. 1996, has joined Manwell
& Milton, San Francisco, as an associate. She practices corporate,
business, and securities law.
Daniel J. Schlichting, U.W. 1991, has been elected
shareholder in Hurley, Burish & Milliken S.C., Madison, continuing
in estate planning, business, real estate, and family law.
Amy M. Schoepke, U.W. 1998, has joined the Milwaukee
office of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C., concentrating in finance law
with an emphasis on consumer finance.
Stephen J. Shenkenberg, U.W. 1987, has joined Munder
Capital Management, Birmingham, Mich., as general counsel. He previously
was deputy general counsel for Strong Capital Management.
Pro Bono, Public Service
Timothy L. Vocke, U.W. 1973, was presiding judge in
the 17th annual High School Mock Trial Championships in Columbia, S.C.
Vocke is with Eckert, Kost & Vocke, Rhinelander.
Retirements
 Judge William Eich, U.W. 1963, retires from the
court Oct. 1 after 35 years of service, 26 as a judge. Eich served as
chief justice of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals from 1989-98, longer
than any other chief judge. |
Judge Edwin Dahlberg, U.W. 1949, has retired from
the bench after 41 years of service in Rock County.
Awards, Degrees, Honors
Judge Thomas H. Barland, U.W. 1956, received the award
of judicial excellence presented by the ABA judicial division National
Conference of State Trial Judges. He was recognized for his "outstanding
performance and achievement, exemplary conduct, excellence of character,
and extraordinary service to the bench, bar, and community."
Scott Hassett, Rutgers 1980, a shareholder at Lawton
& Cates S.C., Madison, has been named chair of the board of
directors of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
James W. McNeilly Jr., U.W. 1981, has become a
member of the Commercial Law League of America, an organization of
bankruptcy and commercial law professionals.
In conjunction with the State Bar Annual Convention, the following
awards were presented at the seventh annual Pro Bono Publico Awards and
Equal Justice Coalition Reception hosted by Legal Action of Wisconsin
and its Volunteer Lawyers Project, Legal Services of Northeastern
Wisconsin, western Wisconsin Legal Services, Wisconsin Judicare, and the
Equal Justice Coalition: Mary Lou Massignani Community Activist
Award - Liz Marquardt, Task Force on Family
Violence; Dan Tuchscherer Legal Services Staff Advocate Award -
Kevin Magee, Lewis and Clark-NW 1979, and David
Pifer, Detroit 1981, both of Legal Action of Wisconsin;
Partners for Survival Award - State Sen. Brian
Burke, Georgetown 1981, and State Sen. Gwen
Moore; Individual Award for Outstanding Pro Bono
Service - Jane Anderson, Minnesota 1982, Anderson
Law Office; Outstanding Lay Volunteer - Patricia
Koppenhoefer, Cooperating Churches of Greater Waukesha; and
Bar Association Leadership Award - Milwaukee Young
Lawyers Association.
Mergers, Relocations,
New Associations
John J. Hogan, Marquette 1977, and Timothy
B. Melms, Marquette 1993, have joined as partners establishing
Hogan & Melms LLP, Rhinelander. Continuing as an
associate is Jennifer A. Stuber, Valparaiso 1998.
Susan Rosenberg, Marquette 1983, joins the firm as of
counsel, continuing to emphasize personal injury and civil litigation
consulting. The firm serves general practice areas, including personal
injury, insurance defense, family, real estate, estate planning, and
criminal law.
Paul R. Gurtler, Hamline 1989, has formed
ProRisk Underwriters Inc., N71 W27166 Hansen Dr.,
Sussex. Gurtler will continue practicing in liability insurance policies
for attorneys. The organization will concentrate in municipal insurance
consulting, directors and officers liability, employment practices
liability, union liability and errors and omissions insurance.
Elections, Appointments
The Association of State Prosecutors has elected the following
officers: president - John R. Burr, Madison; vice
president - Catharine D. White, Shawano; secretary -
Audrey Skwierawski, Milwaukee; and treasurer -
Gale G. Shelton, Whitefish Bay.
The Dane County Bar Association has elected these officers: president
- James L. Fullin, Madison; president-elect -
Kevin J. Palmersheim, Middleton; secretary -
Leslie B. Griffith, Madison; and treasurer -
Valerie Bailey Rihn, Madison.
The Door-Kewaunee County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Richard S. Hoyerman, Sturgeon
Bay; president-elect - Jacob M. Blazkovec, Algoma; and
secretary/treasurer - Jeffrey K. Fields, Sturgeon
Bay.
 James D. Friedman, Notre Dame
1972, has been appointed to the newly created Wisconsin Department of
Financial Institution's Task Force on Financial Competitiveness 2005.
The task force will analyze the needs of Wisconsin's financial
instutions and make recommendations on policy initiatives to enhance the
state's regulatory and economic environment. Friedman is a partner with
Quarles & Brady LLP, Milwaukee, and practices in financial
institutions law. |
Carl W. Gilmore, U.W. 1994, has been elected
president of the McHenry County Bar Association, McHenry County, Ill.
Gilmore practices family law with Mohr, Mangiamele, Bruce & Gilmore,
McHenry, Ill.
Kimberly A. Hurtado, Marquette 1988, has been
appointed to the board of governors of the American Bar Association
forum on the construction industry. Hurtado previously served as chair
of the contract negotiations and administration division and is coauthor
and editor of Partnering in Construction: A Practical Guide to
Project Success, a book published by the forum.
The Iowa County Bar Association has elected these officers: president
- Timothy L. Angel; president-elect - Ted N.
Frank; and secretary/treasurer - Erik C.
Peterson, all of Dodgeville.
Marla J. Stephens, Marquette 1981, has been elected
chair of the State of Wisconsin Judicial Council. Stephens is director
of the appellate division for the Wisconsin Public Defender Office. She
previously was first assistant of the Milwaukee appellate office and
assistant state public defender in the Milwaukee trial office (then the
Milwaukee appellate office). Ruth A. Bachman, U.W.
1978, has been elected vice chair of the Judicial Council. She is an
assistant DA in Barron County, and previously was district attorney in
Eau Claire county, assistant DA in Eau Claire and Ashland counties, and
assistant attorney general.
The Lafayette County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Scott A. Berndtson, Galena, Ill.;
secretary - Lance A. McNaughton, Shullsburg; and
treasurer - Eldon R. Hird, Blanchardville.
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities - Municipal Attorneys has
elected these officers: president - James G. Godlewski,
Merrill; and secretary - Waldemar H. Klimczyk,
Janesville.
The Lincoln County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Wright C. Laufenberg;
president-elect - Carol A. Hagstrom; and
secretary/treasurer - Robert R. Russell, all of
Merrill.
The Manitowoc County Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Michael A. Loduha; president-elect -
Patrick A. Dewane Jr.; and secretary/treasurer -
D. Tyler Fellows, all of Manitowoc.
The Marathon County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Christine R.H. Olsen, Wausau;
president-elect - Philip J. Freeburg, Schofield;
secretary - Sarah L. Rudolph, Wausau; and treasurer -
Carolie Balder Kuehn, Wausau.
The Marinette County Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Steven E. Wolfe, Menominee, Mich.;
president-elect - Wesley W. Hoffman, Menominee, Mich.;
and secretary/treasurer - Joseph J. Klumb,
Marinette.
The Milwaukee Bar Association has elected the following officers:
president - D. Michael Guerin; president-elect -
Kelly L. Centofanti; vice president - Donald J.
Christl; and secretary/treasurer - Carol L.
Kracht, all of Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association has elected these officers:
president - Nathaniel Cade Jr.; president-elect -
Susan B. Spoerk; secretary - Bradley I.
Dallet; and treasurer - Scott B. Franklin, all
of Milwaukee.
The Oneida-Vilas-Forest County Bar Association has elected the
following officers: president - Alexander E. Brown,
Eagle River; president-elect - John J. Hogan,
Rhinelander; secretary - Jon M. Cassady, Hazelhurst;
and treasurer - Andrew P. Smith, Rhinelander.
The Outagamie County Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Stephen C. Dozer, Kaukauna; president-elect
- Elizabeth J. Nevitt, Appleton; secretary -
Craig S. Lambert, Appleton; and treasurer -
Robert T. Kemps, Appleton.
Curtis A. Paulsen, Marquette 1985, was elected to
the Milwaukee Bar Association's board of directors for a three-year
term. Paulsen is a shareholder at Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.,
concentrating in commercial litigation, employment law, construction
law, and mediation services.
The Racine County Bar Association has elected the following officers:
president - John A. Becker; president-elect -
Lincoln K. Murphy; treasurer - Bernard J.
Powers; and secretary - Giulio Fornary, all of
Racine. The association also elected Steven Botzau and
Timothy Boyle to the board of governors.
The Rock County Bar Association has elected these officers: president
- Kellie M. Krake, Madison; president-elect -
Michelle M. Burgraff, Janesville; treasurer -
Anne T. Nack, Janesville; and secretary - Kayla
Korkow Hiller, Janesville.
The St. Croix Valley Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Ronald L. Siler, New Richmond;
president-elect - R. Michael Waterman, Hudson;
treasurer - Sheila J. B. Paul, Hudson; and secretary -
Rose M. Allen, Hudson.
The Sauk County Bar Association has elected the following officers:
president - Dale A. Carlson, Prairie du Sac;
president-elect - Wayne L. Maffei, Baraboo; vice
president - John C. Hoffman, Baraboo; treasurer -
Jeffrey M. Blessinger, Baraboo; and secretary -
Natalie T. Bussan, Baraboo.
Judge Thomas S. Utschig, William Mitchell 1977, has
been reappointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Utschig is the bankruptcy judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Wisconsin and his office is in Eau Claire.
The Waukesha County Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Samuel W. Benedict; president-elect -
Kathryn S. Gutenkunst; and secretary/treasurer -
Brian G. Carroll, all of Waukesha.
The Waupaca County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - David L. Forsythe, Iola;
president-elect - Paul J. Sturm, Manawa; and
secretary/treasurer - William M. Lennon, Waupaca.
The Western District Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Paul L. Barnett, Madison; president-elect -
Thomas W. Bertz, Stevens Point; treasurer -
Todd G. Smith, Madison; and secretary - Leslie
K. Herje, Madison.
The Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association has elected the
following officers: president - Jeffrey S. Sokol,
Milwaukee; president-elect - Elisabeth T. Bridge,
Racine; and secretary/treasurer - Adam J. Forman,
Milwaukee.
Authors, Speakers
Gregg Hagopian, U.W. 1987, spoke at the
International Association of Assessing Officers 21st annual legal
seminar in New Orleans, La. He spoke on tax exemptions and the
increasing reliance by nonprofit organizations on money-generating
activities.
Coleen C. Higgins, U.W. 1980, Tulane LL.M -
Admiralty Law with distinction 1990, lectured at the London School of
Economics Grimshaw Club on the role of the international maritime
organization in international relations. Higgins is legal officer at the
International Maritime Organization (United Nations), London,
England.
In Memoriam
William L. Buenzli, U.W. 1936, Madison, Sept. 2,
1912 - Nov. 29, 1999.
John K. Callahan, U.W. 1958, Monroe, Feb. 5, 1933 -
Nov. 17, 1999.
John W. Emmerling, U.W. 1939, Milwaukee, Aug. 31,
1916 - March 20, 2000.
Patrick J. Harlow, Marquette 1954, Manitowoc, Feb.
25, 1927 - Feb. 6, 2000.
Harry Henriksen, U.W. 1950, Milwaukee, Aug. 8, 1924
- Nov. 3, 1999.
Carl W. Milzer, U.W. 1949, Henderson, Nev., July 6,
1923 - March 23, 2000.
Arthur L. Nelson, U.W. 1952, Wauwa-tosa, Oct. 19,
1919 - January 9, 2000.
Kim E. Patterson, U.W. 1989 magna cum laude,
Milwaukee, Sept. 4, 1954 - June 27, 2000.
Mark R. Siebenaller, Hamline 1983, Milwaukee, April
1, 1956 - June 4, 1998.
Robert C. Thompson, Marquette 1966, East Troy, Oct.
3, 1920 - Feb. 6, 2000.
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