New Hires, Promotions, Partners

Hayley M. Clark, U.W. 2017, has been named a shareholder with Aplin & Ringsmuth LLC and practices from the Waukesha office. Clark concentrates in worker’s compensation, representing employers and insurers in defending worker’s compensation claims.

Alexander (Alex) Gordon, U.W. 2024, has joined Bell, Moore & Richter S.C., Madison, as an associate and focuses on civil litigation, general liability, insurance defense, and medical malpractice.

Andrew E. Martzahl, Marquette 2020 cum laude, has joined Lin Law LLC, Green Bay, as an associate and practices primarily in estate and business succession planning, probate and trust administration, corporate law, and real estate. Previously, Martzahl worked for an AmLaw 200 law firm, where his practice focused on corporate law and estate planning.

Eight attorneys have joined the Milwaukee and Madison offices of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

Jessica Biggott, U.W. 2024 cum laude, is a member of the Real Estate and Institutional Investor Services Practices. Biggott is committed to sustainable development and engages in initiatives aimed at advancing natural resource conservation. Liam Conrad, Iowa 2024 with distinction, is a member of the Real Estate Practice. Conrad assists clients in navigating the complexities of real estate developments, ensuring they maximize available resources while adhering to regulatory requirements. Ambar Cornelio, U.W. 2024, is a member of the Employee Benefits Practice, advising on retirement plans for Taft-Hartley multiemployer plans, qualified domestic relations orders, defined contribution pension plans, and documents such as powers of attorney.

William Dix, Iowa 2024 cum laude, is a member of the Corporate Law Practice. Dix’s practice encompasses mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance agreements, note obligation agreements, debt obligations, and equity provisions. Teresa Rose Kulick, U.W. 2024 magna cum laude, is a member of the Employee Benefits Practice, bringing a client-centered approach to pension plans, multiemployer plans, and other employee benefits matters.

Jori LaRosa, Marquette 2024 cum laude, is a member of the Litigation Practice, focusing on research, review, and discovery support. Grace Sinclair, Marquette 2024 cum laude, is a member of the Banking and Finance Practice, working with financial institutions and other clients in a variety of commercial transactions, including commercial lending and business reorganization. Sarah Verzal, U.W. 2024 cum laude, is a member of the Corporate Law Practice, focusing on mergers and acquisitions’ due diligence and commercial contracting for a wide range of business clients.

Patrick D. Uphues, Marquette 2022 cum laude, has joined Cannon & Dunphy S.C., Brookfield, as an associate and focuses on personal injury law. Uphues previously was the lead judicial law clerk for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and primarily worked for the Honorable William Sosnay.

Authors, Speakers

Authors of the recently revised Wisconsin Governmental Claims and Immunities Handbook (State Bar of Wis. 5th ed. 2024) are the following: Corey F. Finkelmeyer, U.W. 1999, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh; Timothy M. Johnson, Marquette 2007, Crivello, Nichols & Hall S.C., Eau Claire; Jennifer Sloan Lattis, U.W. 1989, University of Wisconsin System Administration, Office of General Counsel, Madison; MaryNell Regan, Marquette 1994, Corvallis, Ore.; David G. Ress, Marquette 2011, Bell, Moore & Richter S.C., Madison; and John M. Vandlik, Chicago-Kent 1986, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of General Counsel (retired).

Awards, Degrees, Honors

The 150th Wisconsin Women in the Law Committee has received the 2024 Community Involvement Award from the Association for Women Lawyers (AWL). A consortium of law-related professionals worked together to plan a multifaceted celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first woman’s admission to practice law in Wisconsin, Lavinia Goodell. The sesquicentennial celebration, titled “150th Wisconsin Women in the Law,” was designed to honor Goodell’s resilience and persistence to be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin courts and her various means of leading the way for development of the law and diversification of the profession.

The celebration included a series of articles on “Women History-Makers” and “Women to Watch” published throughout 2024 in the Wisconsin Lawyer and other content in State Bar of Wisconsin publications; and a continuing legal education program, presented by a diverse group of attorneys and moderated by Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, at the State Bar’s Annual Meeting & Convention in Green Bay in June.

Principal members of the committee, which included women from throughout the state and representatives of the AWL, the Legal Association for Women, and Women Lawyers of the North, are the following: Jesica Ballenger, Marquette 2010, Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office; Colleen Ball, U.W. 1991, Wisconsin Supreme Court; Mary E. Burke, U.W. 1989, Wisconsin Department of Justice & Department of Children and Families (retired); Hon. Hannah C. Dugan, U.W. 1987, Milwaukee County Circuit Court; Joyce Hastings,Wisconsin Lawyer editor (retired); and Margo Kirschner, Wisconsin Justice Initiative.

In Memoriam

Loyd W. Bonneville, U.W. 1960, Madison, April 22, 1930 – June 23, 2024.

Alfred A. Drosen Jr., Marquette 1959, West Allis, April 17, 1934 – Oct. 9, 2024.

Peter C. Haensel, U.W. 1957, Levering, Mich., Nov. 12, 1931 – Oct. 9, 2024.

David B. Halling, U.W. 1962, Mequon, Aug. 26, 1935 – Dec. 29, 2023.

Hugh S. McManus, Marquette 1965, Brookfield, Nov. 13, 1940 – Dec. 6, 2023.

Timothy P. Nieman, Univ. of Illinois 1975, Eau Claire, May 31, 1950 – July 23, 2023.

Glenn I. Pentler, Marquette 1978, Brookfield, June 5, 1953 – June 24, 2024.

Gary H. Rieman, U.W. 1965, Tucson, April 16, 1939 – June 29, 2024.

William H. Rudolph, U.W. 1983, Richland Center, July 11, 1951 – Oct. 30, 2023.

Nick Rydell, Minnesota 2017, Madison, April 28, 1981 – Sept. 23, 2024.

Gordon Samuelsen, Marquette 1948, Madison, June 25, 1920 – July 19, 2024.

John C. Savage, U.W. 1953, Lake Worth, Fla., April 13, 1927 – Oct. 9, 2024.

Russell M. Spence, William Mitchell 1966, Spring Valley, Jan. 24, 1937 – Dec. 27, 2023.

David B. Williams, Chicago 1965, Lake Geneva, June 29, 1939 – Sept. 4, 2024.

Charles D. Wingrove, U.W. 2000, Sheboygan & Spooner, March 3, 1959 – Oct. 8, 2024.

Patrick M. Zabrowski, U.W. 1983, Wauwatosa, May 20, 1955 – Sept. 10, 2024.

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