Vol. 77, No. 4, April
2004
In the News
New Hires, Promotions, Partners
Steven M. Cain, Marquette 1999, has been made a
partner with Houseman & Feind LLP, Grafton. He continues to focus on
municipal law, plaintiff's personal injury, and criminal defense.
Marilyn M. Carroll, Marquette 1992 cum laude, has
joined Schott, Bublitz & Engel S.C., Brookfield, as a shareholder,
continuing her concentration in health care litigation, regulatory
matters, and risk management.
Wendy Brockman Collins, U.W. 1992, has joined
Daubert Law Firm LLC, Wausau, as an associate, focusing on business law,
financial institutions, and consumer law.
John J. Culhane, Fordham 1973, has been elected
senior vice president and general counsel of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
He previously was general counsel of Pabst Brewing and general counsel
of Coca-Cola North America.
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Dub
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Daniel D. Dub, Marquette 2000, has joined Weiss
Berzowski Brady LLP, Milwaukee, as an associate in the business law
practice group. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions,
international and national distribution and supply agreements, U.S.
import and export law compliance, and general business law. He
previously was with Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C., Milwaukee.
Seth E. Dizard, Marquette 1997, has been elected
shareholder at Beck, Chaet & Bamberger S.C., Milwaukee. He
concentrates in debtor/creditor law.
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Seid
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Scott A. Seid, U.W. 1996, has been named a
shareholder of Lee, Kilkelly, Paulson & Younger S.C., Madison,
continuing to practice primarily in banking, business, corporate, and
employment law.
John F. Ebbott, U.W. 1970, has joined the Wisconsin
Equal Justice Fund, Milwaukee. He previously was with Legal Action of
Wisconsin Inc.
Dennis F. Connolly, U.W. 1996 with honors, and
Douglas J. Patch, U.W. 1995 cum laude, have become
shareholders with the Milwaukee office of Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Connolly is with the securities law practice group and focuses on public
and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions; SEC
compliance and reporting; fiduciary counsel to boards of directors and
management; and representation before the SEC. Patch is a member of the
tax planning practice group and focuses on providing tax planning
counsel to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and
individuals regarding real estate, corporate, and merger and acquisition
issues.
Bart S. Hersko, U.W. 1985, has joined Taylor &
Aust P.C., Indianapolis, as of counsel, concentrating in intellectual
property. He previously was a senior counsel-intellectual property with
the Proctor & Gamble Co., Cincinnati.
Michael D. Kaiser, U.W. 2004 cum laude, has joined
with his father, Louis D. Kaiser, Baylor 1971, and
Terry E. Mitchell, Marquette 1969, in the general
practice of law at Kaiser Law Offices, Hartland. His practice includes
divorce, real estate, estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, traffic,
criminal, and business law matters.
Several attorneys have been named shareholders at Murphy Desmond
S.C., Madison. John A. Kassner, U.W. 1972, focuses on
land use, takings, eminent domain, condominium law, and construction
law. Jonathan P. Bruni, U.W. 1989, concentrates on
municipal, business, real estate, and estate planning. Claire
Ann Resop, U.W. 1993, practices primarily in civil, commercial,
and consumer litigation, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, collection, and
real estate. Robert J. Lightfoot II, Hamline 1995,
represents long-term care facilities. He is chair of the health law
practice group and the administrative/regulatory/legislative practice
group.
Brittany S. Ogden, Syracuse 1999, has joined the
firm as an associate, concentrating in business litigation, bankruptcy,
and creditors' rights. She previously was with Stroud, Willink &
Howard, Madison.
David B. Kennedy, U.W. 1986, and Michael
Zielinski, Marquette 2000, have joined the law department at
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee. Kennedy, an assistant
general counsel on the financial services team, previously was with a
private Milwaukee investment firm. Zielinski, an attorney with the
financial services team, previously was associate counsel and corporate
secretary of Quasar Distributors LLC, Milwaukee.
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MacDougall
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Heather L. MacDougall, Marquette 1994, has joined
Baker & Daniels as a partner in its Indianapolis and Washington,
D.C. offices, focusing on representing employers in labor, employment,
and occupational health and safety law. She previously was chief counsel
to the chair of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review
Commission.
Curt F. Pawlisch, U.W. 1994, has been named partner
at Cullen Weston Pines & Bach LLP, Madison, continuing to practice
in the energy/tele-communications and government relations areas.
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Powell
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Catherine Stevens Powell, William Mitchell 1990 cum
laude, has joined Modine Manu-facturing, Racine, as corporate counsel.
She previously was with Quarles & Brady LLP, Milwaukee.
Peter J. Richter, U.W. 1998, has become a member of
Stroud, Willink & Howard LLC, Madison.
Scott H. Richter, U.W. 1994, has become a
shareholder in LeClair Ryan, Richmond, Va. He is a member of
the corporate and securities practice group, focusing on mergers and
acquisitions, corporate governance, securities offerings, and financial
institutions.
Dawn M. Ritzke, Northern Illinois 2003, has joined
Gray, Hudec & Oleniczak LLP, East Troy, as an associate,
concentrating in probate, family law, and municipal law.
Todd J. Schneider, Marquette 1995, has been named a
partner in the Chicago office of Holland & Knight LLP. He is a
member of the private wealth services section, concentrating in estate
planning and administration.
David C. Schoenberger, North Dakota 1997 with
distinction, has become a shareholder at Bakke Norman S.C. He primarily
works out of the Menomonie office and focuses on personal injury and
employment discrimination claims.
Richard M. Seligman, DePaul 1973, has joined the
Milwaukee office of Michael Best & Friedrich as a partner,
concentrating on insurance regulatory and corporate matters, alternative
liability risk financing, and health insurance.
William T. Stuart, Marquette 1997 cum laude, has
been named a shareholder at Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols, S.C.,
Milwaukee. He will continue to focus his practice in real estate,
environmental law, and commercial litigation.
Vincent P. Tomkiewicz, U.W. 1986, has been elected a
partner at Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey, Chicago. He focuses on
insurance coverage counseling and litigation.
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Thornton
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Joseph P. Thornton, St. Louis University 1974, has
joined the Appleton office of Godfrey & Kahn S.C. He is a member of
the corporate, media law, and tax planning practice groups and counsels
clients concerning acquisitions, marketing, distribution systems, and
new business development and models. He previously was vice president
and general counsel of Krause Publications, based in Iola.
Mergers, Relocations, New
Associations
Richardson Financial Group has moved to W134 N8688
Executive Parkway, Menomonee Falls.
Appointments, Elections
The American Board of Trial Advocates, Wisconsin Chapter, has elected
the following officers: president - Roy S. Wilcox, Eau
Claire; vice president - Kenan J. Kersten, Milwaukee;
and secretary/treasurer - Marie A. Stanton,
Madison.
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Basting
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Thomas J. Basting Sr., U.W. 1962, has been appointed
to the state Educational Communications Board (ECB) by Gov. James Doyle.
The ECB oversees the state radio and television broadcasting systems.
Basting is a senior shareholder with the Madison office of Brennan,
Steil & Basting S.C.
The Brown County Bar Association has selected the following officers:
president - Lise L. Gammeltoft, Green Bay;
president-elect - Carla O. Andres, Green Bay; secretary
- Phillip J. Danen, DePere; and treasurer -
Robert R. Gagan, Green Bay.
The Barron County Bar Association has chosen the following officers:
president - Mark O. Dobberfuhl, Barron; and
secretary/treasurer - Mark R. Mullen, Bloomer.
The Douglas County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Kelly Thimm; president-elect -
Stephen J. Olson; and secretary/treasurer -
Tony Briedenbach, all of Superior.
The Green County Bar Association has chosen the following officers:
president - R. Scott Jacobson; president-elect -
Tara K. Kleinhans; and secretary/treasurer -
Todd W. Schluesche, all of Monroe.
The Green Lake County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Mark T. Slate, Markesan; vice
president - John F. Koenig, Ripon; and
secretary/treasurer - James D. Peebles, Berlin.
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Hansher
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The Hon. David A. Hansher, U.W. 1968, has been
appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the Wisconsin Judicial
Commission, which investigates and prosecutes complaints against judges.
Hansher is a judge on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and is deputy
chief judge for the First Judicial District.
The Legal Association for Women has chosen the following officers:
president - Rebecca R. DeMarb; president-elect -
Theresa L. Roetter; secretary - Kelly
Barman; and treasurer - Kristine E. Anderson,
all of Madison.
The Ozaukee County Bar Association has selected the following
officers: president - Karl D. Schefft, Cedarburg;
president-elect - H. Ben Levy, Cedarburg; vice
president - Dennis H. Milbrath, Cedarburg; and
secretary/treasurer - Donald R. Fraker, Mequon.
Brief-writing article wins Dunn Award
The Hon. William F. Eich is the 2003 recipient of
the Hon. Charles Dunn Author Award, presented annually by the State Bar
Communications Committee. His article, "Writing the Persuasive Brief,"
appeared in the February 2003 issue of Wisconsin Lawyer. The
award will be presented at the Volunteer Lawyers Recognition program,
held during the State Bar's annual convention, on May 5, 5:30 to 7
p.m.
Judge Eich was chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals from
1989 until 1998 and retired from the court in 2000. He now maintains a
mediation/arbitration practice in Madison.
The award, named after Wisconsin's first chief justice, recognizes
writing excellence in Wisconsin Lawyer articles.
The following attorneys received certificates of commendation for
articles printed in the Wisconsin Lawyer in 2003: Mark
A. Frankel and John Mitby coauthored "Think
Like a Negotiator: Effectively Mediating Client Disputes" (December
2003). Frankel is with LaFollette Godfrey & Kahn, Madison, and Mitby
is with Axley Brynelson LLP, Madison. The Hon. Robert E.
Kinney and Jordana Thomadsen coauthored
"Examining Wisconsin Jury Instructions" (August 2003). Kinney is judge
of the Oneida County Circuit Court, Rhinelander, and Thomadsen is with
Knight & Associates S.C., Milwaukee.
The Portage County Bar Association has elected the following
officers: president - Thomas B. Eagon; president-elect
- Brian G. Formella; and secretary/treasurer -
Robert J. Shannon, all of Stevens Point.
The Rusk/Sawyer/Washburn County Bar Association has elected the
following officers: president - Gerald L. Wright,
Spooner; and secretary/treasurer - Mary Ann Hook Swan,
Shell Lake. The Sheboygan County Bar Association has selected the
following officers: president - Thomas W. Heinrich,
Sheboygan; vice president - Roberta A. Heckes, Adell;
and secretary/treasurer - Lisa C. Stengel,
Sheboygan.
The Tri-County Bar Association (Buffalo, Pepin, Jackson, Trempeauleau
counties) has chosen the following officers: president - William
P. Nemer, Whitehall; vice president - James J.
Duvall, Alma; secretary - Paul B. Millis,
Black River Falls; and treasurer - Lawrence J. Broeren,
Holcombe.
The Wisconsin District Attorneys Association has selected the
following officers: president - Scott L. Horne, La
Crosse; president-elect - Robert J. Jambois, Kenosha;
vice president - Ralph M. Uttke, Antigo; and
secretary/treasurer - Timothy C. Baxter, Prairie du
Chien.
The Wisconsin Family Court Commissioners Association has elected the
following officers: president - Darcy E. McManus, Port
Washington; vice president - Lorene D. Mozinski,
Manitowoc; and secretary/treasurer - Michael D.
Onheiber, Jefferson.
Authors, Speakers
Ellen M. Kozak, U.W. 1969, is author of Every
Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law (3rd ed. Henry Holt
& Co., 2004). She is a copyright, publishing, entertainment, and
media attorney in Milwaukee.
Gretchen Viney, U.W. 1978, is author of the revised
edition of Guardianship and Protective Placement for the Elderly in
Wisconsin (State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books 2004). She is with
Viney & Viney, Baraboo.
Awards, Degrees, Honors
Michelle Behnke, U.W. 1988, will receive one of six
Women of Distinction awards presented by the YWCA of Madison. The awards
are presented to honor women for their community involvement, integrity,
and leadership. Behnke, who is State Bar president-elect, is with
Michelle A. Behnke Attorney at Law, Madison.
The Hon. Ann Walsh Bradley, U.W. 1976, has been
chosen as a 2004 winner of the American Judicature Society's Herbert
Harley Award, a national award reserved for individuals whose efforts
and contributions result in substantial, long-term improvements to the
justice system. Bradley's contributions include public speaking to
schools and community groups; serving as faculty at the Justice Teaching
Institute for state high school teachers; and overseeing special
projects such as the traveling Wisconsin Supreme Court history exhibit.
She is a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Thomas A. Hendrickson, U.W. 1970, received the
presidential medal from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police for
his service to the association as executive director. He was the 12th
person to receive the medal in the organization's 80-year history.
Michael Spector, Harvard 1965, received the Shield
Award for outstanding service to the community from the Nicolet High
School Foundation. He is with Quarles & Brady, Milwaukee.
In Memoriam
Allen B. Adams, U.W. 1937, Neenah, May 6, 1913 -
Feb. 3, 2004.
Jerome Turner Bomier, U.W. 1951, Neenah, June 10,
1927 - Jan. 23, 2004.
Harold Nash, Marquette 1948, Milwaukee, Jan. 27,
1923 - Nov. 24, 2003.
Robert Alan Olsher, U.W. 1976, Black River Falls,
March 15, 1945 - Jan. 21, 2004.
Rudolph P. Regez, U.W. 1936, Monroe, Oct. 30, 1912 -
Jan. 8, 2004.
Wayne W. Schlosser, U.W. 1948, Hudson, Sept. 12,
1917 - Jan. 21, 2004.
Frederick Schwertfeger, U.W. 1939, Horicon, July 22,
1911 - Jan. 7, 2004.
Roy D. Stewart, U.W. 1951, Racine, March 13, 1920 -
Dec. 29, 2003.
Frederick A. Suran, Marquette 1966, Milwaukee, June
2, 1939 - Sept. 21, 2003.
Steven F. Toepel, U.W. 1974, Appleton, April 20,
1948 - Jan. 29, 2004.
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