May 2, 2025 – Some of Wisconsin's newest lawyers include those fulfilling long-held dreams.

Twenty-two new Wisconsin lawyers were admitted in a ceremony before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 23, 2025, taking the Attorney’s Oath and signing the Wisconsin Supreme Court Roll book as the final steps to be admitted.

Jacquelynn B. Rothstein, director of the Board of Bar Examiners, said 41% of the 66 individuals who took the bar exam in February passed it, and 55% of those taking the exam for the first time passed the exam. “The Board extends its congratulations to these men and women here today,” she said.

Justice Rebecca Bradley welcomed the new Wisconsin lawyers. "You are empowered to do great things," she told the new admittees. “You may encounter people during the worst times of their lives,” and while you can’t fix everything, “you’re still making a bad situation better.” She emphasized the privilege of being a lawyer: “To devote yourself to the cause of justice … is one of the most honorable vocations that you have chosen.”

“Don’t let your failures deter you," she advised. "It is the courage to continue that counts.” And in all things, “always be grateful for the gifts of intelligence and educational opportunity that enabled you to become a lawyer.”

Natalie Klusman, holding her State Bar certificate, is one of 22 new Wisconsin lawyers.

Inspired by Her Brother

As the first lawyer in her family, Natalie Klusman’s entry into the profession is both a personal and professional milestone. Her journey to the legal profession began with her younger brother in Hartford. “He has a disability, and I was with him through his whole educational journey,” she said. “That spurred me to want to practice education law, specifically in Wisconsin.”

A graduate of Drake University Law School in Iowa, Klusman passed the Illinois bar exam in July. Now, she’s officially joining the legal profession in her home state.

Klusman is joining Renning Lewis & Lacy Law Firm in Oshkosh. “This day is a culmination of everything,” she said. After two bar exams and seven years that included college and law school, "it’s a celebratory day of finally reaching the end, and also the start of my career.”

Traci Kreuziger (center) is one of 22 who took the Attorney's Oath to become lawyers in Wisconsin.

Childhood Dream Fulfilled

For Traci Kreuziger, the moment of admission marks not just the start of a new career, but the realization of a dream decades in the making. "It has been a dream of mine since I was 10 years old,” she said.

Achieving that dream comes after a 25-year career in health care. Kreuziger pursued her longtime goal via the blended learning program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and her persistence paid off as she was sworn in as a Wisconsin attorney. She is her family's “first-time college grad, first-time law student, first-time everything,” Kreuziger said.

Originally from Madison, Kreuziger plans to practice health care law. She recently accepted a position in civil litigation, with the goal of eventually practicing in medical malpractice defense. Reflecting on her early inspiration, she laughed: “My brother and I used to argue as siblings do, and so he gave me real good training to start off with.”

Justice Brian Hagedorn administered the Attorney's Oath during the ceremony.

Admitted in Two States

Kyle Steinberg is beginning his career as a licensed attorney in Madison. “I’m a legal fellow with the Freedom from Religion Foundation,” he said.

A 2024 graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Steinberg passed the Minnesota bar exam last July and was sworn in there in October before working under the supervision of attorneys at Freedom from Religion Foundation. “Now I can sign my own name on everything,” he said. His work includes both advocacy and litigation, with a focus on motions practice.

Steinberg, from Minnesota, said law was a natural fit for him. “Being an attorney fits my way of thinking. I like to reason through problems, be analytical – and then it evolved into a great way to be able to help people,” he said. "Those two things got me here."

Being sworn in as a Wisconsin lawyer “is significant. I’m proud of myself for passing the Wisconsin bar in addition to the Minnesota bar,” Steinberg said. “And I’m just excited to put my license in Wisconsin to use.”

Johnatan D’Alcantara signs the Wisconsin Supreme Court Roll book as one of the final steps to be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.

Licensed in Two Countries

Johnatan D’Alcantara is a licensed attorney in Brazil, and is now a Wisconsin lawyer.

A native of Salvador in northeast Brazil, D’Alcantara worked as a litigation paralegal at a personal injury law firm in northern Illinois, handling many cases for Wisconsin residents. “They said it would be great for me to be licensed in Wisconsin,” he explained. Now, he plans to lead the firm’s Wisconsin practice and pursue his goal of becoming a trial attorney.

D’Alcantara’s passion for law runs in the family. “My mom went to law school. My dad went to law school. They both are attorneys,” he said. D’Alcantara is proud of the path he chose and excited for the new opportunities that practicing law in Wisconsin will bring.

Megan Call (center) poses with family members in the Supreme Court Hearing Room after the Admissions ceremony.

To Make a Difference

For Megan Call, a Marquette Law School graduate, being sworn in as a Wisconsin attorney was the culmination of a long-held dream. “I've always wanted a job where I could make a difference,” she said.

Growing up in Green Bay, Call’s interest in law was sparked at age 17 after she was involved in a serious car accident that led to a major lawsuit. “I had a great attorney, and I decided from there,” she recalled.

With wide-ranging interests, Call is keeping her career options open. “I think ultimately I would like to go into estate planning, but I’m also very interested in criminal defense,” she said. “It’s a good day, and a long time coming,” she said.

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