New Hires, Promotions, Partners
Christina L. Bass, John Marshall 1998, has joined
Schober Schober & Mitchell S.C., New Berlin, as an associate
emphasizing corporate law and business transactions.
Katherine Charlton, Vermont 1983, has been made a
shareholder in Perry, Shapiro, Quindel, Saks Charlton & Lerner S.C.,
Milwaukee, continuing in employment (representing employees), family,
and fair housing law. Charlton was formerly a partner at Shneidman
Myers.
Todd K. Gravelle, U.W. 2000, has joined the legal
department of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Sault Ste. Marie,
Mich. Gravelle will focus on commercial, employment, and matters related
to the tribe's commercial development.
J. Kenyatta Riley, Marquette 1996, and
Timothy P. Dewane, Marquette 2000, have joined Green
Law Offices Ltd., Milwaukee. Riley is a senior associate focusing on
bankruptcy, personal injury, and real estate; Dewane is an associate
focusing on bankruptcy, landlord tenant law, and litigation.
James Kleinfeldt, U.W. 1994, has joined Boldt
Consulting Services, Milwaukee, as a principal. Boldt Consulting is a
newly formed division of The Boldt Company, focusing on real estate
consulting and development.
Charles L. Leeck, U.W. 2000, has joined Godfrey
& Kahn S.C., Milwaukee, on the intellectual property team. He
previously was an associate at Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall
LLP.
Philip P. Mann, Washington 1983, has joined
Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, an intellectual
property firm. Mann joined the firm as of counsel in 1998, practicing
patent litigation, and will continue practicing in patent, trademark,
copyright, and unfair competition litigation.
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McConnell
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Andrew S. McConnell, U.W. 1985, has joined Boyle,
Fredrickson, Newholm, Stein & Gratz S.C., Milwaukee, as a
shareholder. The firm practices intellectual property law including the
preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent and trademark
applications, copyright, trade dress, trade secret, and unfair
competition, and related licensing and litigation. McConnell formerly
was a partner with Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall LLP.
Richard M. "Rick" McDermott, Marquette 1994, has
been named partner at Alston & Bird LLP, Charlotte, N.C., continuing
in intellectual property law focusing in intellectual property
litigation and the preparation and prosecution of patents in the
electrical and electromechanical arts. McDermott serves on the firm's
hiring committee.
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Free speech article wins writing
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Furlow
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Jon Furlow is the 2000 recipient of the Hon. Charles
Dunn Author Award, presented annually by the State Bar Communications
Committee. His article, "The
Price of Free Speech: Regents v. Southworth," appeared in
the June 2000 issue of Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. "Furlow's
article clearly and thoughtfully explains the nuances of the first
amendment arguments that came before the court, the legal and political
background of the issues, and the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its
decision," according to Rob Petershack of the Dunn Award Committee. "It
exemplifies the writing excellence that is the hallmark of Dunn
Award-winning articles." The award, named after Wisconsin's first chief
justice, recognizes writing excellence in Wisconsin Lawyer
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Michael W. Morris, Marquette 1989, joined Neider
& Boucher, Madison, practicing in real estate, securities, tax,
employment, intellectual property, contracts, and Indian law; and
business financing, commercial transactions, and legislative matters. He
previously was with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
Authority.
Gregory L. Peters, Marquette 1993, has been made an
equity shareholder in Seaton, Beck & Peters P.A., Minneapolis. The
firm represents employers in labor and employment matters.
Ruth A. Pivar, Marquette 1991 cum laude, has been
elected partner of Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe, Chicago, in the
private client services practice group, focusing on estate planning,
tax, and probate.
Christopher L. Rexroat, U.W. 1993, has joined
Ungaretti & Harris as an associate in the bankruptcy and workout
department. Rexroat previously was an associate at Meissner Tierney
Fisher & Nichols S.C., Milwaukee.
David Rose, Marquette 1998, and Charissa
Ruel, Marquette 1999, have joined the Social Security
Administration's Region IV Office of the General Counsel in Atlanta,
Ga., as assistant regional counsels. Rose previously was an advocate for
the Georgia Public Interest Research Group, Atlanta. Ruel previously was
a judicial clerk to judges Bryant Culpepper and Martha C. Christian in
Macon, Ga.
Steven F. Stanaszak, Marquette 1996 cum laude, has
joined Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C., Milwaukee, practicing
in civil litigation, environmental law, and employment law. Stanaszak
previously was associated with Schmidt, Darling & Erwin.
Arthur J. Vlasak, U.W. 1952, has joined Sharp
Packaging Systems Inc., Sussex, as general counsel. He remains of
counsel to Vlasak & Britton S.C., Milwaukee.
Christine A. Gimber, Hamline 1992, and
Victoria L. Seltun, William Mitchell 1992, have become
shareholders of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci S.C., Eau Claire.
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Wilson
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Meredith L. Wilson, Indiana 1996, has joined von
Briesen, Purtell & Roper S.C., Madison, as an associate in the
health law practice group.
John A. Kisiel, John Marshall 1991, and Joseph R.
Thomas, Marquette 1975, have joined the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Office of the Secretary as assistant legal counsel, advising and
representing the department's Petro-leum Environmental Cleanup Fund Act
program, with additional responsibilities assisting other department
programs.
Nolan H. Zadra, U.W. 1977, assistant general counsel
of Firstar Corporation, Milwaukee, will head up the commercial law
section of US Bancorp, Minneapolis. He will remain in Milwaukee, with
attorneys and paralegals reporting to him in Minneapolis and Portland,
Ore.
Pro Bono, Public Service
Teresa Basiliere, Hamline 1990, was featured in the
Oshkosh Northwestern for her work as a guardian ad litem. She is an
advocate for children and has authored a play based on "The Big Bad
Wolf," which she performs with her law partner at area schools. She is
with Basiliere, Goldin & Thompson LLP, Oshkosh.
Mary Ann Schacht, U.W. 1964, was featured in the
Beaver Dam Daily Citizen for her role in coordinating the Dodge County
Pro Bono Program, which provides elderly people limited legal
counseling.
Mergers, Relocations, New
Associations
Laurie A. Eggert, U.W. 1976, and Johnathan
Cermele, Dayton 1992, have formed Eggert & Cermele
S.C., at 1840 N. Farwell Ave., Ste. 303, Milwaukee.
Richard E. Nell, Marquette 1988, and Jon
Anderson, Marquette 1994 cum laude, LL.M.-Taxation
N.Y.U. 1998, have formed Nell & Anderson LLP, De
Pere, servicing northeastern Wisconsin and the U.P. in health, tax,
corporate, and real estate law, estate planning, and commercial and
civil litigation. Tricia A. Nell, Michigan State 2000,
has joined the firm as an associate licensed to practice in both
Wisconsin and Michigan.
Roth & Binn, Brookfield, and Hall,
Charne, Burce & Olson S.C., Milwaukee, have affiliated
professionally to share resources for client services on a collaborative
basis, while maintaining separate business and law firm identities.
Charles F. Stierman, U.W. 1978, Ronald W.
Steffens, U.W. 1978, and Gary R. Kuphall, U.W.
1976, have formed Stierman, Steffens & Kuphall S.C., N14 W23777
Stone Ridge Dr., Ste. 280, Waukesha.
Appointments, Elections
Dodge County Bar Association has elected the following officers:
president - Karl A. Green, Columbus; president-elect -
Karla A. Chase, Mayville; and secretary/treasurer -
James H. Olson, Beaver Dam.
Margaret Dee McGarity, U.W. 1974, has been appointed
to another 14- year term as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the U.S. District
Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin when her current term expires
in October. McGarity was sworn in as bankruptcy judge in 1987 and
previously was in private practice.
Richland County Bar Association has elected these officers: president
- Jennifer M. Alleman; and treasurer - Robert
J. Mueller, both of Richland Center.
Thomas M. Boykoff, Michigan 1967, has been
reappointed to the Tax Appeals Commission by Gov. McCallum for a
six-year term.
St. Croix Valley Bar Association has elected the following officers:
president - R. Michael Waterman, Hudson;
president-elect - Sheila JB Paul, Hudson; secretary -
Kenneth C. Pletcher, River Falls; and treasurer -
Rose M. Allen, Hudson.
Washington County Bar Association has elected these officers:
president - Jerome M. Becker, Hubertus; president-elect
- Timothy J. Algiers, West Bend; secretary -
Christine E. Ohlis, West Bend; and treasurer -
Maureen Murray Meyer, West Bend.
Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association has elected the following
officers: president - Ernesto Romero; president-elect -
Francisco Araiza; secretary - Jennifer A.
Ortiz; and treasurer - David A. Westrup; all
of Milwaukee.
Weldon V. Zufelt, Utah 1966, has been appointed to
the board of directors of ACUITY, formerly Heritage Insurance,
Sheboygan. He formerly was in private practice in Sheboygan and has
served as general counsel for both Kohler and the Vollrath
Companies.
Awards, Degrees, Honors
Timothy D. Fenner, U.W. 1972, received the High
Achiever Award presented by the Independent Insurance Agents of
Wisconsin. He was recognized for two decades of service as general
counsel to the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin and for his
dedication to advancing the professional goals of the organization.
Fenner is a partner in Axley Brynelson LLP, Madison.
Hon. Warren A. Grady, U.W. 1950, was inducted into
the Port Washington High School Wall of Fame program at an all-school
assembly. The program began in 1994 to honor outstanding graduates of
Port Washington High School.
Grady graduated from the school in 1942, then went on to college and law
school, and served as the Port Washing-ton City Attorney. He was a Judge
for 32 years, and retired from the bench in 1994.
Martin J. Greenberg, Marquette 1971, was presented
the Joseph E. O'Neal Award by Marquette University's National Sports Law
Institute for making a significant contribution to the field of sports
while exemplifying the highest ethical standards.
Greenberg founded the National Sports Law Institute in 1989 and
currently serves as chair of the board of directors. He recently has
completed the second edition of The Stadium Game, a 700-page book on the
sports facility industry.
Stephen Lesavich, Ph.D., U.W. 1995, has been
recognized by Harcourt Legal & Professional Publications, Chicago,
for his contributions to the book What Law School Doesn't Teach You
... But You Really Need to Know. Lesavich is a partner with
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, Chicago, focusing in
intellectual property including patents, trademark, copyrights, and
litigation related to software and the Internet.
Dianne Post, U.W. 1979, was selected as a
participant in the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center
for Scholars, workshop series and book on the role of women in
post-communist transition.
Lawrence Zieger, Marquette 1979, has achieved board
certification as a civil trial advocate through the National Board of
Trial Advocacy. Zieger is with Zieger Law Offices, Milwaukee.
Timothy J. Ziolkowski, Marquette 1993, has
electronically filed nearly twice as many patent applications as any
other registered practitioner in the country. Ziolkowski is a
shareholder with Cook & Franke S.C., Milwaukee.
Authors, Speakers
Judge Louis Butler, U.W. 1977, recently taught
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced at the National Judicial College.
His topics included criminal procedure and judicial activism. Butler is
presiding judge of Milwaukee's Municipal Court.
In Memoriam
Irvin J. Friedland, Marquette 1960, East Lansing,
Mich. June 1, 1935 - April 4, 2001.
Victor A. Mussallem, U.W. 1968, Madison, June 20,
1943 - Dec. 18, 1999.
Larry Knauff, husband of Anne Knauff, Marquette
1983, and founder of the Larry Knauff Award at
Marquette University Law School, died April 17, 2001 in Nashville,
Tenn., of cancer.
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