Largest Law Firms of 2009 – Law firm profiles

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The Largest Law Firms survey results were compiled and/or researched by Wisconsin Law Journal’s Sarah McQuin, Associate Editor, and Jane Pribek, Editor-at-Large. We utilized an e-mail process for submitting online questionnaires. Our goal was to make it easier for firms to respond electronically and to help with compiling the significant amount of information from the surveys.

Those surveys went out to private law firms with 15 or more lawyers from a list provided by the State Bar of Wisconsin. The bar’s list was generated from its membership roll for the fiscal year 2009, which began July 1, 2009. We also sent surveys to firms that were included in last year’s Largest Law Firms section, but which didn’t make the State Bar’s list.

Our goal was to obtain information about the largest private offices.

The ranking of the firms is by total number of attorneys, including of counsel. When two or more firms had the same number of attorneys, they were listed alphabetically.

Some firms, which are marked with asterisks in the survey, declined to provide information. In those cases, we relied upon information from their Web sites.

With a few exceptions, the numbers reflect head counts as of November 2009. Every effort was made to ensure that the information provided was accurately reproduced. However, due to the rapidly changing nature of the legal profession, some of the information might have become outdated.

If your law firm has 15 or more lawyers and is not on this list, please contact Sarah McQuin at [email protected] or via phone at 414-225-1814. We’ll be sure to send a survey to your office next year.

1

Quarles & Brady LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 285
Addresses in Wisconsin: 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2040, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 33 E. Main St., Suite 900, Madison, WI 53703
Out-of-state offices: Chicago; Naples, Phoenix and Tucson
Firm’s Web site: www.quarles.com
Managing partner: Firm Chairman: John W. Daniels, Jr.; Managing Partner: Fredrick G. Lautz; Milwaukee Office Managing Partner: Ann M. Murphy; Madison Office Managing Partner: Ave M. Bie
Hiring partner: Chief Human Resources Officer: Mary K. Arnberg; National Partners Hiring Chair: James D. Friedman, partner; Lateral Associates Recruiting Chair: Joe A. Drazek, partner; Law School Recruiting Chair: Keith A. Bruett, partner
Marketing manager: Chief Marketing Officer: Julie H. Cole
Firm administrator: Executive Director: John J. Peterburs
Information services: Chief Information Officer: Todd D. Thorson
New practice areas: Clean Energy and Climate Change, Research Institutions, China Law, Biotech/Life Sciences
Niche practice areas: Stimulus Legislation and Opportunities Task Force, Financial Services Task Force, Lender Defense Task Force
Eliminated practice areas: None
Number of male partners: 102
Number of female partners: 37
Number of male associates: 47
Number of female associates: 46
Number of male of counsel: 49
Number of female of counsel: 4
Number of male minority partners: 2
Number of female minority partners: 1
Number of male minority associates: 4
Number of female minority associates: 8
Starting associates salary: $115,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonuses: Signing $2,500; Graduation $2,500; Performance Bonuses.
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 2,100 total commitment hours includes billable hours.
Length of paid family leave: New mothers: 12-weeks paid personal medical leave; New fathers: six-weeks paid parental leave; Extension: both can be extended with unpaid leave up to 26 weeks.
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 287
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Staff: Comprehensive retirement plan, insurance coverage including health, life and disability, domestic partner benefits, and pretax programs; Employer contribution to retirement plan for staff; Paid vacation and holidays; In-house training programs for continued career development; Pretax parking and transit programs; In-house wellness programs and health club reimbursement. Attorneys (all of the above, plus the following): Signing and graduation bonuses for recent graduates; Paid personal medical leave and parental family leave; Associate home mortgage guarantee and assistance from our Real Estate group; Moving expenses and moving arrangements made by the firm; State Bar exam review course fees and other expenses; ABA, state and local bar membership fees; All registration fees for approved CLE programs, plus reimbursement for travel, lodging and related expenses; Dial-in network access; Estate planning assistance; Paid parking for partners.

2

Foley & Lardner LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 282
Addresses in Wisconsin: 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5306; Verex Plaza, 150 E. Gilman St., Madison, WI 53703-1481
Out-of-state offices: Boston; Brussels; Chicago; Detroit; Jacksonville; Los Angeles; Miami; New York; Orlando; Sacramento; San Diego; San Diego/Del Mar; San Francisco; Shanghai; Silicon Valley; Tallahassee; Tampa; Tokyo; Washington, D.C.
Firm’s Web site: www.foley.com
Managing partner: Ralf-Reinhard Boer, Chairman and CEO; Nancy J. Sennett, Milwaukee Office Managing Partner; Anne E. Ross, Madison Office Managing Partner
Hiring partner: James N. Bierman, Chair, National Recruiting Committee
Marketing manager: Kyle J. Heath, Chief Marketing Officer
Firm administrator: Darrell R. Ohlhauser, Executive Director & COO; Thomas N. Landgraf, Director, Administration and Operations, Milwaukee; Joseph A. Shapiro, Director, Administration and Operations, Madison
Information services: Douglas D. Caddell, Chief Information Officer
New practice areas: Energy Industry Team
Niche practice areas: Securities Litigation; Alternative Energy; Government Finance; Antitrust; Distribution and Franchise; Labor and Employment; Copyright Litigation; Business Method Patents; Energy Tax Credits; Directors and Officers Liability Insurance; Federal Troubled Asset Relief Program; New Market Tax Credits; Energy Tax Credits; Insurance Company Mergers and Acquisitions; Early Stage Technology Company Formation and Capitalization; Venture Capital; Build America Bonds; Employee Class Action Defense
Eliminated practice areas: None
Number of male partners: 127
Number of female partners: 21
Number of male associates: 75
Number of female associates: 49
Number of male of counsel: 7
Number of female of c
ounsel: 3
Number of male minority partners: 3
Number of female minority partners: 2
Number of male minority associates: 4
Number of female minority associates: 4
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 150
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks paid leave (including short-term disability) for birth mothers; 12 weeks additional unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid paternity and adoption leave
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 448
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Adoption Assistance, Dependent Backup Care, Domestic Partner Benefits, Smoking Cessation Program, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Care Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, ROTH 401(k) Option, Subsidized Health Savings Accounts

3

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 211
Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 3300, Milwaukee, WI 53202; One S. Pinckney St., Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703; 1000 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220; Two Riverwood Place, Suite 200, N19 W24133 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188-1174
Out-of-state offices: Chicago
Firm’s Web site: www.michaelbest.com
Managing partner: David A. Krutz
Hiring partner: Daniel J. Vaccaro, Amy O. Bruchs
Marketing manager: Jennifer R. Rupkey
Firm administrator: Steven J. Brandl
Information services: Peter J. Ferr
Niche practice areas: Renewable Energy, Life Sciences, Venture Capital, Agribusiness/Food, Construction, Education, Tax, Government and Public Policy
Number of male partners: 104
Number of female partners: 27
Number of male associates: 31
Number of female associates: 35
Number of male of counsel: 12
Number of female of counsel: 2
Number of male minority partners: 4
Number of female minority partners: 1
Number of male minority associates: 3
Number of female minority associates: 2
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 256
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Home Loan Assistance

4

Reinhart BoernerVan Deuren SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 202
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1000 N. Water St., Suite 1700, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 22 E. Mifflin St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703; N16 W23250 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite One, Waukesha, WI 53188
Out-of-state offices: Rockford; Denver
Firm’s Web site: www.reinhartlaw.com
Managing partner: Jerome M. Janzer
Hiring partner: Al Orr
Marketing manager: Robyn Radomski, Chief Marketing Officer
Firm administrator: Terrance J. Navin
Information services: Rick Thompson
New practice areas: Water Innovation, Technology and Sustainability (WITS) Group
Niche practice areas: Tax-Exempt Organizations; Telecommunications and Energy
Number of male partners: 81
Number of female partners: 12
Number of male associates: 60
Number of female associates: 42
Number of male of counsel: 7
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 2
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 2
Number of female minority associates: 0
Starting associates salary: $112,500
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,900
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 0
Length of paid family leave: Varies by classification
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 216
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Varies by classification

5

Godfrey & Kahn, SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 184
Addresses in Wisconsin: 780 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-3590; One E. Main St., P.O. Box 2719, Madison, WI 53701-2719; N21 W23350 Ridgeview Parkway, Waukesha, WI 53188; 333 Main St., Suite 600, P.O. Box 13067, Green Bay, WI 54307-3067; 100 W. Lawrence, P.O. Box 2728, Appleton, WI 54912
Out-of-state offices: Washington D.C.; Shanghai, China
Firm’s Web site: www.gklaw.com
Managing partner: Richard J. Bliss
Hiring partner: Ellen R. Drought, David R. Navarre
Marketing manager: Susan L. Costley
Firm administrator: Thomas C. Nipko
Information services: Thomas R. Dressel
New practice areas: Economic Recovery
Number of male partners: 79
Number of female partners: 17
Number of male associates: 41
Number of female associates: 26
Number of male of counsel: 3
Number of female of counsel: 8
Number of male minority partners: 2
Number of female minority partners: 1
Number of male minority associates: 6
Number of female minority associates: 6
Starting associates salary: $125,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonus consideration at 1,800 hours
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 238
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Elder/child back-up dependent care, tuition reimbursement, paid after-hour meal service

6

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC

Total
attorneys (in Wisconsin): 133
Addresses in Wisconsin: 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3189; 33 East Main St., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703-4655
Out-of-state offices: N/A
Firm’s Web site: www.whdlaw.com
Managing partner: Paul J. Eberle, Chief Executive
Marketing manager: Sharon Zalewski, Marketing Director
Firm administrator: Traci A. Mortensen, COO
Information services: Alan W. Ciochon, IT Director
New practice areas: Sustainability and Renewable Energy
Number of male partners: 61
Number of female partners: 22
Number of male associates: 23
Number of female associates: 19
Number of male of counsel: 8
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 3
Number of female minority associates: 3
Associates billable hour requirements: N/A
Associates non-billable hour requirements: N/A
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 139
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

7

von Briesen & Roper SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 104
Addresses in Wisconsin: 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 700, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Three S. Pinckney St., Suite 1000, Madison, WI 53703; 10200 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092; One Main St., Suite 350, Racine, WI 53403
Firm’s Web site: www.vonbriesen.com
Managing partner: Randall D. Crocker
Hiring partner: Susan E. Lovern
Marketing manager: Karen E. Brunow
Firm administrator: Susan Thome-John
Information services: William T. Caraher
Number of male partners: 48
Number of female partners: 16
Number of male associates: 12
Number of female associates: 17
Number of male of counsel: 7
Number of female of counsel: 4
Number of male minority partners: 4
Number of female minority partners: 1
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 3
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Length of paid family leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 95
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: von Briesen provides a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of health and welfare benefits as well as competitive compensation and performance-based bonus system. Additional benefits include: 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, flexible spending account, medical reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan (EAP), health and wellness programs, paid vacation, sick/personal time, parking fees, CLE programs, bar dues, laptops and Blackberry/cellular devices.

8

DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 86
Addresses in Wisconsin: DeWitt Ross & Stevens Capitol Square Office, 2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703; DeWitt Ross & Stevens Metro Milwaukee Office, 13935 Bishop’s Dr., Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005
Firm’s Web site: www.dewittross.com
Managing partner: Stephen A. DiTullio
Hiring partner: Stephen A. DiTullio
Marketing manager: Thomas Bernd
Firm administrator: Greg Harper
Information services: Suzanne Arbet
New practice areas: Consumer Product Safety
Number of male partners: 64
Number of female partners: 8
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 7
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,700
Length of paid family leave: 0
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 67
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

9

Davis & Kuelthau SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 72
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 318 S. Washington St., Suite 300, Green Bay, WI 54301; 10 E. Doty St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703; 219 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 1278, Oshkosh, WI 54903-1278; 605 N. 8th St., Suite 610, Sheboygan, WI 53081; 300 N. Corporate Dr., Suite 150, Brookfield, WI 53045
Firm’s Web site: www.dkattorneys.com
Managing partner: Ann M. Rieger
Hiring partner: Ann M. Rieger
Marketing manager: Michelle M. Friedman
Firm administrator: Kevin P. Russell
Information services: Brian Langenbach
New practice areas: Infrastructure Stimulus Team
Number of male partners: 40
Number of female partners: 13
Number of male associates: 10
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 2
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 250
Length of paid family leave: Up to 12 weeks (maternity)
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 75
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Our firm offers a competitive comp
ensation and benefits package to all employees. The following benefits are either fully or partially paid for by the firm: Medical Insurance (including domestic partners), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Continuing Legal Education, Bar Dues. Employees may also elect to purchase (through pre-tax payroll deductions) the following optional benefits: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Dependent/Health Care Spending Accounts and Parking/Transportation Reimbursement. In addition, the firm maintains a Retirement Savings Plan that offers the opportunity to make 100% vested, tax-deferred 401(k) contributions. Participants may enter the plan quarterly and may contribute any percentage of their salary up to the limits allowed by current law and regulations on a pre-tax basis. Employees are eligible for a firm contribution into their plan on the January 1st nearest the completion of two years of employment. Contributions on behalf of eligible employees are made by the firm and are based on a percentage of the employee’s prior year (W-2) income. Employees receive generous paid time off/vacation per year and firm-paid mass transportation benefits. Also covered by the firm is a comprehensive employee assistance program as well as Health Advocate services. All Davis & Kuelthau offices participate in the corporate wellness program. The program provides quarterly wellness seminars, annual flu shot vouchers and wellness reimbursement dollars.

10

Axley Brynelson LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 54
Addresses in Wisconsin: 2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703
Firm’s Web site: www.axley.com
Managing partner: John C. Mitby
Hiring partner: Lori M. Lubinsky
Marketing manager: Kate Scoptur
Firm administrator: Bruce A. Wichmann
Information services: Dharma X. Singh
New practice areas: Rail and Transportation Team; Bicycle Accident Injury Team; Bankruptcy, Workouts and Foreclosure Team
Niche practice areas: Electronic Discovery and Records Management; Class Action
Number of male partners: 36
Number of female partners: 4
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 7
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,900
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 48
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

11

Murphy Desmond SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 49
Addresses in Wisconsin: 33 E. Main St., Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703; 400 Midland Court, Suite 102, Janesville, WI 53546
Out-of-state offices: Iron Mountain
Firm’s Web site: www.murphydesmond.com
Managing partner: Tim R. Valentyn
Hiring partner: Attorneys: Tim R. Valentyn; Staff: Robert A. Miller
Marketing manager: Amy M. Gores
Firm administrator: Robert A. Miller
Information services: Derrick VanFossen
New practice areas: Electronic discovery
Niche practice areas: Business Reorganization, Eminent Domain, Health Law, Sports Law
Number of male partners: 14
Number of female partners: 4
Number of male associates: 11
Number of female associates: 4
Number of male of counsel: 14
Number of female of counsel: 2
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Incentives and bonuses for client development and production
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 36
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Parking, cell phones, luncheons, sporting events, firm-wide social events, training reimbursement, medical reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, voluntary dental, time to volunteer

12

Boardman Law Firm llp

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 48
Addresses in Wisconsin: One S. Pinkney St., P.O. Box 927, Madison, WI 53701-0927; 619 Oak St., P.O. Box 443, Baraboo, WI 53913-0443;
Firm’s Web site: www.boardmanlawfirm.com
Managing partner: Carl Rasmussen, Executive Committee Chair
Hiring partner: Jennifer S. Mirus
Firm administrator: Donna V. Hurd
Niche practice areas: Banking and Dealership
Number of male partners: 19
Number of female partners: 11
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 7
Number of male of counsel: 5
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 46
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

12

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 48
Addresses in Wisconsin: 225 E. Michigan St., Fourth Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Out-of-state offices: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, and Washington D.C.
Firm’s Web site: www.gshllp.com
Managing partner: Gerardo (Jerry) H. Gonzalez, Kerrie M. Murphy
Hiring partner: Margo McCormack, Director of Human Resources
Marketing manager: Pam Bertieri, Director of Marketing
Firm administrator: Margo McCormack, Director of Human Resources
Information services: Ozzy Ornelas, Systems Administrator
Niche practice areas: Dedicated Corporate and Transactional Team to work with the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP)
Eliminated practice areas: none
Number of male partners: 19
Number of female partners: 8
Number of male associates: 6
Number of female associates: 6
Numb
er of male of counsel: 8
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 14
Number of female minority partners: 2
Number of male minority associates: 5
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 34
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Maybe
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Origination incentive provided for attorneys with regard to business originated for any of the thirteen GSH offices. Comprehensive paid benefit package.

14

Ruder Ware LLSC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 40
Addresses in Wisconsin: 500 First St., Suite 8000, P.O. Box 8050, Wausau, WI 54402-8050; 402 Graham Ave., P.O. Box 187, Eau Claire, WI 54702
Firm’s Web site: www.ruderware.com
Managing partner: Lon E. Roberts
Hiring partner: Linda M. Huss, Senior Office Manager
Marketing manager: Lisa O. O’Flyng
Firm administrator: John R. Laehn, Chief Operating Executive
Information services: Del Stein, Information Technology Administration
Number of male partners: 24
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 6
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 4
Number of female of counsel: 0
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 53
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: High deductible health insurance plan with a firm HSA contribution; Group-term life insurance; Short-term disability insurance; Long-term disability insurance; Flexible spending accounts (medical expense reimbursement and dependent care assistance reimbursement); 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

15

Habush Habush & Rottier SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 39
Addresses in Wisconsin: Appleton: 4100 Boardwalk Court, Appleton, WI 54914; Green Bay: 408 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301; Kenosha: 6905 S. Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53142; Lake Geneva: 851 Park Drive, Suite 102, Lake Geneva, WI 53147; Madison: 150 E. Gilman St., Suite 2000, Madison, WI 53703; Milwaukee: 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2300, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Racine: 5439 Durand Ave., Suite 220, Racine, WI 53406; Rhinelander: 126 E. Davenport St., Rhinelander, WI 54501; Stevens Point: 5370 E. Highway 10, Stevens Point, WI 54481; Waukesha: N14W23755 Stone Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI 53188; Wausau: 3100 Eagle Ave., Wausau, WI 54403; West Bend: 2125 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095; Sheboygan: 1011 South 8th Street Sheyboygan, WI 53081
Firm’s Web site: www.habush.com
Managing partner: Robert L. Habush, Chairman & President; Daniel A. Rottier, Chief Executive Officer
Firm administrator: Jennifer L. Passig
Information services: Kevin Hood
Number of male partners: 17
Number of female partners: 12
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 0
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 3
Number of male minority associates: 1
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 101
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

16

Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 34
Addresses in Wisconsin: 3524 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Firm’s Web site: www.wrpr.com
Managing partner: Christine Gimber
Firm administrator: Barbara Michels, Office Manager
Primary practice areas: Labor & Employment Law Estate Planning & Probate Civil Litigation Municipal & Administrative Law Corporate & Business Law Immigration Real Estate
Number of male partners: 18
Number of female partners: 7
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 28
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

17

Peterson, Johnson & Murray SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 33
Addresses in Wisconsin: 733 N. Van Buren St., 6th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ninth Floor, 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison, WI 53703; 10505 Corporate Dr., Suite 201A, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158; 1701 Washington St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Out-of-state offices: Chicago and Libertyville
Firm’s Web site: www.pjmlaw.com
Managing partner: Terry E. Johnson
Firm administrator: Gary Lukitsch
Information services: Jeff Jorgensen
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 65
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

18

Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik SC**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 32
Addresses in Wisconsin: One Park Plaza, 11270 W. Park Place, 5th Fl, Milwaukee, WI 53224; 225 S. Monroe Ave., Suite 100, Green Bay, WI 54301
Firm’s Web site: www.kasdorf.com

19

Crivello Carlson SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 31
Addresses in Wisconsin: 710 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Out-of-state offices: Houston; Chicago and Edwardsville
Firm’s Web site: www.crivellocarlson.com
Number of male partners: 16
Number of female partners: 7
Number of male associates: 6
Number of female associates: 2
Flextime for attorneys
: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

20

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 29
Addresses in Wisconsin: 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 900, Madison, WI 53701-1784; 325 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 190, Brookfield, WI 53045-5801
Firm’s Web site: www.staffordlaw.com
Managing partner: Bruce D. Huibregtse
Firm administrator: Bradford L. Murphy, CEO
Information services: Scott J. Linnemann
Number of male partners: 16
Number of female partners: 6
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female of counsel: 1
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,700
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 300
Length of paid family leave: Up to six weeks
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 36
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

21

O’Neil, Cannon,Hollman, DeJong

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 28
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1400, Milwaukee WI 53202-4870; Port Washington Office: d/b/a Ansay, O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong 1329 W. Grand Ave., Suite 200, PO Box 306, Port Washington WI 53074-0306
Firm’s Web site: www.wilaw.com
Managing partner: James G. DeJong
Hiring partner: James G. DeJong
Firm administrator: Patricia A. Van Antwerpen, Director of Administration
New practice areas: Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy
Number of male partners: 14
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 8
Number of female associates: 0
Number of male of counsel: 5
Number of female of counsel: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 22
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: In addition to a very comprehensive employee benefit package, our firm offers paid sick leave, flex time and flexible work hours, annual outings/events for employees and their families, Halloween trick-or-treat for kids and everyone’s favorite – pizza Fridays.

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Mallery & Zimmerman SC**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 27
Addresses in Wisconsin: Milwaukee: 731 N. Jackson St., Suite 900, Milwaukee, WI 53202; Wausau: 500 Third Street, Suite 800, P. O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479; Mosinee: 06 Water Street, Mosinee, WI 54455; Stevens Point: 4941 Kirschling Court, Suite 1, P.O. Box 626, Stevens Point, WI 54481; Green Bay: 403 South Jefferson St., P. O. Box 1625, Green Bay, WI 54305-1625
Firm’s Web site: www.malleryandzimmerman.com

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Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 26
Addresses in Wisconsin: 735 N. Water St., Suite 1500, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 600, Madison, WI 53701
Firm’s Web site: www.borgelt.com
Hiring partner: James M. Fredericks
Number of male partners: 11
Number of female partners: 3
Number of male associates: 4
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 2
Number of female minority associates: 1

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Kohner, Mann & Kailas SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 24
Addresses in Wisconsin: Washington Bldg., 2nd Fl. N, Barnabas Business Center, 4650 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53212-1059
Firm’s Web site: www.kmksc.com
Managing partner: Steve Kailas, Matthew P. Gerdisch
Hiring partner: Legal Staff: Steve Kailas; Support Staff: Patricia Leu Kinateder
Marketing manager: Steve Kailas and Stephen D.R. Taylor
Firm administrator: Patricia Leu Kinateder
Information services: Paul C. Daly
Niche practice areas: Commercial; Business/Banking
Number of male partners: 8
Number of female partners: 0
Number of male associates: 14
Number of female associates: 2
Associates billable hour requirements: none
Associates non-billable hour requirements: none
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 49
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Excellent profit-sharing plan fully financed by the firm, including all operating expenses relating to same. All attorneys and employees are trained for growth and advancement within the firm.

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Lathrop & Clark LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 24
Addresses in Wisconsin: 740 Regent St., Madison, WI 53701
Firm’s Web site: www.lathropclark.com
Managing partner: Jerry E. McAdow
Hiring partner: Paul A. Johnson
Marketing manager: Shana E. Lewis
Firm administrator: Kim E. Besta
Information services: Fred Simani
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Previant, Goldberg,Uelmen, Gratz, Miller& Brueggeman SC**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 24
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1555 N. River Center Dr., Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Firm’s Web site: www.previant.com

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 24
Addresses in Wisconsin: 700 N. Water St., Suite 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 400 Genesee St., Suite D, Delafield, WI 53018
Firm’s Web site: www.wbb-law.com
Number of male partners: 14
Number of female partners: 4
Number of male associates: 3
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Competitive
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Associates non-billable hour requirements: Variable
Length of paid family leave: Flexible
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 22
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Health and dental insurance, retirement plan, dependent care, HSA, FSA, EAP

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Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman PC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Out-of-state offices: Indianapolis; Louisville; Troy
Firm’s Web site: www.hallrender.com
Managing partner: William H. Thompson
Hiring partner: John P. Ryan
Marketing manager: Eric Birdzell
Firm administrator: Al Glover
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 15

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Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 23
Addresses in Wisconsin: 231 S. Adams St., P.O. Box 23200, Green Bay, WI 54305-3200
Firm’s Web site: www.lcojlaw.com
Managing partner: Management Committee consisting of three partners
Hiring partner: Staffing Committee
Marketing manager: Annie Dart
Firm administrator: Scott Heintz
Information services: Outsourced
Eliminated practice areas: Family Law
Number of male partners: 11
Number of female partners: 2
Number of male associates: 5
Number of female associates: 4
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,800
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 32
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes

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Cook & Franke SC**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 22
Addresses in Wisconsin: 660 E. Mason St., Milwaukee, WI 53202; 10 E. Doty St., Madison, WI 53703
Firm’s Web site: www.cf-law.com
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 5
Number of male associates: 1
Number of female associates: 3
Number of male of counsel: 3
Number of female of counsel: 1

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Boyle, Fredrickson SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 21
Addresses in Wisconsin: 840 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Firm’s Web site: www.boylefred.com
Managing partner: Peter Stomma
Hiring partner: Tim Newholm, Jay Durst
Marketing manager: Matt Corr
Firm administrator: Jeffrey Speller
Number of male partners: 11
Number of female partners: 0
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 1
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Associates billable hour requirements: 1,500 – 1,600
Associates non-billable hour requirements: 0
Length of paid family leave: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Maybe
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 19
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

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Hawks Quindel SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 21
Addresses in Wisconsin: 700 W. Michigan St., 5th Floor, P.O. Box 442, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0442; 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 705, P.O. Box 2155, Madison, WI 53701-2155
Firm’s Web site: www.hq-law.com
Firm administrator: Ann Young
Number of male partners: 7
Number of female partners: 5
Number of male associates: 2
Number of female associates: 2
Number of male of counsel: 5
Number of female of counsel: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Maybe
Telecommuting for attorneys: Maybe
Flextime for staff: Maybe
Telecommuting for staff: Maybe
Part-time staff: Yes

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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 21
Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2600, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 100 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, WI 54911
Out-of-state offices: Belleville; Chicago; Boston; Edwardsville; Ft. Lauderdale; Jacksonville; Joliet; Lisle; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; New York; Schererville; Peoria; Phoenix; Portland; Providence; Rockford; St. Louis; San Francisco; Springfield, IL; Tampa
Firm’s Web site: www.hinshawlaw.com
Managing partner: Donald L. Mrozek
Hiring partner: Mary J. Hess
Marketing manager: Kelly A. Fox
Firm administrator: Paul R. Boken
Information services: James S. Devereux
New practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights

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Meissner TierneyFisher & Nichols SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 20
Addresses in Wisconsin: 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., 19th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202-6622
Firm’s Web site: www.mtfn.com
Managing partner: Thomas J. Nichols
Marketing manager: Matthew W. Katz
Firm administrator: Matthew W. Katz
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 7
Number of female associates: 3
Starting associates salary: $110,000
Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonuses available quarterly, annually; generous insurance benefits
Associates billable hour requirements: 2,100
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 16
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Maybe
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: Generous insurance benefits, bonuses, flexible hours, 401(k) match, profit-sharing plan, FSA and HSA available through use of cafeteria plan

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Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 19
Addresses in Wisconsin: Two Plaza East, Suite 1085, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Firm’s Web site: www.bcblaw.net
Managing partner: Michael Bamberger
Firm administrator: Lynne Gehrke
Information services: Sheri Ebling
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 3
Number of female associates: 5
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 1
Number of male minority partners: 0
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: Yes
Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes
Part-time attorneys: Yes
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 18
Flextime for staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: Yes
Unique benefits for attorneys/staff: The firm pays the majority of parking expenses

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Mawicke & Goisman SC

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 19
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1509 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Firm’s Web site: www.dmgr.com
Managing partner: Jeffrey J. Mawicke
Hiring partner: Jeffrey J. Mawicke
Firm administrator: Suzanne M. Mosby
Information services: Joyce Cubinski
Number of male partners: 9
Number of female partners: 1
Number of male associates: 9
Number of female associates: 0
Number of male of counsel: 0
Number of female of counsel: 0
Number of male minority partners: 1
Number of female minority partners: 0
Number of male minority associates: 0
Number of female minority associates: 0
Flextime for attorneys: No
Telecommuting for attorneys: No
Part-time attorneys: No
Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 11
Flextime for staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Part-time staff: No

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Lindner & Marsack SC**

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 18
Addresses in Wisconsin: 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1800, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Out-of-state offices: Chicago
Firm’s Web site: www.lindner-marsack.com

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Anderson, O’Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla

Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 17
Addresses in Wisconsin: 1257 Main St., Stevens Point, WI 54481
Firm’s Web site: www.andlaw.com
Managing partner: Gerald M. O’Brien, Ronald T. Skrenes
Hiring partner: Gerald M. O’Brien, Ronald T. Skrenes
Marketing manager: Gerald M. O’Brien
Firm administrator: Deanna Mossak
Information services: Salli Ho