US, Canada, Caribbean Network

Wisconsin

Located in: Wisconsin

Welcome to the IWIRC Wisconsin Network

The Wisconsin Network of IWIRC was generated by a few women who saw the benefit of collaborating, fostering and celebrating women in the bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring practice areas. Even in its infancy stages, the Wisconsin Network members have seen the benefits of connecting with like-minded women to provide support and resources to and for each other.

The Wisconsin Network is a state-wide Network, with members traversing the entirety of the state. With Wisconsin Network members scattered throughout, new members can be assured to have an affiliate within close enough vicinity to experience real, tangible relationship-building.

Members of the Wisconsin Network enjoy networking opportunities, professional resources and innovating social events. With events planned throughout the state and in combination with other Networks, Wisconsin IWIRC members are sure to create strong connections with other successful women in this profession.

New and young lawyers are particularly encouraged to join our Network. The Wisconsin Network is cognizant of the stresses and pressure this profession can exert, particularly on women. New members will quickly recognize the commitment of the Wisconsin IWIRC Network to fostering a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where new and young lawyers can feel at ease.

So, why wait? Sign up for the Wisconsin Network of IWIRC and join us in celebrating the successes of other women in your state.

Chair

Erin West

Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

Madison, WI, USA

Board

Immediate Past Chair

Members

Catherine Furay

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, WD-Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States (US)

Claire Richman (fka Resop)

Richman & Richman LLC

Madison, Wisconsin, United States (US)

Crystal Abbey

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States (US)

Crystal Abbey

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Green Bay, WI, USA

Immediate Past Chair

Deanne Koll

Bakke Norman Law Offices

New Richmond, WI, UNITED STATES

Emma Woods

Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (US)

Chair

Erin West

Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

Madison, WI, USA

Jane Zimmerman

Murphy Desmond S.C.

Madison, WI, USA

Jennifer Schank

Fuhrman and Dodge S.C.

Middleton, WI, USA

Jessica Haskell

O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.

Milwaukee, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

Kelly Smith

Phillip A. Norman, P.C.

Brookfield, WI, UNITED STATES

Kimberly Sebranek

Laffey, Sebranek, Auby & Ristau, S.C.

Madison, WI, USA

Secretary

Kristin Beilke

Office of the Chapter 12 & 13 Bankruptcy Trustee for the Western District of Wisconsin

Madison, WI, USA

Lisa Lietz-Ray

Laffey, Sebranek, Auby & Ristau, S.C.

Madison, WI, USA

Rebecca DeMarb

Kali Restructuring Partners LLC & Swanson Sweet LLP

Madison, Wisconsin, United States (US)

Rebecca DeMarb

Madison, WI, USA

Member At-Large

Sara McNamara

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (US)

Sherry Coley

Amundsen Davis, LLC

Green Bay, WI, USA

Stephanie Lawton

Cottage Grove, WISCONSIN, USA

Member At-Large

Virginia George

Steinhilber Swanson LLP

Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES

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