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Impact
1
Charitable
Charitable Arm
Arm of
of the
the State
State Bar
Bar of
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Leadership Academy Turns Lawyers into Leaders
The State Bar of Wisconsin G.
Lane Ware Leadership Academy
hones the skills of lawyers interest-
ed in becoming leaders in the State
Bar, their local communities, and
the profession.
The academy teaches practical
skills and best practices for leader-
ship, including time management,
conflict resolution, team engage-
ment, networking, and communica-
tion skills. Since 2016, 89 attorneys
have attended, gaining the skills and
confidence to seek out vital leader-
ship opportunities.
Meet three of these aspiring lead-
ers – among those who are now fill-
ing volunteer opportunities in their Members of the 2019-20 G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy pose for a group photo in January 2020.
The Foundation generously supports the academy through the G. Lane Ware Leadership Fund.
local communities and bar associa-
tions, and with the State Bar, thanks Claire Hartley: Use Time Wisely learned how to respond in challeng-
to the academy and the generous
Claire Hartley, a shareholder with ing situations, and how to lead,” she
support of donors through the Wis-
Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & said.
consin Law Foundation.
Vliet in Waukesha, was at a point in Advice that works for her: Don’t
her career where she needed guid- overcommit your time. “Pick just a
ance when she joined the academy few organizations that you are pas-
in 2018-19. She knew of a past at- sionate about,” Hartley said. “I focus
tendee who greatly benefited from on efforts and organizations that are
the program, peaking her interest. best suited to advancing my career.”
She sought advice on work/life Two years after attending the
balance, demonstrating leadership Leadership Academy, Hartley
in her practice area, time manage- acknowledges the program’s strong
ment, and networking. “The acade- benefit to her career, including “the
my was a way for me to take initia- confidence it instilled in me, and my
tive and grow in these areas.” growth as a leader in my practice
She learned more than the practi- area and firm,” she said. “I am much
cal skills. “I learned so much more more comfortable with my public-
Claire Hartley, Leadership Academy alum, has about my own leadership traits and speaking skills.”
this advice: Don’t overcommit your time. skills to build upon as a leader. I
Continued on Page 2
Volume 17, Issue 1 Spring 2021
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Leadership Academy to taking on leadership roles and improving his leadership skills, he
Continued from Page 1 growing as an attorney.” met colleagues with similar goals.
Hartley has stepped forward to She is also determined to be a He was energized by the fact that
lead projects and serve as a mentor mentor. “I was lucky to have access his classmates, like him, were deter-
at her firm. She now concentrates to mentors from day one – and they mined to make meaningful, posi-
on becoming a leader in school law absolutely change the trajectory of tive change in themselves and the
and labor and unemployment law my career,” Colón said. Don’t wait to profession.
in Wisconsin. “With my firm, I am mentor. “Everyone has knowledge The academy exceeded his expec-
continuing serving as a mentor to to pass along, even those of us who tations. Not only did he learn about
younger attorneys, and I hope to are new to practicing.” leadership abilities and styles, it
take on more leadership positions in Her advice: Taking on new roles gave him confidence. “I joined Foley
the years to come.” can be scary – but take the chance. & Lardner as a partner, and joined
“If something scares you, it is prob- local nonprofit boards of directors
ably worth doing,” she said. for the Milwaukee Urban League,
Saint A’s, the Jewish Museum Mil-
“I am example of the success of
waukee, and the Brookfield Central
the Leadership Academy,” she said.
High School Booster Club.”
“It instills not just the skills, but the
confidence you need to meet your One piece of advice from the
leadership goals. If you’re trying to academy that he continues to use:
effect change on a very real, indi- “Always start a presentation by
vidual basis, this is your path to sharing your personal connection to
leadership.” the topic discussed,” Tinnen said.
Clyde Tinnen: Make that Impact
Clyde Tinnen, a partner with
Foley & Lardner in Milwaukee, is
driven by his philosophy that ser-
vice is at the core of what makes a
Catarina Colón said the Leadership Academy community a community. “As famed
taught her ways to tackle self-doubt.
baseball player Jackie Robinson
once said, ‘a life is not important
Catarina Colón: Take the Chance
except in the impact it has on other
Catarina Colón, an associate lives.’ This is the heart of what moti-
attorney with Husch Blackwell, vates me,” he said.
Milwaukee, joined the 2019-20 Through the Leadership Academy, Clyde Tinnen
Tinnen attended the inaugural
Leadership Academy as a recent met colleagues who, like him, seek to impact
academy in 2016-17. In addition to their communities.
law school grad interested in taking
on leadership roles in her firm. In
the legal profession, “we need more
diverse leadership,” she said. “Until Supported by the Law Foundation – and You
younger people see more people like Thanks to your generous donations, the Wisconsin Law Founda-
me in leadership positions, there tion provides funding to run the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy,
is work to be done – especially in including scholarships for lawyers to attend.
Wisconsin.” She is currently liaison
Looking to their future, the Foundation also provides scholarships
for the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers
and mentors for Leadership Academy and Leadership Summit par-
Association to the State Bar Board
ticipants to attend the State Bar Annual Meeting and Conference to
of Governors.
network with State Bar leaders.
In addition to learning practical
skills, Colón found the conversa-
tions among those attending the PLEASE DONATE YOUR MILEAGE!
academy of great value. “Being in
a room with other attorneys who 2021-22 Mileage Donations go to
the Foundation Primary Fund.
listen and support your ideas helped
me get over self-doubt – a barrier
Volume 17, Issue 1 Spring 2021
2020-21 WLF Grants, Awards, Scholarships
Fund to Enhance and
$59,436
Promote Diversity
Covers diversity speaker fees for AMC, provides Belle Case
diversity scholarships, funds projects developed
by the Diversity & Inclusion Oversight Committee,
La Follette Awards
Awarded to three graduates
contributing to the Hon. Vel Phillips statue.
practicing in Wisconsin
who represent underserved
populations or those with limited
access to legal representation.
Donald O’Melia
Grants
Funds grants for Leadership
Summit participants to
attend the State Bar’s Annual G. Lane Ware
Meeting & Conference.
Leadership
$6,900 Fund
Provides scholarships
to attend the G. Lane
Ware Leadership
$10,540 $6,000 Academy and the
Annual Meeting &
Conference.
$3,000
$14,196 Truman Q.
WI State Mock McNulty
Trial Fund
Helping to cover team expenses,
registration costs, semi-final
$18,800 Grants
Supporting public
understanding of the
expenses, and assistance to the law, administration
finalist team to attend national of justice, or
competition. law-related public
service projects.
Why We Give
Through grants, awards and scholarships, the Wisconsin Law
Foundation transforms the lives of state residents by funding
charitable and educational programs that promote citizen
comprehension of the law, improve the administration of justice,
and provide law-related public service.
WLF148 3/21
4 Wisconsin Law Foundation
Discovering a Love for Law through High School Mock Trial
The Wisconsin High School Mock With Margaret and Shala
Trial tournament this year was a leading the team this year,
family effort for Waukesha South the students chose to dedi-
attorney-coach Elisabeth Mueller. cate themselves to multiple
Elisabeth, an assistant district hours of practice, almost on
attorney for Milwaukee County, a daily basis, in the run-up
coaches her daughter’s mock to the regional tournament
trial team at Waukesha South High in early February.
School. Her daughter, senior Mar- The many practice hours
garet Mueller, is co-captain of the paid off. The Waukesha
team along with fellow senior Shala South team won its region-
Pacheco. Elisabeth’s son Reed Muel- al tournament, its first-ever
ler, a freshman, is also a member of trip to the state finals – and
the team. its first time as state champions, Three members of the Waukesha South High
narrowly beating a team from School mock trial team headed to national
“The key to a good mock trial competition in May include family members:
team is to have a good captain,” said Shorewood High School. attorney-coach Elisabeth Mueller (center);
Elisabeth. “Mock trial at Waukesha “Shorewood runs a great program, daughter Margaret Mueller, a senior and co-
South is student led. They decide and their students were on top of captain of the team; and son Reed Mueller, a
freshman.
where and when to meet, and their game,” said Elisabeth.
whether they need any assistance.” “It was extremely close,” said “One of our former students
Following a year hiatus – with the Dane County Circuit Court Judge watched the final match. He told
COVID-19 pandemic shutting down Ellen Berz, presiding judge of the me that mock trial was his absolute
the 2020 state finals tournament state final round. “I have been doing favorite activity in high school,” she
– 74 teams throughout Wisconsin this since 1983, and these two teams said.
returned to compete in 2021, via were astounding.”
Zoom. That number narrowed to 10 A Love for Law – Made Possible
“The students are excited to by the Law Foundation
– including Waukesha South – for represent Wisconsin in the national
the state finals round. competition in May,” said Elisabeth. Thanks to your generous dona-
“When we realized this year’s tions, the Foundation provides fund-
Learning Leadership Skills via ing for the State Bar of Wisconsin
competitions would be over Zoom,
Mock Trial High School Mock Trial program, as
we knew we'd have to work espe-
cially hard. We had to compensate The skills learned by high school part of its mission to support law-
for losing the ‘presence’ of being students via mock trial set them related education and public service
physically in the courtroom,” Mar- up for success in the future. “Mock programs statewide. The program
garet said. trial teaches them critical thinking. was founded in 1983 by the Founda-
It requires them to look at a prob- tion, and gives students a thorough
lem and consider different ways of introduction to the law and to the
attacking it,” said Elisabeth Muel- justice system.
ler. “It forces them to think on their Margaret Mueller joined the mock
feet. It reinforces ideas of fair play trial team as a sophomore, and the
and ethics. It refines public-speak- experience made an impact. “That
ing skills. It gives them confidence.” year, I realized I wanted to become
Coaching mock trial is “an incred- an attorney as a career,” Margaret
ibly rewarding experience,” said said. And in the intervening two
Elisabeth. “As a coach, I see their years, she “dedicated everything to
growth from week to week, month mock trial. We've worked tirelessly,
to month, and year to year. I can’t especially this year.”
Waukesha South defense attorney Margaret
adequately express the pride I have Shorewood’s Georgia Siegel joined
Mueller delivers the opening statement via Zoom
during the state mock trial tournament final round for these kids, who give so much of mock trial to make new friends. The
on March 9. themselves to this program.” decision changed her life. “I joined
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mock trial without any knowledge
on how a trial or court works,”
Meet Sinykin Award Recipient Rebecca Rapp:
Siegel said. “All I knew is that there Devoted to Public Service
was a jury, a judge, witnesses, and
lawyers. I did not know about objec- Rebecca Rapp’s devotion to public
tion rules, what a jury did, and how service is an integral part of her
lawyers would defend their clients. legal practice. In 2019, Rapp orga-
Through mock trial, I have learned nized free legal clinics within the
all those things, and I learned about Madison and Milwaukee technical
rules of evidence, admissibility of colleges. In addition, Rapp recently
testimony, and how important juries developed and managed a free legal
are to the case.” clinic at the Vera Court Neighbor-
Siegel has competed both as an at- hood Center on Madison’s far west
torney and a witness. “I loved mock side of Madison.
trial since I joined it,” she said. “I She is the 2021 recipient of the
plan to go to law school so I can Law Foundation’s Gordon Sinykin
practice law for my career.” Award of Excellence, which recog-
nizes a lawyer or organization for
work on an individual law-related serving on the Finance Committee,
education or public service project. Operations and Regulations and the
Rapp is an active participant in Delivery of Legal Services commit-
an all-volunteer group, the Wiscon- tees.
sin Coalition on Student Debt, and Rapp is general counsel and chief
is on the advisory committee for privacy officer of Ascendium Edu-
LIFT Dane (Legal Interventions for cation Group in Madison. She is a
Transforming Dane), which ad- former Dane County Circuit Court
dresses legal barriers to education, judge and Department of Justice
Seen via Zoom, the Waukesha South mock trial employment, and economic pros- assistant attorney general, and
team members react on March 7 to learning they perity. Rapp is also a member of the previously worked at a law firm and
will compete in the state finals competition. Legal Service Corporation (LSC), nonprofit in Washington, D.C.
Celebrate a Life
Honor someone special with a Memorial or Tribute Gift to the Foundation. Memorial Gifts to celebrate the
memory of a deceased colleague, friend, or loved one; Tribute Gifts to honor a living person.
These Memorial or Tribute Gifts were made to the Foundation since the last issue of Impact:
• In Memory of Toni Wood's Brother, from William J. Heller (William Joseph Heller Law Office)
• In Memory of Jerry Maeder, from Dean Dietrich (Dietrich VanderWaal Law Group, SC)
• In Memory of Former Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, from Dean Dietrich (Dietrich VanderWaal
Law Group, SC)
• In Memory of Former Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, from Larry J. Martin (State Bar of Wisconsin)
• In Memory of Thomas Boykoff, from Larry J. Martin (State Bar of Wisconsin)
• In Honor of All Who Have Suffered Under COVID, from John D. Olson (retired)
• In Honor of Ardis Vlasak, from Arthur J. Vlasak (retired)
• In Honor of Former Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, from Dean Dietrich (Dietrich VanderWaal
Law Group, SC)
• In Honor of Beth Drake and all her hard work for the Foundation, from Dean Dietrich (Dietrich
VanderWaal Law Group, SC)
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Gifts to Designated
Funds
Your gift to a Designated
Fund helps the Wisconsin Law
Foundation fund valuable law-
related education and public service
projects every year.
Contributions made to
Designated Funds since the last
issue of Impact:
Fund to Enhance and Promote
Diversity
Niles Berman
Bill Hinkfuss Regretfully we were unable to • Angela M. Frozena, Kenosha
Susan Hollister hold the 2020 Fellows Recognition • Fred Gants, Madison
Susan Katcher Dinner. Please join us in
congratulating (and welcoming) • Emery K. Harlan, Milwaukee
Robert J. Lauer
David P. Leibowitz the 2020 Class of Fellows. We • Alison E. Helland, Madison
Michael L. Morgan are all looking forward to coming • Susan E. Lovern, Milwaukee
Howard N. Myers together again this October for the
• Michael J. McCabe,
Daniel A. Riedl 2021 Fellows Recognition Dinner in
Milwaukee
Paul F.X. Schwartz Madison where we will induct the
2020 and 2021 Fellows Classes. • Matthew R. McClean,
David C. Williams
Milwaukee
G. Lane Ware Leadership 2020 Class of Fellows
• Renee Ruffin Nawrocki,
Development Fund: • Stacy Ann Alexejun, Madison Milwaukee
David A. Affeldt • Daniel J. Blinka, Milwaukee • Jeffry J. Patzke, Wausau
Joseph W. Boucher • Thomas Burton, Eau Claire • Renee Ann Read, Neenah
Margadette M. Demet
• Scott W. Clark, Ashland • Brody Richter, Madison
Stewart L. Etten
James Sweet • Kelly McDermott Dvorak, • Stacie H. Rosenzweig,
Manitowoc Milwaukee
State Mock Trial Fund:
• Roy B. Evans, Milwaukee • Pamela Gwen Stokke-Ceci,
Hon. Patricia Barrett
• Makda Fessahaye, Madison Milwaukee
Hon. Michael Bohren
Bruce J. Brovold
Alyssa A. Dudkowski
Julie J. Flessas Are You a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation?
Timothy M. Hughes Proudly Display Your Badge!
Geoffrey P. Jarpe Being a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation is a
Susan Katcher class of distinction.
Hon. Robert E. Kinney
Alf Langan Fellows are nominated and selected for fellowship by
Cobby J. Shereff demonstrating outstanding legal ability and devotion to
the welfare of their community, state and nation, as well
as to the advancement of the legal profession.
Remember the In recognition of their dedication to the justice of law, the Foundation
recently designed a badge for Fellows to display in their email signature
Foundation when block and webpage.
filling out your Congratulations to all of the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation
dues statement! and thanks to each for proudly displaying their badge!
Questions? Email WLF-Fellows@wisbar.org.
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The Belle Case La Follette Awards: Increasing
Access to Justice
WISCONSIN
The Belle Case La Follette Awards J.J. Moore: 400+ Free Answers LAW FOUNDATION
from the Wisconsin Law Foundation Since 2014,
recognize three recent law school Milwaukee Board of Directors
graduates (one each from UW- attorney J.J.
Madison, Marquette and an out of Margaret (Peggy) Ahne Herlitzka, President
Moore, of Legal
state law school) who are State Bar Action of Wis- Joseph M. Troy, First Vice President
of Wisconsin members, practicing consin, has an- Howard J. Bichler, Second Vice President
law in Wisconsin, and representing swered over 400 Kevin Lonergan, Past President
underserved populations, such as questions via the
people of modest means and those Dean R. Dietrich, Treasurer
ABA Free Legal
who live in rural areas and have lim- Larry J. Martin, Secretary
Answers virtual clinic. That’s a lot
ited access to legal representation. of answers – and he’s covered topics Hon. Louis B. Butler, Jr.
In addition to being recognized on Indian law, debts and collections, Joseph M. Cardamone, III
for providing excellent representa- insurance, expungement, and more. Francis W. Deisinger
tion to underserved persons, award- Thanks to the award, he could Robert R. Gagan
ees each received a $2,300 check to fully represent clients from the
support their practice. The awards Kathleen E. Grant, Fellows President
Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics,
are unrestricted, allowing recipients Deanne M. Koll
rather than simply advising them on
to use them at their own discretion their next steps. “I was able to re- Megan A. Kuehl
– whether that's school loans, office draft a client’s divorce decree to fix Kevin J. Lyons
expenses, or to meet other financial the tax language for her, for exam- John F. O'Melia, Jr.
needs. ple,” Moore said. “I’m truly grateful
Bradley W. Raaths
Meet the three Wisconsin lawyers to expand my ability to serve those
who are the recipients of the 2020 that otherwise would not be able to Samantha C. Skenandore
awards: be served.”
Brent Eisberner: Taking on Deborah Richter: Rural Attorney
Pro Bono Cases for Veterans Deborah Rich-
With the help ter opened her
of his Belle solo practice in
Case La Follette Park Falls in 2017. Board of Trustees
Award from the She provides legal
Kathleen E. Grant, President
Law Foundation, services in rural
Brent Eisberner Price County – Joshua J. Kindkeppel, Vice President
is able help more often pro bono Hon. Louis B. Butler, Jr., Past President
veterans with for those unable Catherine A. La Fleur, Secretary
disability and to pay.
Larry J. Martin, Assistant Treasurer
unemployment issues. “The award “There is a dire need for estate
allowed me to worry less about do- Marna M. Tess-Mattner, Membership
planning attorneys in rural areas,” Committee Chair
ing pro bono work while also trying Richter said. “This award allows me
to build and maintain a small firm.” Bruce J. Brovold
to offset costs and continue to help
Eisberner is shareholder attorney clients, especially elderly clients, Kathryn M. Bullon
with Levine Eisberner, Madison, with basic planning documents and Hon. Charles N. Clevert, Jr.
and founder and president of Amer- avoid guardianship actions in the Hon. Patricia J. Gorence
ican Veteran Attorneys Association, future.”
Inc. Kevin J. Lyons
Harvey L. Wendel
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Thank You for Supporting the Wisconsin Law Foundation
When you make a contribution to the Wisconsin Law Foundation, you become a Foundation Member. Your
generous gifts support both public education projects and public service projects throughout Wisconsin.
The Foundation gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following attorneys, judges, non-attorneys, and
organizations for financially contributing to the Foundation since the last published newsletter.
Jason F. Abraham John E. Bermingham Douglas Scott Buck Susan Lynn Collins
David A. Affeldt Gilbert J. Berthelsen Lawrence J. Bugge Community Foundation of
THANK
Timothy J. Aiken Thomas W. Bertz Kathryn M. Bullon Southern Wisconsin Inc.
Michael Aldana Michael M. Berzowski Barbara L. Burbach Daniel E. Conley
Stacy Ann Alexejun Howard J. Bichler Robert E. Burke Paul E. Conrad
Shannon A. Allen Ave Maria Bie R. George Burnett Hon. David Daly Conway
Ross A. Anderson Grant E. Birtch Lawrence J. Burnett Byron B. Conway
Kathryn R. Anderson Steven M. Biskupic Robert W. Burns Erin M. Cook
David G. Anderson Ryan Anthony Blay Thomas Burton Curtis P. Cote
Eric L. Andrews Daniel D. Blinka John Arthur Busch Michael Patrick Cotter
Paul F. Angel Daniel J. Blinka Louis B. Butler, Jr. Linda S. Coyle
Gary L. Antoniewicz Mark Bloomquist Brian E. Butler Hon. Barbara B. Crabb
Allen A. Arntsen Lauren A. Blumenthal Kristin Marie Cafferty James R. Cripe
Amanda K. Ashley Bernard J. Bobber Ralph M. Cagle William T. Curran
Hon. Kori L. Ashley Elise Emeline Bodager Dawn Rachele Caldart Hon. George S. Curry
Robert J. Asti Julie M. Bogle Mark A. Cameli I. Gregg Curry IV
Jon P. Axelrod Hon. Michael O. Bohren Hon. Howard W. Cameron, Jr. Paul D. Curtis
Wayne E. Babler, Jr. James C. Boll, Jr. Hon. R. Thomas Cane George W. Curtis, Jr.
Donald Leo Bach Loyd W. Bonneville Thomas R. Cannon Patricia Jones D'Angelo
Steven A. Bach Nancy M. Bonniwell William M. Cannon Christine Davies D'Angelo
Daniel Philip Bach Sean O'Donnell Bosack Joseph M. Cardamone III Frank J. Daily
Valerie Bailey Rihn Steven T. Botzau Hon. Gary L. Carlson Raymond M. Dall'Osto
Anthony Scott Baish Joseph W. Boucher Kent I. Carnell Bradley I. Dallet
Hon. Patricia Ann Baker Hon. Terence T. Bourke James J. Casey, Jr. Kelly O'Connor Dancy
Linda S. Balisle Gerald P. Boyle Thomas Francis Cashman Cheryl Furstace Daniels
Colleen D. Ball James F. Boyle Robert E. Cattanach, Jr. John E. Danner
Patricia Kling Ballman Mark J. Bradley Mr. James R. Cauley Charles M. Davies
Christopher P. Banaszak Patricia A. Brady Kelly L. Centofanti Kenneth B. Davis, Jr.
Pamela E. Barker Ann I. Brandau Katherine L. Charlton Robert W. Dean
Hon. Thomas H. Barland Shannon Brusda Braun Andrew J. Chevrez John R. Decker
David R. Barnes James E. Braza Hon. Milton Lee Childs Frank C. DeGuire
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Robert G. Barrington Philip R. Brehm Kathleen Chung Francis W. Deisinger
Angela B. Bartell Christine Bremer Muggli J. Edward Clair Margadette Demet
Thomas J. Basting, Sr. James M. Brennan Scott W. Clark Timothy Dempsey
Karen Marie Bauer Patrick W. Brennan James R. Clark Micabil Diaz Martinez
Susan J.M. Bauman Hon. Burneatta L. Bridge Hon. Charles N. Clevert, Jr. Coreen M. Dicus-Johnson
Lawrence E. Bechler Truscenialyn Brooks Linda M. Clifford Diane S. Diel
Darrell W. Behnke Christy A. Brooks Glenn R. Coates Dean R. Dietrich
Michelle A. Behnke Kathleen A. Brost Dennis P. Coffey Jesse Dill
Robert E. Bellin, Jr. Bruce J. Brovold Edward C. Coffey Hon. Jean A. DiMotto
Linda E. Benfield Mr. George C. Brown Adrian N. Cohen Christopher J. Dodge
Robert J. Berdan Hon. Richard S. Brown Michael J. Cohen Peter R. Dohr
Kristin M. Bergstrom Eileen A. Brownlee Christopher B. Cohen Thomas M. Domer
Niles Berman Peter W. Bruce Sherry Coley
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Hon. William J. Domina John W. Galanis Michael W. Hatch Aviva Meridian Kaiser
Mary Lynne Donohue Hon. Molly E. GaleWyrick Stephen W. Hayes Melissa S. Kampmann
Anonymous Donor Richard S. Gallagher Patricia M. Heim Charles Q. Kamps
Eileen I. Dorfman Anita T. Gallucci John W. Hein David B. Karp
Marcia Facey Drame Fred Gants Alison E. Helland Robert J. Kasieta
Lindsey D. Draper Robert L. Gegios William Joseph Heller Jill M. Kastner
Alyssa A. Dudkowski Cheryl A. Gemignani Charles I. Henderson Alyce C. Katayama
Hon. Hannah C. Dugan Daniel W. Gentges Gini L. Hendrickson Susan S. Katcher
Patrick O. Dunphy G. Jeffrey George Therese Marie Henke Jeffrey Kaufman
William L. Dusso Hon. Daniel S. George Margaret Ahne Herlitzka Timothy T. Kay
YOU!
Kelly McDermott Dvorak Mary Susan Gerbig Gregg M. Herman Joseph D. Kearney
Hon. Charles P. Dykman Hon. Gary A. Gerlach Don R. Herrling David C. Keating
Sigrid E. Dynek Janine P. Geske William C. Hess Erin Marie Keesecker
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Timothy D. Edwards Joshua L. Gimbel Hon. Paul B. Kathryn A. Keppel
James B. Egle Franklyn M. Gimbel Higginbotham Charles M. Kernats
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Christine Deann Esser Jeff Goldman Joel Hirschhorn Grant C. Killoran
Stewart L. Etten Hon. Patricia J. Gorence Eric E. Hobbs Joshua J. Kindkeppel
Roy B. Evans David M. Gorwitz Eugene F. Hodson Jessica J. King
Brandon J. Evans William M. Graham Carl D. Holborn David L. Kinnamon
Gregory T. Everts James Grant Susan Anne Hollister Laurna Anne Kinnel
William J. Ewald Kathleen E. Grant Hon. Michael W. Hoover Hon. Robert E. Kinney
Rex A. Ewald Kathleen A. Gray Thomas S. Hornig Maureen L. Kinney
Edward A. Fallone Anthony J. Gray Rebecca Wickhem House Margo S. Kirchner
Joseph M. Fasi II Hon. Leo J. Grill Roberta F. Howell Hon. Kevin G. Klein
Emily M. Feinstein Steven Eric Grimm Barbara S. Hughes Douglas J. Klingberg
Mary Sue Feldmeier Michael E. Grubb Christopher B. Hughes Beth D. Knickerbocker
Noah Alexandre Fenceroy Erik R. Guenther Timothy Michael Hughes Patrick J. Knight
Makda Fessahaye D. Michael Guerin Bruce D. Huibregtse Mark S. Knutson
Patrick J. Fiedler Ole Gulbrandsen Sandra L. Hupfer Jason Knutson
Thomas M. Fitzpatrick Valli V. Gupta Michael F. Hupy Charles D. Koehler
Daniel T. Flaherty Robert L. Habush Stephen P. Hurley Deanne M. Koll
Hon. David T. Flanagan III Douglas D. Hahn Kimberly A. Hurtado Hon. Nancy A. Kopp
Hon. Frederic W. Fleishauer Kimberly K. Haines Daniel A. Idzikowski Stephen E. Kravit
Julie Jane Flessas Laurence C. Hammond, Jr. Richard M. Ihrig J. David Krekeler
Hon. Ness Flores Edward A. Hannan Jackson Law Firm SC Christopher Sean
Matthew J. Flynn Susan A. Hansen Ann S. Jacobs Krimmer
Darrell W. Foell Stephen F. Hansen Michelle L. Jacobs Steven J. Krueger
John D. Foley Scott W. Hansen Timothy S. Jacobson Geri T. Krupp-Gordon
Hon. C. William Foust Russell L. Hanson Mary Pat Jacoby Megan A. Kuehl
Peter J. Fox Charles E. Hanson Geoffrey P. Jarpe Hon. Mary M.
Hon. Douglas T. Fox John N. Hanson Stanley S. Jaspan Kuhnmuench
Donald Roy Fraker Patricia M. Hanz David L. Jenkins Debra E. Kuper
Thomas L. Frenn Michael J. Happe Hon. William A. Jennaro Beth J. Kushner
James Alan Friedman Daniel T. Hardy Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy Catherine A. La Fleur
Frederic G. Friedman Emery K. Harlan Mark Todd Johnson Daniel J. La Rocque
James D. Friedman Jann L. Harley Karen D. Julian Dean P. Laing
Angela M. Frozena Arthur J. Harrington Michael Bryan Kades Hon. Elsa C. Lamelas
Robert Richard Gagan Abby R. Harris Charles F. Kahn, Jr. Alf R.H.R. Langan
Martin P. Gagne Martin W. Harrison Robert J. Kaiser, Jr. Myron E. LaRowe
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Carlene Karen Larsen Mr. Patrick B. Mehigan John R. Orton W.K. Roloff
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