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A School for Law
Know someone considering “pre-law” studies? Do them a favor: Whisper the words “UW-Green Bay”
in their ear. The University has sent an impressive number of graduates on to top law schools and award-winning legal careers. The majors vary — Social Change and Development, Urban and Regional Studies, and Public and Environmental Administration, to name a few — but the common denominator is interdisciplinary, problem-solving experience at the undergrad level. Our graduates testify to that.
Morgan Stanley, Yankee Stadium
all in day's work for '90s grad
Jason Hellwig ’96 is a young attorney with a Park Avenue office and a practice in midtown Manhattan . . . more
Setting bar high: Wisconsin judges prepped for bench at UW-Green Bay
Three of Wisconsin’s circuit court judges are UW-Green Bay alumni. Interviews with each revealed important similarities . . . more
Ma Manee Moua '99
Ma Manee Moua ‘99 was the first Hmong hired as assistant attorney general with the state of Wisconsin Department of Justice and the first Hmong American . . . more
Sara Streblow '89
Sara Streblow has never been one to let a disability handicap her ambitions… among them a bachelor's degree in business and a law degree. . . more
Successful attorney lays down the law for next generation
Over two decades, Green Bay attorney Tim Nixon has built a thriving practice with clients nationwide, an exceedingly impressive resume, a list of awards . . . more
Expert in intellectual property, she values UW-Green Bay above all
High-profile attorney, civic leader, avid birder and art lover, Barbara Polich is proud to say her life today rests in part upon undergraduate experiences of more than 35 years ago . . . more
Current player sees law as way to help
UW-Green Bay senior Ngosong Fonkem, 22, has his eye out for the underdog. . . more |
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High power attorney? Yes, as a matter of fact, Integrys VP is exactly that
Barth Wolf’s company keeps the lights on and the machines humming in his hometown and beyond. . . more
Things are brilliant, mum, for this London barrister
Kim Wacek had her own practice as a Green Bay attorney for 17 years when she returned to her profession's roots — English common law . . . more
Sidebar: Guilty or not guilty, they seek justice as result
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay grads sit on both sides of the aisle when it comes to criminal cases.
Bob Holmes is the principal trial attorney for the Isabella County Prosecutor’s Office in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
John Zadrazil pits himself against prosecutors as an assistant public defender in Appleton. . . more
LA law and Green Bay proud
He’s a partner in the Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in the Los Angeles office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. He specializes in commercial law and bankruptcy, representing creditors, trustees . . . more
Erin K. Russell '01
Erin K. Russell is an associate with the firm of Hawkins & Parnell, LLP, in Atlanta. She is also a “Super Lawyers’ Rising Star”. . . more
Young attorney has big presence
At 6-foot, 11-inches, Greg Babcock was an imposing figure when he was on the court as a center for the Phoenix men’s basketball team.
At 6-foot, 11-inches, Greg Babcock is an imposing figure when he is in court . . . more
Court to Courtroom . . . more |
At UW-Green Bay, pre-law is internships, liberal arts
At UW-Green Bay, the institution’s commitment to multiple perspectives and hands-on learning — across all majors — makes the term “pre-law” applicable to almost any student, in any field of study.
 “An attorney’s job requires written and oral communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, analysis, information literacy and more,” says Scott Furlong, dean of liberal arts and sciences. “It’s a liberal arts education. We believe ours is particularly effective.”
Furlong has worked with numerous UW-Green Bay students who have gone on to law school.
“Many participated in legal internships with area law firms, the district attorney’s office… The comments from the internship supervisors have been stellar, often asking for additional interns from our programs… We’re proud of the fact students are well-prepared to take their passion for the law, social justice, the environment, whatever it might be, and be very successful in their careers.”
Click here to download a PDF file of the entire May 2008 issue of Inside magazine.
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