Our Vision
To be the most respected business law firm in Wisconsin, recognized for our excellent work product and service, our talent, our integrity, and our client base. Our dedication to teamwork and outstanding performance makes us a top choice for talent, with professionalism and ownership mentality prevailing firm-wide.
A Legacy of Entrepreneurship, Community, and Success
In 1957, Dudley Godfrey, Jr. and Jerry Kahn embedded a shared entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to clients into the firm’s Wisconsin roots.
They invested in relationships to build their clients’ success and strengthen the Milwaukee community. Helping the city acquire its first NBA franchise in 1968, the Milwaukee Bucks, and helping establish global powerhouse Manpower in 1976 were two of their greatest achievements.
Over the years the firm has expanded, opening offices across the state to cement our commitment to our clients and our communities. In 2022, we opened our Eau Claire office to better serve the Western Wisconsin community.
5 Core Values
We provide high-level service and creative legal solutions to our clients. For over 65 years, we have been guided by five core values originally set forth by our founders:
A focus on our CLIENTS’ SUCCESS
TRUST in one another and our clients
A culture of TEAMWORK that helps us achieve more
WORK ETHIC to achieve whatever is possible
INTEGRITY that keeps us focused on the right thing to do for our clients, employees, and our communities
Our Awards Tell Our Story
We are honored by awards that reflect our vision for our work and our people. Work-product awards like Best Law Firms and top-tier rankings by Chambers USA and Benchmark Litigation help us attract and retain quality talent. Our people have built a team-oriented culture that’s led to Top Workplace awards year after year.
Serving Our Community
Whether we are taking on pro bono cases, supporting environmental causes, or offering university scholarships to promising students, we're proud to be strengthening bonds with our neighbors, within our firm and in our global business community.
Driving Culture & Belonging
Our vision promotes collaboration and teamwork, and works to remove barriers and increase access to opportunities. Our commitment is reflected in our dynamic and innovative workplace that fosters creativity and innovation, and makes everyone feel valued and supported.
Our Offices
We value the strong relationships we’ve built through our presence across the state.
Get in Touch
Meet the leaders who serve our offices and teams each day, while striving to uphold our culture and core values.
