GREEN BAY, MADISON & MILWAUKEE (Nov. 25, 2025) – Godfrey & Kahn is proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® list, an honor that recognizes Wisconsin's top lawyers. Super Lawyers® selects its honorees through a patented, multiphase process involving peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations.

In addition, we are proud to share that 8 of our attorneys have been recognized as 2025 Wisconsin Rising Stars®. This designation highlights accomplished lawyers who are age 40 or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less. They are up-and-coming attorneys in the state based on the results of a survey completed by the most recent group of Super Lawyers®.

2024 Godfrey & Kahn Wisconsin Super Lawyers®:

Green Bay:

• Timothy F. Nixon, Bankruptcy: Business

Madison:

• James A. Friedman, Business Litigation
• Jennifer Gregor, IP Litigation
• Kendall W. Harrison, Business Litigation
• Josh Johanningmeier, Personal Injury Products: Defense
• Erin A. West, Bankruptcy: Business

Milwaukee:

• Anthony S. Baish, Business Litigation
• Daniel J. Blinka, Business Litigation
• Erin (Maggie) Cook, Businness Litigation
• John L. Kirtley, Business Litigation
• Zach R. Willenbrink, Business Litigation

2025 Godfrey & Kahn Wisconsin Rising Stars®:

Green Bay:

• Crystal N. Abbey, Bankruptcy: Business

Madison:

• William (Bill) Nelson, Environmental

Milwaukee:

• Christie B. Carrino, Business Litigation
• Emma J. Jewell, Civil Litigation: Defense
• Conor Leedom, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Sarah Sargent, Technology Transactions
• Matthew M. Wuest, Business Litigation
• Kathryne M. Ybarra, Employment & Labor

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With nearly 200 lawyers, Godfrey & Kahn is one of Wisconsin's leading business law firms. Founded in 1957, Godfrey & Kahn maintains offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay, and Eau Claire Wis.; and Washington, D.C.