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Gwendolyn G. Connolly focuses her practice on consumer fraud litigation and family law. As a consumer protection lawyer, she assists victims of fraud. She helps those who have been harmed in the purchase of automobiles, home improvement scams and other financial frauds. As a family law attorney, she assists clients through the divorce process, with post-judgment issues and as a mediator. She is also an experienced collaborative family law attorney.
Ms. Connolly is a frequent speaker and author on legal topics, and she has been actively involved in numerous professional organizations over the course of her career. In 2008, she served as chair of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, a statewide organization. Other past positions include treasurer of the State Bar of Wisconsin and president of the AWL Foundation. The State Bar of Wisconsin has recognized Ms. Connolly with the President's Award, and she has received an AV rating, the highest rating an attorney can garner under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating process. These ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
About Gwendolyn Connolly
Law School: Drake University Law School
Admitted: 1993, Wisconsin
Professional Webpage: www.connolly-law.com/about.htm
Honors and Awards:
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Rating (Highest Professional Rating) 2004 - Present
- President's Award, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2004
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American Legion, Wisconsin, Recognition of Service
, 2005
- Mentor of the Year, Association for Women Lawyers, 2006
- Pro Bono Service Recognition, State Bar of Wisconsin, Legal Assistance Committee, 2007
- Women in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2007
- Award for Service as Chair, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, 2008
- Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, 2010
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Mediation and Consultation Institute, Certified Divorce Mediation Training, 2007.
Bar/Professional Activity:
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Thomas E. Fairchild Inns of Court, 1996 - 2001
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Executive Women's Golf Association - Milwaukee Chapter, 2000 - Present
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Wisconsin Association of Mediators, 2007 - Present
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National Association of Consumer Advocates, 2003-Present
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International Association of Collaborative Practice, 2004-present
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American Constitution Society, 2005-Present
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Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, 2003 - Present
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Milwaukee Bar Association, 1996 - Present
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Association for Women Lawyers 1993-Present
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State Bar of Wisconsin, 1993 - Present
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American Bar Association, 1993 - present
- Chair, Fund Development Committee, The Women’s Center of Waukesha, 1996-1998
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Board Member, The Women’s Center of Waukesha, 1994-1998
- Board of Directors, Friends of the Domes, Mitchell Park Horticultural Center, 2003-2005
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President,
Association for Women Lawyers, 2001-2002
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Board of Directors, Association for Women Lawyers, 1997-2003
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Treasurer,
State Bar of Wisconsin, 2002-2006
- Board of Directors, State Bar of Wisconsin, Law Practice Management Section, 2002-2006
- Judicial Selection Committee, Milwaukee Bar Association, 2006-2009
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President, Amer. Constitution Society-Milw. Lawyers Chapter, 2006-2008
- Board of Directors, Amer. Constitution Society-Milw. Lawyers Chapter, 2005-Present
- Board of Directors, State Bar of Wisconsin, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2009-2012
- President, Assoc. for Women Lawyers Foundation, 2006 - Present
- Board of Directors, Assoc. for Women Lawyers Foundation, 2006 - Present
- Board of Directors, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, 2004-Present
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Finance Committee, Member and Treasurer, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2007-2009
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Member, Executive Committee, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2004-2007
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Governor, District 2, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2003-2007
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Treasurer, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2007-2009
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Board of Governors,
State Bar of Wisconsin
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Chairperson, State Bar Special Committee on Flexible Work Schedules, State Bar of Wisconsin
, 2003
- Chair, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, 2008
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Court Mediator, Milwaukee County Family Mediation Program, 2009-Present
- Volunteer Lawyer, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Volunteer Lawyer Project 2007-Present
- Volunteer Mediator, Marquette Law School, Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program, 2009
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Tech Tips, State Bar of Wisconsin Law Practice Section, Sept. 2004
- False Advertising Claims And Misrepresentation Under 100.18 and 100.20, Lorman, 2005
- Top Practice Tips, Milwaukee Bar Association Tech Show, 2004, 2006
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Article,
Symbiosis: Collaborative Practice and Mediation, 3(3) Perspectives, Summer 2007
- Case Note, County of Riverside v. McLaughlin, 42 Drake L. Rev. 687, 1993
- Article, The Internet: An Efficient and Cost Effective Tool for Successfully Litigating the Custody Relocation Case, 73 Wis. J. Fam. L. 17, October, 1997
- Article, Oh no! I didn’t mean to E-mail that!, 14(43) Wis. Opinions 5, October 25 , 2000
- Article, E-mail and the Inadvertent Disclosure of Confidential Information: What's a Wisconsin Attorney to Do?, MBA Messenger, October, 2000
- Law Office Tech: Putting It All Together, LegalTech - Chicago, November, 2001
- The $5,000 Law Office, Milwaukee Bar Association Tech Show, November, 2001
- Article, Confessions of a Dragon Slayer: A Critique of Dictation Software, 15(14) Wis. L.J. 8A, April 4, 2001
- Article, The $5,000 Law Office, Wis. L.J. November, 2001
- The Information Highway, Sales and Marketing Executives, April, 2002
- The Case for Case Management, LegalTech - Chicago, Nov., 2002
- Choosing Case Management for the Law Office, Legal Tech - New York, Jan., 2003
- The Case for Case Management, LegalTech - New York, Sept., 2003
- Chapter Author, Partnerships, Wisconsin Pleading and Practice, 2004
- Consumer Law Issues for the Elderly Client, Milw. Bar Assoc., 2005
- Predatory Lending, State Bar of Wisconsin, May, 2007
- Evidentiary Issues for Bankruptcy Attorneys, Eastern Dist. Bar Ass'n, May, 2007
- Law for Financial Neutrals, Collaborative Fam. Law Council of Wisconsin, October, 2007
- The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Volunteer Lawyers Training, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Nov., 2007
- Pro Se Mediation for Family Courts, Wis. Assoc. of Mediators, Nov., 2007
- Article, Whew! Law School's Behind Me - Now What?, 30(2) Fam. Adv. 8, ABA, Fall, 2007
- FDCPA Claims in Bankruptcy, US Bankruptcy Court Roundtable, February, 2008
- Consumer Law in Wisconsin, Marquette University Law School, April, 2009
- Wisconsin Consumer Act and Wrongful Repossession, VLP Training, November, 2009
Educational Background:
- Foreign Study, Universite de Pau, Pau, France., 1987
- Carleton College, B.A., Economics, 1990
- Foreign Study, University of International Business and Economics, 1990
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