July 3, 2008

To build enthusiasm around the new Green Initiative at the firm, Thursday, July 3rd was filled with activities that focused on educating employees as to the choices we have that impact the environment.  Activities included;  a ride your bike to work challenge; fair trade coffee from Luna Café; locally grown Farmers Market snacks; a walk to lunch initiative and, of course, a happy hour of locally brewed beer from Hinterland and Titletown Brewery.  The firm is also starting an aluminum can drive with proceeds to be donated to local environmental groups that will be selected on an annual basis by the firm’s Green Initiative Committee.

In a very short time LCOJ has made some big strides in its green efforts.  All paper now has a minimum recycled content of 30%; bottled water has been replaced with glasses and water coolers; a bike rack now lives in the parking lot;  staff and attorneys are encouraged to print double-sided; disposable plates and silverware were replaced with the real thing and automatic light switches were installed in the attorney’s offices. 

Fact Sheets that were distributed on 'green' day included:

Information on fair trade and organic coffee

Restaurants within walking distance of LCOJ

Green Businesses of Green Bay

Information on the benefits of buying local and buying organic

June 16, 2008

Attorney Gregory Grobe was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Brown County Civic Music Association. 

The Brown County Civic Music Association is an organization committed to bringing classicial music to our community at an affordable price.  

For more information about the Brown County Civic Music Association and upcoming events, visit their website at: http://www.foxcitiesbusiness.com/bccivicmusic/

In this weeks Wisconsin Law Journal, attorney and environmentalist, Jodi L.Arndt talks about the firms efforts at becoming more eco-friendly in the Article titled "Firms give environmental efforts the green light."

Additionally, Arndt is referenced in the article "Make some green promoting green practices" on the topic of sustainability initiatives. 

Listed among more liberal communities, LCOJ is the only Green Bay based firm mentioned in either article. 

May 5, 2008

Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry's employment and labor law team recently launched a complimentary email advisory service to clients and other key contacts.  "HR SmartPractice: is designed to enhance employee management skills with periodic practice tips, updates on new cases, law and proposed legislation, articles published by our attorneys, and other information impacting the workforce.

If you would like to receive HR SmartPractice advisories, please email Attorney Gregory Grobe at Grobe@lcojlaw.com.

Our employment and labor law team would be happy to answer questions you may have relating to the advisories or any other employment issues.

April 8, 2008

Herbert C. Liebmann III was featured in the March edition of the WI State Bar Senior Lawyers Division’s Newsletter, Voice of Experience. The article, titled "Keeping the Cobwebs Away!" features Bert as a ‘Senior in Action.’ It highlights his active lifestyle and his numerous community involvements.   The article can be accessed by clicking on the link below:

Keeping the Cobwebs Away!

Leadership Green Bay Special Recognition Award

April 8, 2008

Patrick M. Blaney was recently selected as one of the recipients of the Leadership Green Bay Special Recognition Award. Acknowledged for his efforts in creating events for the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commence Leadership Green Bay Program, Patrick has created events including the LGB Golf Outing, Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up, Political Pursuit Forum and the Salvation Army Bell Ringing event.

2008 Marquette Law Alumni Award Winner

March 15, 2008

Gregory B. Conway has been named Marquette Law Schools 2008 Alumnus of the Year. 

Consideration of this honor is based on the following criteria; reaching a level of excellence in his/her career, demonstrating affiliation to the law school through volunteering and, living the Marquette mission of faith, service, leadership and excellence in both their personal and professional life. 

The awards will be presented the the 2008 Alumni Awards Reception on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

Greg, congratulations on this honor!

Appointed by Governor Doyle

February 1, 2008

Gregory B. Conway was appointed by Governor Jim Doyle to the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority.  The Authority was created to allow those companies responsible for the costs of the Fox River cleanup to apply for and utilize tax exempt bonds to pay for their remediation efforts.  The Authority will review and approve the issue of these bonds.

Mr. Conway has been working on Fox River issues since 1996.

Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine

George Burnett was quoted in the October 2007 edition of Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine.  In an article addressing the difficulty of recruiting lawyers to smaller communities, Burnett lends his insight stating,

"I think too many law students are under the false impression that if you want interesting, sophisticated, challenging legal work, you have to go to a large firm in a large city.  But we read the same law books up here as they do  in other parts of the state.  And we deal with a blend of complicated and parochial legal problems every day."

To view the full article, please click on the link below:

Staying Alive: Recruiting Lawyers to Smaller Communities

One of the "25 People You Should Know"

Jodi Arndt was chosen as one of the Green Bay Area's "25 People You Should Know" by the Bay Business Journal.  Results were published in the October/ November 2007 issue. Selected for contributions to the community, these 25 people are considered "movers and shakers."  

With a Masters in Environmental Law, Jodi is unique to this area.  Her knowledge and awareness of ever changing regulations make her a valuable resource to our clients. 

Additionally, Jodi donates her time to the community by serving as the President of Brown County's Izaak Walton League and a member of the Baird Creek Preservation Foundation. 

To view the full article, please click on the link below:

25 People You Should Know

Litigation Counsel of America

On June 21, 2007 George Burnett was inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America at the LCA's Spring Conference and Induction of Fellows in New York.

The Litigation Counsel of America is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.  Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only.  Fellows are selected based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation.  The LCA is aggressively diverse in its composition.  Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA represents the best in law among its members.

Congratulations George!

Best of the Bay

Readers' who participated in the 2007 Green Bay Press Gazette Readers' Choice Awards voted Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry S.C. Green Bay's top law firm in the Attorney /Law Firm category.  Results were published on May 19th, 2007.

Super Lawyers

2006

Frederick Schmidt was named a 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine.  Recognized for his Business/Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate and Real Estate practice, he is one of 5% of total lawyers in the state selected as a Super Lawyer.

The objective of the Super Lawyer listing is to create a "credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel."  Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry is proud to congratulate Fred on this honor.

2005

It's no coincidence that two of the area's highest rated attorneys work in the same firm. We are proud to announce the selection of Gregory Conway and George Burnett by Milwaukee Magazine as 2005 Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Greg and George are two of only a few attorneys in the Fox Valley to receive this honor. It is a great recognition of their talent and dedication.

Chosen from a pool of 12,600 attorneys, and selected by peers who have seen them in action, both Greg and George were honored for their skills as legal thinkers and expert litigators. With lawyers like this, it's no wonder we have become the area's largest law firm. We applaud Greg and George for the way they represent us and our clients.

Wisconsin Lawyer

Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. is pleased to announce that Gregory B. Conway has been listed as one of America's Leading Business Lawyers in the 2004-2005 Edition of Chambers USA, in the Litigation section. Mr. Conway is the only attorney in the State, outside of Milwaukee and Madison counsel, to be so recognized.