Kristen Lonergan was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. She now resides in the Wausau area with her husband, Alan, and their dog, Jasper. Kristen practices personal injury law, and is dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been harmed by the negligence of others.
Education:
2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Sociology
Certificate, Gaylord Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
2010
Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association for Justice Student Chapter – President, Founder
- Executive Board Member - Vice-President, American Association for Justice (AAJ) Competition, 2009-2010Mock Trial Team, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2010 AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition – Team Captain, Competitor, Regional Finalist
- 2009 AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition – Team Captain, Competitor
- 2008 & 2009 National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition – Competitor
- 2008 AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition – Alternate
Legal Licensures:
2010
Wisconsin Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Professional Memberships and Involvement:
The Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ): Women's Caucus and Membership Services Committee
The State Bar of Wisconsin: Litigation Section, Young Lawyers Division, Mock Trial Advisory Committee, Mock Trial Task Force Casewriting Committee Dane County Bar Association (2010-2011)
University of Wisconsin Law School Mock Trial Coach (2010-2011)
Civic Involvement:
2008
Democratic Leadership Institute – Attendee
2006
International Student Volunteers – Volunteer
2006
Democratic Party of Wisconsin - Intern
2004
Students for Dean, John Kerry for President – Intern
Employment:
2008-2011 Gingras, Cates and Luebke
Attorney, Law Clerk
2005-2007
Herrling Clark Law Firm
Administrative Assistant
2004-2005
Office of Governor Jim Doyle
External Relations Intern
2002-2005
Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office
Intern
Publications and Presentations:
Don't Let Client Injuries Lead to a Pink Slip. Presenter, WAJ Seminar, Summer 2011
How to Protect Employment Rights After an Accident
Keeping Evidence of Alcohol from Intoxicating the Jury. Author, WAJ's The Verdict, Summer 2011
Honors & Awards:
Bruce F. Beilfuss Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to the Law School, 2010
Susan R. Steingass Award for Outstanding Law Student in Trial Advocacy, 2010