Joanne K. Leifheit, Attorney at Law

 

Promising my clients personal, professional, and prompt service

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LICENSING AND EDUCATION:
John Marshall Law School, Chicago - 1995
Licensed: State of Wisconsin - 1996
Licensed: State of Illinois - 1995
B.S. Psychology, Western Illinois University - 1984
Assoc. Degree in Paralegal Studies - 1985

 

  • LEGAL EXPERIENCE
  • Sept. 2005 to present: Associate Attorney with Condgon, Walden, Schuster & Vaklyes, S.C.
  • 1999 to Sept. 2005: Sole Practitioner, Waukesha County
  • Feb. 2003 to present: Waukesha County Corporation Counsel Contract Employee (Guardianship and Protective Placement)
  • 1997 to 1998: Associate, Mitchell, Baxter, O'Meara & Mathie
  • Former Adjunct Faculty Member: Marquette University Undergraduate Pre-Law (various semesters)
  • Former Instructor: MBTI Paralegal Studies Program (various semesters)
  • 1990 to 1995: Paralegal, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago
  • Paralegal, Hinshaw, Culbertson, Chicago (1.5 years) and small law firm (6 mos.)
  • CNA Insurance Companies - Claim Adjuster (medical/legal malpractice - 1.5 years)

ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
2004 to present - Board Member, Waukesha County Commission on Aging
2003 to 2005 - Board Member, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Waukesha County ("RSVP")
2001 to 2003 - Mock Trial Judge, Wisconsin High School Competition
2003 to present - Various speaking engagements, including churches, Waukesha County agencies, funeral homes, and community organizations
Member: Wisconsin Bar Association, Waukesha County Bar Association, Milwaukee County Bar Association, and Association for Women Lawyers

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I am available for educational speaking engagements at no cost to churches, community organizations, and charitable or non-profit organizations.