Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown (GRGB) is proud to announce that Partner Nicole Masnica has been named to the Wisconsin Law Journal (WLJ) Legal 250 list. This is an annual special publication that recognizes 250 of the most influential and accomplished attorneys across the state.

According to the WLJ, honorees are chosen for their prolonged success, community leadership, and ability to adapt to changing legal and economic environments. The purpose of the list is to highlight top “power brokers” and leaders who help shape the Wisconsin legal community.

Attorney Masnica was included on this list for her leadership at the firm, numerous case successes, and her ability to navigate high-profile, complex criminal and appellate matters. She volunteers with outside organizations and is an Adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School.

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About Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP

Serving Wisconsin since 1968, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has earned a position of admiration in the legal community. The firm is known for its tradition of honesty and integrity, as well as the ability to achieve positive results in cases ranging from complex civil litigation to family law to white collar crime investigations. For more information on GRGB and its lawyers, please visit www.grgblaw.com.

Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown (GRGB), is proud to announce that Partner Jason Luczak won a three-year term as a Judicial Council representative for the State Bar of Wisconsin.

The Judicial Council is a nonpartisan governmental body that is charged with the following:

• observing and studying the rules of pleading, practice, and procedure in the state courts and advising the Wisconsin Supreme Court of changes to “simplify procedure and promote a speedy determination of litigation upon its merits”;
• studying the organization, jurisdiction, and methods of administration and operation in the state courts;
• considering, investigating in its discretion, and making recommendations arising from suggestions from any source regarding the administration of justice;
• keeping advised of court decisions relating to practice and procedure and pending legislation affecting various aspects of the courts;
• recommending to the legislature changes in the organization, jurisdiction, operation, and methods of conducting the business of the courts, including statutes governing pleading, practice, and procedure; and
• recommending to the supreme court, legislature, or governor changes in the organization, operation, or methods of conducting the business of the courts “that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the court system and result in cost savings.”

By statute, the council consists of 21 members from the three branches of state government, academia, private practice, and the public.

About Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP

Serving Wisconsin since 1968, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has earned a position of admiration in the legal community. The firm is known for its tradition of honesty and integrity, as well as the ability to achieve positive results in cases ranging from complex civil litigation to family law to white collar crime investigations. For more information on GRGB and its lawyers, please visit www.grgblaw.com.

GIMBEL REILLY GUERIN & BROWN ATTORNEY KRISTIN LEAF NAMED TO BIZTIMES CLASS OF 2026 NOTABLE LEADERS IN THE LAW

Milwaukee, WI — The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based trial and litigation law firm, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown (GRGB) is thrilled to announce that Partner Kristin Leaf has been honored as part of the BizTime’s “Notable Leaders in the Law” 2026 roster.

Kristin Leaf joined Milwaukee-based Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown in November 2025, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the courtroom.

In her current role as an attorney and partner, Leaf leads the firm’s family law department. Throughout her career, she has also handled criminal defense, civil litigation and guardianship cases involving both children and adults.

She also has training in mediation and alternative dispute resolution and is a mentor to all departments at the firm.

Leaf has successfully litigated a Wisconsin Supreme Court case resulting in a client’s inclusion on the National Registry of Exonerations. She represented the client at trial, on appeal, before the state Supreme Court and again on remand, securing dismissal of the criminal case and resolving the related child custody matter.

This prestigious list is a roundup of the leaders making a difference throughout southeast Wisconsin celebrating those who protect and serve the laws that make sure Milwaukee businesses have secure, solid and profitable futures.

About Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2018 and serving Wisconsin since 1968, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP has earned the respect of the public and the legal community. The firm is known for their tradition of honesty and integrity as well as the ability to achieve positive results in cases ranging from complex civil litigation, white collar crime investigations, serious accidents and injury cases, and federal and state criminal matters. The firm’s attorneys are recognized for their passion for the Constitution, the law and the rights of their clients. The firm and many of its attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, by Law & Politics, and are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Firm attorneys have served as Presidents of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bar Association, as well as chaired State Bar sections and divisions, serve on section boards and on the State Bar Board of Governors. Additionally, several firm attorneys have Fellowships in the American College of Trial Lawyers. For more information on Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP, visit the law firm’s website at http://www.grgblaw.com/.