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Firm News:Sarah Cramer Appointed to Foundation of ALA Board of Trustees

DEC 4, 2025

Sarah Cramer Appointed to Foundation of ALA Board of Trustees

Sarah Cramer, Baker Sterchi's Director of Human Resources, has been appointed to the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Board of Trustees for the 2026-2030 term.

Firm News:Bob Christie Co-Chairs 2025 LCJ Fall Member Meeting

DEC 2, 2025

Bob Christie Co-Chairs 2025 LCJ Fall Member Meeting

Baker Sterchi Member Bob Christie is serving as co-chair of the 2025 Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) Fall Member Meeting, taking place Dec. 3-5 in New York.

Illinois Law Blog:Illinois Supreme Court Limits No-Injury Federal Statutory Claims

DEC 1, 2025

Illinois Supreme Court Limits No-Injury Federal Statutory Claims

Illinois' high court rules that plaintiffs alleging federal statutory violations without real injury cannot sue in state court, sharply reducing no-injury class action exposure.

Speaking Engagements:Lindsey Freihoff Presents on Class Certification at DRI Drug and Medical Device Dialogue

NOV 26, 2025

Lindsey Freihoff Presents on Class Certification at DRI Drug and Medical Device Dialogue

Baker Sterchi attorney Lindsey Freihoff recently presented at a DRI Drug and Medical Device Dialogue session, "What's it to you? The Supreme Court Does Not Address the Circuit Split for Class Certification."

Recognition:Baker Sterchi Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers

NOV 25, 2025

Baker Sterchi Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers

Baker Sterchi Members Mark Budzinski and David Pliner have been named to the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list, and attorneys Aaron Baratz and Katherine Cortesy have been selected for the Rising Stars list in the Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense category.

Firm News:Justin Meyer Appointed to Leadership Roles on DRI Young Lawyers Committee

NOV 25, 2025

Justin Meyer Appointed to Leadership Roles on DRI Young Lawyers Committee

Baker Sterchi attorney Justin Meyer has been appointed vice chair of the DRI Young Lawyers Committee Corporate Counsel Development Subcommittee for the 2025-2026 term.

Speaking Engagements:Friesen to Speak on Rideshare Product Liability Developments During ALFA Webinar

NOV 25, 2025

Friesen to Speak on Rideshare Product Liability Developments During ALFA Webinar

Baker Sterchi Member Kehl Friesen will serve as a panelist on the ALFA International (ALFA) Product Liability & Complex Torts webinar "Recent Developments in Product Liability: Are Rideshare Applications Entering the Product Liability Arena?" on Dec. 4.

Employment & Labor Law Blog:Tenth Circuit upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant on a Hostile Work Environment Claim, Ruling that Muldrow Did Not Relax the Standard for Proving Such Claims

NOV 24, 2025

Tenth Circuit upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant on a Hostile Work Environment Claim, Ruling that Muldrow Did Not Relax the Standard for Proving Such Claims

The United States Army wins summary judgment on a male, civilian employee's complaints of a hostile work environment based on gender. The Tenth Circuit held that the actions were not severe or pervasive enough to constitute a hostile work environment.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025-2026 Law Clerk in Madison

NOV 21, 2025