Wissbroecker, Beatrice LaVerne
1911 - 1978

Details
Born: 1911 in Sheboygan, WI, Wisconsin
Died: 1978
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Professional Facts

Regions and States of Practice:
WI, Midwest
Legal Education:
University of Wisconsin Law School, 1942
Other Education:
Carroll College
B.A., Economics, University of Wisconsin (1939)
Positions During Her Career:
Reserach assistant at various insurance companies in Chicago
Practiced law with the firm of Gruhle, Fessler & Wilkus, where she became a partner (1945-1966)
Private practitioner in her own law firm (1966-1975)
Secretary-treasurer of the Sheboygan County Bar Association for 25 years
Accomplishments:
Started her own law firm (1966)


Further Research Materials

References:
Pioneers in the Law: The First 150 Women. State Bar of Wisconsin (1998), Describes the hardships and recognizes the efforts of the first 150 women lawyers admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin, 1879-1943.

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