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Ruder Ware

In today's complex business world, legal issues affect almost every business decision.

Business Attorneys for Business Success®

Founded in 1920, Ruder Ware services clients from offices located in Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, and Wisconsin Rapids. Ruder Ware is a reliable single source of valuable legal expertise that helps business owners, managers, and individuals maximize and protect their corporate and personal financial assets. With over 40 attorneys and 100 years of experience in serving business owners and individuals, Ruder Ware has established itself as one of Wisconsin's largest and most successful law firms. Through our offices in Wausau, Eau Claire, and Green Bay we guide our clients through intricate legal issues around the world. At Ruder Ware, we work diligently to earn your trust by providing sound, responsible counsel to proactively manage and minimize legal matters so you can focus on your profit goals.

10/29/2026

There's still time to join us! Retention strategies. I-9 compliance. Workplace accommodations. Off-duty conduct. There’s plenty on the agenda for this year’s Annual Employment & Benefits Conference. Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/xtMW5102hoV

10/27/2026

We’re proud to share that Paralegal Angie Gonzalez has been appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors.

Angie will serve a two-year term on the Board, which provides leadership and direction for the State Bar of Wisconsin and helps guide its policies and activities. She has also been assigned to the Board’s Policy Committee.

A longtime advocate for the paralegal profession, Angie looks forward to bringing a paralegal perspective to the Board’s work and continuing her involvement with the State Bar.

Congratulations, Angie, on this well-deserved opportunity to serve Wisconsin’s legal community.

10/19/2026

USCIS has updated its Ukraine Temporary Protected Status (TPS) webpage to state that Ukrainian TPS beneficiaries retain protection, including work authorization, pending an upcoming announcement. Read Immigration Attorney Sam Moheban's brief synopsis at https://ow.ly/9G9B50ZZ8RX

10/19/2026

We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with HR professionals from across Wisconsin at the annual Wisconsin State Council SHRM conference.

This year, Attorneys Sam Moheban and Nicole Stangl presented to more than 50 HR professionals on I-9 compliance and Wage & Hour best practices. Ruder Ware HR Director Kelly Thyne attended as well, taking in their sessions and many others throughout the three-day conference.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at for another great conference!

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Ron Metzler on his induction into the Green Bay Schools Hall of Fame! From his work as an attorney and municipal judge to his decades of coaching, mentoring, and community service, Ron has dedicated his career to helping others succeed. We are proud to see his many contributions recognized with this well-deserved honor.

10/13/2026

Our Employment & Benefits team is hard at work preparing for the annual conference on November 12 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild. Early bird discount ends October 15. Register today at https://ow.ly/3Yi150ZXmN9

10/09/2026

Great discussion in Green Bay at St. Norbert College as Employment Attorneys Mary Ellen Schill and Nicole Stangl connected with HR professionals and business leaders to explore the complexities of managing FMLA leave. The interactive forum covered key compliance considerations and practical challenges employers face, and sparked thoughtful conversation among attendees.

10/05/2026

I-9 compliance audits. Employee classification. Overtime calculations. These issues continue to create challenges for employers of all sizes. Join Immigration Attorney Sam Moheban and Employment Attorney Nicole Stangl at the Wisconsin State Council SHRM Conference for "Paperwork and Paychecks: Navigating I-9s and Wage & Hour Rules," a practical discussion of two of the most actively enforced areas of employment law. There's still time to register: https://ow.ly/8uBv50ZTYLh

10/02/2026

We're excited to announce that our 2026 Summer Associate alumni Katie Donovan and Erin Seifert will be joining Ruder Ware as attorneys following their graduation from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2027. Seeing talented students return after that experience is one of the most rewarding outcomes of our Summer Associate Program. Learn more at https://www.ruderware.com/careers/law-students/

09/29/2026

Great conversation with Eau Claire-area HR professionals today at the at The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen on the challenges and nuances of the FMLA. The conversation covered a wide range of real-world scenarios and reinforced a common theme: there are rarely simple answers when it comes to FMLA administration.

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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