Elise Clancy Ruoho

Elise Clancy Ruoho is a Partner in the firm's Family Law Practice Group. Elise joined the firm in 1996, and focuses exclusively on family law. Family law cases are unique from one case to next, with each having its own set of challenges. Elise's problem solving skills, approach, and substantial legal experience provides her clients with high quality representation in these matters. Listening carefully to first understand her client's individual circumstances and priorities, Elise then develops strategic solutions to her client's individual needs. Elise was honored to serve as the 2014-2015 Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section Board of Directors. While on the Board, she served on its Executive Committee, as well as its Legislative, Door County Workshop and Grant Committees. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Elise Clancy Ruoho included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Elise Clancy Ruoho Included on the 2025Wisconsin Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Dane County Family Law Clinic
• Dane County Case Mediation Program, Volunteer Mediator
• Madison Area Sports Commissioner Board of Directors
• Doyenne Group, Member
• Madison All-City Dive Meet, Co-Chair, 2016
• Capital East Soccer Club, Coach, 2013 - 2015

• Wisconsin, 1995
• U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1995

• State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section (Treasurer)
• Collaborative Family law Council of Wisconsin (Member)
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Member)
• Dane County Bar Association (Member)
• Legal Association for Women (Past President)
• State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, 2015 - Present (Board of Directors, Immediate Past Chair)
• State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, 2014 - 2015 (Board of Directors, Chair)
• State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, 2011 - Present (Board of Directors, Executive Committee)
• State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, 2008 - Present (Board of Directors, Member)
• State Bar of Wisconsin, Section Leader’s Council, 2013 - 2015 (Member)
• State Bar of Wisconsin, Fee Arbitration Panel, District 2, 2013 - Present (Member)