Emily L.R. Wilson

Emily L.R. Wilson

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Kowalski, Wilson & Vang LLC

Family Law Lawyers in Madison, WI in Madison, WI

Madison, WI608-405-6957
Family Law

About Emily L.R. Wilson

I am an honest, compassionate, tenacious family attorney specializing in divorce, child custody and placement, restraining orders, paternity, child support and guardianship matters. I work as Guardian ad Litem and as advocacy counsel, and I also have extensive experience assisting domestic violence survivors. I am ready to help you and your family to navigate some of life's most difficult transitions. Please feel free to call or email me, or go to kowalskifamilylaw.com for more information. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Emily L.R. Wilson included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Lead Counsel Rated Attorney, January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018 Pro Bono Honor Society - Access to Justice Commission, January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019 Other Sources of Feedback About Emily L.R. Wilson Included on the 2022Wisconsin Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • City University of New York School of Law at Queens College, Flushing, New York, May, 2011
  • Juris Doctor

Non Legal Education

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner/Owner

Past Positions

  • E. Wilson Law, LLC, Owner and Lead Attorney, January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2015

Classes and Seminars

  • Guardian ad Litem Training, 2019, State Bar of Wisconsin, May 30, 2019
  • Annual Family Law Conference: Usubstantiated Findings of Abuse in Family Cases, State Bar of Wisconsin, August 2, 2019
  • Immigration Relief Under the Violence Against Women Act, State Bar of New York, May 1, 2011
  • When CPS Isn't Enough: Navigating "Unsubstantiated" Abuse Allegations, State Bar of Wisconsin, 38th Annual Family Law Workshop, August 2, 2019
  • Pronouns: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Kids in Family Court, State Bar of Wisconsin, Advanced Skills and Techniques for Family Law Practice 2023, October 4, 2023
  • Handling Your First Temporary Order Hearing in Family Court, State Bar of WIsconsin, March 1, 2024
  • Family Law Ethics 2024, State Bar of Wisconsin, December 19, 2024

Pro Bono Activities

  • Sunshine Legal Clinic, January 1, 2016 - Present
  • Family Law Assistance Center, January 1, 2017 - Present
  • Dane County Bar Association Case Mediation Program, January 1, 2019 - Present

Published Works

Articles

  • Book Review: Big Hunger: The Unholy Alliance Between Corporate America and Anti-Hunger Groups, Wisconsin Lawyer, State Bar of Wisconsin, Volume 90, Issue 10, 2017
  • Review of Andrew Fisher's book, "Big Hunger," which examines the juxtaposition of hunger socioeconomic policy, in America, with hunger ideology.
  • Legal Custody and Transgender Youth, Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, Vol. 41, No. 2, 2024

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 2012
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2024

Other Affiliations

  • State Bar of Wisconsin, May 23, 2012 - Present (Member)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section, May 23, 2012 - Present (Member)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section Board, July 1, 2024 - Present (Member)
  • Dane County Bar Association, May 23, 2013 - Present (Member)
  • Dane County Bar Association Delivery of Legal Services Committee, January 1, 2016 - Present (Member)
  • Sauk County Bar Association, January 1, 2021 - Present (Member)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law Section, June 1, 2020 - Present (Member)

Attorney Details

Full NameEmily L.R. Wilson
FirmKowalski, Wilson & Vang LLC
Address725 Heartland Trail, #100, Madison, WI 53717
Phone608-405-6957
Phone877-892-6183
Websitekwvfamilylaw.com
Websitekwvfamilylaw.com/blog
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation