Notable Women in Law: Maureen O’Leary

Attorney, Willms-O’Leary, S.C.

Maureen O’Leary is the president and owner of Willms-O’Leary, S.C., a business, trusts, estates, and tax law firm in Thiensville.

O’Leary received her law degree with honors from Marquette University Law School in 2008.  Prior to law school, she began her career in the business world, as a shareholder and operations manager of Waukesha-based Swimtastic Corp., where she helped turn one location into a national franchise.

“Maureen is a client first attorney, who is admired and appreciated by her clients,” said Samuel Azinger, attorney at Willms-O’Leary. “She has an impeccable ability to narrow in on issues, get directly to the point and check every box. In addition to making her a great attorney, these skills also make her a great mentor.”

She is a member of the Ozaukee County Bar Association, Washington County Bar Association and the Milwaukee Bar Association. She is a director of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section, an active member of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club and a member of the Mequon/Thiensville Chamber of Commerce Masterminds group. – a group dedicated to helping female business owners. She also volunteers as a Micro Preemie Parent Mentor with the Graham’s Foundation and serves on the board of the Green Acres Boxer Rescue of Wisconsin.

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