

Lauren Maddente focuses her practice on the firm’s business and litigation matters.
Lauren provides services to businesses at all stages of their operations, from initial organization to ultimate sale. Lauren provides counsel with her clients’ immediate and long-term needs in mind, guiding them through organization, maintenance, contract negotiations, employment matters, and sales.
In addition to her business practice, Lauren maintains an active business and individual litigation practice. She has obtained positive trial results, including participating in week-long federal civil jury and state criminal embezzlement trials.
Participated in multiple litigation matters in Wisconsin and various states on behalf of clients with national and international businesses.
Responded to breaches of leases and real estate sale contracts, including litigating evictions and foreclosures.
Obtained successful result, without the need for litigation, for large company against principals who violated covenants not to compete.
Engaged in extensive discovery in several complex cases, including federal drug, RICO, and conspiracy cases.
Served as local counsel in product liability cases.
Won multiple small claims trials, obtaining favorable results for clients.
Collected large judgments against companies throughout the United States.
Successfully negotiated optimal settlements, without the need for trial, in post-divorce matters involving child support modifications and placement.
Reviewed and drafted multiple business agreements.
Named “Rookie of the Year,” Susan G. Komen of Wisconsin
Profiled in Marquette University’s National Pro Bono Week Feature
Recipient, “CALI” award in Civil Pre-trial Practice
Marquette University Law School Moot Court Executive Board member
Certified, State Bar of Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society
Association of Women Lawyers – Board of Directors, Director of Programs
Association of Women Lawyers – Board of Directors, Secretary
Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic Volunteer
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association’s Mentorship Program mentor
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association Membership Committee Co-Chair
Association for Women Lawyers’ Community Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Wisconsin State Bar High School Mock Trial judge
Marquette University Law School Moot Court judge
Admitted, Wisconsin Supreme Court and all lower state courts
Admitted, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Associate Member of Thomas E. Fairchild Inns of Court
J.D., Marquette University Law School, cum laude
B.A., University of Dayton, cum laude
In her spare time, Lauren likes to spend time with her family and friends. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and cooking.