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Felicia Krueger Promoted to COO

Posted on January 5, 2026

Join us in congratulating Felicia Krueger on her promotion to COO. For more than ten years, Felicia has guided our accounting team with a focus on practical solutions and knowledge sharing, driving continuous improvement across the firm. She succeeds Jamie Schaefer, who recently retired from the COO role. Learn more about Felicia.

Kristi Parker Earns CTFA

Posted on November 19, 2025

We’re proud to announce our Fiduciary Services Administrator, Kristi Parker, recently earned her Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation from the American Bankers Association. This accomplishment highlights Kristi’s role within Ruder Ware’s Fiduciary Services team, which provides independent, objective support for trustees, executors, and families navigating estate and trust matters.

Attorney Shanna Fink Joins ACTEC as a Fellow

Posted on November 7, 2025

After a rigorous vetting process, Attorney Shanna Fink was elected to join the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) as a fellow. Shanna’s contributions to estate planning are extensive, from leading educational seminars and publishing articles to serving on key committees, including her current role on the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Real Property […]

Attorney Amy Ebeling Joins Meritas’ U.S. Leadership Committee

Posted on October 24, 2025

Ruder Ware is pleased to announce that Attorney Amy Ebeling has been appointed to the U.S. Leadership Committee for Meritas, the leading alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies doing business across markets worldwide. Ebeling will serve a three-year term, building relationships throughout the organization on behalf of the U.S. […]

Congratulations, Ryan Gallagher, Ruder Ware Innovator

Posted on October 21, 2025

Congratulations to Ryan Gallagher, President & CEO of Rocket Industrial, on receiving the Ruder Ware Innovator Award, in memory of G. Lane Ware. This honor celebrates Lane’s legacy, a champion of entrepreneurship and innovation. Ryan embodies that spirit—leading Rocket Industrial’s shift to a purpose-driven model, launching initiatives like Project100K and The Million Pound Promise, and […]

Welcome Attorney McKenna Coffeen

Posted on October 15, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Attorney McKenna Coffeen. Growing up immersed in agriculture, McKenna dedicated herself early on to elevating the industry. Learn more about McKenna.   

Ruder Ware Named Best Law Firm

Posted on September 4, 2025

Thank you, Wausau City Pages readers, for naming Ruder Ware the best law firm in town! We’re honored to serve the people and businesses that make our region thrive—from entrepreneurs and employers to families planning for the future. Since 1920, we’ve supported the Wausau area and beyond with a depth of legal services unique to a […]

Welcome Attorney Morgan Boyd

Posted on August 28, 2025

Join us in welcoming Attorney Morgan Boyd to Ruder Ware’s Trusts & Estates Team. She brings broad legal experience and a thoughtful approach to helping clients plan for life’s transitions. Learn more about Morgan.

Welcome Attorney Bryce Ebben

Posted on July 24, 2025

Join us in welcoming Attorney Bryce Ebben. He brings a distinctive perspective to Ruder Ware’s Business Transactions Team, shaped by his background in biology and certification as an Associate Ecologist. Learn more about Bryce.

Kathi Kilgore Joins Ruder Ware

Posted on June 1, 2025

Ruder Ware is proud to announce the acquisition of Swandby/Kilgore Associates, Inc., a respected Madison-based government affairs firm. As part of the acquisition, veteran lobbyist Kathi Kilgore will join Ruder Ware’s Government & Public Affairs team. Kilgore brings more than 30 years of experience influencing public policy at the state, federal, and local levels. She […]