R.F. WITTMEYER, LTD.
Personal Injury Law

WITTMEYER BRIEFS – Summer Newsletter 2023

INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Josh and the Internship Program

Four years ago, a client inquired about a summer internship for his son Josh, a high school graduate. Although we hadn’t offered internships before, we interviewed Josh and began our student internship experiment.

Josh quickly proved himself by assisting with scanning and data entry, and later with editing evidence videos, digital trial presentations, and supporting our courtroom tech setup. His intelligence, respectfulness, and strong work ethic stood out.

Due to his tech skills, Josh was added to a four-person team to design and implement our cloud-based case management system, Filevine. The project included:

• 6 months building templates, task flows, and systems

• 2 months of data migration planning

• 6+ months of training and implementation

Josh’s summer internship turned into four years of consistent employment. He grew both professionally and academically, taking ownership of his work and contributing significantly to our tech-driven operations.

Because of the success of our internship program with Josh, we now regularly employ student interns, offering real-world experiences while benefiting from their fresh perspectives.

HEY NONNY SONGWRITING CONTEST SPONSORSHIP – 2022

We were proud to co-sponsor the first Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest in 2022 with venue owner Chip Brooks. The contest highlighted songs about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs and showcased local talent.

Highlights:

• 3 preliminary rounds

• 12 finalists performed at Hey Nonny on October 4, 2022

• Judges: Jenny Bienemann, Julia Miller (Delmark Records), Miles Nielsen

Winners:

• Sean Heffernan – “Pioneer Park” ($1,000 + trophy + future show)

• Roger Bain – “The Arlington Heights Song” ($400)

• Mallory Leno – “Bus Crush” ($300)

Due to the great success, the 2023 contest was launched on May 18 at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg. Entries accepted through August 5, with preliminary rounds in September and finals on September 26.

PARALEGAL APPRECIATION DAY

We recently celebrated our exceptional paralegals at a firm luncheon, honoring:

• Gianina

• Marisela

• Beth

• Denise

These four serve as Case Managers, keeping clients informed and cases moving forward using Filevine. They are skilled, reliable, and each brings a unique personality and adventurous spirit to our team.

Managing Attorney Ron Wittmeyer shared:

“They are the backbone of our firm and on the front lines of client communication. All four take their work seriously, are bilingual or adventurous, and embody continuous improvement.”

WELCOMING ATTORNEY JAMES M. PAYNE

We’re pleased to welcome Attorney James M. Payne to our team. James is a Temple University Law School graduate and former editor of the Temple Law Review. After working in Philadelphia, he returned to Wisconsin to focus on personal injury litigation.

He previously worked with our attorney Greg LaCost and joined our growing Wisconsin practice in 2022. James lives in Racine County with his wife and two children and brings legal expertise, intelligence, and a client-first attitude to our firm.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Giving Back:
We regularly support local charities, volunteer initiatives, and community service organizations.

Gerry’s Café Fundraiser:
Raised $2,280 in support.

R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship:
We believe in recognizing students who serve their communities.
Apply at InjuryLawAttys.com

First Scholarship Winner:
Celia Huerta

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