Legal Team

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Mark J. Goldstein, President

Mark graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and has over 25 years of legal experience—in the courtroom, employing strategies for staying out of court, and with transactional matters. He created Goldstein Law Group in 2008 after more than 15 years of practice. Mark is a frequent speaker and author on topics ranging from labor and employment law to business planning and change and process management. Mark is also actively involved in various boards and civic organizations. As a result, his approach to legal issues is shaped not only by over two decades practicing law, but also by considerable experience “on the other side of the desk,” all of which works to the benefit of the firm’s clients.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: 12 Angry Men
  • Favorite destination: In Wisconsin, Vilas County; outside of Wisconsin, the Amalfi Coast.
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: The Oak Leaf Trail (and all the great stops along the way).

See Mark’s full biography.
Bar Admissions

  • State of Wisconsin
  • State of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois (including Trial Bar)
  • U.S. District Court – Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals – 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals – 9th Circuit

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1994)
University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. – International Relations, 1989)

Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association

State Bar of Wisconsin

  • Solo & Small Firm Conference Programming Committee – Ethics & Quality of Life Subcommittee Co-Chair (2010 – 2011), Practice Management Subcommittee Member (2009)
  • Member, Office of Lawyer Regulation Study Committee (2007 – 2008)
  • Member, Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility Study Committee (1997 – 1999)

Milwaukee Bar Association

  • Courts Committee Co-Chair (2016 – Present)
  • Courts Committee Member (2005 – present)
  • Member, Bench/Bar – Civil Committee (2004 – 2008)
  • Member, Bench/Bar – Appellate Committee (2005 – 2009)

SRKA (Society for Human Resource Management – Racine & Kenosha Chapter)

  • Governmental Affairs CLA Director (2010 – 2012)
  • SHRM Foundation CLA Director (2009 – 2010)

WISHRM (Wisconsin State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management)

  • State Council Governmental Affairs Director (2012 – 2015)
  • Conference Programming Committee Co-Chair (2009 – 2011)

Other

  • Forward Careers (2020 – Present)
  • WCTC Human Resources Ad Hoc Committee (2009 – Present)
  • Milwaukee Jewish Federation
    • Vice Chair (2013 – 2016)
    • Board Member (2009 – 2018)
    • Cardozo Society
      • Co-Chair (2018 – Present)
  • Supplemental Court Commissioner (2008-2018)
  • The EEOC has also tapped Mark on two occasions to speak at the EEOC Training Institute, on topics including internal investigations and retaliation.

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Northshore

  • President (2015 – 2016)
  • Donations Committee (2012 – 2015)

MMAC/COSBE #22

  • COSBE #22 President (2014 – 2015)
  • Legislative Committee (2015 – 2021)

COSBE Board (2015 – 2021)

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Board

  • Board Chair (2018 – 2020)
  • Board Member (2015-present)

Other
Hillel Milwaukee

  • President (2009 – 2011)
  • Member, Board of Directors (2008 – 2014)

Jewish Home and Care Center

  • Board Member (2009 – 2015)

Maple Dale / Indian Hill School District

  • President of the School Board (2010 – 2014)
  • Vice President of the School Board (2007 – 2010)
  • School Board Member (2005 – 2014)

Milwaukee College Prep

  • Tutor (2014 – 2015)

Milwaukee Public Schools

  • Tutor (2001 – 2011)

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

  • Advisor, Bereshis AZA (2000 – 2006)

Mark graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and has over 25 years of legal experience—in the courtroom, employing strategies for staying out of court, and with transactional matters. He created Goldstein Law Group in 2008 after more than 15 years of practice. Mark is a frequent speaker and author on topics ranging from labor and employment law to business planning and change and process management. Mark is also actively involved in various boards and civic organizations. As a result, his approach to legal issues is shaped not only by over two decades practicing law, but also by considerable experience “on the other side of the desk,” all of which works to the benefit of the firm’s clients.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: 12 Angry Men
  • Favorite destination: In Wisconsin, Vilas County; outside of Wisconsin, the Amalfi Coast.
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: The Oak Leaf Trail (and all the great stops along the way).

See Mark’s full biography.
Bar Admissions

  • State of Wisconsin
  • State of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois (including Trial Bar)
  • U.S. District Court – Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals – 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals – 9th Circuit

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1994)
University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. – International Relations, 1989)

Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association

State Bar of Wisconsin

  • Solo & Small Firm Conference Programming Committee – Ethics & Quality of Life Subcommittee Co-Chair (2010 – 2011), Practice Management Subcommittee Member (2009)
  • Member, Office of Lawyer Regulation Study Committee (2007 – 2008)
  • Member, Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility Study Committee (1997 – 1999)

Milwaukee Bar Association

  • Courts Committee Co-Chair (2016 – Present)
  • Courts Committee Member (2005 – present)
  • Member, Bench/Bar – Civil Committee (2004 – 2008)
  • Member, Bench/Bar – Appellate Committee (2005 – 2009)

SRKA (Society for Human Resource Management – Racine & Kenosha Chapter)

  • Governmental Affairs CLA Director (2010 – 2012)
  • SHRM Foundation CLA Director (2009 – 2010)

WISHRM (Wisconsin State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management)

  • State Council Governmental Affairs Director (2012 – 2015)
  • Conference Programming Committee Co-Chair (2009 – 2011)

Other

  • Forward Careers (2020 – Present)
  • WCTC Human Resources Ad Hoc Committee (2009 – Present)
  • Milwaukee Jewish Federation
    • Vice Chair (2013 – 2016)
    • Board Member (2009 – 2018)
    • Cardozo Society
      • Co-Chair (2018 – Present)
  • Supplemental Court Commissioner (2008-2018)
  • The EEOC has also tapped Mark on two occasions to speak at the EEOC Training Institute, on topics including internal investigations and retaliation.

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Northshore

  • President (2015 – 2016)
  • Donations Committee (2012 – 2015)

MMAC/COSBE #22

  • COSBE #22 President (2014 – 2015)
  • Legislative Committee (2015 – 2021)

COSBE Board (2015 – 2021)

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Board

  • Board Chair (2018 – 2020)
  • Board Member (2015-present)

Other
Hillel Milwaukee

  • President (2009 – 2011)
  • Member, Board of Directors (2008 – 2014)

Jewish Home and Care Center

  • Board Member (2009 – 2015)

Maple Dale / Indian Hill School District

  • President of the School Board (2010 – 2014)
  • Vice President of the School Board (2007 – 2010)
  • School Board Member (2005 – 2014)

Milwaukee College Prep

  • Tutor (2014 – 2015)

Milwaukee Public Schools

  • Tutor (2001 – 2011)

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

  • Advisor, Bereshis AZA (2000 – 2006)

Corey J. Triggs, Associate Attorney

Corey graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He joined Goldstein Law Group in 2019 as an associate attorney focusing on employment and business law. While attending law school, Corey served as an Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review, managed the law school’s Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic, and worked as a judicial intern to the Honorable Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Prior to law school, Corey worked at the State of Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, where he investigated a variety of state employment claims including workplace harassment and discrimination.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: Better Call Saul
  • Favorite destination: Portland, Oregon
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: The Riverwalk

Corey graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He joined Goldstein Law Group in 2019 as an associate attorney focusing on employment and business law. While attending law school, Corey served as an Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review, managed the law school’s Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic, and worked as a judicial intern to the Honorable Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Prior to law school, Corey worked at the State of Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, where he investigated a variety of state employment claims including workplace harassment and discrimination.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: Better Call Saul
  • Favorite destination: Portland, Oregon
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: The Riverwalk

Miriam Horwitz, Senior Associate Attorney

Miriam has more than 40 years of experience in litigation, employment law, and workplace issues. Before joining Goldstein Law Group, Miriam was a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Milwaukee, supervising the section on litigation, employment, employee benefits, contracts, and municipal law and, before that, she served as an Assistant City Attorney. Prior to her time with the City of Milwaukee, Miriam was in private practice, focusing on labor, employment, and workers’ compensation law. She is a graduate of Northwestern University (BA) and Northeastern University School of Law (JD). Miriam puts her client first, whether in defense of a claim or in effort to reduce liability risks. Miriam’s extensive personal and professional experience in courtrooms, boardrooms, and committees makes her particularly adept at preventing and resolving her clients’ legal issues. Miriam served as President of the Government Lawyers Division of the State Bar, and on the Board of Governance from 2015 to 2016. Currently, Miriam is on the Board of Tikkun Ha’Ir, a social action organization with a mission to “heal the city.”
  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: To Kill a Mockingbird (book and movie)
  • Favorite destination: Any Wisconsin State Park
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: Cambridge Woods River Trail along the Milwaukee River.

Miriam has more than 40 years of experience in litigation, employment law, and workplace issues. Before joining Goldstein Law Group, Miriam was a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Milwaukee, supervising the section on litigation, employment, employee benefits, contracts, and municipal law and, before that, she served as an Assistant City Attorney. Prior to her time with the City of Milwaukee, Miriam was in private practice, focusing on labor, employment, and workers’ compensation law. She is a graduate of Northwestern University (BA) and Northeastern University School of Law (JD). Miriam puts her client first, whether in defense of a claim or in effort to reduce liability risks. Miriam’s extensive personal and professional experience in courtrooms, boardrooms, and committees makes her particularly adept at preventing and resolving her clients’ legal issues.
Miriam served as President of the Government Lawyers Division of the State Bar, and on the Board of Governance from 2015 to 2016. Currently, Miriam is on the Board of Tikkun Ha’Ir, a social action organization with a mission to “heal the city.”

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: To Kill a Mockingbird (book and movie)
  • Favorite destination: Any Wisconsin State Park
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: Cambridge Woods River Trail along the Milwaukee River.

Adam E. Becker, Paralegal

Adam graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an English degree while working as an editorial assistant and tutor. He completed a paralegal certification program through Milwaukee Area Technical College. Adam joined Goldstein Law Group in 2015 and supports both transactional work and litigation. He also uses his language and research skills to assist with other firm initiatives, including writing projects, speaking engagements, and more.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov
  • Favorite destination: Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: Along the lakefront

Adam graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an English degree while working as an editorial assistant and tutor. He completed a paralegal certification program through Milwaukee Area Technical College. Adam joined Goldstein Law Group in 2015 and supports both transactional work and litigation. He also uses his language and research skills to assist with other firm initiatives, including writing projects, speaking engagements, and more.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov
  • Favorite destination: Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: Along the lakefront

John C. Collopy, Paralegal

John graduated from Marquette University with an English degree supplemented with a minor in Mathematics. While at Marquette, he spent time working as a research assistant and tutor. He joined Goldstein Law Group in 2021 and assists firm initiatives such as legal research, writing projects, and speaking engagements.
  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: The Verdict
  • Favorite destination: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: Along the lakefront

John graduated from Marquette University with an English degree supplemented with a minor in Mathematics. While at Marquette, he spent time working as a research assistant and tutor. He joined Goldstein Law Group in 2021 and assists firm initiatives such as legal research, writing projects, and speaking engagements.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: The Verdict
  • Favorite destination: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: Along the lakefront

Jill C. Harenda, Office Manager

Jill joined Goldstein Law Group in 2012 as Office Manager. Prior to joining the firm, Jill worked as an administrative assistant at an accounting firm and as a legal assistant. Jill keeps the firm running smoothly with her financial, legal, and administrative expertise. Her work includes developing office policies and procedures, implementing office systems, organizing office events and operations, handling monthly billing, accounts payable/receivable, and benefits administration.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: The Shawshank Redemption
  • Favorite destination: Paris, France
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: State Fair

Jill joined Goldstein Law Group in 2012 as Office Manager. Prior to joining the firm, Jill worked as an administrative assistant at an accounting firm and as a legal assistant. Jill keeps the firm running smoothly with her financial, legal, and administrative expertise. Her work includes developing office policies and procedures, implementing office systems, organizing office events and operations, handling monthly billing, accounts payable/receivable, and benefits administration.

  • Favorite legal book/movie/show: The Shawshank Redemption
  • Favorite destination: Paris, France
  • Favorite Milwaukee spot: State Fair
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