Judith A. "Judi" Williams-Killackey
About Judith A. Williams-Killackey
Judith A. Williams-Killackey is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Judith A. Williams-Killackey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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