Steven Biskpuic is a former U.S. Attorney and currently works for Michael Best.
Official Biography
Prior Work Experience
Before joining Michael Best, Mr. Biskupic was United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. In that role, Mr. Biskupic was the chief federal litigator for all court activity in eastern Wisconsin involving the United States government. This experience included oversight of literally thousands of state and federal cases, involving a wide variety of disputes, many involving millions of dollars. Mr. Biskupic has had extensive courtroom experience, personally trying more than 50 jury trials and arguing more than 30 federal appeals.
Professional Activities
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Adjunct Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School (January 2005-present)
Honors and Recognitions
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Public Service Award, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association (2008)
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Named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer since 2007 in the area of criminal prosecution
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U.S. Department of Justice Award for Superior Performance as Assistant U.S. Attorney (2000)
- Recognized in the area of commercial litigation as one of The Best Lawyers in America, published by Woodward/White, Inc.
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Content referencing Steven Biskupic
Let’s Not Whitewash Bob Donovan
Journal Sentinel offers sanitized version of Bob Donovan's run-ins with the law.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Report Backs New State Law On Police Shootings
Prosecute them under civil rights law, argues former Republican US Attorney.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Was Jay Anderson’s Killing Properly Investigated?
New probe raises questions about his shooting by former Tosa cop Joseph Mensah.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
ACLU Blasts Waukesha Sheriff on Mensah Hiring
Undermines 'trust with the people' they serve and puts them at 'extraordinary risk.'
Jan 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy
Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa’s Identity Crisis
Is it a harbor for white nationalists or a place that cares about racial equity?
Nov 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Mensah Will Get $125,000 from Wauwatosa
Police officer gets his full salary, plus other payouts, through end of 2021. Hasn't worked since July.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa Cop Joseph Mensah Resigns
Effective November 30th. Controversial officer killed three people in five years. All ruled justified self-defense.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa’s Police and Fire Commission to meet next week and begin weighing independent investigator’s report
Sup. Rolland: “If there was ever a time for community leaders to act with urgency, this is the time.”
Oct 9th, 2020 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Charging Decision in Fatal Shooting Of Alvin Cole
Oct 7th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer
Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Investigator Recommends Mensah’s Termination
Officer who shot 17-year-old Alvin Cole “violated several policies,” Police & Fire Commission finds.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Governor Walker Appoints Milwaukee County Judge
"Joe Wall has established himself as a respected and accomplished attorney in the Milwaukee area."
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Sensenbrenner, Mukasey, Flynn among guests for Law School conference on post-9/11 national security and individual liberty issues
The terror attacks on September 11, 2001, led the U.S. government to enact new laws and take additional steps to protect national security. But has the government gone too far?
May 26th, 2016 by Marquette University
Tough-on-crime Donovan had own run-ins with the law
Feb 23rd, 2016 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Dan Bice
Embattled U.S. Attorney James Santelle to step down
Jul 2nd, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Cary Spivak
How Conservatives Screwed Walker
They supported releasing damaging Doe documents because they have bigger goals than Walker’s reelection.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker Has Split With Conservatives
He’s at odds with the right-wing and Wall Street Journal over John Doe probe. But why?
May 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Everybody Wants to Drive A Cab
The city has 1,706 applications for 100 cab licenses. Milwaukee is suddenly becoming far more cab-friendly.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
John Doe II Is Anything But Partisan
Scott Walker’s defenders call the probe a partisan witch hunt. But newly released court documents say otherwise.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Sykes’ Suspicious Smokescreen
Charlie Sykes uses anonymous interview to claim the “family” putting up voter fraud billboards fears for its safety.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Why Photo ID is Dead
The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Georgia Thompson Sprung
Figure in Travelgate ordered released by end of business today. Fed Appeals Court Unimpressed by Biskupic's Politically Motivated Prosecution. Impact on Gonzales' Fate to be Seen
Apr 5th, 2007 by Michael Horne
Donovan Plays to His Base
"They said he should be governor."
Jul 7th, 2006 by Michael Horne
