Danielle Schroder, President

Danielle is a partner with MacGillis Law Group, LLC working out of the firm’s Madison office. Danielle has civil litigation experience in employment law, ERISA long-term disability disputes, employee benefits cases, and torts. Currently, her practice is devoted exclusively to personal injury work, representing individuals across the state in car, bike and motorcycle crashes as well as premises liability claims. Danielle also serves as guardian ad litem for minors who have been injured.

Danielle is the past chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice’s Women’s Caucus, and she has led panels and given seminar presentations on important legal topics for both individuals and practitioners. Danielle is a volunteer for the Wisconsin Lawyer Assistance Program and a member of Trial by Woman. She is strong proponent for lawyer wellbeing and is committed to raising and maintaining women leaders in the law.

Danielle was born in Madison, raised in Rhinelander, and she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for both her undergraduate studies and law school. During law school, Danielle participated in mock trial, the Wisconsin International Law Journal and the Wisconsin Vis Moot Court team, which competed in Vienna, Austria. She graduated magna cum laude.

Danielle lives in Verona, a suburb of Madison, with her husband Mark and their three children and dog.

 

Rebecca Domnitz, President-Elect 

 

Attorney Rebecca Domnitz is a partner at Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C. Rebecca was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in the northeast suburb of Elkins Park. Rebecca received her bachelor’s degree from Colgate University, concentrating in religious studies and political science. After college, Rebecca spent two years as a corporate legal assistant for a prominent New York City law firm.

Rebecca attended law school at the University of Miami School of Law in Miami, Florida. During law school, she focused her studies in the area of civil litigation, and participated in the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Litigation Skills Program. Rebecca interned with the City Attorney’s Office in Miami Beach, and clerked for a maritime defense firm, representing many of the major cruise lines throughout the world on different litigation matters.

Upon graduation from law school, Rebecca relocated to Milwaukee, where she sat for and passed the Wisconsin Bar Exam. Rebecca is a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and is actively involved in the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association and the Wisconsin Association for Justice. In recent years, she has tried cases involving auto accidents, work injury and premises liability in various counties in Wisconsin. She has earned a reputation as a highly capable litigator.

When she’s not at work, Rebecca enjoys traveling, playing tennis and spending time with her friends and family.

 

Christopher MacGillis, Vice President

Christopher J. MacGillis is a founder and partner at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC. Chris focuses his practice on personal injury and representing first responders, including police and firefighter unions. He has represented police officers, firefighters, labor unions, and those injured by the acts of others throughout the State of Wisconsin.

Chris earned his law degree, cum laude, from Marquette University Law School. Prior to entering law school, Chris received his B.A. in Economics from Lawrence University. While at Lawrence, Chris was a member of the men’s basketball team, serving as team captain and earning all-academic and all-conference honors. He was recently inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Pius XI High School.

Chris has tried cases in both state and federal court. He prides himself on protecting his clients and working aggressively to obtain the best potential outcome. One of Chris’ former clients states: “Chris worked my case on a very personal level working extremely hard to overcome what others thought was impossible! Another attorney told me I would not have a successful outcome and that I should just accept that. Chris proved them wrong. They fought for the best possible result. I feel a lasting friendship [with Chris] was developed along the way.”

Chris has successfully represented police officers and firefighters throughout the State of Wisconsin. He has significant experience in handling grievances, arbitrations, disciplines, terminations, collective bargaining, officer-involved shootings, duty disability, and squad and fire engine accidents. One Union President has said: “The MacGillis Wiemer team is excellent. Chris’s law firm has obtained significant results for our members. We have won many cases because of their efforts and legal skill. They are dedicated and unwilling to back down in the face of adversity. The lawyers keep us informed and always return emails and telephone calls in a timely manner. I strongly recommend the lawyers at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC.”

In recognition of the successful results obtained on behalf of his clients, Chris has been selected as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers, a “Leading Lawyer” by M Magazine, Top 10 Attorney Under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc., Clients’ Choice Award – Personal Injury from Avvo, and Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers.

Chris has written various articles addressing personal injury, insurance, and issues faced by first responders. Chris often presents to groups to address these same issues. Chris also works with police and fire unions to address injury and disability issues.

Chris was requested by the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve as District Committee Member for the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulators. Chris currently serves as the Chair for his OLR District.

Chris is a life-long resident of Wisconsin. Outside of the office, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Ann, daughters, Grace and Josephine, and son, Owen.

 

Corey Lorenz, Secretary

Corey Lorenz is a shareholder in the firm’s Madison office. Her practice is focused on representing plaintiffs in personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. Corey has a strong background pursuing complex product liability matters against large corporations and has been involved in numerous federal multi-district litigations. Throughout her career, Corey has represented thousands of plaintiffs around the country.

Over the years, Corey has illustrated a dedication to advocating for the rights of plaintiffs. In recognition of this work, Corey was selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Corey has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America® since 2024.

Corey is active in numerous legal associations nationally and in Wisconsin. She currently serves on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association for Justice. From 2018-2022 she served as a board member of the Legal Association for Women in Dane County, promoting the interests of women in the legal field. She is a member of the Dane County Bar Association and the American Association for Justice and has participated on several committees for the American Bar Association over the years.

Corey received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from DePaul University College of Law. After spending six years in Chicago, she came home to Wisconsin to continue her work in plaintiffs’ advocacy. Corey is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and Illinois.

Brad Yanke, Treasurer 

 

Brad is a partner with Anderson O’Brien, LLP and he focuses his practice exclusively on representing accident victims and those injured in the workplace. In addition to fighting for the fair compensation that his clients deserve, Brad enjoys helping his clients navigate the personal injury process such as, making sure medical treatment is covered before the settlement is recovered, so that his clients can focus on getting better.

Raised in Marshfield, Brad joined Anderson O’Brien in 2013. Since that time, Brad has helped his clients recover the compensation they deserve, by settlement and jury verdict, for auto crashes, truck crashes, wrongful death, work injuries, and slip and falls.  Brad has been selected to Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for 2022-2025.  In addition to serving with the Wisconsin Association for Justice, Brad has served on the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors for two terms and is currently serving on the State Bar of Wisconsin Litigation Board.

Brad practices across the state and calls Wausau home.  Outside of work, Brad enjoys time with his proud public defender wife, Kat, and chasing his wild five- and three-year-old daughters.

Noah Domnitz, Immediate Past President