About Nancy
Nancy Peterson was a partner in the Energy, Infrastructure & Environment Group.
Professional Recognitions
- Wisconsin Law Journal "Leaders in the Law" (2019)
- Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year" (2015, 2018: Litigation - Environmental Law)
- Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year" (2014, 2017, 2020: Environmental Law)
- Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year" (Natural Resources Law: 2013)
- Chambers USA® (2010-present: Natural Resources & Environment)
- Wisconsin Law Journal "Women in the Law" (2009)
- Milwaukee Business Journal "Woman of Influence" (2008)
- The International Who's Who of Environmental Lawyers (2005-present)
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers® (2005-present: Environmental)
- Best Lawyers in America® (1999-present: Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, Natural Resources Law)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rated
Professional & Civic Activities
- State Bar of Wisconsin, member
- American Bar Association, member
- Milwaukee Bar Associations, member
- Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee, former board chair
- Early Music Now, board president
- Ice Age Trail Alliance, board member
- Milwaukee High School of the Arts, past chair, School Governance Council
- Arts@Large, past board member
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Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1983)
- Order of the Coif
- Wisconsin Law Review, articles editor, 1982–1983
- Law Clerk to the Hon. Luther M. Swygert, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1983–1984
- University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A., 1977)
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 1983