Comprehensive litigation counsel
Dominique Fortune handles research on Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) claims and defenses, as well as other federal statutes relating to land use, conservation, pollution and natural resource management. She has experience drafting memorandum in various state and federal jurisdictions. Her other experience includes:
- Drafting pleadings for review and filing.
- Preparing dispositive motions and supporting briefs.
- Drafting initial discovery requests.
Dominique aims to make complex legal and technical concepts accessible and provide timely updates, ensuring that clients feel informed throughout the process.
Experience in Action
- Represents public utility clients in rate cases, buy/sell dockets and other applications before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW).
- Represents commercial clients at every stage of litigation, with experience in pleading, discovery motion practice, briefing and trial preparation.
- Produces franchise agreements for municipality energy needs on behalf of utilities.
- Conducts research on insurance defense, including storm and flooding matters.
Capabilities
Professional & Civic Activities
- Wisconsin State Bar Diversity Clerkship Program, clerk
- Milwaukee Bar Association, Marquette Law School student liaison
- Arrowhead Basketball Club, 5th grade girls coach
- Willow Domestic Violence Center, Spanish document translator
News & Insights
Education
- Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2024)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Appellate Writing & Advocacy
- Marquette Moot Court Association, chief justice
- Marquette Sports Law Review, member
- Black Law Student Association, member
- Hispanic-Latino Law Student Association, member
- Sports Law Program, Diversity Inclusion Committee, member
- University of Kansas (B.A., 2020)
- Major: Political Communication, Minor: Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin