LAURA DYAN KEZMAN, DIRECTOR
Laura is an award-winning director, DP, and editor, and is the founder and director of LionArt Media. She is a contributing video journalist for The Washington Post, previously worked with National Geographic and Al Jazeera English while based in Washington, D.C., and created an expansive library of documentary content for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.
She co-directed the feature documentary Invisible Lines (2018), which premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and screened across SE Wisconsin as an educational tool. Her forthcoming feature, CYCLE, will be released in 2025 and she is currently producing a film supported by PBS and Sundance.
She is also a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism & Documentary program, an inaugural recipient of the Brico Forward Fund, and has won several awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
LAURA DYAN KEZMAN, DIRECTOR
Laura is an award-winning director, DP, and editor, and is the founder and director of LionArt Media. She is a contributing video journalist for The Washington Post, previously worked with National Geographic and Al Jazeera English while based in Washington, D.C., and created an expansive library of documentary content for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.
She co-directed the feature documentary Invisible Lines (2018), which premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and screened across SE Wisconsin as an educational tool. Her forthcoming feature, CYCLE, will be released in 2025 and she is currently producing a film supported by PBS and Sundance.
She is also a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism & Documentary program, an inaugural recipient of the Brico Forward Fund, and has won several awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
LIONART MEDIA
LionArt Media is an award-winning, Milwaukee-based production company that specializes in human-centered non-fiction storytelling. From mission-driven short documentaries and commercial content for local organizations, like Hunger Task Force and the Medical College of Wisconsin, to video journalism pieces for media outlets such as The Washington Post and NBC’s TODAY show, LionArt implements their 15 years of diverse experience to create memorable, high-quality film and video content with their signature style. Additionally, LionArt’s in-house animation team creates stunning and original motion graphics tailored to each individual project.
LIONART MEDIA
LionArt Media is an award-winning, Milwaukee-based production company that specializes in human-centered non-fiction storytelling. From mission-driven short documentaries and commercial content for local organizations, like Hunger Task Force and the Medical College of Wisconsin, to video journalism pieces for media outlets such as The Washington Post and NBC’s TODAY show, LionArt implements their 15 years of diverse experience to create memorable, high-quality film and video content with their signature style. Additionally, LionArt’s in-house animation team creates stunning and original motion graphics tailored to each individual project.
JUSTICE JANINE GESKE, LEGACY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Justice Janine Geske retired as a distinguished professor of law, and the founder and director of the endowed Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School. Under her direction, this initiative served as a resource for victims, communities and non-profit organizations, as a restorative justice clinical experience for law students, and as a program promoting scholarship, research, and dialogue on restorative justice.
Justice Geske, the second woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was a Milwaukee circuit court judge for 12 years. She also served as interim dean of the Law School from 2002 to 2003 and as interim County Executive for Milwaukee County in 2002. In addition to extensive professional accomplishments and three honorary degrees, she has received many awards lauding her faith and commitment to social justice.
JUSTICE JANINE GESKE, LEGACY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Justice Janine Geske retired as a distinguished professor of law, and the founder and director of the endowed Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School. Under her direction, this initiative served as a resource for victims, communities and non-profit organizations, as a restorative justice clinical experience for law students, and as a program promoting scholarship, research, and dialogue on restorative justice.
Justice Geske, the second woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was a Milwaukee circuit court judge for 12 years. She also served as interim dean of the Law School from 2002 to 2003 and as interim County Executive for Milwaukee County in 2002. In addition to extensive professional accomplishments and three honorary degrees, she has received many awards lauding her faith and commitment to social justice.
KAREN FRALEY, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Karen is a web developer and content writer with a background in an eclectic range of fields including a graduate degree in sociology, nearly 20 years of experience as a web developer, and experience in the documentary film industry. She previously worked at Bars Media Documentary Film Studio, contributing to the development and post-production of the films The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia and Through The Eyes of a Donkey: A Donkeymentary. Karen has been working with the Legacy Committee since 2021 – she designed and built the website shirleyabrahamson.org, continues to maintain its social media accounts, and she wrote the content for “Tootsie the Goldfish: Learn to Think Like a Judge” based off of Abrahamson’s lesson plan of the same name.
KAREN FRALEY, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Karen is a web developer and content writer with a background in an eclectic range of fields including a graduate degree in sociology, nearly 20 years of experience as a web developer, and experience in the documentary film industry. She previously worked at Bars Media Documentary Film Studio, contributing to the development and post-production of the films The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia and Through The Eyes of a Donkey: A Donkeymentary. Karen has been working with the Legacy Committee since 2021 – she designed and built the website shirleyabrahamson.org, continues to maintain its social media accounts, and she wrote the content for “Tootsie the Goldfish: Learn to Think Like a Judge” based off of Abrahamson’s lesson plan of the same name.
COLLEEN BALL, RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Colleen Ball is an appellate lawyer with experience in research and writing as an attorney, a graduate student of history, and as one of the creators of Lavinia Goodell’s digital biography. She is currently a clerk for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
She was the primary researcher for shirleyabrahamson.org and the accompanying traveling exhibit, and will work with the team creating the film as a research consultant, sharing her extensive knowledge of the contents of Abrahamson’s personal papers and other archival materials.
COLLEEN BALL, RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Colleen Ball is an appellate lawyer with experience in research and writing as an attorney, a graduate student of history, and as one of the creators of Lavinia Goodell’s digital biography. She is currently a clerk for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
She was the primary researcher for shirleyabrahamson.org and the accompanying traveling exhibit, and will work with the team creating the film as a research consultant, sharing her extensive knowledge of the contents of Abrahamson’s personal papers and other archival materials.
CHRISTINE BREMER MUGGLI, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Christine is the chief shareholder of Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C., Wausau, Wisconsin. She is the past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Since 2006, Christine has been recognized annually as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and has now been listed among the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin. In 2010, Christine was honored to be awarded the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year by WAJ. She serves as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Christine was a member of the Democratic National Committee through 2016 and was appointed to the Wisconsin Electoral College in 2008 and 2012. Christine currently serves as a member of Governor Evers’ Judicial Selection Advisory Committee and the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission. She serves on many statewide boards promoting the advancement of democratic ideals.
CHRISTINE BREMER MUGGLI, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Christine is the chief shareholder of Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C., Wausau, Wisconsin. She is the past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Since 2006, Christine has been recognized annually as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and has now been listed among the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin. In 2010, Christine was honored to be awarded the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year by WAJ. She serves as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Christine was a member of the Democratic National Committee through 2016 and was appointed to the Wisconsin Electoral College in 2008 and 2012. Christine currently serves as a member of Governor Evers’ Judicial Selection Advisory Committee and the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission. She serves on many statewide boards promoting the advancement of democratic ideals.
AMY BOGOST, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Amy is a lawyer practicing in the areas of victim representation and civil rights in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Her practice has focused on representation of victims of sensitive crimes and Federal Title IX.
She started a pro bono training for attorneys to aid and represent survivors of sexual assault and those going through the Title IX hearing process.
Bogost has provided training on implementation of Title IX at Tribal colleges and has helped organize and teach at the National Trial Tribal College, co-sponsored and located at University of Wisconsin Law School. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers appointed her to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for a seven year term. She was elected President of the Board in June, 2024. Amy serves on multiple boards and is deeply passionate about mentoring young women attorneys.
AMY BOGOST, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Amy is a lawyer practicing in the areas of victim representation and civil rights in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Her practice has focused on representation of victims of sensitive crimes and Federal Title IX.
She started a pro bono training for attorneys to aid and represent survivors of sexual assault and those going through the Title IX hearing process.
Bogost has provided training on implementation of Title IX at Tribal colleges and has helped organize and teach at the National Trial Tribal College, co-sponsored and located at University of Wisconsin Law School. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers appointed her to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for a seven year term. She was elected President of the Board in June, 2024. Amy serves on multiple boards and is deeply passionate about mentoring young women attorneys.