UWP graduate to continue educational efforts
PLATTEVILLE-As an attorney in an evolving wrongful death case, opening and closing statements are crucial. Though Judy Williams is not an attorney yet, she plays one on the UW-Platteville mock trial team, and after graduating in the spring from UWP will pursue her education further at Drake Law School. This spring, Williams, a native of Bloomington, will graduate from UWP with a degree in criminal justice and political science with a pre-law emphasis.
Being involved in the Pre-Law Club's Mock Trial competition is only one of the many activities that Williams, has been involved with at UWP. She has also been a member of the UWP Student Senate, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, and involved in musical groups including pep band and Marching Pioneers.
Williams works in Platteville at Kopp, McKichan, Geyer, Skemp & Stombaugh, LLP, about 10 hours per week.
"I appreciate that Sheila Stuart Kelley at Kopp, McKichan, Geyer, Skemp & Stombaugh, LLP, essentially took a chance on me. She said I could volunteer at the law office," said Williams. "Eventually I was hired as a law clerk. She has been a role model and someone to look up to. She took me under her wing."
"Dr. John Rink has been highly influential in my life. He shows excitement in his class. In the class constitutional law, he celebrated the 200th anniversary of Marbury v. Madison. The case established the power of judicial review. He brought in a cake and we had a little 10-minute party in class. It just shows how excited he is about the subject and that he really cares," said Williams.
Williams initially chose to attend UWP because it was close to home and she grew up in a small area. Williams offered some words of wisdom and advice to undergraduates.
"Go into college with an open mind. I met my best friend here. In college you can meet people who have the same interests and build strong friendships," said Williams.
Williams will be attending Drake Law School in the fall. She plans on pursuing a trial attorney position and learning all she can about trial advocacy.
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