CHRISTIE A. LINSKENS CHRISTIE
737 Hidden Hill Court, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
Home: (262)673-9552 Work: (414)257-5420
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Doctor of Philosophy, May 2012, Urban Education, Multicultural Studies
HONORS
Member Phi Lambda Theta, International Honor Society and
Professional Association in Education
PUBLICATIONS
Christie, C.A. (May, 2012). The Adoption and Safe Families Act: In whose
“best interests”? Unpublished dissertation. University of WisconsinMilwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Christie, C.A. (2010). What critiques have been made of the Socratic method in
legal education? The Socratic method in Legal education: Uses, abuses
and beyond. European Journal of Law Reform, 12, 100-115.
Christie, C.A. (2009). Law school: A multicultural curriculum design for living
in the 21st century. Multicultural Education, 17(1),15-22.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Master of Arts, May 2002, Mass Communication
PUBLICATIONS
Christie, C.A. (May, 2002). The Dissemination of Court Records on the
Internet: Is CCAP Liable for Invasion of Privacy and Defamation?
Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Master of Business Administration, December 1991; GPA 3.50
Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Juris Doctor, May 1987 Cum Laude; Class Rank: 15/149; GPA 87.021
HONORS
Marquette Law Review, Staff Editor
Thomas Moore Scholar, Marquette University Lawyers Scholarship
Member Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society
American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Criminal Procedure
PUBLICATIONS
Linskens, C.A. (1986). Note, Jurisdiction in Single Contract Cases: Burger King
sets the standard. Marquette Law Review, 60, 645-657.
St. Norbert College De Pere, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts, May 1984 Summa Cum Laude; GPA 4.00/4.00; Majors: Business
Administration Communication Arts
HONORS
St. Norbert Presidential Scholar
ER Behrend Scholarship
Scripps-Howard Foundation Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Adjunct Professor for Ethics (January 2009-Present). Certified Instructor for Ethics,
Sociology and Online courses.
Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Adjunct Professor of Law for Guardian ad Litem Workshop (January 2001Present).
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Staff Attorney.Guardian ad Litem Division, whose responsibilities include
providing recommendations to the court on “best interests” of child clients,
investigating placements, conducting legal research, drafting briefs, memorandums
and motions, and litigating before a court or jury; as a Mental Disabilities Staff
Attorney provided legal representation to individuals facing mental commitment and
those under protective placement (August 1996-Present).
First Judicial Administrative District, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Law Clerk/Court Officer whose responsibilities included researching various legal
issues and drafting memorandums to be used in decisions by the court, and formulate
decisions for administrative reviews (April 1996-August 1996).
Heritage Mutual Insurance Company, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
General Counsel provided legal advice on corporate issues and special projects (July
1995 January 1996).
Office of the District Attorney, Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Assistant District Attorney with a concentration in the criminal prosecution of public
assistance fraud, juvenile delinquencies, felony nonsupport, and miscellaneous felony
and misdemeanor cases, county ordinance violations, and Children in Need or Protection
or Services (CHIPs) cases (November 1989-March 1995).
McCarty, Curry, Wydeven, Peeters & Riester, Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Associate Attorney in general practice law firm with a concentration in corporate law,
business/commercial litigation and taxation (June 1987-November 1989).
Bachman, Cummings & McIntyre, S.C., Appleton, Wisconsin
Law Clerk at a general practice law firm whose responsibilities included researching and
drafting briefs, memorandums, motions, and pleadings regarding various legal issues
including criminal, personal injury, employment, insurance, corporate, estate planning
and taxation (May 1985-May 1987).
WBAY-TV, Green Bay, Wisconsin
2
Promotions Assistant at a CBS television affiliate, who drafted promotions for the
station, wrote copy and produced on-air news spots (March 1982-March 1983).
H.C. Prange Company, Appleton, Wisconsin
Salesperson whose responsibilities included assisting customers in all areas of retail by
handling sales and credit transactions, and merchandising departments (May 1979December 1986).
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association (May 1987-Present)
Wisconsin State Bar (May 1987-Present)
Board Member and Secretary, State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law
Section (2001-Present)
Editor, Children and the Law Newsletter (2007-Present)
3