James M. Brennan is the Director of Family and Children’s Ministries
for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc. He previously
worked for the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, Inc. for 30 years, serving as
Chief Staff Attorney for 25 years. He attended Marquette University Law
School and has been in trial practice for 27 years in Milwaukee County
Circuit Courts. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar
Association, Seventh Circuit Bar Association, and National Association of
Counsel for Children. In addition, he is a member and past chairperson of
the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He is a current committee
member of the Lawyer Regulation Study, Diversity Outreach, Family Law and
Litigation. In addition, he is the board liaison for the Legal Assistance
Committee. He has been recognized for his contributions to the SPD Program.
He is the recipient of the Legal Action of Wisconsin/Outstanding Pro Bono
Publico Award, State Bar Indigent Defense Committee Outstanding Service
Award, State Bar of Wisconsin Pro Bono Award, and the State Bar President's
Award.
