Chelsea Williamson
About Chelsea Williamson
Chelsea Williamson is a Client Development Attorney at Cordell & Cordell, recognized for her contributions to juvenile law and her advocacy for unmarried fathers' rights. She received the Rookie of the Year Award from the Waukesha County Bar Association in 2014 and has held various leadership roles within the legal community.
Current Role at Cordell & Cordell
Chelsea Williamson has been serving as a Client Development Attorney at Cordell & Cordell since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing client relationships and providing legal support. Her work is based in Milwaukee, WI, where she applies her legal expertise to assist clients in navigating family law matters. Prior to this position, she worked as an Associate Attorney at the same firm from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Legal Training
Chelsea Williamson completed her Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Marquette University Law School from 2009 to 2012. She also studied Law at Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen and Université Paris X Nanterre in 2010. Prior to her law studies, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs and African Studies from the University of Virginia from 2005 to 2009. During her legal education, she conducted research on human rights issues in India and volunteered with the Marquette University Legal Clinic.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Chelsea Williamson has actively participated in various professional organizations. She co-chaired the Juvenile Law Section and the Young Lawyers Division of the Waukesha County Bar Association. Additionally, she serves on the Local Bar Relations Committee of the Wisconsin State Bar. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to legal advocacy and community service.
Awards and Recognition
In 2014, Chelsea Williamson was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award by the Waukesha County Bar Association. This recognition highlights her contributions to the legal community early in her career. Her efforts in establishing the Waukesha County Juvenile Legal Clinic demonstrate her dedication to assisting pro se litigants with guardianship cases.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Chelsea Williamson gained diverse experience in the legal field. She worked as a Legal Document Reviewer at BMO Financial Group for one month in 2012 and interned as a Homeland Defense Intern at ANSER in 2008. Additionally, she interned for the Honorable Charles Kahn Jr. during her law school studies and clerked for a labor and employment firm. Her varied experiences have contributed to her legal knowledge and skills.