Cook instills confidence in clients, colleagues.

Byline: Alison Henderson

Although Maggie Cook has long had an interest in the law, she hadn't always planned to go to law school.

Working as a paralegal at Godfrey & Kahn, she discovered the elements of the job she enjoyed most such as being at the forefront of solving problems and advocating in court required a law degree.

"I have a great desire to help people solve their problems," Cook said. "I enjoy triaging those client concerns to get the best result possible for them."

She earned her degree and returned to Godfrey & Kahn as an associate in 2009. In the decade since, Cook has had remarkable success in her case work and service to others.

Developing a niche practice in labor and employment litigation dealing with wage and hour claims, Cook has won favorable outcomes for clients and become recognized as the go-to associate in her specialty, according to her colleagues.

As part of a trial team for a complex real estate matter in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Cook earned the praise of the client, her colleagues and her fellow counsel, not to mention the trial judge.

Her experience, poise and brilliance in strategic thinking amount to a strength that ingrains confidence in not only her clients but also her fellow lawyers and others in the courtroom.

"I really feel like she embodies what...