
Rhonda L. Rogers, Senior Office Coordinator
Prior Experience
- Rhonda's professional experience includes 30+ years working in the legal field (private and public sectors)
Education
- Concordia University, B.A., Criminal Justice Management (minor in Human Resource Management)
- Concordia University, M.B.A., Public Administration and Human Resource Management
Certifications
- State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal
Miscellaneous
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rhonda is committed to serving in the City and County of Milwaukee.
Lacey Firehammer
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights (Section 1983)
- Personal Injury
- Employment Discrimination
- Three-Party Petitions
Prior Experience
- Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, Litigation Paralegal
- Watton Law Group, Bankruptcy Paralegal
- Affordable Legal Services, General Practice Paralegal
- Steffes Law Office, General Practice Legal Assistant
Education
- Concordia University, B.S., Criminal Justice Management
- Madison College, A.S., Paralegal Studies (Dean’s List)
Affiliations/Activities
- Racial Equity Ambassador, Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs
Miscellaneous
Lacey Firehammer came to the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel in January 2019. She graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice management and has an additional associate degree in paralegal studies from the American Bar Association approved program at Madison College. Her prior professional experience has been in the private sector, practicing primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, civil litigation and criminal defense. Lacey’s current role in the OCC focuses on civil rights litigation, personal injury, employment discrimination, three-party petitions and guardianship work. She enjoys investigating and organizing information to uncover the truth in every case.
In March of 2019, Lacey applied and was selected to be a Racial Equity Ambassador for the Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs. As an ambassador, she is dedicated and passionate about making Milwaukee County a better place to work and live. In addition to her work as an ambassador, Lacey works hand-in-hand with Corporation Counsel, Margaret Daun, to implement the OCC’s initiative to educate and improve the diversity and inclusion of the Milwaukee bar through cooperative partnerships with Milwaukee’s premiere law firms and other local public and private general counsels.
In her time away from the office, Lacey and her two children can be found enjoying all of the family-friendly events that Milwaukee County has to offer.
Sarah Francki
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights (Section 1983)
- Employment Discrimination
- Personal Injury
Prior Experience
- Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office – Milwaukee Trial Unit, Legal Secretary
- Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Courts – Criminal Division, Deputy Court Clerk
Education
- University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, B.S., Criminal Justice
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Technical Diploma, Paralegal Studies
Miscellaneous
Sarah Francki joined the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel as a Paralegal in January 2023. Her prior experience includes over seven years in the public sector legal field, working in supportive and administrative capacities. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and completed an ABA-approved paralegal studies program at Milwaukee Area Technical College in December 2019. In her current role at the OCC, she provides litigation assistance to attorneys, primarily within the practice areas of civil rights, employment discrimination and personal injury. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two-year-old son.
Lashae Frazier
Practice Areas
Prior Experience
- Milwaukee County Juvenile Justice Center, Clerical Specialist
Education
- Bryant and Stratton College, A.A.S.
- Bryant and Stratton College, M.B.A.
Miscellaneous
Lashae Frazier joined the Office of Corporation Counsel in July 2023, following ten years working for Milwaukee County Children, Youth, and Family Services.
Stephanie Mackey
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights (Section 1983)
- Employment Discrimination
- Personal Injury
Education
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, A.A.S
Certifications
- State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal
Miscellaneous
Stephanie Mackey joined the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel in August 2012. She graduated with scholastic recognition in 2008 from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an associate's degree in applied science with an emphasis on paralegal studies. She became a State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal in 2021. She provides litigation assistance to OCC attorneys with a primary focus on civil rights and complex litigation in state, federal and appellate court, and administrative forums. Additionally, Stephanie works in a position of trust and discretion to assist Corporation Counsel and Deputy Corporation Counsel with special projects as needed. In addition to her primary litigation focus, Stephanie has extensive knowledge of personal injury, employment discrimination and public records litigation. As an experienced paralegal for the OCC, Stephanie handles all aspects of file management, including, but not limited to, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and discovery, gathering and analyzing documents, preparing for trial and communicating with stakeholders. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her son and her pug, Lennox.
Sara K. Martin-Henak
Practice Areas
- Three-Party Petitions
- Habeas Corpus
- Commitment Appeals
- Guardianships/Annual Watts Reviews
Prior Experience
- Henak Law Office, S.C., Paralegal
Education
- Knox College, B.A.
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Paralegal Certificate
Certifications
- State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal
Miscellaneous
A near-lifelong resident of Milwaukee County, Sara joined the Office of Corporation Counsel in November 2019, following an 11-year career as a small firm paralegal. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her wife and two children.
Ashley McCune
Practice Areas
- Civil Commitments
- Three-Party Petitions
- Guardianships
Education
Miscellaneous
Born, raised, and living in Milwaukee County, Ashley has been part of the Office of Corporation Counsel since 2014. When not at work, Ashley enjoys long distance running, vacationing, and spending time with her twin daughters and husband.
Megan Palet
Practice Areas
- Three-Party Petitions
- Guardianships/Annual Watts Reviews
Education
- Iowa State University, B.S.
- Kirkwood Community College, A.A.S.
Miscellaneous
Megan Palet joined the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel in January 2023. Megan’s professional experience includes working as a deputy court clerk for Milwaukee County and a paralegal for the Office of the Attorney General of Iowa. In her role as a paralegal for the OCC, Megan provides support for mental health team including three-party petitions and guardianships/annual Watts reviews.
Daniele Rasmussen
Practice Areas
Prior Experience
- Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, Secretary
- Milwaukee Public Schools, Head Secretary
Miscellaneous
Daniele joined the OCC in November of 2018. She supports our litigation paralegals and lawyers in adversarial civil litigation. She conducts legal research, draft documents of various legal disciplines, manage schedules, and ensures the efficient and effective administration of the OCC. Daniele prepares all matter of legal reports, maintains, and updates databases and tracking systems associated with OCC legal advisories and lawsuits.
Daniele is the process of pursuing her paralegal certification.
She is the proud mother of 3 adult children and 1 adorable fur baby. She enjoys spending time with family and crafting.