Who We Are

We believe that our success isn't just based on what we do, but how we do it.

Mission

Lake Effect HR & Law is in business to maximize each client’s workplace potential with a commitment to kindness, true partnership, and exceptional service.

Vision

To be thought leaders and trusted advisors on all facets of HR and employment law for organizations across Wisconsin and beyond.

To be forces for good and courageous community partners.

Values

Kindness & Respect • Collaboration • Lifelong Learning & Adaptability • Common Sense • Integrity & Authenticity • Balance • Friendship, Fun, & Laughter

Our Amazing Team

A magnificent group of HR and legal champions, bursting with knowledge & experience, packed with personality, determined to solve your puzzle, devoted to caring for your mission and vision, and dedicated to doing the right thing.

Jane D. Clark, J.D. CEO & Managing Partner

Jane Clark is the Founder, CEO & Managing Partner of Lake Effect HR & Law. She can help with all facets of your Employment Law, HR, Benefits, and Training needs.

Sheila M. Conroy, J.D. Partner

Sheila Conroy is a Partner at Lake Effect HR & Law. She can help with all of your Employment Law, Litigation, and Training needs.

Jennifer Lindberg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Strategic HR Advisor

Jennifer Lindberg is a Strategic HR Advisor at Lake Effect HR & Law. She can help with all of your HR and related Training needs.

Tricia Perkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Senior Strategic HR Advisor

Tricia Perkins is a Senior Strategic HR Advisor at Lake Effect HR & Law. She can help with all of your HR and related Training needs.

Leann Ploessl, SHRM-CP Strategic HR Advisor

Leann Ploessl is a Strategic HR Advisor at Lake Effect HR & Law. She can help with all of your HR, Benefits, Payroll and Training needs.

Holly Pomraning, J.D. Attorney

Holly Pomraning is an Attorney at Lake Effect HR & Law. She can help with all of your Employment Law, Litigation, and Training needs.

Our Clients

Like us, our clients have diverse issues and experiences. They are multi-state and multi-national employers, small privately-owned businesses, non-profit organizations, and innovative start-ups. Despite their differences, all of our clients share the same goal: to achieve their mission, vision, and values in a dynamic workplace with high performing and engaged employees. We help them do just that. We know the questions to ask, the issues to explore, and the risks and rewards to weigh.

Memberships

We believe that involvement in our community is essential to acheiving our mission and vision.