LawtonCates Expands Legal Services with Bilingual Attorney Hire in Wisconsin

Wisconsin-based law firm LawtonCates has expanded its legal team with the addition of Nikki Yang, a University of Wisconsin School of Law graduate who brings bilingual capabilities and diverse practice experience to the firm's South Central Wisconsin operations.

Yang's appointment is significant for the region's growing multicultural population, as her fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese positions the firm to better serve Wisconsin's Asian community and international clients. This addition comes at a time when language accessibility in legal services is increasingly important for ensuring equal access to justice.

The new hire strengthens LawtonCates' capabilities in several critical practice areas, including personal injury, civil rights, contract disputes, and criminal defense. Attorney Dixon Gahnz of LawtonCates praised Yang's advocacy skills and legal expertise, highlighting the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive legal representation to its diverse client base.

Yang's background as a child of legal professionals in China, combined with her American legal education, brings a unique perspective to the 60-year-old firm. Her early advocacy experiences, including standing up for bullied classmates, demonstrate a long-standing commitment to social justice that aligns with the firm's mission of protecting client rights across South Central Wisconsin.

This strategic hire reflects broader industry trends toward diversifying legal services and removing language barriers in the justice system, particularly important in growing metropolitan areas like Madison and Milwaukee where LawtonCates maintains a significant presence.