The WiLaw Connection: Quarterly Newsletter–January 2025

What to Expect for Tax Policy in 2025 After Trump’s Election Victory

The recent election of Donald Trump as president signals potential changes to the U.S. tax code in 2025. Some anticipated adjustments align with Trump’s proposals to extend or expand certain cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, enacted during Trump’s first term, as well as new measures aimed at encouraging economic growth and adjusting tax policies for individuals and businesses.


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Judge Blocks DOL Increase to Salary Thresholds for Exempt Workers

The Department of Labor announced a final rule, entitled Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Executives, which aimed to increase the salary that employees must be paid, in addition to performing certain job duties, in order to be exempt from the payment of overtime.


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Firm News

Founder Dino Antonopoulos of Antonopoulos Legal Group

Joins O’Neil Cannon

O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that Dino Antonopoulos, founder of Antonopoulos Legal Group, is bringing ALG’s successful practice to O’Neil Cannon. Antonopoulos, a highly respected attorney known for his client-centered approach and dedication, will be a great addition to O’Neil Cannon’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups.


With almost 20 years in the legal profession, Antonopoulos has built a strong reputation as a corporate and real estate transactional attorney with excellent communication skills, strong client advocacy, and a track record of favorable results. He began his legal career representing closely held businesses and financial institutions in complex commercial litigation and handling high-stakes jury trials involving seven-figure disputes. This foundation in litigation has enriched Antonopoulos’s transactional work, particularly in business, real estate, and finance transactions.


At O’Neil Cannon, Antonopoulos will continue representing financial institutions and closely held businesses across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail, construction, and real estate. In his role as outside general counsel, he provides in-depth advisory and consulting services, offering strategic and practical solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges. Antonopoulos is committed to upholding the same client-first values he established at ALG and looks forward to collaborating with O’Neil Cannon’s team.

Super Lawyers Recognizes 30 O’Neil Cannon Attorneys

There are over 15,000 lawyers in Wisconsin. Just 5% of them are selected to appear on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. At O'Neil Cannon, over half of the firm was recognized this year as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars honorees. 


Congratulations to our attorneys below on their recognition.



  • Jean Ansay
  • Emily Behn
  • Nicole Beitzinger
  • Nick Chmurski
  • Doug Dehler
  • Jim DeJong
  • Seth Dizard
  • Pete Faust
  • John Gehringer
  • Joseph Gumina
  • Jessica Haskell
  • Carl Holborn
  • Mike Kennedy
  • Grant Killoran
  • Dean Laing
  • Trevor Lippman
  • Greg Lyons
  • Patrick McBride
  • Jason Meehan
  • Britany Morrison
  • Joe Newbold
  • Randy Ollie
  • Erica Reib
  • Chad Richter
  • Ryan Riebe
  • John Schreiber
  • Jason Scoby
  • Steve Slawinski
  • Kelly Spott
  • Christa Wittenberg


O'Neil Cannon Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms


Firms included in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

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Proud to be a Member of Meritas


Our firm is a proud member of Meritas, a global alliance of 9,129 experienced lawyers in 173 full-service law firms serving 245 markets. Through Meritas, clients seeking legal services can easily connect with pre-qualified legal expertise worldwide.

 

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