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Gov. Evers Appoints Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court
Press Release: Gov. Evers Appoints Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court
State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 11/07/2025 10:37 AM CST| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2025 |
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| Gov. Evers Appoints Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court |
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MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court - Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Mark J. McGinnis' resignation. Healy will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. "Whitney Healy is an experienced attorney who is committed to justice and will uphold the integrity of our judicial system," said Gov. Evers. "She will be an excellent judge for the people of Outagamie County." Healy is a civil litigation attorney at Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. in Appleton. Her practice involves representing plaintiffs who have been physically, emotionally, or financially harmed due to negligence or wrongdoing. Earlier in her career, she practiced in the areas of family law, civil rights litigation, employment law, and professional malpractice law at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs LLP in Madison. "I look forward to welcoming Whitney Healy to the bench," said Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Emily Lonergan. "Attorney Healy is intelligent, hard-working, and has an excellent demeanor. She will make a wonderful judge and will serve the citizens of Outagamie County well." Healy is a graduate of Loras College and the Valparaiso University School of Law. She has been active in numerous professional organizations, including the Outagamie County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association for Justice, and the Legal Association for Women. "It is an incredible honor to be appointed by Gov. Evers to serve on the Outagamie County Circuit Court," said Healy. "Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of representing individuals during some of life's most challenging and traumatic moments. That work has shaped my deep respect for the responsibility of our justice system. With that perspective, I am committed to serving with compassion, fairness, integrity, and a profound appreciation for the values of our community." A photo of Healy is available here. |
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