JUSTICE FOR ALL A LionArt Media Documentary
co-produced with
The Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson Legacy Committee
Join us in our newest project: a feature-length documentary about our judicial system, told through the story of Shirley Abrahamson.
“Without an independent judiciary, none of us in the United States has a fair chance in court. That is what we must protect.”
– Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
In these unprecedented times, how can the legacy of Shirley Abrahamson, Wisconsin’s first woman justice, guide us in the fight for justice for all?
JUSTICE FOR ALL will be a feature-length documentary about our judicial system, viewed through the lens of the compelling story of Wisconsin’s first woman justice, Shirley Abrahamson. The film will unfold over three acts, weaving together stories about Abrahamson’s life and career with current events, following contemporary cases as they unfold across multiple states, and illustrating how Abrahamson’s philosophy takes on tangible meaning, revealing how constitutional principles shape everyday lives.
“She has inspired legions to follow in her way…to make the legal system genuinely equal and accessible to all.” 
“She didn’t just shatter the glass ceiling. She also looked for ways to lift others through the gap.”
“Shirley was the smartest and the hardest working person I have ever known. She always had time to mentor young lawyers, to speak to any sized community group, and to write significant opinions and law review articles. We were so fortunate to benefit from her leadership as Chief Justice.”Bringing a feature-length documentary to life is a huge undertaking and we need your help to make it happen! Currently we are just under 20% of the way to our total goal. Donate today to keep the momentum going!
Budget Breakdown
Team
This film is a co-production of LionArt Media and the Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson Legacy Committee.
LAURA DYAN KEZMAN, DIRECTOR
Laura is an award-winning director, DP, and editor, and is the founder and director of LionArt Media. She is a contributing video journalist for The Washington Post, previously worked with National Geographic and Al Jazeera English while based in Washington, D.C., and created an expansive library of documentary content for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.
She co-directed the documentary Invisible Lines (2018), which premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and screened across SE Wisconsin as an educational tool. Her current film, CYCLE (2025), also premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival, where it won the Cream City Cinema Jury Award. Subsequently, CYCLE was awarded Best Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival and has gone on to win several other awards. In addition to directing Justice for All, Laura is currently producing a film supported by PBS and Sundance.
She is also a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism & Documentary program, an inaugural recipient of the Brico Forward Fund, and has won several awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
KAREN FRALEY, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Karen holds a master’s degree in sociology from Princeton, has over 20 years of experience as a web developer, as well as having experience in the documentary film industry. She previously worked at Bars Media Documentary Film Studio, contributing to the development and post-production of the films The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia and Through The Eyes of a Donkey: A Donkeymentary. Karen has been working with the Legacy Committee since 2021 – she designed and built the website shirleyabrahamson.org and wrote the game “Tootsie the Goldfish: Learn to Think Like a Judge” based a lesson plan by Shirley Abrahamson.
COLLEEN BALL, RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Colleen is an appellate lawyer with a graduate degree in history, and was one of the creators of Lavinia Goodell’s digital biography. She is also the author of the forthcoming children’s book “Shirley for Justice”.
She was the primary researcher for shirleyabrahamson.org and the accompanying traveling exhibit, and will work with the team creating the film as a research consultant, sharing her extensive knowledge of the contents of Abrahamson’s personal papers and other archival materials.
JUSTICE JANINE GESKE, LEGACY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Justice Janine Geske retired as a distinguished professor of law, and the founder and director of the endowed Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School. Under her direction, this initiative served as a resource for victims, communities and non-profit organizations, as a restorative justice clinical experience for law students, and as a program promoting scholarship, research, and dialogue on restorative justice.
Justice Geske, the second woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was a Milwaukee circuit court judge for 12 years. She also served as interim dean of the Law School from 2002 to 2003 and as interim County Executive for Milwaukee County in 2002. In addition to extensive professional accomplishments and three honorary degrees, she has received many awards lauding her faith and commitment to social justice.
CHRISTINE BREMER MUGGLI, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Christine is the chief shareholder of Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C., Wausau, Wisconsin. She is the past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Since 2006, Christine has been recognized annually as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and has now been listed among the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin. In 2010, Christine was honored to be awarded the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year by WAJ. She serves as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Christine was a member of the Democratic National Committee through 2016 and was appointed to the Wisconsin Electoral College in 2008 and 2012. Christine currently serves as a member of Governor Evers’ Judicial Selection Advisory Committee and the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission. She serves on many statewide boards promoting the advancement of democratic ideals.
AMY BOGOST, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Amy is a lawyer practicing in the areas of victim representation and civil rights in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Her practice has focused on representation of victims of sensitive crimes and Federal Title IX.
She started a pro bono training for attorneys to aid and represent survivors of sexual assault and those going through the Title IX hearing process.
Bogost has provided training on implementation of Title IX at Tribal colleges and has helped organize and teach at the National Trial Tribal College, co-sponsored and located at University of Wisconsin Law School. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers appointed her to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for a seven year term. She was elected President of the Board in June, 2024. Amy serves on multiple boards and is deeply passionate about mentoring young women attorneys.
LAURA DYAN KEZMAN, DIRECTOR
Laura is an award-winning director, DP, and editor, and is the founder and director of LionArt Media. She is a contributing video journalist for The Washington Post, previously worked with National Geographic and Al Jazeera English while based in Washington, D.C., and created an expansive library of documentary content for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.
She co-directed the documentary Invisible Lines (2018), which premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and screened across SE Wisconsin as an educational tool. Her current film, CYCLE (2025), also premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival, where it won the Cream City Cinema Jury Award. Subsequently, CYCLE was awarded Best Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival and has gone on to win several other awards. In addition to directing Justice for All, Laura is currently producing a film supported by PBS and Sundance.
She is also a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism & Documentary program, an inaugural recipient of the Brico Forward Fund, and has won several awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
KAREN FRALEY, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Karen holds a master’s degree in sociology from Princeton, has over 20 years of experience as a web developer, as well as having experience in the documentary film industry. She previously worked at Bars Media Documentary Film Studio, contributing to the development and post-production of the films The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia and Through The Eyes of a Donkey: A Donkeymentary. Karen has been working with the Legacy Committee since 2021 – she designed and built the website shirleyabrahamson.org and wrote the game “Tootsie the Goldfish: Learn to Think Like a Judge” based a lesson plan by Shirley Abrahamson.
COLLEEN BALL, RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Colleen is an appellate lawyer with a graduate degree in history, and was one of the creators of Lavinia Goodell’s digital biography. She is also the author of the forthcoming children’s book “Shirley for Justice”.
She was the primary researcher for shirleyabrahamson.org and the accompanying traveling exhibit, and will work with the team creating the film as a research consultant, sharing her extensive knowledge of the contents of Abrahamson’s personal papers and other archival materials.
JUSTICE JANINE GESKE, LEGACY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Justice Janine Geske retired as a distinguished professor of law, and the founder and director of the endowed Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School. Under her direction, this initiative served as a resource for victims, communities and non-profit organizations, as a restorative justice clinical experience for law students, and as a program promoting scholarship, research, and dialogue on restorative justice.
Justice Geske, the second woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was a Milwaukee circuit court judge for 12 years. She also served as interim dean of the Law School from 2002 to 2003 and as interim County Executive for Milwaukee County in 2002. In addition to extensive professional accomplishments and three honorary degrees, she has received many awards lauding her faith and commitment to social justice.
CHRISTINE BREMER MUGGLI, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Christine is the chief shareholder of Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C., Wausau, Wisconsin. She is the past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Since 2006, Christine has been recognized annually as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and has now been listed among the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin. In 2010, Christine was honored to be awarded the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year by WAJ. She serves as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Christine was a member of the Democratic National Committee through 2016 and was appointed to the Wisconsin Electoral College in 2008 and 2012. Christine currently serves as a member of Governor Evers’ Judicial Selection Advisory Committee and the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission. She serves on many statewide boards promoting the advancement of democratic ideals.
AMY BOGOST, LEGACY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Amy is a lawyer practicing in the areas of victim representation and civil rights in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Her practice has focused on representation of victims of sensitive crimes and Federal Title IX.
She started a pro bono training for attorneys to aid and represent survivors of sexual assault and those going through the Title IX hearing process.
Bogost has provided training on implementation of Title IX at Tribal colleges and has helped organize and teach at the National Trial Tribal College, co-sponsored and located at University of Wisconsin Law School. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers appointed her to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for a seven year term. She was elected President of the Board in June, 2024. Amy serves on multiple boards and is deeply passionate about mentoring young women attorneys.