Timothy Hawks

Timothy E. Hawks is a highly respected labor and employment attorney based in Milwaukee, known for his longstanding advocacy on behalf of unions and workers throughout Wisconsin. As a shareholder at Hawks Quindel, he represents a wide range of public and private sector unions, including AFT-Wisconsin, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, and local affiliates of the International Association of Fire Fighters.

Timothy holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa and a B.A. from Georgetown University. He is admitted to the bars of both Iowa and Wisconsin. Before entering private practice, he worked with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, gaining valuable insight into labor policy and public sector negotiations.

With decades of legal experience, Timothy has played a critical role in litigation and labor strategy for unions across the state. He has made significant contributions to the field, both in practice and scholarship, including authoring “Future Damages in ADEA Cases” in the Marquette Law Review and co-authoring “Wisconsin Employment Law,” a key legal treatise published by the State Bar of Wisconsin.

In addition to his practice, Timothy teaches “Public Sector Labor and Employment Law” at Marquette University Law School and has taught graduate courses in industrial relations at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He frequently lectures on union rights, labor relations, and employment law across professional forums.

Timothy Hawks has also served as a director representing unions on the State Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Section and was formerly its chair. His work is driven by a deep commitment to defending workers’ rights, maintaining collective bargaining power, and supporting unions in the face of evolving legal and political challenges. His contributions have made him a trusted figure in Wisconsin’s labor law landscape.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Hawks Quindel, S.C.
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wisconsin
• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgetown University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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