About Tara Lea
Tara Lea Nielsen earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2008. During law school she pursued a concentration in Employment and Labor Law. The coursework and clinic opportunities at Madison shaped her interest in workplace regulation and dispute resolution.
Her early professional record shows a move into private practice. In 2011 she worked as a lawyer at Bell, Moore & Richter, s.c. That role placed her in an environment that handled a range of civil matters, and it gave her hands-on experience in client counseling and litigation preparation. Colleagues from that period recall a steady approach to casework and an attention to procedural detail.
Nielsen has practiced in Wisconsin throughout her career. She maintains familiarity with state and federal employment statutes that commonly affect employers and employees in the region. Her legal training included courses and practical study specifically tied to labor standards, workplace discrimination law, and related administrative procedures. Those areas often inform the matters she accepts and the positions she advances on behalf of clients.
Her work style favors methodical case assessment. She tends to review the factual record closely, identify potential administrative remedies, and evaluate litigation risks. In matters that move toward litigation she undertakes typical pretrial tasks: discovery, witness preparation, and motion practice. When cases settle outside the courthouse she focuses on drafting clear agreements that reflect negotiated terms and reduce the likelihood of future disputes.
Outside of direct client work, Nielsen has kept ties to academic resources available through Wisconsin law circles. Returning to the university for seminars and workshops has been part of how she refreshes her understanding of evolving labor rules and employment decisions that shape practice on the ground.
Her career reflects steady engagement with employment and labor issues since completing law school. She remains licensed to practice in Wisconsin and is active in cases and consultations within the state. She currently practices in Wisconsin, handling employment and labor matters.
