On the Job
Attorney Pahoua Thao’s Practice
Attorney Pahoua Thao is a partner in Stafford Rosenbaum’s Madison office. With over a decade of experience in litigation, Pahoua’s passion is helping clients to manage and prevent risks. She represents municipalities, insurance companies, financial institutions and businesses. Her practice focuses on privacy, municipal law, insurance, and compliance. Not only does Pahoua represent clients in all aspects of a case from the initial dispute through appeals, she also advises clients before litigation arises. Pahoua regularly consults with her clients on preventative strategies to avoid lawsuits and minimize exposure, advising them on the implementation of good governance practices, evaluating cybersecurity risks, and drafting company policies in order to limit potential risks.
Pahoua’s Court Admissions
- State of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Pahoua’s Education
- Northern Illinois University College of Law – DeKalb (J.D.)
- University of Wisconsin – Madison (B.A.)
Pahoua’s Professional Memberships and Activities
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association
- Director (2022-2025)
- American Bar Association
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee, Government Counsel Outreach Chair
- Dane County Bar Association
