Reflecting on the 37th Annual Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin (BIAW) Conference
Dedicated to Supporting the Community
At Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, our commitment to our clients extends far beyond the courtroom. We are dedicated to supporting the communities and organizations that provide critical resources to those navigating life-altering events. Earlier this spring, we had the distinct privilege of sponsoring the 37th Annual Conference of the Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin (BIAW), held May 18–19 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
As we look back on the event a couple of months later, the conference’s theme – “Hope and Healing for Today and Tomorrow”– continues to resonate deeply with our team. Representing clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries is a core part of our practice, and we understand the profound physical, emotional, and financial tolls these injuries take on survivors and their loved ones.
Attorney Dana Wachs was honored to attend the conference and host a table on behalf of GTW. With decades of experience successfully litigating complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases across Wisconsin, Dana has seen firsthand the multifaceted challenges that accompany a brain injury diagnosis. For him and our entire firm, being present at the BIAW conference was an invaluable opportunity to listen, learn, and connect directly with the incredible network of clinicians, researchers, advocates, family members, and survivors who make up this community.
The two-day event offered a powerful platform for education and shared experiences.
Attendees engaged in expert-led sessions focusing on innovative recovery strategies, the healing power of storytelling, and long-term coping mechanisms. Critical, everyday realities such as cognitive decline, behavioral changes, medication management, and mental health after injury were explored in depth.
A major highlight of the weekend was the inspiration provided by the keynote speakers: David Grant, founder of the Brain Injury Hope Network and a survivor himself, and Suzanne Spencer, a journalist and fellow survivor. Their stories underscored the resilience of the human spirit and the vital importance of a strong support system.
Even months after the event, the lessons and connections from the BIAW conference continue to inform our daily practice. True advocacy for brain injury survivors means staying deeply connected to the evolving landscape of their care and the realities they face outside the legal system. We are proud to support the Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin in its ongoing mission to bring hope and healing to survivors, both for today and for all the tomorrows to come.
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to the negligence of others, GTW Lawyers is here to help you navigate the legal path forward so you can focus on healing. Contact us today.
