Joseph Diedrich

About Joseph Diedrich

An award-winning legal writer and seasoned oral advocate, Joe gives clients the upper hand on appeal and in complex litigation. Joe has briefed appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the D.C, Federal, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits; the supreme courts of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Georgia; and the appellate courts of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri. He has orally argued appeals in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh, Eighth, and Federal Circuits—including en banc—and in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Joe also litigates administrative appeals and high-stakes disputes in trial courts across the country. No matter the forum, Joe draws on a unique background in music composition and freelance journalism to bring unmatched creativity to analyzing and writing about complex legal issues.Joe specializes in challenges to government action, including judicial review of decisions issued by federal agencies, state agencies, and local governments. He also has significant experience defending class actions and litigating cases involving issues of constitutional and administrative law; land use, zoning, and permitting; and international trade law. He serves clients in various industries, including telecommunications, traditional and renewable energy, real estate, and healthcare, among others.In addition to writing as an advocate for his clients, Joe has published several scholarly and popular articles on constitutional law and appellate practice. His latest article, Delegation Running Ratchet, was recently published in the Texas Law Review Online. His work has also appeared in the SMU Law Review, the Villanova Law Review, the University of Cincinnati Law Review, the Fordham Urban Law Journal, the Duquesne Law Review (forthcoming), the Yale Journal on Regulation Notice & Comment, Wisconsin Lawyer, Law360, and elsewhere. Joe’s articles have been cited in state and federal judicial opinions.Joe serves as Immediate Past Chair of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Immediate Past Chair the State Bar of Wisconsin Appellate Practice Section, and the current Chair of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Rules and Practice Committee. Joe earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif.

Experience

1. Partner

   Husch Blackwell

   Jan 2025 — Present · Milwaukee & Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Music (with distinction), Music Composition

  2009 — 2013

• University of Wisconsin Law School

  Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Legal Research
• Public Relations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Music Theory
• Press Releases
• Event Planning
• Editing
• Writing
• Contracts
• Public Speaking
• E-Discovery
• Appeals
• Blogging
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Litigation Support
• Research
• Composition