Background
Hammel, Patricia Kay was born on August 23, 1954 in West Point, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Donald Harry and Ruth Verner Hammel.
Hammel, Patricia Kay was born on August 23, 1954 in West Point, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Donald Harry and Ruth Verner Hammel.
Bachelor in History, University of Wisconsin, 1977; Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin, 1980.
Private practice, Madison, 1981-1985; staff attorney, King St. Law Collective, Madison, since 1985; president of the board directors, King St. Law Collective, Madison, 1985-1996. Treasurer board directors Kids Play Child cAre, Madison, 1991-1992.
Member/organizer Reproductive Rights Coalition, Madison, 1980-1985. Candidate for attorney general Labor Farm Party, Wisconsin, 1990. Member National Lawyers Guild (president-secretary 1977-1981), Legal Association for Women, Madison Shotokan Karate Club (Shodan).
Married Jerry Cullen Merriman, December 3, 1988. Children: Brendan Cullen, Fiona Jaye.