Bhanu Slathia is an Associate Attorney at Roney & Knupp. Bhanu brings more than 7 years of international legal experience to the firm’s civil litigation team. He assists clients with a broad range of legal matters, including civil litigation, small claims, and landlord-tenant.
Bhanu is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and India, bringing a unique international perspective shaped by years of direct litigation experience. Bhanu began his legal career in 2013 after earning his LL.B. from the University of Jammu Law School in Jammu & Kashmir, India. Inspired by his father’s legal legacy, he established and managed his own litigation practice, representing individuals and businesses in civil, criminal, and family law cases at both the trial and appellate levels.
Bhanu has served as legal counsel for the Government of India, handling high-stakes arbitration and dispute resolution matters, which sharpened his skills in navigating complex and sensitive legal issues.
Seeking to broaden his international legal foundation, Bhanu moved to the U.S. and completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Lawyering at the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2021. He became licensed in Wisconsin in August of 2023 and now applies his cross-
cultural insight and litigation experience to support individuals and businesses throughout the state.
Bhanu is known for his calm demeanor, practical problem-solving, and client-focused approach. He takes pride in offering thoughtful, efficient solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Education:
University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, LL.M., International Law (2021)
The Law School, University of Jammu, India, LL.B. (2013)
Organizations:
State Bar of Wisconsin
Bar Council of India
American Bar Association
State Bar of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Bar Association
South Asian Bar Association of Chicago
Wisconsin Asian American Bar Association
Languages:
English, Hindi, Punjabi,Urdu, Dogri