Contact Information

T 608.257.7484
F 608.283.2275
One South Pinckney Street
Suite 700
Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Legal Assistant

Carol Cunningham

T    608.257.3501 x27522

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School
    ,
    Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    ,
    2007
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
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    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
    ,
    2004

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 2007
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Melissa M. Turczyn

Melissa Turczyn is a member of the Business Law Practice Group and a member of the VentureBestSM Team. Ms. Turczyn is also a member of the firm’s Renewable Energy and Stimulus Legislation Teams.

Ms. Turczyn is an attorney at Michael Best. Her practice focuses on all aspects of corporate law, with an emphasis on corporate taxation and venture capital. She represents early-stage companies in financing and general corporate matters. She also represents venture capital / angel funds and other investors in venture capital financing. She has experience with franchise law, representing both franchisees and franchisors, specifically aiding franchisors in connection with registration of the franchise, financing and general franchising matters. Additionally, she has worked with regulated industries, including health care, insurance and public utilities. 

Prior Work Experience

While in law school, Ms. Turczyn served as a judicial intern to Justice N. Patrick Crooks, Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Professional Activities

  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin (2007)
  • Member, Dane County Bar Association, New Lawyer’s Division

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter, Southwestern District
  • Member, United Way Rosenberry Society
  • Co-chair, Entrepreneurial Committee, Madison MAGNET
  • Steering Committee, Madison MAGNET

Outside Interests

  • Golf
  • Running
  • Motorcycles 
  • Attending and watching Badger football, basketball and hockey games