Stephen focuses his practice on corporate and transactional law as well as commercial litigation. He advises clients ranging from entrepreneurs to large corporations across industries, including consumer products, technology, marketing and advertising, and manufacturing. Stephen is a dedicated business partner who spends time getting to know his clients and understanding their unique goals and legal concerns before developing innovative solutions to achieve their objectives.

Eric is an experienced attorney, focusing in the areas of patent prosecution, clearance, and portfolio management for companies of all types. His diverse technical experience spans software, robotics, electronics, medical devices, mechanical technologies, and more.

Char brings more than 30 years of practical business experience to her role at Michael Best Strategies (Strategies). She also holds a Ph.D. and is well versed on the topics of integrative health, patient engagement, motivation, and long-term behavior change. Utilizing both of these very different skill sets, Char helps healthcare start-ups and disruptors bring their products to market via Strategies’ unique market validation process.

Beth helps clients identify, design and implement strategic opportunities for business growth. Applying a broad business perspective, she offers a full range of services related to public policy strategy.

Uttam is an accomplished attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience, including over 20 years in key roles within the federal government. During his storied career, Uttam has served in high-profile positions at the White House, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, INTERPOL Washington, and the House of Representatives.

Marianne is an experienced attorney who specializes in fund advisory services.

As Director of Information Security at Michael Best, Demetrius leads the development and implementation of information security and risk management protocols across the firm. He ensures Michael Best is in compliance with applicable regulations surrounding information governance, data security, and privacy.
 

Cameron focuses his practice on the cannabis industry, where clients rely on his legal advice to make strategic business decisions, weigh risks, and stay up-to-date in the rapidly changing hemp and CBD arena. He guides clients through complicated regulatory processes and advocates for their interests in administrative, state, and federal courts. Additionally, Cameron has significant experience in the air and water permitting sector, where he helps regulated businesses obtain and defend state and federal permits.

Yuri is an experienced attorney, focusing on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for inventions in the electrical, optical, chemical, and mechanical arts. His diverse technical experience spans optics, acoustics, electrical engineering, IC fabrication, signal processing, networking, communication protocols, MEMS technologies, spectroscopy, medical devices and instruments, and more.