Eliana prepares patent documents for submission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of a diverse group of clients.

As a member of the firm’s Marketing and Business Development team, Lauren works closely with attorneys on client development efforts, service delivery, growth strategy, and operational excellence. She leverages a background in the start-up space and considerable experience working in business operations, including the areas of business planning, management, marketing strategy, financial analytics, recruiting, contract negotiations, and process automation.

Katie is an experienced litigator who has successfully represented companies and employers in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. She focuses her litigation practice in the areas of complex business disputes, employment disputes, local government law, and maritime law. Katie also counsels clients in transactional matters including business formation and estate planning.

Andy provides thoughtful, proactive counsel to help businesses and their owners solve problems and create value. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of corporate transactions and dispute resolution, serving as outside counsel to clients in a wide range of industry sectors including transportation, logistics, food and beverage, technology, construction, and maritime, among others.

Allyson manages all stages of major project life cycles, from initial vision to successful execution. She leverages strong business acumen, process improvement, communication, and leadership skills to keep projects on time and on budget and achieve optimal outcomes. Before joining Michael Best, Allyson was a Project Manager at Forrest Firm, a full-service law firm I North Carolina

Kay is a Paralegal in Michael Best’s Corporate practice. She assists the firm’s attorneys and clients with a variety of transactional and general business matters. Prior to joining Michael Best, Kay spent more than 30 years as a paralegal and executive assistant, most recently with Forrest Firm, a full-service North Carolina law firm.