People Preview Attorney's BiographyMichel manages the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Intellectual Property practice group. Her role supports the firm’s strategic and operational goals. Michel draws on her years spent in public accounting to bring experience in improving processes, financial and profitability analysis, and realizing business objectives to her work for Michael Best. Michel J. Danahar* Director of Legal Operations *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyFor over a decade, Joe has been representing clients in forums around the country and helping them solve complex and challenging legal issues. Joe uses his background in theater to take complex legal and factual scenarios and package them into compelling and understandable narratives that are effective with both judges and juries. With a long list of impressive victories, Joe is skilled in all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions practice, trial, and post- ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyKellie is a Legal Operations Coordinator at Michael Best. Prior to joining the firm, she served as the billing director and a corporate paralegal at a venture and corporate law firm. Her responsibilities included corporate filings, corporate maintenance, maintaining the firm’s corporate docket, and managing the monthly billing. She was also involved with the firm’s startup program, where she provided client support. Kellie also has experience working in environmental law as a civil l ... Kellie A. Davis* Legal Operations Coordinator *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyJames assists clients with the federal and state income tax aspects of a variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, incorporation/organization events, and Code Section 1202 qualification issues. James also handles all aspects of tax transactions for public companies and closely held businesses, whether treated as a C corporation, S corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship for tax purposes. He also counsels businesses on new tax legislation and compliance and advises on corporate formation and governance matters.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAlex represents clients in a variety of litigation matters. His experience includes work in the areas of contracts, labor and employment, and tort under federal and state law, as well as cybersecurity and patent validity.  Preview Attorney's BiographyChelsea is a Patent Scientist with Michael Best. Her background encompasses the areas of biochemistry, synthetic chemistry, drug development, organic chemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology. She brings more than eight years of research experience to her role assisting clients with patent preparation and prosecution for life sciences innovations.Chelsea earned a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Saint Louis University where her work involved the synthesis and biological evaluation of novel c ... Chelsea M. DeLeon, Ph.D.* Patent Agent *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyLuke focuses his practice on trademark and copyright law. Known for his close relationships with clients and the practical advice he offers on a wide range of complex matters, he assists in the acquisition, enforcement, use, and management of IP assets in the U.S. and worldwide.
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