Emily focuses her practice in the areas of trademark and copyright law. She counsels clients on prosecution, portfolio management, clearance, enforcement, and dispute resolution, helping businesses protect and defend their valuable brand assets.

Ryan is a paralegal in the firm’s Transactional Practice Group. He performs detailed due diligence for commercial and agricultural real estate transactions throughout the country, with an emphasis in: Arkansas, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Ryan conducts property research, ALTA/NSPS land survey analysis, title and policy review, and is responsible for drafting a wide range of transactional and closing documents.

With over 25 years of intellectual property experience in the legal industry, Janet brings a strong background to her role as an IP administrator. Familiar with all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright processes, she has assisted with every step of portfolio and record management.

Nancy is a partner in the Real Estate group. Her more than 30 years of experience covers a broad range of real estate law, including assisting clients in purchases, sales and leases of property, and development and zoning work; representing borrowers and lenders in real estate loans; assisting in foreclosures and workouts; advising on questions of condominium law; negotiating construction and architects' contracts; and assisting in real estate litigation.

Reza focuses his practice in the area of bankruptcy law, assisting financially distressed businesses and creditors. Prior to joining Michael Best, Reza served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Catherine J. Furay in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. While earning his J.D., Reza gained additional experience as a law clerk and a Summer Associate at Michael Best.

Aaron leverages his background and connections in Illinois state government to help clients further their business objectives. Before joining Michael Best Strategies, he held influential positions in Illinois’ Office of the Governor, Department of Juvenile Justice, and State Police.

Clients value Greg’s strategic counsel relating to the protection of their intellectual property assets in the U.S. and abroad. His outstanding track record is built on successful outcomes in high-profile and high-value life sciences and chemical patent matters. Greg’s extensive background encompasses patent preparation and prosecution, enforcement,and  technology dispute resolution, as well as licensing and opinion work.

Dorothy is an administrator in the Milwaukee office of Michael Best’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. In this capacity, she handles the preparation of patent documents for submission on behalf of a broad array of clients to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization.