Julia practice focuses on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including plan administration and design, legal compliance, employee plan governance, fiduciary obligations and executive compensation. She provides plan sponsors of all types with strategic counsel in complying with and navigating the complex federal laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans.

As Managing Director, Tory manages Michael Best’s operations led by Reince Priebus, President and Chief Strategist. In her role, Tory coordinates client initiatives on Priebus’ behalf and supervises operations within the office of the President and Chief Strategist. She is also responsible for organizing inter-firm activities between Michael Best and Strategies.

Mason is an Associate in the firm’s litigation practice. He represents companies in a range of business disputes and other civil litigation matters.

Phil has more than 20 years of experience assisting individuals with estate, wealth, and business succession planning and helping businesses with corporate and real estate matters.

As an estate planner, Phil knows that transferring wealth effectively requires the preservation of family relationship. When advising clients and their families, he devotes significant time to communicating with members of each generation. He strives to develop practical plans that carry out his clients’ wishes and minimize taxes, while also providing the flexibility needed to address unforeseen circumstances.

Rob helps clients grow their businesses by identifying strategic opportunities and designing and implementing programs that achieve their goals. His work comprises a full range of services related to public policy strategy, including government relations, lobbying, strategic planning, and public relations. As Director of the Wisconsin office, Rob also manages the day-to-day operations of Michael Best Strategies, and assists its president in developing short- and long-term plans for client growth.

Jon is a persuasive and effective advocate for large commercial clients seeking to protect their intellectual property assets. His outstanding track record is built on successful outcomes in high-profile litigation related to patents directed at a wide range of technologies. Jon’s common sense and diligent attention to client goals have proven a winning combination in dozens of trademark, unfair competition and trade libel cases across the United States. 

With a background in mechanical engineering, Kate handles patent preparation and prosecution for U.S. and international clients. While earning her degree, Kate completed Michael Best’s patent engineering internship program.

Brian’s practice is dedicated to obtaining robust patent protection for his clients’ innovation and developing strategies to minimize their patent infringement risk. Brian has significant experience counseling clients with respect to a wide range of intellectual property issues, including patentability, clearance, and invalidity of utility and design patents.