Maryelena draws on her extensive background as an employment attorney, affirmative action consultant, and employee relations manager to assist clients in navigating the complex statutes and regulations governing compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements binding federal contractors. Clients rely on Maryelena’s experience and ability to provide practical advice and compliance strategies tailored to their business and corporate environment.

As a senior associate with Michael Best Strategies’ Healthcare Innovation Group, Kimberly assists entrepreneurs developing disruptive solutions as well as payors and providers sourcing and implementing best-in-class innovations. Kimberly collaborates with Strategies’ team and clients to support client needs, conduct competitive research and analysis, prepare deliverables, and ensure a seamless client experience.

As a Senior Public Affairs Advisor for Michael Best Strategies, Evan provides public affairs, crisis communications, and public relations services to a broad range of local, regional, and national clients. Evan has more than 30 years of experience working with C‐suite level executives on major issues, and a strong track record of successful strategic communications and public affairs projects on challenging assignments during his career.

Blaine assists clients in patent preparation and prosecution, as well as aiding in the preparation of invalidity/non-infringement, freedom to operate, and patentability opinions. He draws on the technical insights and scientific knowledge he gained as a biomedical engineer to tackle the challenges facing biomedical, life science and physical science innovators.

Carrie is an experienced employment-based immigration attorney.

Chelsea serves clients in a wide variety of litigation matters.

Leah takes a big-picture approach in advising clients as they face challenges on environmental, food safety and regulatory compliance issues. She draws on experience gained in cases involving the EPA, FDA and other public agencies. Leah’s success as a counselor, litigator and negotiator reflects her combination of subject matter expertise, industry knowledge and creativity.

Keith advises entrepreneurs, start-ups, and emerging companies on a range of transactional matters with a focus on funding, formation, exit, and general corporate matters. He provides practical business and legal counsel to companies at every stage, including start-ups and emerging businesses, investors, and mature companies.