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Michael Best is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Alec Fraser, and the reappointment of James Forrest and Steve Joffee, to the national AmLaw 200 firm’s Management Committee. Each will serve a three-year term, with James and Steve beginning their second terms and Alec beginning his first.
“We’re pleased to welcome James and Steve back for another term and Alec as a new member of the Management Committee,” said David Krutz, Firm Managing Partner. “James and Steve have provided valuable strategic guidance during their time on the Committee, and we are pleased to welcome Alec as he begins his first term. We appreciate their willingness to take on this responsibility and look forward to the leadership and perspective they will bring to the Management Committee.”
Michael Best also recognizes the contributions of Greg Hartwig, who served for nine years on the Management Committee. Throughout his tenure, Greg has brought strategic vision and strong business acumen to the Committee while maintaining an active national practice. The firm thanks Greg for his outstanding service and looks forward to his continued leadership and contributions to Michael Best.
Michael Best’s 2027 Management Committee Members:
- Alexander Fraser, Managing Partner - Milwaukee
- James Forrest, Managing Partner – North Carolina
- Michael Green, Firm Strategic Recruiting Partner
- Steven Joffee, Managing Partner – Utah
- David Krutz, Firm Managing Partner
- Kerryann Haase Minton, Managing Partner – Chicago
- Hamang Patel, Partner
- Shawn Stigler, Managing Partner – Colorado
- Melissa Turczyn, Partner
- Betsy Voter, Partner
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Alexander P. Fraser
Managing Partner, Milwaukee Office
Industry Group Chair, Banking & Financial Services
Management Committee Member
apfraser@michaelbest.com
T 414.347.4757

James R. Forrest
Managing Partner, North Carolina
National Industry Group Leader, Faith Based Practice; Management Committee Member
jrforrest@michaelbest.com
T 919.267.1646

Michael S. Green
Firm Strategic Recruiting Partner
Management Committee Member
msgreen@michaelbest.com
T 202.747.9582

Steven J. Joffee
Managing Partner, Salt Lake City Office
Management Committee Member
sjoffee@michaelbest.com
T 385.695.6482

David A. Krutz
Firm Managing Partner
dakrutz@michaelbest.com
T 414.270.2700

Kerryann Haase Minton
Managing Partner, Chicago Office
Management Committee Member
khminton@michaelbest.com
T 312.836.5075

Hamang B. Patel
Partner
Management Committee Member
hbpatel@michaelbest.com
T 608.283.2278

Shawn T. Stigler
Managing Partner, Colorado Offices
Management Committee Member
ststigler@michaelbest.com
T 303.800.1569

Melissa M. Turczyn
Partner
Management Committee Member
mmturczyn@michaelbest.com
T 608.257.7484

Betsy T. Voter
Partner
Management Committee Member
Industry Group Chair, Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisers
btvoter@michaelbest.com
T 801.924.4105
