My Why
What powers my practice
I’m a third-generation lawyer and I grew up surrounded by conversations about justice, advocacy, and the power of the legal system. That early exposure shaped my desire to use legal skills to help companies solve real-world problems. I try to be a friendly, approachable presence in the office, creating opportunities for connection and collaboration among colleagues. Ultimately, I strive to build a practice rooted in positivity and genuine commitment to those I serve.
Credentials
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), summa cum laude, Order of Barristers, 2023; Student Publications Editor and Staff Editor, UIC Law Review; Herzog Director and Team Coach, UIC Moot Court Honors Executive Board
- Loyola University of Chicago, B.S.Ed., Secondary Education, 2019, summa cum laude
- Loyola University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 2019, summa cum laude
- Illinois
- Finalist & Winner, Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition, Fall 2021
- Staff Editor of the Year Award, UIC Law Review
- Dean’s List, UIC School of Law
- Top Grade Award: Real Estate Transactions
- CALI Award: Business Associations
- Paul S. Lietz Award for Outstanding Historical Scholarship
- Dean’s List, Loyola School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences
Engagement
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Professional Educator License (IL): Grades 9-12 History and Social Science, English as a Second Language, and Learning Behavior Specialist I
- Advisory Committee Member – Law and Paralegal Studies at Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago
- Volunteer Moot Court Judge, UIC School of Law Moot Court Program
Insights

Michael Best Represents Fiddleheads Coffee in Successful Sale
Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters, Wisconsin’s family-owned roastery and café brand founded in 1996, has joined FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective through an acquisition closed on December 31.Read
Jan 26, 2026

Michael Best Advises Kiwi II Construction in Successful Sale
Michael Best advised Kiwi II Construction, a premier self-storage and pre-engineered buildings provider, in a successful sale to Janus International Group for a purchase price…Read
Jan 14, 2026

Michael Best Represents Mauser Packaging Solutions in Strategic Acquisition of Siena Plastics LLC
Michael Best represented Mauser Packaging Solutions (“Mauser”), a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products and services, in its acquisition of Siena Plastics LLC, a manufacturer of small high-performance containers. The acquisition strengthens Mauser’s portfolio, opening new opportunities to deliver high-quality packaging solutions to their clients.Read
Dec 16, 2025

