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.

Overview

Brad is an associate at Michael Best, specializing in complex issues related to employee benefits, retirement plans and ERISA matters, and health and welfare plans.

Prior to joining Michael Best, Brad gained valuable experience at a multinational law firm where he advised private equity firms on employee benefit and ERISA issues in M&A transactions. His responsibilities included providing legal markups to purchase and credit agreements, leading management calls for the benefits team, and drafting various documents such as disclosure schedules and due diligence request lists.

During his time as a summer law clerk at an Illinois-based law firm, Brad honed his legal skills by drafting pleadings, preparing small state affidavits, and assisting with trust and decanting notices.

Prior to law school, Brad worked as a high school teacher in the suburbs of Chicago and completed 1,000 hours of clinical work in Chicago Public Schools.

Experience

Solutions in action

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

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