My Why

What powers my practice

Being a lawyer is a position of public trust, and I was drawn to the idea of using legal knowledge to help people achieve their goals in ways they couldn’t on their own. The greatest feeling is when I come through for someone who really needs help, especially when clients say I made the process easier and truly understood their concerns. I believe helping others starts with listening, and I strive to fully understand the issues and motivations at play so I can apply creativity to find a path forward. I view the practice of law as a personal responsibility—one grounded in making sure my clients and colleagues find real value in our relationship.

Credentials

  • MIT Sloan + CSAIL AI: Implications for Business Strategy Program, Certification
  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1997, cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering Mechanics, 1993

  • Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

  • Milwaukee “Lawyer of the Year” in Patent Law, Best Lawyers®, 2025
  • Best Lawyers®, Patent Law, 2016-present
  • Notable Intellectual Property Attorney, BizTimes Media, 2024
  • Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2022–Present
  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Patent Law, 2021
  • IAM Patent 1000 – World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, 2016–Present
  • Lexology Client Choice Award, Intellectual Property: Patents, 2014
  • Selected to Intellectual Property Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2007

Engagement

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Yellow Belt Certified, Legal Lean Sigma

  • Board of Directors, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
  • Former Executive Committee Member and Vice President of Strategic Planning, First Stage Milwaukee