My Why
What powers my practice
Before law school, I spent six years working in Wisconsin state politics, specializing in workforce development and taxation policy. What I enjoyed most was working with constituents and small businesses to drive policy changes that benefited local communities, which ultimately inspired me to pursue law as a way to serve people and businesses more directly. At Michael Best, I find fulfillment in translating complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance that helps clients stay compliant while focusing on their business goals. Whether advising clients, supporting colleagues, or volunteering through pro bono programs, I strive to be solution-oriented, responsive, and a steady resource for those I serve.
Credentials
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Senior Articles Editor, Marquette Law Review, 2025, magna cum laude
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science, 2016
- Wisconsin
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- CALI Awards
- Lobbying and Advocacy, 2025
- Arbitration, 2024
- Workers’ Compensation, 2023
- Member, Marquette Pro Bono Honor Society
Engagement
- Wisconsin Labor and Employment Relations Association, 2025-Present
- Section Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Labor & Employment
- Young Lawyers Division
- Volunteer Lawyers Project Engagement Committee Member, Legal Action of Wisconsin
Insights

Department of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would rescind the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule and largely reinstate the 2021 framework for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under federal law.Read
Mar 11, 2026

DOJ Sues UCLA Over Campus Antisemitism: A New Enforcement Risk for Higher Education Institutions
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a Title VII enforcement action against the Regents of the University of California, alleging that the University of California, Los Angeles (“UCLA”) engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination, hostile work environment harassment, and retaliation against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff.Read
Mar 10, 2026

Sixth Circuit Rejects NLRB’s Cemex Framework
In a significant development for employers navigating union organizing campaigns, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has rejected the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 decision in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC.Read
Mar 10, 2026

