My Why

What powers my practice

During my undergraduate years, a final visit to my high school journalism teacher—who was dying of leukemia—ended with unexpected advice: go to law school. That moment changed my life. Today, some of my most fulfilling experiences come from seeing projects our firm helped build take shape in the real world and knowing that our work helps manufacturing clients create jobs. It is deeply rewarding to collaborate with clients to develop strategy, launch plans, and guide them toward successful outcomes.

Credentials

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1991, Order of the Coif, cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1988, with honors

  • District of Columbia
  • Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Environmental Law – Real Estate Law, 2021
  • Leading Natural Resources & Environmental Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2011-2012, 2017, 2019-2020
  • Leaders in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2009
  • Outstanding Service to Industry Award, Wisconsin Fertilizer and Chemical Association/Wisconsin Crop Production Association, 2006
  • Madison’s “Who’s Who of Professionals,” 2005-2006
  • Best Lawyers®, Environmental Law, 2003-present
  • Best Lawyers: Environmental Law, Corporate Counsel, 2003-2005
  • VIP of Madison area civic-minded executives, In Business Magazine Annual Executive Register, 2002, 2005-2011
  • “40 Under 40” executives, In Business Magazine, 2002
  • Best Lawyers for Environmental Law, Madison Magazine, 2001-2005

Engagement

  • Member, Strategic Advisory Council, Council for Agricultural Science & Technology (CAST)
  • Member, Michael Best Management Committee, 2009-2019; 2020-2025
  • General Counsel, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, 2019-present
  • Member, National Milk Producers’ Federation Environmental Committee, 2005-2007; 2018-present
  • General Counsel, American Dairy Coalition, 2016-present
  • Chair, Michael Best Agribusiness, Food & Beverage Industry Team, 2012-present
  • Advisory Board Member, Wisconsin Agribusiness Association, 2006-present
  • Judge, 2018 Business Friend of the Environment Awards, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
  • Member, Board of Visitors of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007-2011
  • Member, Technical Advisory Committee on Revisions to WDNR Nonpoint Pollution Rules, NR 151 and NR 153, 2007-2008
  • Chair, Lex Mundi Agribusiness Practice Group, 2006-2008
  • Michael Best Madison Office Managing Partner, 2005-2008
  • Board of Directors, Dairy Business Association of Wisconsin, 2002-2008
  • Member, Industry Work Group of Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming, 2007
  • Member, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Technical Advisory Committee for Rewrite of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule, 2003-2006
  • Member, NRCS 590 Technical Standard Revision Work Team, 2004-2006
  • Chair, Michael Best Land & Resources Practice Group, 2003-2005
  • Public Member, Joint Legislative Council Special Committee on Recodification of Town Highway Statutes, 2002-2003
  • Member, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s Model Ordinance Advisory Committee for Livestock Operations, 2001-2002
  • Program Chair, Federation of Environmental Technologists – Madison Chapter, 1996-1998
  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin (Environmental Law Section)
  • Member, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), Environment Committee
  • Past Member, Rule Advisory Committee, Wisconsin Agricultural Chemical Clean-up Program

  • Co-Chair of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, National Capitol Area Chapter’s Executive Leadership Team, 2023
  • National Co-Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association Legal Industry Leadership Council, 2022 – Present
  • Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association – National Capitol Area Chapter, 2022 – Present
  • Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association – Wisconsin Chapter, 2019 – 2022
  • Member, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Leadership Society, 2021 – Present
  • Membership, Leadership Greater Madison V, Madison Chamber of Commerce
  • Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, 2008-2011
  • Board of Directors, Dane County Humane Society, 1997-2000

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