My Why

What powers my practice

I find fulfillment in achieving results once thought out of reach through creative strategy, thorough preparation, and perseverance. Strong personal relationships and clear communication are central to how I work. Above all, I want clients to know that I’m deeply committed to putting their interests first—a principle reflected in client relationships that have lasted 25, even 40 years.

Credentials

  • University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Order of the Coif
  • University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), Economics, with honors

  • Wisconsin
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

  • Leading Labor & Employment Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2003-2020
  • AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Best Lawyers®, Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management, 1995-present
  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management, 2021
  • Selected to Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2005-2008, 2011-2019
  • Named one of Wisconsin Law Journal’s leading Labor and Employment Law attorneys

Engagement

  • Member, Wisconsin State Bar, Employment and Labor Law Section
  • Member, Milwaukee Bar Association, Employment Law and Employee Benefit Law Sections
  • Charter Member, Wisconsin Retirement Plan Professionals, Ltd.
  • Charter Member, Greater Milwaukee Employee Benefits Council
  • Senior Member, MRA Attorneys Roundtable

  • Past President, Nicolet High School Board
  • Fox Point-Bayside School Board
  • Past President, Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter

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