My Why
What powers my practice
During college, I developed a strong interest in constitutional law. I was drawn to how constitutional principles and their interpretation shape our society. Today, I collaborate with clients to identify the legal issues impacting their transactions and relationships, then craft well-structured, strategic contracts to address those challenges. My involvement with nonprofit boards and community initiatives grounds my work in real-world perspective and collaboration. I aim to bring pragmatism and thoughtful counsel to every engagement.
Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Member, Order of the Coif, 1999; Moot Court, 1997-1998; regional finalist at the American Bar Association Appellate Advocacy Competition held in Houston, Texas, Spring 1997, 1999, cum laude
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1990, with distinction
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, Manitowoc County Bar Association
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, 2017-present
- Director, Manitowoc Two-Rivers YMCA Foundation, 2009-present
- Vice Chair, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, 2013-2017
- Director, 2004-2013, and President, 2009-2013, Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA
- Member, Manitowoc Noon Rotary, 2012-present
- Legal Counsel, Manitowoc-Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 2003-present
- President, Goalgetters United Soccer Club, 2005-2007
- Volunteer Attorney, Manitowoc County Aging Resource Center
- Volunteer Attorney, Manitowoc County Law Day
- Director (2000-2002) and Vice President, 2001-2002, NEW Community Shelter, Inc., Green Bay, WI
- State Bar Association Mock Trial Judge, Green Bay Region, 2000
- State Bar Association Mock Trial Coach, West De Pere High School, 2001-2002
Insights

Trump Trade 2.0: Two Weeks Post-IEEPA Decision
IEEPA Refunds Update CBP’s Executive Director for Trade Programs, Brandon Lord, told the Court of International Trade that the agency is developing a process to refund…Read
Mar 6, 2026

Upcoming Webinar: Trade and Tariff Landscape Updates
Join Michael Best and Michael Best Strategies on Friday, March 13 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT as we examine how the evolving tariff and trade landscape may impact your business.Watch
Mar 5, 2026

Trump Trade 2.0: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Use for Tariffs
The Supreme Court announced the opinion on Learning Resources v. Trump today, striking down the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as a vehicle for…Read
Feb 20, 2026

