Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2000
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Molecular Biology, 1996
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Selected to Intellectual Property Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2008-2009
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member, Association of University Technology Managers
- Central Region Meeting Planning Committee
- Member, Licensing Executives Society
- Member, Wisconsin BioForward Organization
Insights

Lightwave Logic Engages Michael Best as Strategic Intellectual Property Advisor
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) (the “Company”), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power in a small form factor, today announced its engagement of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, an Am Law 200 firm, as outside counsel to support the Company’s intellectual property strategy, including invention harvesting, patent preparation and prosecution, international filing strategies, portfolio management and analysis, and IP licensing matters.Read
Apr 29, 2026
When Food Regulation Changes, IP Strategy Must Change Too
The past year has brought a seismic shift in how the federal government, and states, regulate what goes into our food and how it is…Read
Mar 9, 2026

University IP Licensing in 2026: Best Practices and Emerging Considerations from the AUTM Annual Meeting
The landscape of university intellectual property licensing continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The 2026 AUTM Annual Meeting in Seattle offered a comprehensive examination…Read
Feb 27, 2026
