My Why

What powers my practice

I was inspired to pursue law by my family’s example—my grandfather served as a judge in Wisconsin state court, my father was both a professor and practitioner, and several of my siblings also are lawyers. While I enjoy mentoring and training attorneys, the most meaningful moments have been victories at trial, and sharing those successes with clients and our trial teams. I am always focused on providing excellent value to clients, particularly as they navigate difficult strategic decisions.

Credentials

  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Editor-In-Chief, The John Marshall Law Review, 1995, magna cum laude
  • St. Norbert College, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1991, cum laude

  • Illinois
  • 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
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

  • Selected to General Litigation Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2015-2021
  • Litigation Star (Intellectual Property), Benchmark Litigation, 2013-Present
  • Best Lawyers®, Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent, 2013-Present
  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent, 2021

Engagement

  • Member, State Bar of Illinois
  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member, Dane County Bar Association
  • Member, Western District of the United States District Court Bar Association