Credentials
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2015, CALI Award for Legal Writing; Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Fellow; Loyola Federal Tax Clinic
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.), 2015
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2011
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Selected to Real Estate Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2024-2025
- Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Milwaukee Area), Real Estate Law, 2022-present
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Wisconsin Bar Association
- Member, Illinois Bar Association
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, Commercial Association of Real Estate Wisconsin (CARW)
- Board of Directors, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
- Board Member, Schlitz Audubon Center
- Advocacy Council Member, Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Insights
No Quick Fixes: Governor Evers Vetoes Bill Proposed by Wisconsin State Legislature to Eliminate Impacts of the Koble Case on Residential Leasing
Residential landlords in Wisconsin continue to face grave and severe consequences after Governor Tony Evers recently vetoed a bill that would effectively reverse District III of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ ruling in Koble Investments v. Marquardt, 2024 WI App. 26 (“Koble”).Read
Apr 17, 2026
Federal Court Vacates New Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Rules (FinCEN) For Residential Real Estate Transfers
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated FinCEN’s Anti‑Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers in its Memorandum Opinion and Order, Flowers Title Companies, LLC v. Bessent, No. 6:25-cv-127-JDK (E.D. Tex. Mar. 19, 2026), ruling that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority under the Bank Secrecy Act.Read
Mar 24, 2026
New Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Rules for Residential Real Estate Transfers Now Effective March 1, 2026: What You Should Know
In residential real estate transactions, it is a common practice to convey property to an entity such as a trust, limited liability company, or corporation. This mechanism is (rightfully) seen by many as a way avoid personal liability or have proper asset protection for estate planning purposes.Read
Mar 10, 2026