My Why

What powers my practice

Working in HR early in my career showed me how meaningful well-designed benefits can be for both employees and employers, and the challenges employers face in keeping plans effective and compliant. Those experiences shaped the practical, solutions-oriented approach I bring to my work today. I am driven by helping clients cut through complex employee benefits and compliance requirements so they can make clear and confident decisions. Knowing that my guidance brings clarity and supports informed choices keeps me connected to this work every day.

Credentials

  • Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Articles Editor, Marquette Law Review, cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management; Beta Gama Sigma Business Honor Society; Gamma Phi Beta, cum laude

  • Wisconsin

  • Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Milwaukee Area)
    • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2026
    • Labor and Employment Law – Management, 2026
  • Leading Employee Benefits & Compensation Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2025

Engagement

  • Board Member, Wisconsin Retirement Planning Professionals
  • Chair of Welfare Benefit Plans Committee, American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law
  • Member, Greater Milwaukee Employee Benefits Council
  • Member, Association for Women Lawyers
  • Member, Wisconsin Bar Association
  • Member, Milwaukee Bar Association

  • Member, Community Leadership Board for the American Diabetes Association, 2018