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-present
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
Insights

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 List
Michael Best is proud to announce that 150 attorneys have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2027 list, with representation across 52 different practice areas across the nation. In addition, the firm is also excited to share that six attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of the “Lawyer of the Year” list, which is a prestigious designation of a single lawyer in each specific practice area and location. 33 attorneys have also been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 list.Read
Aug 20, 2026

Forty-Seven Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
Michael Best is pleased to announce that 47 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA.Read
Jun 4, 2026

2026 Cafeteria Plan Benefits Buffet
As we approach 2026, employers sponsoring cafeteria plans may take advantage of several important developments that permit optional changes to plan design and administration.Read
Dec 16, 2025
