My Why

What powers my practice

I’ve always been fascinated by the justice system and the process of building a case, and an internship at a law firm during high school confirmed that law was the right path for me. What I enjoy most are the moments of resolution—whether it’s signing a complicated contract, resolving a contentious case, or collaborating with my talented team to deliver an excellent result. I strive to be a readily accessible resource for clients, guiding them early so we can prevent problems before they escalate. I believe the best value a lawyer can provide is helping clients move forward with confidence while saving them time, stress, and expense.

Credentials

  • Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2007, cum laude
  • Washington University in St. Louis, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2004

  • Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin Legal 250 – Real Estate and Construction, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2026
  • Selected to Construction Litigation, Real Estate Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2026
  • Powerlist – Construction, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2026
  • Leading Construction Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2025-present
  • “Lawyer of the Year” (Milwaukee) in Construction Law, Best Lawyers®, 2023, 2026
  • Women in the Law (Milwaukee, WI), Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Real Estate Law, Best Lawyers®, 2020-present
  • Banking and Finance Law; Construction Law; Litigation – Construction; Real Estate Law, Best Lawyers®, 2020-present
  • Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, 2021-present
  • Women in Construction, The Daily Reporter, 2019
  • “Up and Coming Lawyer,” Wisconsin Law Journal, 2015
  • Selected to Construction Litigation, Real Estate Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2012-2017, 2021

Engagement

  • Member, American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law
  • Former Chair, State Bar of Wisconsin, Construction and Public Law Section (2023-2024)
  • Former Vice Chair, State Bar of Wisconsin, Construction and Public Law Section (2022-2023)
  • Former Secretary, State Bar of Wisconsin, Construction and Public Law Section (2021-2022, 2024-2025)
  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Participant, Women in Commercial Real Estate Wisconsin (WCREW)
  • Participant, Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW)
  • Participant, National Association for Women Lawyers in Construction (NAWIC)
  • Participant, Association for Women Lawyers (AWL)
  • Participant, Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association (WUCA)

  • Chair, Architectural Review Commission, Village of Whitefish Bay
  • Board Member, Arts @ Large
  • Board Member, Charles Allis Art Museum and Villa Terrace

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