Credentials
- University of Michigan, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History, 2011
- Cornell Law School, Master of Laws (LL.M.), International and Comparative Law, 2010
- Cornell Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2010
- University of Michigan, Master of Arts (M.A.), History, 2008
- University of London, Master of Arts (M.A.), Warburg Institute, 2003, with distinction
- Martin Luther College, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts, 2000, with high distinction
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- 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, Western District of Wisconsin
- Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Milwaukee Area), Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2025
- German
Engagement
- Chair, Employee Benefits Section, Milwaukee Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Co-Chair, Qualified Plans Committee (Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section), American Bar Association, 2025-2026
Insights

Michael Best Represents Fiddleheads Coffee in Successful Sale
Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters, Wisconsin’s family-owned roastery and café brand founded in 1996, has joined FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective through an acquisition closed on December 31.Read
Jan 26, 2026

Michael Best Advises Domain Outdoor in Successful Sale
Michael Best advised Domain Outdoor, a rapidly growing developer and distributor of wildlife food plot seed, feed, attractants, and nutritional supplements, in its recent sale to Allen Company, a leading manufacturer of outdoor products and accessories.Read
Jan 14, 2026

Michael Best Represents Mauser Packaging Solutions in Strategic Acquisition of Siena Plastics LLC
Michael Best represented Mauser Packaging Solutions (“Mauser”), a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products and services, in its acquisition of Siena Plastics LLC, a manufacturer of small high-performance containers. The acquisition strengthens Mauser’s portfolio, opening new opportunities to deliver high-quality packaging solutions to their clients.Read
Dec 16, 2025

