My Why
What powers my practice
I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since childhood. In second grade, when a newspaper asked about my future profession, I answered, “attorney.” Helping clients close transactions is among the most rewarding parts of my work, and supporting their efforts to strengthen their businesses energizes me. I’m grateful to those who helped me along the way, and I’m always up for coffee to pay it forward—meeting with colleagues, prospective clients, and ecosystem builders to support their goals. Over time, many clients have become personal friends, and I hope they know how deeply invested I am in their businesses and their people.
Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2007
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), 2004
- Wisconsin
- Best Lawyers®, Women in the Law (Madison, WI), Corporate Law, 2022-Present
- Best Lawyers®, Corporate Law, 2021-present
- Best Lawyers®, Venture Capital Law, 2026
- M&A Client Service All-Star, BTI Consulting Group, 2021
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Corporate Law, 2021
- 40 Under 40, In Business Magazine, 2018
- 8 to Watch Under 40, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business’s Update, Spring 2017
- Up and Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2014
Engagement
- M3 Insurance Board of Directors (2024 – Present)
- Wisconsin Technology Council Board of Directors (2023 – Present)
- Wisconsin Technology Council Executive Committee (2023 – Present)
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, American Bar Association
- Board of Directors, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
- Former Board Member, Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter, Southwestern District
- Member, United Way Rosenberry Society
- Co-chair, Entrepreneurial Committee, Madison MAGNET
- Steering Committee, Madison MAGNET
Insights

Michael Best Announces Additions to Firm’s Management Committee
Michael Best is pleased to announce the appointment of partners Michael Green and Hamang Patel, and the reappointment of Kerryann Haase Minton to the national AmLaw 200 firm’s Management Committee. The appointments mark the continued recognition of the firm’s commitment to innovative leadership and a collaborative approach to navigating the legal industry’s changing landscape.Read
Nov 18, 2025

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List
Michael Best is proud to announce the selection of 104 firm attorneys to The Best Lawyers in America 2026 list, with representation across 48 different areas of legal practice nationwide.Read
Aug 21, 2025

Michael Best Announces New Additions to Firm’s Management Committee
Michael Best is pleased to announce the election of partners Shawn Stigler and Melissa Turczyn to the firm’s Management Committee, alongside the reelection of partner Betsy Voter. This decision underscores Michael Best’s commitment to the firm’s core values and guiding principles, as well as multifaceted, collaborative leadership and strategic growth.Read
Dec 10, 2024

