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®, Corporate Law, 2021-present
- Best Lawyers®, Venture Capital Law, 2026
- Best Lawyers®, Women in the Law (Madison, WI), Corporate Law, 2022, 2025
- 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 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

Two Michael Best Attorneys Named as Women in the Law Winners
Michael Best is thrilled to announce that Partners Elizabeth Odian and Melisssa Turczyn have been selected as 2026 Women in the Law by The Wisconsin Law Journal, recognizing their achievements in the legal community.Read
Apr 24, 2026
Wisconsin Expands Fee-Free LLC Formations to More Student Entrepreneurs
Wisconsin broadened its student entrepreneur filing-fee waiver—which exempts the $130 Articles of Organization fee. Previously, the waiver only applied to post-secondary students. The waiver now…Read
Apr 14, 2026
