Credentials
- Washington University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Executive Articles Editor, Washington University Journal of Law and Policy, 2013
- University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Spanish, 2010
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Chicago Area), Labor and Employment Law – Management, 2021-Present
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Labor and Employment Law – Management, 2021
Engagement
- Pathfinder, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2022
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago
- Member, National Employment Law Council
- Board of Directors, University of Michigan Club of Greater Chicago
Insights

Salary Threshold Rule Overturned
On Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Department of Labor (“DOL”)’s 2024 overtime exemption salary rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), including the already-implemented July 1, 2024 salary threshold increase (the “2024 Rule”). The ruling completely invalidates the 2024 Rule nationwide for all covered employers.Read
Nov 18, 2024

Illinois Employment Law Update Series: Recent Amendments Expand Requirements for Temporary Labor Service Agencies and Their Clients Under the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act
It is a busy time for employment-related legal updates in Illinois, with Governor J.B. Pritzker recently approving various laws that expand employee protections and add new obligations for employers.Read
Sep 4, 2024

Ninety-Eight Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 List
Michael Best is proud to announce the selection of 98 firm attorneys to The Best Lawyers in America 2025 list, with representation across 49 different areas of legal practice nationwide. Best Lawyers® is one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession and has been published for more than three decades. Best Lawyers’ methodology is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey in which thousands of attorneys across the United States evaluate their peers in various legal practice areas.Read
Aug 15, 2024

