My Why
What powers my practice
As a kid, I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. Later, I discovered a passion for real estate and construction—fields where legal work translates into tangible results that shape communities. I’m driven by the opportunity to help clients navigate complexity and deliver outcomes that clearly benefit the places we live and work. Above all, I’m passionate about seeing my clients’ projects come to life.
Credentials
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2009
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History, 2006, magna cum laude
- Wisconsin
- Attorney of the Year, Women in Construction, 2025
- Leading Construction Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2025
- Leading Real Estate Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2024
- Best Lawyers®, Women in the Law (Milwaukee, WI), Construction Law, and Real Estate Law, 2022-Present
- Notable Women in Law, BizTimes Media, 2022
- Best Lawyers®, Construction Law; Real Estate Law, 2020-present
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Construction Law and Real Estate Law, 2021
- Up and Coming Lawyers, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2016
- Recipient, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
Engagement
- Member of Board of Directors, Milwaukee Bar Association
- Secretary and Member of Board of Directors, WCREW
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Wisconsin Bar Association
- Member, Commercial Association of Realtors – Wisconsin
- Member, Association of General Contractors
- Former President and Board Member, Momentum Milwaukee
- Former Member, Village of Hales Corners Building Board
- Former Member, Village of Hales Corners Board of Review
- Former Commissioner, Village of Hales Corners Police and Fire Commission
Insights

New Year, More Coverage: End-of-Year Illinois Supreme Court Case Drastically Expands Construction Defect Insurance Coverage in Illinois
When a loss occurs on a job site, one of the initial questions stakeholders raise is whether the incident will be covered by insurance.Read
Jan 26, 2026

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 Partner Michelle Ebben Recognized as 2025 Women in Construction Attorney of the Year
Michael Best is proud to announce that partner Michelle Ebben has been named The Daily Reporter’s 2025 Women in Construction Awards’ Attorney of the Year. The distinguished recognition honors women who have made outstanding contributions to the construction industry through leadership, innovation, and legal excellence.Read
Aug 21, 2025

