My Why

What powers my practice

I was first drawn to law through my undergraduate classes in contracts and constitutional law, which sparked my interest in the field. I enjoy counseling employers through challenging personnel issues, especially those requiring quick and thoughtful solutions. I enjoy the intellectual challenge of the job, especially when it leads to practical solutions for clients.

Credentials

  • University of Minnesota Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Member, Minnesota Law Review; Order of the Coif, 1990, magna cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1987, with distinction

  • Wisconsin
  • United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Michigan

  • Milwaukee “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers®, 2021
  • Best Lawyers®, Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2010-present
  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2021
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rated
  • Selected to Employment & Labor Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2005
  • “Leading Lawyers” list, Milwaukee’s M Magazine in 2012 and 2015

Engagement

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association
  • Member, Milwaukee Bar Association
  • Member, American Foundry Society

  • Board of Trustees, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Past Board Positions

  • Board Member, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin
  • Board Member, Greater Cedarburg Foundation

Insights

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