Credentials
- UCLA School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Editor-in-Chief, Federal Communications Law Journal
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with honors
- Wisconsin
- Florida
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2024
- Leading Real Estate Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2021-present
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Real Estate Law, 2021
- Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame, Midwest Real Estate News, 2017
- “Best Lawyer” by Milwaukee’s M Magazine, 2013
- “Leading Lawyers,” by Milwaukee’s M Magazine, 2012, 2015
- “AV” rating (the highest rating) from Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers®, Real Estate Law, 2011-present
- “Women in the Law,” by the Wisconsin Law Journal, 2011
- Named Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, an exclusive national organization of the most advanced real estate lawyers in the country, 2010
- Selected to Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Securities & Corporate Finance Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2005, 2012-2022, 2024
Engagement
- Group Vice-Chair of ABA Hospitality, Timesharing and Common Interests Group, 2015
- Member, CLE Committee, ABA Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law, 2014-present
- Member, Georgetown Hospitality Law Conference Advisory Committee, 2013-present
- Member, Kenosha Area Business Alliance, 2011-present
- Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), 2010-present
- Member, NAIOP, 2011-present
- Member, Commercial Association of Realtors, 1993-present
- Member, American Bar Association, 1981-present
- Member, Wisconsin Bar Association, 1980-present
- Member, Communications Committee, ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section, 2008-2014
- Former Chair, Committee on Hotels, Resorts and Tourism, ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section
- Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Planning Committee Member, State Bar of Wisconsin Business and Real Estate Law Institute, 2010, 2011
- Former Member, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), 2009
- Former Chair, E-1 Purchase and Sale of Real Property, ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section
- Former Chair, Committee on Hotels, Resorts and Tourism, ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section
- Former Member, Turnaround Management Association
- Chair, American Bar Association Real Property Section – Hotels, Resorts and Tourism Committee
- Member, Milwaukee Athletic Club’s Women Steering Committee
- Member, American Bar Association Real Property Section – Communications Committee
- Former Trustee, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
- Former Director, Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, 1995-1997
- Former Director, Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University
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

Forty-Seven Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
Michael Best is pleased to announce that 47 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA.Read
Jun 4, 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
