Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Senior Note and Comment Editor, Wisconsin Law Review, 1988
- College of the Holy Cross, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1985
- Wisconsin
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- Milwaukee “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Management, Best Lawyers®, 2023, 2026
- Leading Labor & Employment Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2008-present
- 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers, prepared for Human Resource Executive® by Lawdragon, 2011-present
- Best Lawyers®, Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2005-present
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2021
- “Leading Lawyers” list, Milwaukee’s M Magazine, 2015
- Lexology Client Choice Award, Employment & Benefits, 2014
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rated
- Selected to Employment & Labor, Business & Corporate, Employment Litigation Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2005, 2007-2024
Engagement
- Regent, University of Wisconsin Systems
- Board Member, UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board
- Founding Member, Former CFO, and Board Member of the Employment Law Alliance, the World’s Largest Network of Labor and Employment Lawyers (www.employmentlawalliance.com)
- Member, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Committee and Labor and Employment Committee
- Board of Directors, The Water Council (www.thewatercouncil.com)
- Advisor, MMAC Region 7 Economic Development initiative for Southeast Wisconsin (advise companies and investors for siting operations and investments to the region)
- Director, Wisconsin State Bar, Labor and Employment Section, President, 2001-2002
- Member, American Bar Association
- Chair, United Performing Arts Fund
- Director, Vice-Chair, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
- Board Member, UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board
- Member, MMAC Subcommittee on Milwaukee’s Cultural and Entertainment Assets
- Former Director, United Performing Arts Fund
- Former Director, Milwaukee Public Museum
- Finance Co-Chair, Romney for President, Wisconsin
- Delegate, State of Wisconsin, 2012 Republican National Convention, Tampa, FL
- Trustee, Village of Whitefish Bay, 1998-2004
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
Beightol Quoted in Bloomberg Law News Article, “Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Labor Contracts Roils Employers”
A bipartisan bill aimed at speeding up labor negotiations has employers on edge that pro-union legislation is gaining momentum in the Republican controlled Congress.Read
Aug 6, 2026
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Upholds Act 10, Preserving Longstanding Public-Sector Labor Reforms
On July 29, 2026, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued its long-awaited decision in Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, reversing the Dane County Circuit Court’s 2024 ruling that had declared significant portions of Act 10 unconstitutional.[1] In doing so, the court has preserved the status quo that Wisconsin public employers, including municipalities, technical colleges, school districts, and other governmental entities, have operated under for more than a decade.Read
Jul 29, 2026