Credentials
- University of Chicago Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1995
- The University of Iowa, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, 1986, with high distinction
- Illinois
- Best Lawyers®, Entertainment Law – Music, 2027
- Selected to Intellectual Property Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2023-2024, 2026
- The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals – World Trademark Review 1000, 2020-Present
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, International Trademark Association
- Leadership Development Committee
- Pro Bono Counselor, Erika’s Lighthouse
- Coordinator, Family Promise
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
Michael Best Recognized in World Trademark Review 2026
Michael Best is proud to announce that our Brand Protection team has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Additionally, nine of the firm’s trademark attorneys are individually ranked by World Trademark Review.Read
Feb 2, 2026
Michael Best Advises Domain Outdoor in Successful Sale
Michael Best advised Domain Outdoor, a rapidly growing developer and distributor of wildlife food plot seed, feed, attractants, and nutritional supplements, in its recent sale to Allen Company, a leading manufacturer of outdoor products and accessories.Read
Jan 14, 2026