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Businesses need more from a law firm than skilled advice and representation alone — they need a long-term strategic partner like Michael Best. We’ve earned many loyal clients by understanding each one’s unique goals, opportunities, and challenges and by delivering results, year after year. Our focus is on your entire organization, not just on the legal matters we’re involved in. Michael Best is a

Michael Best Scores 100% in Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index 01/27/2022

We’re proud to have earned a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to an LGBTQ-inclusive workplace.
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Michael Best Scores 100% in Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index Michael Best is pleased to announce it has again received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workpla...

If it’s fentanyl, one pill can kill, so this New Year’s Eve talk to your family about drugs | Column 12/31/2021

If it’s fentanyl, one pill can kill, so this New Year’s Eve talk to your family about drugs. Read more from Uttam Dhillon & Jim Crotty here: https://bit.ly/3Ju58aB

If it’s fentanyl, one pill can kill, so this New Year’s Eve talk to your family about drugs | Column Pandemic stress can overwhelm people, especially young adults, and lead them to abuse drugs that may be contaminated with synthetic opioids.

Your must-read holiday book list from members of Congress 12/13/2021

As the cold winter months set in, what's better than curling up with a good book? Former Congressman Steve Israel asked senators and representatives what’s on their winter reading lists. 📚 Take a look: https://bit.ly/31KD8ys

Your must-read holiday book list from members of Congress I asked prominent pols on both sides of the aisle what books they would recommend as holiday gifts.

Eighty-Eight Michael Best Attorneys Earn Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America 2022 List 08/25/2021

Eighty-Eight Michael Best Attorneys Earn Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America 2022 List. https://bit.ly/3giPCBA

Eighty-Eight Michael Best Attorneys Earn Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America 2022 List Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is proud to announce that 88 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 in 46 different areas of legal practice nationwide. Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the lega...

Unmanned Technology 08/13/2021

Ashley Felton and Plymouth Nelson are headed to Atlanta August 16-19 for the AUVSI Conference. Not to DRONE on, but we’re really looking forward to seeing the latest technologies and reconnecting with colleagues! Learn more about our new Unmanned Technology legal division: https://bit.ly/3lVuAws

Unmanned Technology Michael Best’s Unmanned Technology team serves the diverse needs of the fast-growing drone industry. We assist our clients in achieving their business goals and objectives by providing a comprehensive set of services required to launch and maintain a successful drone business in the sky or on...

A Survival Guide to The Great Resignation: A 3-Step Solution to Find and Retain Talent In a Post-Pandemic Job Market 08/12/2021

Last call to register! Is your business staying competitive in the current job market? Join Best Workplace Solutions Managing Consultant Kurt Meyer and Michael Best Attorney Chuck) Palmer as they discuss a three-step approach to organizational talent development. https://bit.ly/375qglp

A Survival Guide to The Great Resignation: A 3-Step Solution to Find and Retain Talent In a Post-Pandemic Job Market Job openings across the country hit an all-time high at 9.3 million in June 2021. Pre-pandemic, most CEO’s ranked the lack of employees as their number 1 concern - when that number was 6.3 million. Now, employees are resigning left and right as they reassess their priorities and figure out the...

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Congratulations to Jorge Leon who has again been named a Top 50 Notable LGBTQ Executive by Crain's Chicago Business. Jorge has a proven track record of supporting LGBTQ initiatives both within the firm and throughout the community. https://bit.ly/3s5eJMP

08/10/2021

As the LIBOR phase-out deadlines in 2021 and 2023 approach, the race is on to update contracts that reference this index. Learn more today.

08/06/2021

CELEBRATE: Thank you to our 2021 Summer Associate Class for your hard work and dedication during this year’s program. We are thrilled to announce that all of the Summer Associates have received offers to return to Michael Best. Congratulations to each of you! 🎉

Timeline photos 08/05/2021

WEBINAR: Is your business staying competitive in the current job market? Join Best Workplace Solutions Managing Consultant Kurt Meyer and Michael Best Attorney Charles (Chuck) Palmer as they discuss a three-step approach to organizational talent development. Register today: https://bit.ly/375qglp

Professional Spotlight: Jolly Northrop 08/04/2021

The Colorado Women's Bar Association highlights member Jolly Northrop in their blog, . In this professional spotlight, learn about her ambition to become a lawyer, love of International Property law, travel and cooking. Read: https://bit.ly/3ylIH1t

Professional Spotlight: Jolly Northrop According to her mom, Jolly Northrop always wanted to be a lawyer. Her father was in international relations, so Jolly recounts, “I was going to be an international relations lawyer, whatever that means to an eight-year-old!” Jolly never lost her interest in the law and was a political science m...

Companies Want Remote Workers in All States but 1 08/03/2021

A Colorado law requires employers to disclose their targeted pay range in job postings. Rather than sharing this information, employers are excluding workers in the state from their talent search. Partner Emily Hobbs comments on this law in a recent article in The Atlantic. Read: https://bit.ly/3zNG48J

Companies Want Remote Workers in All States but 1 Businesses such as Nike and Oracle are happy to let you work from home—just not in Colorado.

Timeline photos 07/30/2021

We are pleased to announce seven attorneys have been promoted to the Firm’s partnership. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2WwM2Nf

07/29/2021

Today is National Intern Day! To celebrate, we asked some of our interns how their summer at Michael Best has made an impact on their future career paths and what they've learned along the way.

Timeline photos 07/28/2021

Are you a general contractor, construction manager subcontractor or supplier? Join Partners Lauren Triebenbach and Roy Wagner tomorrow as they discuss material and labor cost escalation in the construction industry and how you can protect yourself. Register now: https://bit.ly/3rdAKZv

Greater Colorado Pitch Series - 2021 07/27/2021

BIG NEWS: Congratulations to Sustaio and Lupine Luna LLC for being selected 2021 Female Founders Award recipients!

Our Venture Best team is proud to sponsor the Female Founders Award designed to recognize female-owned startups of the Greater Colorado Pitch Series hosted by the Greater Colorado Venture Fund. See a recording of the final event: https://bit.ly/3eWVJe8

Greater Colorado Pitch Series - 2021 Watch eight startups form the nation's leading rural startup ecosystem pitch. Then hear from the four winners and their funders.With 4 Capital Tracks from 4 ...

BTI Consulting Group Names Michael Best “Most Recommended Law Firm 2021” 07/26/2021

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Most Recommended Law Firms 2021 list by The BTI Consulting Group. The list highlights the most recommended law firms by top legal decision makers across more than 15 industries. Read: https://bit.ly/36SQ4RS

BTI Consulting Group Names Michael Best “Most Recommended Law Firm 2021” Michael Best is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Most Recommended Law Firms 2021 list by BTI Consulting Group. The list highlights the most recommended law firms by top legal decision makers across more than 15 industries. According to the study, “Up to 64% of top decision makers will...

Timeline photos 07/23/2021

Michael Best Strategies is pleased to announce the addition of Network Partner Principal Tamara Quiram & Senior Clinical Strategist and Principal Dr. Terry Sullivan to its Healthcare Innovation Group. https://bit.ly/3Bq7KlG

Timeline photos 07/23/2021

TODAY: As temporary remote work arrangements become permanent, how do companies address compliance concerns? Partner Farrah Rifelj and Associate Samuel Mitchell discuss challenges to consider under federal and state law when employees reside in multiple jurisdictions. https://bit.ly/3xfvAhu

What they said: Execs weigh in on how Bucks' NBA Championship will improve city's brand - Milwaukee Business Journal 07/22/2021

It's an exciting time to be in Milwaukee! Office Managing Partner Jose A. Olivieri spoke with the Milwaukee Business Journal to weigh in on how the Milwaukee Bucks winning their second NBA championship helps improve the city's brand. Fitting as July 22nd has been proclaimed "Bucks in Six" Day by Governor Tony Evers! https://bit.ly/3y07kk7

What they said: Execs weigh in on how Bucks' NBA Championship will improve city's brand - Milwaukee Business Journal The Milwaukee Bucks' run to its first NBA Championship in 50 years has brought the team and the city of Milwaukee both national and international attention over the past several weeks. Countless images of the packed Fiserv Forum and the more than 65,000 fans on Tuesday evening who packed the Deer Di...

Here's what Congress is reading at the beach this summer 07/19/2021

Former Congressman Steve Israel asked a dozen senators and representatives what’s on their summer reading lists. 📚 Take a look: https://bit.ly/2VNtwjj

Here's what Congress is reading at the beach this summer I asked about a dozen senators and representatives what’s on their summer reading lists. Here are some highlights.

Denise Greathouse: Inspiration — A wearer of many hats, and loving them all - Milwaukee Business Journal 07/16/2021

Partner Denise Greathouse loves working and interacting with people. Learn how she balances wearing many hats in a conversation with the Milwaukee Business Journal. https://bit.ly/3enBYMu

Denise Greathouse: Inspiration — A wearer of many hats, and loving them all - Milwaukee Business Journal If sleep weren’t a necessity, Denise Greathouse might work 24 hours a day.

Timeline photos 07/15/2021

The landscape of labor and employment relations law has changed during the pandemic. Join us Wednesday, July 21 for a CLE webinar focusing on trends likely to stay with us and how employers can move forward in 2021 and beyond. Register today: https://bit.ly/3AT8iAy

Timeline photos 07/14/2021

Michael Best Strategies Partner Tami Buckner has been selected as a keynote speaker for the Women's Business Council of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. The group establishes empowerment for women professionals to network, educate and lead with others making a positive impact in the community. Read: https://bit.ly/3r0Nqmd

Timeline photos 07/13/2021

With the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals, Office Managing Partner José Olivieri shares with the Milwaukee Business Journal how the playoff run and Finals can help local businesses recover post-pandemic. Read: https://bit.ly/3qXsY5z

Timeline photos 07/12/2021

Are you feeling secure when it comes to copyright? Listen to Partner Derek Stettner discuss your options via Licensing Executives Society International. 🎧Listen: https://bit.ly/2Sw4YtA

Timeline photos 07/09/2021

Senior Director of Affirmative Action Plans & Contractor Compliance Maryelena Zaccardelli was featured in The Business Journals. Check out her insight in "How to implement an affirmative action plan for your business." Read: https://bit.ly/2TuXyqZ

Timeline photos 07/08/2021

Join Partner Karl Nobert for a two-day virtual seminar hosted by World Compliance Seminars on the global pharmaceutical market, important therapeutic areas and the roles of different pharmaceutical professionals in the development process. Register for the July 13-14 event: https://bit.ly/3z3miXq

07/07/2021

As the LIBOR phase-out deadlines in 2021 and 2023 approach, the race is on to update contracts that reference this index. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qyUnLi

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Businesses need more from a law firm than skilled advice and representation alone — they need a long-term strategic partner like Michael Best.

We’ve earned many loyal clients by understanding each one’s unique goals, opportunities, and challenges and by delivering results, year after year. Our focus is on your entire organization, not just on the legal matters we’re involved in.

Michael Best is a full service firm with more than 250 lawyers who provide our clients with the exceptional legal service and business acumen that have defined our firm for generations. Our practice is broadly organized into the following areas, each with its own sub-practices:

-Banking & Financial Services
-Corporate & Transactional
-Energy Law
-Environmental & Natural Resources
-Government Relations & Public Policy
-Intellectual Property
-Labor & Employment Relations
-Litigation
-Privacy & Data Security
-Real Estate
-Tax

We serve regional, national, and international corporations, as well as municipalities, trade associations, nonprofits, family trusts, and individuals. Our clients range in size from small start-up ventures to global Fortune 500 companies, in many different industries. Michael Best has a long history of serving clients in the consumer and industrial products sectors. As those sectors evolve, our practice has grown to encompass a diverse range of technology and software clients.

Additionally, we have deep experience in a number of industries that are subject to unique regulatory schemes or rapidly changing market conditions, such as:

-Agribusiness
-Energy
-Food & Beverage
-Higher Education
-Life Sciences

We work in collaborative, cross-practice teams that focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. We always strive to provide excellent service within a highly competitive cost structure, and clients consistently praise our responsiveness and value.

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