Professional Activities
American College of Real Estate Lawyers
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
- Student Writing Competition, Chair, 2011-present
- Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal, Acquisitions Editor, 2009-2014
- Standing Committee on Publications, 2004-2006, 2008-2009, 2014-present
- Section Advisory Board, 2005-2008
- Property Preservation Task Force, 2004-2009
- Committee on Economics, Technology and Practice Methods, Chair, 2001-2005
CoreNet Global
The Practical Real Estate Lawyer Journal, American Law Institute, Editorial Board, 2004-2010
National Alliance of Public Charter Schools
National Association of Charter School Authorizers
Milwaukee County Pension Board, 2004-2007
Recognitions & Accomplishments
Chambers USA, Real Estate Law, Wisconsin, 2007-2017
The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2005-present (Wisconsin, 2005-2016; Illinois, 2017-2019; Arizona, 2020)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Legal Innovator Award, 2014
Corporate Partner of the Year, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, 2013
“Top Rated Real Estate Attorney in Milwaukee,” Super Lawyers, 2005-2013
Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award, Luther College, 2010
Selected for inclusion in "40 Under 40" by Milwaukee Business Journal, 2001
Recipient of the "Golden Rule Award" by JCPenney Foundation, 1996
Community Activities
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Community Council Member (Greater Phoenix)
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona
Pro Bono Counsel, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Inc., 1991-2013
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Advisory Audit Committee, 2009-2012
Village of Whitefish Bay, Historic Preservation Commission, 2006-2007
School District of Whitefish Bay, Facilities Finance Task Force, 2005-2006