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We joined In-House Connect Chicago for the first time last week and appreciated the chance to connect with both new and familiar faces across the Chicago in-house community. 👥 Grateful to be part of the conversation and looking forward to building on these connections! Louise Arnott Cardillo Jorge Leon Brian Paul #InHouseConnect #ChicagoLegal #LegalCommunity #Networking #MichaelBest

Congratulations to Kelly Fortier, who has been named a 2026 Women of Influence by the Milwaukee Business Journal! This recognition highlights her leadership in growing the firm’s Immigration practice, advising employers on complex workforce challenges, and her commitment to strengthening the Milwaukee community. We’re proud to celebrate Kelly and all she contributes to her clients, colleagues, and community. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2V9xFnE #MichaelBest #AtOurBest #Milwaukee #WomenOfInfluence

⏰ Reminder: There’s still time to register for An In‑House Counsel’s Guide to Strategic Collective Bargaining, a virtual webinar hosted by In-House Connect! 🗓️ Thursday, May 21 🕛 12:00 p.m. ET 🎙️ Featuring Kris Hanson, Labor & Employment Lawyer at Michael Best Register here: https://lnkd.in/grZ_g_Sr Can’t attend live? The recording will be available via In‑House Connect On‑Demand. #MichaelBest #WebinarReminder #InHouseCounsel #LaborRelations

Michael Best is pleased to welcome Jeff Mayer as the firm’s next Chief Operating Officer. Jeff brings more than 25 years of leadership and transformative, client-facing, and in-house business experience across global professional services organizations. He joins the firm following a national search and will work closely with Managing Partner David Krutz and firm leadership to advance strategic priorities and support continued growth. We look forward to the leadership and perspective Jeff brings as we continue to deliver exceptional client service and strengthen our operations across the nation. #MichaelBest #Leadership #COO #LegalInnovation

We’re excited to welcome our 2026 EDGE Intern class to Michael Best! 👋 This group will spend the summer exploring intellectual property, patents, and more while building valuable skills alongside our teams across the firm. We’re looking forward to seeing all they accomplish and supporting their growth along the way. Please join us in welcoming: Michael Adoff Lucy Brady Keren Brown Jorie Budzikowski Emily DeWolf Sophia Larson Ellie McLay Nevin Thomas 💚 #MichaelBest #BestSummer #AtOurMichaelBest #MichaelBesties #Milwaukee #Raleigh #lawfirm

As Jack Wiggen put it, "The thing about Michael Best is, it really takes a lot of the best things that I like and puts them all in a firm." That includes things like: - Interesting and captivating work - Engaging clients - Work-life balance - The ability to run your practice how you want to - The support you need to achieve and pursue your goals See how you could start your career with Michael Best today: https://lnkd.in/gDTbndHt #MichaelBest #Hiring #WorkwiththeBest

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Summer Associate class! 🎉 This year, 24 associates from law schools nationwide are joining Michael Best for a summer of learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience. We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to supporting their growth every step of the way. #MichaelBest #BestSummer #AtOurMichaelBest #MichaelBesties Welcome to the team! 👏 Zach Cavagnaro Anne Gerhart Suzanne Ackley Kyle Clow Delaney Lynch Betsy Poehlman Haley Allgeyer Mackenzie Friedman Chloe Knopp Connor Liska Kara Asuncion Elijah Gregg Eva Tersteeg Kaden Bosquez Kayla Dudor Patrick Kearney Haley Rishmawi Riley Breen Katelyn Kenthack Michael Pastoria Aubrey Darden Nathalia Montoya Jose Rodriguez Matt H.

Collective bargaining can put in‑house counsel at the center of legal risk, business strategy, and workforce relationships. 🗓️ Join Michael Best and In-House Connect for a virtual webinar on Thursday, May 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET as Kris Hanson, Labor & Employment Lawyer at Michael Best, shares practical insight on: 💡 Preparing for collective bargaining with business goals and legal risk in mind 💡 Anticipating pressure points and reducing the risk of disputes 💡 Supporting leadership while protecting organizational priorities Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/grZ_g_Sr #MichaelBest #LaborAndEmployment #Webinar #InHouseCounsel #CollectiveBargaining #InHouseConnect

Every day, our Chicago team gets to collaborate with the corporations, startups, dreamers, and innovators working to shape industries nationwide and across the globe. As Kerryann Haase Minton, Managing Parter of our Chicago Office shares, "Chicago is a city of bold ideas and deep connections, and Michael Best is proud to be part of that energy. Our team is committed to driving businesses forward while staying rooted in the community we serve." Explore how we're empowering organizations to grow here in Chicago and beyond: https://lnkd.in/gUSpseG9 #Chicago #MichaelBest