Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Betting on Salt Lake City! 🏙️ Office Managing Partner Steven Joffee spoke with The Salt Lake Tribune on Michael Best's investment in downtown #SLC and betting on it continuing to grow. https://lnkd.in/gnYi3AY9 #MichaelBest #SaltLakeCity #LawFirm

📅 JULY 18 Join attorneys Sarah Helton and Nicole Murphey, JD, CGBP for a Trade Policy Update webinar with the North Carolina World Trade Association. Save your seat today! https://lnkd.in/dbT2W_sy #MichaelBest #Trade #Policy #GovernmentRelations

We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Havens to the Michael Best team! The former Chief Clerk of the #Texas General Land Office joins our #Austin office as a partner in our Regulatory Practice Group and a principal of Michael Best Strategies. Mark’s decades of comprehensive #regulatory compliance expertise, state #government service, and strategic leadership will shape his litigation and consulting practices. Additionally, Mark and George P. Bush, Managing Partner of the Austin office, will serve as the primary contacts for Michael Best’s Disaster Recovery practice, a task force dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex state and federal regulatory frameworks associated with catastrophic events. Please join us in extending a warm Michael Best welcome to Mark! https://lnkd.in/drJJjmFa #MichaelBest #BestAndBrightest #AtOurMichaelBest

Michael Best is pleased to announce our expansion into California! The expansion is a result of a combination with well-respected, venture law firm O&A, P.C. Strengthening Michael Best's national presence with eight attorneys and seven business professionals, the Los Angeles team brings the firm to 18 offices with more than 300 attorneys nationwide. The deal also serves as the latest expansion for our top-10 PitchBook-recognized Venture Best team. Learn more about the team and our commitment to continue enhancing exceptional client service and innovation at a value you expect https://lnkd.in/gse2RP3g #MichaelBest #California #LosAngeles #VentureCapital #Entreprenuer #Investor

I'm happy to share my latest work with Law360 – a comprehensive North Carolina Banking Brief covering legislative updates from Q2.   In this article I dive into the recent changes and the implications for the financial sector, specifically addressing redlining and the transformative Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) reforms. It highlights the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC’s final rule to modernize CRA regulations, extending key provisions to 2026. Read how new regulations will shape banking operations and strategic decision-making, as well as how it will enhance services to low- and moderate-income communities. https://lnkd.in/e6F6nwdW Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, #michaelbest, #NorthCarolina #Banking

Next week - the free legal course for healthcare companies starts, you can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e49FhU4J It’s something we’ve been working on with Michael Evens and the Michael Best & Friedrich LLP team We’re going through everything that first time founders in healthcare ask about - what’s the deal with using PHI? When does it count as deidentified and what can I use it for? - when is something a medical device? - what contracting clauses should I be on the look out for? - when can I sue Nikhil for defamation? If you’re new to healthcare and thinking about building a software company, you’ll learn a lot of the legal basics you should know about before you get started Plus the course is free!

The sun is shining and so is this all-star class of Michael Best's 2024 Summer Program! Our students have been soaking in experiences collaborating with talented attorneys and business professionals. A day-in-the-life includes immersing themselves in projects designed to impart practical knowledge and legal acumen 📖, enhancing skills focused on critical thinking, effective communication, and strategic analysis 🛠️, and engaging in networking to create meaningful connections and foster vibrant, inclusive communities 🤝! We’re excited for more learning, more connecting, and more breakthrough moments. #AtOurMichaelBest #LawFirm #Internship

As we shift gears into the second half of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the wealth of knowledge and insights gained from engaging conversations with industry leaders in manufacturing, commercial construction, and technology over the past many months. These sectors are not just evolving - they are being revolutionized by the power of technology, the drive for sustainability, and the push for inclusivity. The fusion of these industries is reshaping our state’s landscape, marking a new era of growth and innovation. This transformation is beautifully illustrated in the rise of eco-friendly, mixed-use urban communities like RXR's Apex-based Veridea, the robust expansion of premier industrial parks such as Pender County Commerce Park, and the forward-thinking initiatives of the City of Albemarle with their new business center. It’s been an enriching experience to collaborate with our partners at Wilmington Business Development, Bobbitt, and Protocase, to attend events hosted by Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership, SOUTHERN TEXTILE ASSOCIATION INC, North Carolina World Trade Association, Urban Land Institute, and North Carolina Economic Development Association, and to do so alongside the most incredible team at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Here’s to embracing these changes and propelling forward into a future that is technologically advanced, sustainable, and inclusive. 2H 2024, bring it! #Manufacturing #Technology #CommercialConstruction #CommercialDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #NorthCarolina #AtOurMichaelBest #MichaelBest

Michael Best is thrilled to announce that Holly Courtney and Farrah Rifelj have been named to Wisconsin Law Journal’s Power 30 Employment Lawyers list! Awarded by the publication’s editorial team, Holly and Farrah are recognized based on recommendations from attorneys throughout the state, case results, and inclusion in the journal’s publications throughout the year. Please join us in congratulating them, and learn more about our honorees here: https://lnkd.in/gmzm5Y-d #MichaelBest #AtOurMichaelBest #BestAndBrightest #Wisconsin #WisconsinLawJournal #Law

The City Exchange series was designed to connect top executives, politicians, and civic leaders from Milwaukee, Madison, the New North, and Chicago to foster #innovation, increase #collaboration, and deepen the region’s relationships. The goal of our event was to break down regional silos and promote a vibrant exchange of #ideas and best practices. By exploring the dynamic landscape of Chicago, we gained valuable #insights and forged meaningful #connections that will drive economic and cultural #growth for the region for years to come. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP was honored to sponsor and cohost this event with our friends at the Hoan Group. Special thanks to Ian Abston, Susan (Lee) Hollender, and Kim van Elswyk for the collaboration on the planning and execution of this memorable event.