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Michael Best is pleased to announce the election of partners Shawn Stigler and Melissa Turczyn to the firm's Management Committee, alongside the reelection of partner Betsy Voter. This decision underscores Michael Best’s commitment to the firm’s core values and guiding principles, as well as multifaceted, collaborative leadership and strategic growth.
“We welcome Shawn and Melissa to our Management Committee, and we are grateful that Betsy will continue her service. All three bring unique perspectives and proven leadership abilities. It also confirms that the Michael Best partners see the value of bringing in the next generation of leaders as the firm grows and looks for innovative ways to serve clients and navigate a complex legal landscape," said David Krutz, Michael Best Firm Managing Partner.
Michael Best is deeply appreciative of Firm Strategic Recruiting Partner, Mike Green, for his years of dedicated service on the Management Committee. His contributions have been instrumental in steering the firm toward success and will have a lasting impact on Michael Best’s future endeavors. Mike steps down after 9 years of service on the Committee.
The appointments represent Michael Best’s commitment to having a management Committee that harnesses forward-looking leadership from a diverse set of partners:
David Crass, Managing Partner – Washington, D.C.
James Forrest, Managing Partner – North Carolina
Gregory Hartwig, Partner
Steven Joffee, Managing Partner – Utah
Daniel Jones, Partner
David Krutz, Firm Managing Partner
Jonathan Margolies, Partner, General Counsel
Kerryann Minton, Managing Partner – Chicago
Shawn Stigler, Managing Partner – Denver
Melissa Turczyn, Managing Partner – Madison
Betsy Voter, Partner
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Shawn T. Stigler
Managing Partner, Colorado Offices
Management Committee Member
ststigler@michaelbest.com
T 303.731.2034

Melissa M. Turczyn
Partner
Management Committee Member
mmturczyn@michaelbest.com
T 608.257.7484

Betsy T. Voter
Partner
Management Committee Member
Industry Group Chair, Broker-Dealer & Investment Advisers
btvoter@michaelbest.com
T 801.924.4105

David A. Crass
Managing Partner, D.C. Office
dacrass@michaelbest.com
T 202.595.7921

James R. Forrest
Managing Partner, North Carolina
National Industry Group Leader, Faith Based Practice; Management Committee Member
jrforrest@michaelbest.com
T 919.267.1646

Gregory J. Hartwig
Partner
Management Committee Member
gjhartwig@michaelbest.com
T 414.225.4943

Steven J. Joffee
Managing Partner, Salt Lake City Office
Management Committee Member
sjoffee@michaelbest.com
T 385.695.6482

Daniel S. Jones
Partner
dsjones@michaelbest.com
T 414.225.4948

David A. Krutz
Firm Managing Partner
dakrutz@michaelbest.com
T 414.270.2700

Jonathan H. Margolies
Partner
jhmargolies@michaelbest.com
T 414.225.2784

Kerryann Haase Minton
Managing Partner, Chicago Office
Management Committee Member
khminton@michaelbest.com
T 312.836.5075

