My Why
What powers my practice
My interest in law—and specifically regulatory work—grew out of my background in environmental sciences and my time with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Supporting client projects from permitting through operation sparked my interest for environmental law. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how Michael Best can shape a client’s business strategy and contribute to their growth. One of the aspects I enjoy most is tailoring legal strategies to each client’s broader goals while helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes with their long-term vision in mind.
Overview
Allison assists clients with a variety of complex regulatory issues. She also counsels clients on other related business matters.
Prior to joining Michael Best in her current role, Allison gained experience as a Summer Associate with the firm. Earlier, she was a law clerk at a boutique law firm in Milwaukee where she established corporations for clients and filed documents with the Department of Financial Institutions, drafted client communications and motions for the court, analyzed and made recommendations for clients based on legal research, and reviewed discovery for trial.
While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Allison was a pathways intern for the Physical Science Project Management Branch, EGIS in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Associate Editor, Marquette Law Review, 2024, cum laude
- Augustana College, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geology, 2021, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- Wisconsin
Insights

HHS & USDA Announce New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
On January 7, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins jointly unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, styled as part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative.Read
Jan 8, 2026

EPA Proposes Additional Exemptions to TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule
Yesterday, November 10, 2025, EPA issued a pre-publication proposed rule to revise the PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule under TSCA §8(a)(7) (40 CFR Part 705). The proposal would narrow the 2023 rule’s scope via targeted exemptions, make technical clarifications, and adjust the data submission period. Comments will be due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.Read
Nov 11, 2025

EPA’s New Guidance: “Begin Actual Construction”
On September 2, 2025, the EPA issued new guidance broadening the scope of construction that is allowed prior to a source obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permit.Read
Sep 15, 2025
