My Why
What powers my practice
I began my career as a teacher, and when I transitioned into law, I knew I wanted a role that kept people at the center of my work. In labor and employment, I’m energized by the challenge of tackling complex issues while collaborating with colleagues and clients to find solutions that make a real difference. I see law as a helping profession—one that not only supports clients in high-stakes matters but also strengthens communities, whether through daily counsel or pro bono service in Milwaukee.
Overview
Malin is an attorney at Michael Best, working within the firm's Labor & Employment Group. In this role, Malin brings experience from diverse legal environments, particularly in education and public service.
Before joining Michael Best, Malin served as a law clerk at Milwaukee Public Schools, the largest school district in Wisconsin, with over 69,000 students and more than 8,500 employees. In this capacity, Malin represented the employer in unemployment insurance hearings, investigated employee complaints of discrimination and harassment, drafted position statements for Equal Rights Division (ERD) complaints under the supervision of the Milwaukee City Attorney’s office, and conducted legal research on various employment-related issues.
Since 2021, Malin has contributed to the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, assisting clients in preparing documents, interviewing clients, and providing brief legal advice. Additionally, Malin volunteered at the Task Force McCoy Legal Clinic, helping Afghan refugees with asylum applications and interviewing them to prepare detailed asylum statements.
Additionally, Malin has held roles at Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology: Northwest Campus as a summer school principal and special education teacher.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Editor in Chief, Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review, 2024, cum laude
- Alverno College, Master of Arts (M.A.), Education, 2020
- Haverford College, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education, 2018
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
- CALI Award, Family Law, 2022
- Member, Marquette Pro Bono Honor Society
Engagement
- Volunteer, Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic
Insights
President Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Partially Enjoined Nationwide. Part II
In January 2025, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (“EO”) aimed at eradicating illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”), as well as a fact sheet related to the same. In our first alert regarding these EOs, which can be found here, we reviewed one EO’s recission of a federal contractor’s requirement to prepare affirmative action plans for women and minorities.Read
Feb 25, 2025
President Trump Revokes Civil Rights Era Federal Contractor Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Executive Order 11246 and Warns Government Agencies and Private Employers Against Maintaining Illegal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices – Part I
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The EO, which was effective immediately, expressly revokes Executive Order 11246, a Civil Rights Era order with the stated intent to ensure nondiscrimination in federal contracting.Read
Jan 31, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025