The Water Council: Michael Best & Friedrich to open office in International Water Technology Accelerator

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MILWAUKEE (March 8, 2013) – One of Milwaukee’s leading law firms, Michael Best & Friedrich, has joined the growing list of tenants in the International Water Technology Accelerator. The building, located at 223 W. Pittsburgh, will house water-related research activities for universities, existing water-related companies, the Water Council, and companies promoting business development and accelerator space for new, emerging water-related companies.

Michael Best & Friedrich will lease space on the fifth floor of the seven-story building.

“Michael Best does a substantial amount of work with both start-ups and in the tech transfer space (bringing innovations to market),” said Scott Beightol, chairman of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. “We see great promise with the Water Technology Accelerator in helping innovators patent and license their intellectual property, advising on business formation and structure, providing links to investment capital sources, and helping create new businesses here in our hometown. Talk about a ‘win win.'”

Water Council President and CEO Dean Amhaus said he is excited at the prospect of having such a prestigious law firm working with tenants of the new water research cluster.

“We look forward to having Michael Best & Friedrich be part of the International Water Technology Accelerator,” said Amhaus. “The firm will be a great addition and resource to the tenants.”

Milwaukee’s International Water Technology Accelerator is one of only a handful in the world.

About The Water Council
Created by leaders in both business and education, The Water Council is convening the region’s existing water companies and research clusters, developing education programs to train talent, and building partnerships that cut across all sectors and geographic boundaries. The Water Council believes it can advance Milwaukee’s global position by becoming a magnet that attracts creative talent, innovative ideas and is recognized as a World Water Hub for research, education and economic development. For more information, visit www.thewatercouncil.com.

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