Madison, WIS. (May 2, 2016) – Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce Amy O. Bruchs has been named Office Managing Partner for the firm’s Madison office. Bruchs, who has been with the firm since 1993, serves as a longtime trusted advisor to her clients and colleagues alike. Her appointment demonstrates our continued commitment to diverse leadership at Michael Best.
“The role of Office Managing Partner is a critical one, and we are fortunate to have such a talented professional to lead our Madison office,” said David Krutz, Managing Partner of Michael Best. “Amy’s longstanding experience and commitment to her clients and the firm make her an ideal choice for this position.”
Bruchs joined the firm’s Labor and Employment Relations practice group in 1995 and has since focused primarily on employment law, labor law and litigation. She has been recognized in those areas by sources such as The Best Lawyers in America and Madison Magazine.
“Michael Best has been my professional home for many years, and I am humbled by the opportunity to lead this office,” says Bruchs. “I look forward to playing a bigger managerial role within the firm while still maintaining day-to-day communication with my wonderful clients.”
Bruchs is an active member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and a Board Member of its Labor and Employment Law Section. She is also a member of the American Bar Association and Dane County Bar Association. In addition, she is active in her community, serving on the local boards of organizations such as ARC Community Services and the Red Cross.
Bruchs earned her J.D., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.A., with high honors, from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
About Michael Best & Friedrich LLP For more than 168 years, Michael Best has earned its reputation as a leading law firm, providing a full range of legal services to clients on a local, regional, national and global basis. The firm has more than 220 attorneys in Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; Washington, D.C.; and Austin, Texas. Michael Best’s main areas of practice include: intellectual property, labor and employment relations (including employee benefits), litigation, and transactional (including corporate, tax, real estate/project development and financing and wealth planning). For more information, visit michaelbest.com.
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