National government and public relations firm launches specially designed initiatives in partnership with AmLaw 200 firm Michael Best
MILWAUKEE, WI (January 7, 2026) – Building on the momentum of 2025, Michael Best Strategies LLC, a national government affairs and public relations firm, continues its growth and expansion efforts with the launch of new service offerings and key leadership updates designed to further enhance client impact across business, government, and communications.
“The entire Michael Best Strategies team is energized by the opportunities ahead. By expanding our service offerings and welcoming new leadership and team members, we’re strengthening our ability to help clients navigate complex business challenges and achieve meaningful results,” said Alison Prange, Managing Director of Michael Best Strategies.
Service Expansion
Michael Best Strategies, in partnership with Michael Best, is introducing a Corporate Advisory Service—a comprehensive solution designed for business leaders seeking strategic counsel. This new offering brings together top-tier legal counsel, government relations, and corporate affairs guidance, providing clients with a seamless, coordinated approach to navigating complexity, managing risk, and driving results.
The Corporate Advisory Service will feature:
- Executive Strategic Counsel — strategic planning and organizational alignment; M&A support and capital structuring; market entry and expansion; risk management & corporate responsibility integration.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communications — executive facilitation and board alignment; corporate affairs counsel; messaging for investors, customers, employees, and partners.
- Economic Development Strategy — regional growth planning with cluster analysis; public–private partnership development; incentive structuring and grant strategy; workforce development.
- Site Selection & Location Advice — location optimization; real estate and facility due diligence; incentive negotiation and compliance support.
- Non-Profit Advice — strategic planning and operational execution; events management; impact assessment.
Additionally, Michael Best and Michael Best Strategies are collaborating on a unique Single Source Data Center Advisory Service, uniting legal, regulatory, government relations, and strategic communications expertise to help major utilities, construction suppliers and contractors, data center operators, and coalitions as they navigate power and utility issues, land use and permitting, and public affairs in a high-growth sector.
The Single Source Data Center Advisory Service will feature:
- Legal & Regulatory — land acquisition, zoning, permitting, environmental compliance; interconnection policy guidance; representation before federal and state utility commissions.
- Government Relations — advocacy with public service commissions and legislative bodies; coalition building to shape policy and secure approvals.
- Strategic Communications — stakeholder engagement, grassroots and grasstops campaigns, reputation and crisis management.
“Michael Best and Michael Best Strategies are deeply committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive growth for our clients,” said David Krutz, Managing Partner of Michael Best. “These new initiatives and leadership updates reflect our ongoing response to the changing market dynamics and our united dedication to excellence and meeting the evolving needs of organizations across the country.”
Leadership & Personnel Updates
Michael Best Strategies is pleased to announce that Bill McCoshen will serve on the Michael Best Strategies Board of Advisors. McCoshen has been an integral member of the Michael Best Strategies team, serving as a Partner since 2021 and bringing deep expertise in Wisconsin and national politics and business leadership. Prior to his time with Michael Best Strategies, McCoshen was Managing Partner at Capitol Consultants, Inc. for 23 years and previously served as Secretary of Commerce and a Chief of Staff in Governor Tommy Thompson’s Administration. He is also Founder and President of the Janesville Jets, a junior hockey team in the North American Hockey League. McCoshen will continue to drive business development for both Michael Best and Michael Best Strategies, in addition to his ongoing contributions to the Wisconsin Government Relations and Corporate Advisory teams.
Michael Best Strategies also welcomes Nathan Craft as Principal and Director of Strategic Communications. Craft most recently served as Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications at Michael Best. Previously, Craft managed global public affairs initiatives at SC Johnson, where he developed and implemented programs to enhance the multinational consumer product goods company’s reputation and positioning among internal and external audiences. Prior, he served in a variety of communications and policy roles in Governor Scott Walker’s political and Administration teams. With a decade of experience in strategic communications and corporate affairs—including executive communications, crisis communications, media relations, and reputation management—Craft will advise clients across industries and serve on the leadership team at Michael Best Strategies.
About Michael Best Strategies LLC
Michael Best Strategies provides a full range of services across the primary lines of business: Governmental Affairs, Public Affairs, and Corporate Advisory. Michael Best Strategies helps companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including government officials, industry leaders and innovators, consumer segments, communities and stakeholders, and media. For more information, visit michaelbeststrategies.com.
About Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Michael Best is a leading law firm, providing a full range of legal services to clients around the world. The firm has more than 400 legal professionals, including more than 325 attorneys, serving clients in 18 offices across the U.S. in California; Colorado; Illinois; Nebraska; North Carolina; Texas; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and Wisconsin. Michael Best’s areas of practice include: intellectual property; labor and employment relations (including employee benefits); litigation; corporate; government relations, political law, and public policy; privacy and cybersecurity; real estate; regulatory; tax; and wealth planning. The firm serves a variety of industries, such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, banking, and financial services, digital technology, energy, food and beverage, healthcare, higher education, and life sciences. For more information, visit michaelbest.com.
