Paul Benson

We solve complex challenges through bold thinking, precise execution, and shared purpose—delivering clarity, confidence, and results. Michael Best is a leading law firm, providing a full range of legal services to clients on a global, regional, and local basis. The firm has more than 400 legal professionals, including over 350 lawyers, 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: antitrust and competition, intellectual property, labor and employment relations (including employee benefits), litigation, corporate and transactional, environmental and natural resources, privacy and cybersecurity, real estate, regulatory, tax, and wealth planning. The firm serves a variety of industries, such as agribusiness, digital technology, energy, food and beverage, higher education, life sciences, manufacturing, and water. © 2026 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP