OverviewTanya is passionate about advising and advocating for her clients. She methodically evaluates each dispute to determine how to resolve it most efficiently and favorably for her clients, whether it’s a negotiated settlement or trial. Tanya is a skilled litigator. She has handled matters in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings throughout the country. She has experience in a wide array of complex business litigation matters, including disputes over contracts, business torts, real estate, and trademark infringement. Additionally, Tanya has represented companies accused of violating federal and state consumer protection laws, including Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuits. Moreover, Tanya has assisted and advised clients on all aspects of federal and state contracting obtaining successful outcomes in bid protests and appeals. Tanya also spends her time as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, teaching Pre-Trial Advocacy. ExperienceRecent representations include:
- Vital member of trial team, winning a $108 million jury verdict in an intellectual property suit in federal court.
- First-chaired a federal court trial, obtaining a $2 million judgment.
- Represented a client in federal court against FCRA claims, winning on summary judgment.
- Represented client on appeal, successfully obtaining a reversal of the circuit court’s summary judgment decision.
- Represented a client reach a favorable settlement in a state bid protest, from the administrative level to the circuit court.
Honors & Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2025
- 40 Under 40, In Business Magazine, 2021
- Wisconsin “Rising Stars” list, Super Lawyers, 2016-2022
- Outstanding Community Service Award, Michael Best Litigation Practice Group, 2014
- Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, 2015
Professional Activities
- Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2020
- Chair, Women’s Development Group
- Member, Programming Committee, James E. Doyle American Inn of Court
- Board of Governors, Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association
- Western District of Wisconsin Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Dane County Bar Association
- Member, Association for Women Lawyers
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