Experienced, compassionate pro bono leadership
Michael Levey is the firm’s national pro bono partner. In this role, he works to strengthen the firm’s long-standing commitment to pro bono service, collaborating with attorneys and legal professionals across the firm to help them pursue pro bono opportunities. Michael, who is a board member and past president of the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, also fosters strong relationships with the many organizations the firm partners with for pro bono support.
In addition, Michael is a skilled business law attorney who advises on business and regulatory issues facing entities in the health care industry, particularly physicians’ and dentists’ practices. His clients include individual physicians and dentists, medical and dental practice groups, and other privately held and nonprofit businesses that operate in the health care industry. His substantial know-how extends from the formation and maintenance of Wisconsin service corporations through to their strategic and day-to-day operational needs.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- BizTimes Media "Corporate Volunteer of the Year" (2021)
- Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year" (2022, 2024: Milwaukee Nonprofit / Charities Law)
- Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year" (2015, 2017: Milwaukee Health Care Law)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2007-present: Health Care Law; Non-Profit/Charities Law)
- COA Youth and Family Centers Parents of the Year Recipient (2017)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent
Professional & Civic Activities
- State Bar of Wisconsin, member
- American Bar Association, member
- American Health Lawyers Association, member
- Milwaukee Bar Association, member
- Wisconsin Law Foundation, fellow
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, board of directors, Executive Committee, president (2019)
- Wish Night: Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, co-chair (2017)
- Milwaukee Center for Independence, Steering Committee, 75th anniversary gala (2015)
- Milwaukee Center for Independence, Campaign for Kids, co-chair (2015)
- Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Business and Professional Network, member, chair
- Cardozo Society, annual campaign volunteer
News & Insights
Education
- University of Michigan Law School (J.D.)
- University of Michigan (B.A., magna cum laude)
- University of Florida Levin College of Law (LL.M.)
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
- Florida
- Michigan