At The Modern Firm, we believe in finding people who are great at what they do, and then trusting them to do what they love.
The great thing about our line of work is that we can work from anywhere - high speed internet required, of course. We couldn’t call ourselves “modern” if we were all crammed into the same office, could we?
An Ann Arbor, MI, native, Brendan graduated from The University of Michigan Business School with his degree focused on Marketing and Computer Information Systems. Prior to starting The Modern Firm, LLC, Brendan operated an on-site computer consulting business that serviced nearly 100 local law firms…
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Kristin holds a J.D. from The University of Toledo College of Law and practiced with a small firm prior to joining The Modern Firm. Her background in law gives her a strong understanding of the unique needs of attorneys and how to best market their services to prospective clients. Kristin currently…
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Despite the never-ending winters, Michele considers herself a true Minnesotan and could never leave the cozy community of NE Minneapolis, where she was raised and still resides. Michele spent ten years working as the traffic/production manager for a large Minneapolis publishing firm before coming to…
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Merrill is an alumna of the University of Michigan Law School and a published writer who lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Still a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Merrill practiced law for 10 years before joining The Modern Firm. Her love of the written word has given her the opportunity to craft n…
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Chris grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois–Wheaton if you’re familiar with the area. After a five year stint in Indiana he ended up in Michigan where he’s been ever since. In 2012 he married his wife, Betsy. They live in Ann Arbor with their adorable daughter, Scout,…
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A diehard Wolverine, Ryan lives in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor and is a University of Michigan graduate with a background in marketing. Ryan got his start in online marketing in the furniture industry, which turns out to be a sector that is even more resistant to technology than law. He worked…
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Trinity left her home state of Minnesota and relocated to Seattle, WA, where she currently lives with her husband and daughter. She loves living near the mountains and ocean but is still trying to get used to all of the Pacific Northwest rain. Trinity has a degree in Graphic Design and over 15 year…
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Rebecca is a former Michigan attorney who concentrated her Detroit-area solo practice in the areas of family law and Collaborative Divorce. She reluctantly left practice when her husband accepted a job in Georgia in 2011. When he accepted another position in North Carolina in 2012, Rebecca decided…
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Bryan joined The Modern Firm in 2014, bringing 15 years of programming and marketing experience. He enjoys working with new tools and improving backend technologies. An Iowa native, Bryan spent a few years working in Minnesota and Chicago, before returning to Iowa.
Before joining The Modern Firm, Br…
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Cullen lives in the “Potato Capital” of Michigan: Munger. Admittedly he’s never actually seen a potato growing there. But he doesn’t live in Munger for their produce. Instead it’s the quiet country landscape and nearby family that keep him rooted firmly in mid-Michigan.…
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Fittingly, Laura joined The Modern Firm as our Office Administrator after working for several years as the business administrator of a small law firm. She also has a background in academics, having earned a teaching degree from Central Michigan University, worked as a middle school teacher, and late…
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Rollo here took on the role of Director of the Humans when it became clear that they were doing a bad job of managing themselves — working all the time instead of playing ball and napping. Learn more about him and the rest of our talented office support staff!
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"The project was smooth and well-managed. Before becoming an attorney I worked in software, technical content development, and IT consulting – so I have an idea what is involved – and I have seen projects good and bad. I appreciate the process and how you explained the process going along. We are very satisfied.
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