Joy Calmes

Joy Calmes possesses extensive experience in legal administration, currently serving as a Lead Legal Assistant, Work Coordinator, and Litigation Legal Assistant at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP since October 2002. In this role, Joy provides comprehensive legal support to equity partners, associate attorneys, and a paralegal within the Litigation Practice Group. Prior to this position, Joy owned and served as CFO of DJ Calmes Construction, LLC from April 2004 to August 2016. Earlier experience includes a role as a Legal Assistant at Foley & Lardner LLP and various positions at the Office of the State Public Defender, where responsibilities ranged from maintaining calendars to training staff. Education includes an Associate Degree in Legal Secretary Studies from Gateway Technical College and coursework at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.