Super Lawyers contributing authors

Mark Schaaf is a freelance journalist for Super Lawyers. He has a journalism degree from an accredited program, and has worked for Wisconsin publications such as Prairie du Chien Courier Press, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Community Newspapers Inc., Oak Creek Patch and The Journal Times.

Martin Kuz is an independent journalist covering the war in Ukraine. He previously reported on the U.S. war in Afghanistan and has written about wildfires, military veterans, criminal justice and mental health. His articles have appeared in New Lines Magazine, Postindustrial, Sactown Magazine and other publications. Twitter: @MartinKuz

Matt Chandler is a longtime Super Lawyers freelance writer and the author of more than 45 children’s books. His magazine writing has sent him from The White House, where he covered President Obama, to a Buffalo Bisons minor league baseball game, where he dressed up as a bucket of blue cheese to participate in the legendary Chicken Wing race. His writing has earned a number of state and national awards, including six New York Press Association Awards for his feature writing and weekly column, “Just a Thought.” The American Society of Journalists and Authors selected his book, Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing Pro Baseball’s Greatest Players as the 2015 Outstanding Young Adult Book.

Meagan Francis is the founder of Life, Listened, a podcast production company and creative services agency that helps others tell audio stories. She is co-host of The Mom Hour podcast, has authored four books, and regularly contributes articles about lifestyle, health, business, travel, and parenting to national publications.