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Vera Hansen (2020)
joined the Detroit office of Miller Canfield as an associate in the Corporate and Transactions group. Hansen earned her bachelor’s in political science and law at the University of Tübingen in Tübingen, Germany.
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Erica Jilek (2020)
has joined the Detroit office of Miller Canfield as an associate in the Employment and Labor group. Jilek earned her bachelor’s in political science from Central Michigan University.
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Travis M. Reeds (1997)
was re-elected Judge of the 52-1 District Court of Oakland County, Michigan, for the term of 2021-26. Reeds joined the bench in January 2015. Prior to becoming a judge, he was in private practice for 17 years. Reed earned his bachelor's from Central Michigan University.
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Christine L. Phillips (2006)
was appointed co-vice chair of Bodman's Banking Practice Group. Phillips earned her bachelor's from Michigan State University.
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Laura Bassett (2008)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright. She counsels Michigan local governments and school districts on tax-exempt and taxable financings, including debt issued in connection with capital project financing, refinancing and more. She was named a recognized leader in her field by DBusiness’ Top Lawyers for Public Finance Law. Bassett earned her bachelor’s from Kalamazoo College and her doctorate from the University of Michigan.
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Brian Foley (2007)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright. He represents financial institutions, companies, and individuals in real estate matters, with an emphasis in commercial real estate secured financing transactions. Foley earned his bachelor’s from Kalamazoo College and his master's from Michigan State University.
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Robert Avers (2011)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright. He represents clients in a variety of business and political matters in state and federal courts and in various domestic and international arbitral forums. Avers earned his bachelor’s from Central Michigan University.
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William Hurles (2014)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright, where focuses on patent, trademark, and copyright matters. Hurles earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.
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Chelsey Marsh (2014)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright. She focuses on representation of national, regional, and local financial institutions, companies, and individuals in commercial real estate finance transactions. Marsh earned her bachelor’s from the University of Michigan.
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M. Katherine VanderVeen (2014)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright. She assists clients in a variety of industries with all aspects of commercial finance transactions. VanderVeen earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.
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Adam Wallace (2013)
was promoted to member at Dickinson Wright. He represents private equity funds and their related portfolio companies in various types of mergers and acquisitions and related financings. Wallace earned his bachelor’s from the University of Michigan.
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Marilyn Kelly (1971)
was unanimously reappointed as chair of the Wayne State University Board of Governors by its members.
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Fadee A. Nakkash (2020)
joined Secrest Wardle as an associate. He is a member of the firm's Commercial and Business Law, Construction, Environmental and Toxic Tort, Intellectual Property/Advertising Injury, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Premises Liability, Product Liability, and Trucking/Commercial Vehicle Litigation practice groups. Nakkash earned his bachelor's from Wayne State University.
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Richard J. Ehrlich (1976)
was appointed to the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates by the governor. Ehrlich is an attorney with Zamler, Shiffman & Karfis. He earned his bachelor's from Wayne State University.
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Kevin P. Kales (1983)
was appointed to the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates by the governor. Kales is an attorney with Legghio & Israel. He earned his bachelor's from Wayne State University.
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Lenny Segel (1980)
was appointed to the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates by the governor. Segel is an attorney with Berstein and Bernstein.
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David H. Williams (1982)
was re-appointed to the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates by the governor. He has served in this position since 2013. Williams earned his bachelor's from Wayne State University.
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Anne M. Yantus (1986)
received the Exemplary Pro Bono Service Award from Michigan Community Resources. Yantus is pro bono counsel at Bodman. She earned her bachelor's at Wayne State University.
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Thomas M. Amon (2008)
was promoted to partner at Warner Norcross + Judd. He is a civil litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, class action defense, toxic torts, and real estate litigation. Amon earned his bachelor's from Michigan State University.
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Matthew K. Casey (1990)
was named executive partner of Warner Norcross + Judd where he leads the Macomb office. Casey is also a member of Warner's Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Group
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Bobby Raitt (1992)
established Raitt Law in Southfield, Michigan, concentrating on auto and truck accident cases, as well as premises and construction site injury cases. Raitt earned his bachelor's from the University of Michigan.
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Yezi (Amy) Yan (2020)
joined Varnum as an associate. Yan earned her bachelor's from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts.
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Brian A. McKenna (1993)
was named partner at Sinas Dramis Law Firm. He manages the firm’s Saint Clair Shores office as a personal injury lawyer. McKenna earned his bachelor's in business administration from Ferris State University.
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Judge Daniel Kelly (1974)
recently retired as Chief Judge of the St. Clair County courts having served 38 years on the bench - 12 years with the 72nd District Court and 26 years with the 31st Circuit Court. Kelly was appointed as one of the original judges assigned to the Business Court to handle complex commercial litigation cases.
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Matthew P. Breuer (2012)
was named shareholder at Howard & Howard. Breuer concentrates his practice on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance transactions, real estate transactions, and general corporate matters. Breuer earned his bachelor's from Michigan State University.
