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Charles W. Kocher II (2013)
joined Dickinson Wright where he focuses on intellectual property including patents and trademarks. Kocher earned his bachelor’s from Ohio State University and his master’s from Oakland University.
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Erica J. Shell (2015)
has been admitted as member of Bodman, where she previously was a senior associate. Shell is a member of the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution and Environmental practice groups. Shell earned her bachelor's from Vanderbilt University and her master's from University of Detroit Mercy.
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Paul Kittinger (2008)
joined the Detroit office of Garan Lucow Miller as a shareholder and is a member of the firm's No Fault and Automobile Negligence and Construction Law practice groups. Kittinger earned a bachelor's from the University of Michigan.
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David R. Janis (2005)
was promoted to associate general counsel at Quicken Loans. Janis earned his bachelor's from Michigan State University-James Madison College.
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Michael Emmer (2017)
received the 36 Under 36 honor by the Jewish News and The Well. The award program recognizes activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and other outstanding Jewish professionals advancing the Jewish community across Metro Detroit. Emmer is an attorney with Jaffe in the firm's real estate practice group. He earned his bachelor's in economics from Michigan State University.
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E. Powell Miller (1986)
was named Michigan Super Lawyers' No. 1 ranked attorney for 2020; Best Lawyers in America recognized him as a Best Lawyer® in several areas including Bet-the-Company Litigation; and Chambers and Partners reviewed him as a Band 1 attorney. The Miller Law Firm was named a Best Law Firm® for several litigation areas. Miller earned his bachelor's from Georgetown University.
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Stephani Judd LaBelle (2004)
was named to the 2020 class of Michigan Women in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. LaBelle is a lead attorney for Project Clean Slate, a program that offers free expungement services to Detroit residents. LaBelle earned a bachelor's from Wayne State University.
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Kareem Gibson (2020)
joined the Detroit office of Miller Canfield as an associate in the Financial Institutions group. Gibson earned his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of South Carolina.
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Arthur Griem (2019)
joined the Ann Arbor office of Miller Canfield as an associate in the Corporate and Transactions group. Griem earned his bachelor’s in leadership and management studies from New York University.
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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.
