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Robert Stead (1984)
will serve as managing partner of Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s new office in Southfield. He is also managing partner of the firm’s Grand Rapids office. Stead earned his bachelor’s from the University of Michigan and LL.M. from New York University School of Law.
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Bill Blancke (2018)
joined Howard & Howard where he will focus his practice on intellectual property law. He earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.
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Brian Aquart (2009)
was promoted to director, talent and organizational performance at Northwell Health. Prior to joining Northwell, Aquart served as executive agency counsel with the New York City Human Resources Administration. He earned his bachelor’s from the University of Florida.
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Valerie Newman (1992)
has been appointed to the State Bar Board of Commissioners by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Ian M. Harrier (2018)
joined Warner, Norcross and Judd as an associate in their Technology and Intellectual Property Practice group. He earned his bachelor’s from Alma College and his master’s from the University of Notre Dame.
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Michael Emmer (2017)
joined Jaffe Raitt Heuer and Weiss, P.C. as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He received his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.
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Eric Shovein (2014)
was promoted to privacy, information security and information management counsel at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He previously served as e-discovery counsel for the VA. Shovein earned his bachelor’s from the University of Michigan.
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William Volz (1975)
was
appointed to the rank of distinguished service professor. Volz is a professor of business law and ethics in the Mike Ilitch School of Business. He’s been a member of the WSU faculty since 1978. Volz earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University, master’s from the University of Michigan, and M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
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Linda G. Burwell (1985)
was listed in the Chambers USA Guide 2019, Labor and Employment – Michigan. Burwell is investigation counsel and president of National Investigation Counsel PLLC. She earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.
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Michael H. Gibbs (1999)
was promoted to executive vice president of Whataburger. Gibbs joined Whataburger in 2005 as the company’s first ever in-house general counsel, a role which he continues to hold. He earned his bachelor’s from Ripon College and MBA from Emory University.
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Candice C. Moore (2015)
was appointed to the Board of Law Examiners by the governor. She is also the nominee of the Michigan Supreme Court for a term commencing July 1, 2019 and expiring June 30, 2024. Moore is an associate at Jones Day in Detroit and earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.
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Joan E. Young (1974)
received the Distinguished Career Achievement Award from the Oakland County Bar Association at its annual meeting in June 2019. Judge Young served the citizens of Oakland County as both a probate and circuit judge during her twenty-eight years on the bench.
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Gregory Narsh (1992)
was named a fellow of the Pepper Center, a group of senior attorneys at Pepper Hamilton LLP dedicated to advancing pro bono causes, including immigration, education and other areas. Narsh is of counsel at Pepper Hamilton and co-chair of the firm’s Latino Caucus. He earned his bachelor’s from Wayne State University.
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Michael Steinberg (1989)
was honored by the Detroit Branch of the NAACP and the Arab American Civil Rights League with its 2019 Justice Award. Steinberg, who has served as the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan for 22 years, is joining the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School in the fall. He will teach a civil rights litigation course and start a legal clinic called the Civil Rights Litigation Initiative.
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Dana Nessel (1994)
was awarded a City Pulse 2019 Inclusion Award for her continued dedication to providing fair and equal protection under the law to members of the LGBTQ community and all our state’s residents.
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Jeffrey Rogg (1993)
was appointed Menominee County prosecuting attorney in April 2019. Rogg earned his bachelor’s from Central Michigan University.
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Corey M. Beaubien (2006)
authored an article in the IAM Yearbook 2019, released in October 2018. The article is entitled “
Patent Confidential – On-Sale Bar and Secret Sales in America Invents Act Era” and looks at recent court decisions involving secret sales under the AIA’s on-sale bar. Beaubien is a shareholder at Reising Ethington PC and earned his bachelor’s from Kettering University.
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Sue Carter (1988)
was elected corporate secretary of the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Carter earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University and master’s from Wayne State University.
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Andrew J. Schuster (2008)
has achieved Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Schuster is a member of Bodman PLC in the firm’s Troy office.
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Mark W. Peters (1993)
was listed in Chambers USA 2019 as a Leading Individual for Corporate/M&A Law. Peters is a member of Bodman PLC in the firm’s Troy office.
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Wendy L. Zabriskie (1991)
was listed in Chambers USA 2019 as a Leading Individual for Banking and Finance Law. She has also been listed in IFLR1000 as a Highly Regarded Practitioner for Banking Law. Zabriskie is a member of Bodman PLC in the firm’s Troy office.
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Dennis J. Levasseur (1985)
was listed in Chambers USA 2019 as a Leading Individual for Commercial Litigation. Levasseur is a member of Bodman PLC in the firm’s Detroit office.
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Rebecca Wrock (2014)
was featured in an article in the Wayne State University alumni magazine titled, "
Furry Heirs." In the article, Wrock, vice president of Attorneys for Animals, discusses her work in helping estate planning clients develop pet trusts.
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Wendy Potts (1977)
joined JAMS after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Oakland County judiciary, including terms as a trial judge on both the Probate Court and Circuit Court, where she served as chief judge for six years. Potts will serve as an arbitrator and mediator.
