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Michael Khoury '82
a Partner at FisherBroyles, LLP, was honored with the 17th annual Stephen H. Schulman Outstanding Business Lawyer Award by the State Bar of Michigan’s Business Law Section. This prestigious award recognizes Michigan business lawyers who consistently demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, practice excellence, and a steadfast commitment to service, ethical conduct, and collegiality within the legal profession. Michael's continued recognition includes listings in Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers, and dBusiness Top Lawyers.
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Michael Cassar '17
recently elected as a shareholder at Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, specializes in workers' compensation defense within the firm's Employer Services group. With a focus on representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators across Michigan, Cassar offers comprehensive legal counsel in workers’ compensation matters. Additionally, he advises employers of all sizes on workplace safety and employment law issues.
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Scott Hill '03
has been re-elected as Executive Partner of Varnum LLP. As a member of the Corporate Practice Team, Scott specializes in business representation, including transactions, planning, and counseling. His expertise extends to navigating supply chain opportunities and risks across various levels, as well as providing succession planning support to closely-held businesses. Additionally, Scott dedicates a portion of his practice to advising clients on sales, mergers, and similar transactional matters.
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Thomas Schehr '97
has been appointed by Dykema as a member of its six-person Executive Board. Schehr is an experienced commercial litigator who regularly handles business, financial services, and healthcare disputes. In addition to his work in the trial courts, Schehr has won appeals for clients in important cases before the Michigan Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He previously served as Director of Dykema’s more than 100-lawyer Financial Industry Group.
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Jordan M. Ewald '21
has been recognized on the Best Lawyers in America: Ones To Watch list for 2024 and she has also been selected by Super Lawyers as a Michigan Rising Star for 2023.
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Marc P. Jerabek '04
a partner at Plunkett Cooney, was elected as one of the five partners to the firm's board of directors. He is also a member of the firm’s DEI Committee and is the first Hispanic member of the board. Jerabek focuses his practice on representing financial institutions, mortgage servicers, large and small businesses, and individuals, helping them navigate legal issues and achieve the best result when facing litigation.
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Holli Hart Targan '85
attorney and partner at Taft was recently recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a Notable Woman in Law. Throughout her career, Targan has operated in the paytech industry not only from a legal perspective but also on a leadership level.
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Aleanna Siacon '22
was elected to the Michigan Asian-Pacific American Bar Association Board as their treasurer. In her role as treasurer, Siacon will supervise the custody of MAPABA funds. Siacon is a member of Plunkett Cooney's Torts & Litigation and Governmental Law practice groups. She maintains a diverse litigation practice that includes the defense of premises liability, municipal liability and product liability claims, as well as cases involving general negligence.
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Gergana Sivrieva '19
is currently on sabbatical from Miller Canfield, conducting research at the Faculty of Law at the University of Barcelona on a Fulbright grant. Her research focuses on legacy issues stemming from the Spanish Civil War and the Francoist dictatorship.
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James Kresta '16
is one of the 23 attorneys elected partner for Taft. He is based in Detroit and operates within the Firm's Litigation practice group. James provides counsel and representation to public and private companies across various areas of sophisticated commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, constitutional law, restrictive covenants, business torts, employment disputes, and contract disputes. As an attorney in Taft’s Commercial Litigation practice group, James's diverse practice encompasses all aspects of dispute resolution, including contract review, negotiations, pleadings, discovery, substantive motions, trials, and appeals.
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Justin Hanna '12
is among the 23 attorneys elected partner for Taft. Justin operates within the Firm's Business practice group. He specializes in Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Capital, and Emerging Companies practice groups. Justin's expertise lies in business and real estate law, with a particular focus on middle-market M&A. He is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses of all sizes to achieve growth through effective strategic planning and analysis, regardless of the size, complexity, or scale of representation.
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Jonathan Ajlouny '17
is now a Partner at Honigman LLP. Ajlouny serves as a member of the Litigation Department. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation.
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Danielle Romano '22
has recently joined the litigation practice group at Foster Swift law firm, based in the Southfield office. In her role, Romano concentrates her practice on a diverse range of civil litigation areas. These include insurance defense litigation, addressing general liability matters, and handling cases related to first-party No-Fault and third-party auto negligence. Additionally, Romano brings expertise in navigating Michigan's Assigned Claims Plan (MAP) and specializes in servicing insurer defense within this framework. Her addition further strengthens the firm's capabilities in providing comprehensive legal counsel in various litigation matters.
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Roberts Kengis '92
retired from the Allegan County Circuit Court bench in June of 2023, and in November he joined Lennon Miller PLC in Kalamazoo in an Of Counsel role. Mr. Kengis will be focusing on mediation and arbitration of civil and domestic cases.
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Nicole Haelterman '18
has recently become an associate attorney at Bush Seyferth PLLC following the successful completion of two federal clerkships. She served as a clerk for the Honorable Paul L. Maloney in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and the Honorable Richard A. Griffin in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her valuable experience in these federal clerkships positions her well in her new role at Bush Seyferth PLLC.
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Kameshia Grant '04
a distinguished Oakland County Circuit Court Judge, has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Michael K. Lee Memorial Award. This honor was bestowed upon her during the biennial Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Taste of Diversity reception. The award, presented by the Oakland County Bar Association's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering and promoting diversity within the legal profession. Judge Kameshia Grant stands out as a true champion of diversity in her contributions to the legal community.
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Laurel McGiffert '80
the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at Plunkett Cooney, has been recognized as one of Crain’s Detroit Business' 2023 Notable Leaders in DEI. This accolade acknowledges McGiffert and fellow honorees for their outstanding contributions to advancing DEI initiatives within their organizations. Crain’s Detroit Business specifically commended McGiffert for her leadership in coordinating discussions, implementing innovative training programs, and prioritizing equity and justice in the community.
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Joseph Peterson '15
recently joined Plunkett Cooney to enhance its business law department as a senior tax attorney. Based in the firm's Bloomfield Hills office, Peterson assumes the role of Tax Law Practice Group Leader at Plunkett Cooney. His primary focus lies in resolving individual and business tax controversies, spanning audit defense, collections, and litigation involving both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state of Michigan governmental entities.
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Matthew Abel '85
has recently completed his second term on the State Bar of Michigan Cannabis Law Section Council. Mr. Abel served several terms on the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly and currently serves on the Outreach and Education Committee of the State Bar. Matt is a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the NORML Legal Committee, and the International Cannabis Bar Association, where he was a founding board member. Mr. Abel worked to help pass the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act in 2008 and was a member of the drafting committee and board of MILEGALIZE, which created, supported, and passed the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA) in 2016. Matt founded the now five partner Cannabis Counsel® law firm which has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rivertown Law Firm, which is located on Jefferson Avenue in Detroit in the former home of radio station WWWW. The firm is active politically, and has hosted numerous events at their office.
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Anisa Allen '11
was appointed as a member of Milford Village Council on October 2, 2023.
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Zach Fallstich '06
joined Teleperformance as Senior Corporate Counsel in 2023. Joined Michigan Indian Legal Services as volunteer board member in 2019.
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Mark Steiner
is one of the seven attorneys elected to McDonald Hopkins LLC membership as of October 1, 2023. Steiner is a Member of the Litigation Department and focuses his practice on business litigation, trade secrets, non-compete and unfair competition, and warranty and recall in the automotive industry.
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Stacey Washington
was promoted to Director of Compliance (in-house counsel) at the Archdiocese of Detroit in February 2023. Washington also served as Interim HR Director from March 2023 to August 2023.
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Nadine Hessi
is the newest member of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group of Plunkett Cooney. Hessi, who recently joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office, focuses her practice on trust and estate planning matters, as well as probate and trust litigation. She advises clients on trust agreements, tax law, prenuptial agreements, powers of attorney, wealth strategy planning, retirement planning, and charitable trusts. Her litigation practice includes representation in claims involving alleged breach of fiduciary duty and will/trust contests.
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Tiffany Holland
Joined Rivian as Senior Counsel, Supply Chain & Manufacturing
