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  • Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business Law ...
  • Illinois, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan 1988
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Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Bankruptcy
Business Law
International Law
Military Law
Securities Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Bankruptcy and Restructuring
  • General Civil
  • Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
ID Number: P41868
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Michigan
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Michigan
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Michigan 1988
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit 1989
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 2005
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan 1988
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois 2003
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan 1993
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U.S. Supreme Court 2004
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Professional Experience
Education
Pennsylvania State University
B.S
with high distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi
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Southern Illinois University
M.A
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University of Michigan
M.A
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Detroit College of Law
J.D
summa cum laude, first in class, Moot Court, Law Review
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Professional Associations
Current
Activities: Michigan State Bar Board of Commissioners (2005-present); Representative Assembly (1996-2002): Pro Bono Initiative Co-Chair
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Current
Activities: Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association: President (2003-2004), Board of Directors (1995-2004), member of Circuit Court Committee
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Current
Activities: Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Foundation Board of Directors (2004-present)
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Current
Activities: Women Lawyers Association of Michigan: President (1999-2000); Board of Directors (1993-2001); member of Candidate Endorsement Committee; member of Law School Liaison Committee
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Current
Activities: Federal Bar Association: Pro Bono Committee Co-Chair; member of Courthouse Tours Committee
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Current
Activities: National Association of Women Lawyers: Regional Representative (1996-2004
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Current
Activities: American Bar Association: House of Delegates (1999-2005); International Law, Litigation, Tort & Insurance Practice, Law Practice Management and Appellate Sections; Women Rainmakers; member of numerous committees
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Current
Activities: Wolverine Bar Association
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Activities: Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
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Activities: Defense Research Institute
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Activities: Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers
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Current
Activities: Society of Automotive Engineering
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Michigan State Bar  # P41868
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
651 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
Telephone: (313) 596-9854
Fax: (313) 596-9825