Congratulations to Lana Yaghi, who was named by The National Law Journal among its 2020 D.C. Rising Stars. (See the NLJ's profile of her here.) Lana is one of the youngest of the 40 attorneys aged 40 and younger selected for their outstanding achievements in the practice of law.

Lana shares her time between Miller Canfield's Washington, D.C., and Doha, Qatar, offices. Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters and transactions, particularly in the defense, cybersecurity and aerospace industries. She also frequently counsels corporations and high net worth individuals in corporate aviation transactions across the world. 

Miller Canfield is proud to join the business community in taking the #MaskUpMichigan pledge to help keep our businesses open. In taking this pledge, we are enforcing the wearing of face coverings by our employees and visitors in all of our locations in the United States.

In light of ongoing protests against racial injustice, Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that it has joined the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance.

The Alliance was formed in June 2020 to "leverage the resources of the private bar in partnership with legal services organizations to amplify the voices of communities and individuals oppressed by racism, to better use the law as a vehicle for change that benefits communities of color and to promote racial equity in the law," according to its charter.

Today is June 19 – Juneteenth – a date often overlooked and traditionally not widely celebrated nor recognized for its historical significance. 

Recent social unrest however, has caused a collective awakening of sorts. This awakening has given way to a reckoning over the insidiousness nature of racism. From this reckoning will come necessary changes in how we deal with one another as human beings, and all of this will be good.

Permit me a personal word this Friday afternoon about what is happening in our beloved country.

The images we have seen over the past 10 days have been horrific. It is appalling to watch acts of violence being committed, whether by private individuals or by the officials whom we charge to serve and protect us. It almost is more than one can bear. One is tempted to simply turn away, to say that’s not us, that’s not who we are. Can’t we just arrest and punish the wrongdoers, and move on?

We hope that you and your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe. As states loosen stay-home restrictions and businesses prepare to reopen, we have compiled tools and information to help you move forward. In addition to our COVID-19 Resource Center, we've also compiled a Reopening Toolkit for Business with information and guidance on reopening operations, financial resources, data security, helpful checklists, and recordings of relevant audio and video presentations.

Miller Canfield has announced that "Chambers USA 2020" has ranked 10 of the firm's attorneys and six of its core practice areas among the best in the United States.

The firm earned rankings in: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact people and businesses around the globe, we have compiled resources for those with business concerns around the world, including Poland, China, Mexico, Canada and Qatar. Please visit our International Resource Center for continuously updated guidance and a list of Miller Canfield contacts.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and impact people and businesses throughout the U.S. and around the world, creating uncertainty in our lives, businesses and economy. We at Miller Canfield understand and share the concerns you are having. Please be assured that we are here for you as we all work through this new reality together.

Big congratulations to Michelle Crockett, who was recently named among Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Leaders in the Law, Class of 2020, and was also appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce.  

Michelle is Miller Canfield's Hiring Chair and the firm's Diversity and Professional Development Principal, as well as a litigator in our Employment and Labor Group.