Danielle Mason Anderson Honored with Women of Achievement and Courage Award by Michigan Women Forward
Miller Canfield is proud to announce that Danielle Mason Anderson, Chair of the firm’s Managing Directors and resident director of the Kalamazoo office, has been selected to receive the Women of Achievement and Courage Award from Michigan Women Forward, a statewide organization committed to empowering women and advancing equity and opportunity.
This prestigious award honors trailblazing women whose professional accomplishments and civic leadership have created meaningful, lasting impact. Anderson will be recognized at the 2025 Women of Achievement and Courage Awards celebration hosted by Michigan Women Forward.
“Danielle leads with a rare combination of intelligence, humility, strength, and compassion,” said Miller Canfield CEO Mike Palizzi. “She’s an outstanding attorney, a strategic and collaborative leader, and a steadfast advocate for the communities we serve. We are incredibly proud to see her receive this well-deserved honor.”
A principal attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, Anderson is widely respected for her work in commercial litigation, loan enforcement, insolvency, and creditors’ rights. Beyond her legal practice, she is an influential civic leader, serving on the boards of Southwest Michigan First, the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Foundation, and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, among others. Her passion for mentorship, equity, and service has guided initiatives that have strengthened both her firm and her community.
Anderson is a past recipient of numerous accolades, including Crain’s Grand Rapids Notable Women in Law, Leaders in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Finance Law.
The Women of Achievement and Courage Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by Michigan Women Forward, whose past honorees include governors, judges, corporate executives, and nonprofit leaders. Anderson joins a distinguished group of women recognized for breaking barriers and building bridges for the next generation.
