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Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that 57 of its lawyers have been recognized in the Michigan, Illinois and Ohio editions of Super Lawyers for 2020 and the magazine's annual listing of up-and-coming “Rising Stars.”

To earn Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab, the leading incubator for innovative solutions to foster diversity and inclusion in law firms, firms must ensure that 30 percent of the candidates affirmatively considered in lateral hiring and promotions are women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ attorneys and attorneys with disabilities.

ACMA is the leading organization of mortgage attorneys in North America who are recognized by their peers as distinguished practitioners in the field of mortgage law and real estate finance.

Recognized for excellence in 60 practice specialties, lawyers earning Best Lawyers honors are rated entirely by their peers. Sixteen Miller Canfield attorneys were also named on Best Lawyers' list of Rising Stars.

In the newly created role, Michelle Crockett will chair the firm's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, which will propose to the firm's managing directors changes to firm structures and policies that can move the firm toward a more diverse and welcoming environment.

Murkowski is a principal in Miller Canfield’s Detroit office, a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group and co-leader of its Automotive team. He will serve as DMBA president in the 2021-2022 term.

The annual Women in the Law award celebrates the significant contributions made by women to the legal profession and the community, emphasizing excellence in the practice of law, community service, mentorship and leadership.

Yaghi is the resident co-director of the firm's office in Doha, Qatar. Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters and transactions, particularly in the aviation, cybersecurity and defense industries.

The award is given for the best scholarly articles submitted for publication in The Bond Lawyer, a publication of the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL).

Miller Canfield pro bono attorneys in partnership with the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice filed an amicus brief in support of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s authority to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters in Michigan.

Miller Canfield Hiring Chair/Diversity and Professional Development Principal Michelle Crockett has been shortlisted in the Diversity & Inclusion Lawyer of the Year category, and the firm's Pro Bono practice is shortlisted for the Pro Bono Program of the Year for 2020.

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.

Justyna Regan has been appointed to serve a one-year term as chair of the Chicago Bar Association Cyber Law and Data Privacy Committee.

The American College of Environmental Lawyers is a professional association of distinguished lawyers who are dedicated to maintaining and improving the ethical practice of environmental law, the administration of justice and the development of environmental law at the state and federal level.

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers is a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 as a professional organization to honor leading lawyers and has evolved to become a leading resource for the community, the judiciary, the government and academia.

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.

Green is a lifetime Detroiter who has dedicated his life to service to the community and excellence in the practice of law.

As leaders of metropolitan Detroit’s largest law firms, we are strongly committed to doing our part to encourage and ensure equal voice, opportunity and legal representation for African American people and other people of color.

Ten of the firm's attorneys and six of its core practice areas were ranked among the best in the U.S. The firm earned rankings in: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.

Kaye has advised clients on more than $65 billion in financing and debt restructuring in hundreds of transactions. In the FinTech area, he has advised clients on tokenization of services, structuring peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and cryptocurrency asset-backed lending platforms.

Chudzicki is the Resident Director of Miller Canfield's Washington, D.C., office. He leads the firm's Qatar team, which serves U.S. and foreign companies engaged in business in Qatar in industries that include aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, manufacturing, and telecommunications and media.

The awards recognize attorneys for their exceptional legal skills, leadership ability and commitment to the legal community and the community at large. Crockett will be recognized at a celebration on April 9, 2020.

As Miller Canfield's International Disputes Group Leader, Acomb defends and prosecutes transnational litigation and international arbitration matters for clients located throughout the world.

Scott Eldridge was elected by principals of the firm to serve as one of its five Managing Directors, while eight attorneys were promoted to principalship.

In 2019, Miller Canfield bond attorneys opined on 97 issues in Michigan and 10 in Illinois, totaling $5.4 billion, ranking the firm first in the Mideast region and 18th in the United States. Miller Canfield is the only Michigan firm to be named in the top 50 firms nationwide.

Baxter-Labut's practice focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial lending enforcement and litigation.

Jacob Koering, Edward Rice, Steven Rotunno and Robert Zielinski have been named to 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers.

Stephen G. Palms has been named to the Midwest Real Estate Journal’s Hall of Fame.

Miller Canfield has expanded its Chicago office with the hiring of three principal attorneys: Lance Tyson, Carson Veach and Glenn Weinstein.

In 2018, Miller Canfield became the first Detroit law firm to sponsor the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce, which partners with allied corporate and nonprofit members to promote workplace and corporate diversity and inclusion of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender business community.

Stek is a commercial litigator in Miller Canfield’s Grand Rapids office. He was first elected to serve on the Commission in 2014, and was re-elected in 2016 and 2018.

Formerly a senior trust officer with Plante Moran Trust, Hughes works with high-net-worth families and individuals in the administration of personal and charitable trusts, foundations, estates, special needs/care planning, and family office management.

Business Facilities magazine has awarded the Michigan Economic Development Corp. the 2019 Deal of the Year Award for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' $4.5 billion investment and expansion in the City of Detroit and four other Michigan plants. Miller Canfield was honored to serve as counsel to the City of Detroit and its Brownfield Redevelopment Authority in the deal.

The award honors pro bono partners who have meaningfully contributed to MCR's mission of building strong nonprofits.

The firm was recognized as a standout in two categories: investing in client relationships and client-facing communication.

Miller Canfield Principal Jennifer Sabourin has been selected to serve a two-year term as the Program Vice-Chair for the American Employment Law Council (AELC), a selective member-by-nomination group of high-level employer-side attorneys.

Leading the way in workplace inclusivity, Miller Canfield has announced that it has expanded its parental leave policies to allow additional time for mothers to recover from childbirth, and to include paid time off for new fathers and adoptive parents.

Sixty Miller Canfield attorneys have been named on DBusiness Magazine’s Top Lawyers list for 2020.

The firm earned national rankings in 14 areas, as well as 116 metropolitan rankings. "Best Law Firms" rankings are published annually and are based on a nationwide survey of more than 85,000 lawyers and historical analysis by Best Lawyers researchers.

Mithani is a principal attorney in the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group and serves as the resident director of Miller Canfield's Ann Arbor office and the firm's deputy general counsel.

Peter Danos (Chicago), Katherine Hopkins (Detroit/Ann Arbor), Amanda Rauh-Bieri (Grand Rapids) and Sean Rucker (Detroit) join as associates in growing practice groups.

Swanson is the current lead attorney in the City of Detroit bankruptcy, the largest and most complex municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.

Led by Pawel Chudzicki and Lana Yaghi, the Qatar office will be seamlessly integrated with Miller Canfield offices in Michigan, Washington, D.C., and Chicago to provide a platform for clients, including U.S. defense contractors and mid-market companies in the defense, cybersecurity and aerospace industries, to engage in business in both Qatar and the United States.

The firms named on the list were selected based on the results of an independent survey of lawyers nationwide, who were asked to recommend law firms in 17 fields. The 2,500 attorneys who responded to the survey identified Miller Canfield as most recommended in the area of Corporate Governance law.

Ammar's practice focuses on creditors' rights, bankruptcy, commercial law and other banking matters. His clients include financial institutions and all types of creditors.

CEO Michael McGee: "We are one of the very few Midwestern firms to offer a full range of international legal services that include everything from international disputes to transactions, immigration and export controls. Alex's extensive experience with regulatory matters and government contracts will be a valuable addition to our practice."

Miller Canfield is among the 51 major firms nationwide to have earned Mansfield Plus Certification. It is the only Michigan-based firm to have met the high standards to achieve certification two years in a row.

Sixty-five Miller Canfield lawyers have been recognized for exceptional performance in the Michigan, Illinois and Ohio editions of Super Lawyers for 2019 and the magazine’s annual listing of up-and-coming “Rising Stars.”

U.S. News & World Report has named 103 Miller Canfield attorneys in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio in “Best Lawyers 2020.” Recognized for excellence in 58 practice specialties, lawyers earning Best Lawyers distinction are rated by their peers as standouts in their profession.

Samuel Charara, Ashley Higginson and Magdalena (Maggie) Schenone join growing practice areas as the firm strategically expands.

David's passion for the law, his drive, and his ability to think outside of the box shone through in his work.

The annual recognition emphasizes excellence in the practice of law, service to the legal community, mentorship, leadership and civic involvement.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that principal attorney Jennifer L. Sabourin has been elected by her national peers as a fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

With great sadness, Miller Canfield announces that litigation attorney Peter Waldmeir died on June 28, 2019. He was 65 years old. The announcement was made by CEO Michael McGee.

The addition of principals Pawel Chudzicki and Władek Rzycki and senior attorney Lana Yaghi adds strength to Miller Canfield's robust and growing international practice team.

Scott is a member of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. She is known as a superior trial lawyer who focuses on complex "bet the company" litigation.

David O'Brien and Conor Fitzpatrick earn Miller Canfield's highest honor for pro bono contributions.

Schmidt is experienced in handling transactional real estate matters. He earned his B.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University.

Brennan is based in the firm's Detroit office and is responsible for planning, implementing and managing all aspects of strategic attorney recruiting and integration.

Miller Canfield has announced that “Chambers USA 2019” has ranked 15 of the firm’s attorneys and five of its practice groups among the best in the U.S.

Thomas D. Colis has been elected to serve as the new Chairman of the Managing Directors, the firm’s five-member management administration.

Before joining Miller Canfield, Colvin worked for the City Of Chicago as the chief legal officer for Treasurer Kurt Summers and was tasked with investing more than $7 billion of public funds.

Marinelli's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, biological and chemical patent prosecution, intellectual property license and asset purchase agreements, and litigation strategy development.

The OnTrack for Leadership program supports the retention, advancement and business development efforts of women and minority attorneys.

With more than 20 attorneys in Michigan and Illinois, Miller Canfield’s Public Finance Group is the largest group of dedicated municipal finance attorneys in Michigan.

Danielle Mason Anderson was elected to serve as one Miller Canfield's five Managing Directors, while Noël Goudreau, John Moran, Luke Polcyn and Phillip Shane were promoted to principalship.

Anderson, recently elected to serve as one of the firm's five managing directors, is a principal attorney and the resident director of Miller Canfield’s office in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Midwest Real Estate Journal honors the leader of Miller Canfield's Real Estate Group.

Jacob D. Koering, Edward H. Rice, Steven J. Rotunno and Robert T. Zielinski have been named by Super Lawyers Magazine among the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers.

OutFront Kalamazoo, which serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of greater Kalamazoo and its friends and allies, recognized Miller Canfield with its 2019 Retail/Business Award.

Stek, a principal in our Grand Rapids office, was first elected to serve on the Commission in 2014. He was re-elected in 2016 and again in 2018.

The State Bar of Michigan's Labor and Employment Law Council has selected Norris, Miller Canfield Managing Directors Chairwoman, as the recipient of its Distinguished Service Award.

Valentine, the resident director of Miller Canfield's Cleveland office, is named by Super Lawyers Magazine among the Top 100: 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers, the Top 50: 2019 Women Ohio Super Lawyers, and the Top 25: 2019 Women Cleveland Super Lawyers.

Miller Canfield has been named to the Client Service A-Team 2019 list by law firm research and ranking firm BTI Consulting. The designation is given only to those firms that are considered by clients to deliver the highest levels of service.

Kopacz has more than 12 years of experience representing employers, group health plans, insurance companies and third-party administrators in regulatory and compliance issues related to employee benefits.

Prior to joining Miller Canfield, Wallace served as General Counsel for international franchisor Two Men and a Truck International, Inc., where she provided counsel on franchise, labor, contract, trademark, and corporate issues.

The deal to fund a $533 million Wayne County criminal justice complex, for which Miller Canfield served as bond counsel, has been named the Midwest Region Deal of the Year in The Bond Buyer and is a finalist in the national 17th Annual Deal of the Year awards.

Miller Canfield has been ranked among the top law firms nationwide in 14 practice areas, and has earned 114 metropolitan rankings on the U.S. News-Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.

Twenty Miller Canfield attorneys were recognized for their acumen in 17 practice areas.

Turner is a banking and finance lawyer, focusing on transactional lending and review, and has developed niche skills in counseling foreign and domestic banks.

Chris Gartman, Brittni King and Tom Soehl have joined our growing Grand Rapids office.

Ed Rice and Marina Saito have joined the firm as principal attorneys on the intellectual property team in Chicago.

Gregory Krause, who has an extensive litigation background and experience defending employers of all sizes in employment-related claims, has joined Miller Canfield's Employment and Labor Group in the firm’s Detroit office.

Miller Canfield has announced that it will be the first Detroit law firm to sponsor the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce, which partners with allied corporate and nonprofit members to promote workplace and corporate diversity and inclusion of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender business community.

Recently Assistant General Counsel and Vice President at Fifth Third Bank, Steele has rejoined Miller Canfield to open an office in Cincinnati. The new office will complement the Firm's presence in Cleveland and continue its strategy of expansion in Ohio and the broader Great Lakes region.

Lawyers honored for exceptional performance in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio, with 16 recognized as Rising Stars.

Miller Canfield Principal Attorney Lawrence W. Falbe has been appointed as president of the Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals (IAEP).

Matthew Carstens, former Vice President and General Counsel, Utility Operations at ITC Holdings, has joined Miller Canfield's Energy and Environmental Group in Lansing.

Miller Canfield litigation attorney Saul Green has been recognized for lifetime achievement by the Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation in its 70 Over Seventy Awards.

Miller Canfield Principal Danielle Mason Anderson will speak to the Kalamazoo, Michigan, business community as part of a First Leaders Leading Ladies panel discussion presented by Southwest Michigan First. Discussion will focus on closing the leadership gap between men and women, and will include topics such as equal pay, under-representation in managerial roles, and peer mentorship.

Miller Canfield announced today that it is has been named among 41 major law firms nationwide, and is the only firm in Michigan to have earned Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab, the national incubator for innovative ideas and solutions to boost diversity and inclusion in law.

U.S. News & World Report has named 111 Miller Canfield attorneys in Michigan, Illinois and Florida in "Best Lawyers 2019." Recognized for excellence in 58 practice specialties across the firm, lawyers earning Best Lawyers distinction are rated by their peers as the best in their profession.

Joseph Infante, a principal attorney in Miller Canfield’s Grand Rapids office, has been named on Grand Rapids Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” list.

The Michigan State Bar Foundation announced that Miller Canfield Chairman Emeritus Thomas Linn is the recipient of its 2018 Founders Award, which recognizes lawyers who exemplify professional excellence and outstanding community contributions.

The selection committee of Leadership Detroit has chosen Miller Canfield Principal Shawn Hopper as a member of the Leadership Detroit Class XL for 2018-2019, which challenges emerging and existing community leaders to bring about positive change in the community.

Julianne Cassin Sharp has been appointed to the National Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Miller Canfield Principal and Pro Bono Counsel Wendolyn Wrosch Richards has been named among Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Women in the Law for 2018.

Immigration attorneys Lu (Kevin) Wang and Elizabeth Boyda Baker joined Miller Canfield on July 30, 2018.

Miller Canfield will for a second year partner with Diversity Lab and the country’s leading law firms to adopt the Mansfield Rule, which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women and attorneys of color—at least 30 percent of the candidate pool—for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, and lateral positions.

Miller Canfield attorneys will offer free legal help on key topics that startups need to know, including intellectual property, employment, tax, funding and real property issues.