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Bodman is pleased to announce that Michael C. Tibbits has joined the firm as a senior associate in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group, based in the firm’s Grand Rapids office. Tibbits is an experienced trial attorney specializing…

Wednesday, June 19, is Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In January 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which abolished slavery. However, it took more than 2.5 years – until June 19, 1865…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that the International Trademark Association (INTA) has recognized Bodman’s Jennifer M. Hetu as a 2024 Rising Star. The Rising Star program identifies and cultivates future leaders and contributors to the intellectual property (IP) profession.…

Bodman PLC is proud to share that it has once again been rated as one of Michigan’s top business law firms by the prestigious Chambers USA. In the recently released 2024 edition, Chambers placed Bodman in “band one” (the highest…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that it has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a recipient of its second annual Empowering Women Award. Bodman was one of 17 law firms and legal departments selected for this recognition. The…

Congratulations to Bodman’s Matthew Fleming and Kelly Lockman who recently assisted Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County in purchasing their new Southfield, Michigan headquarters building. Early this year, Matt and Kelly were asked to facilitate the purchase of Habitat’s new Southfield building, including assistance with review…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that Adomas N. Rauckis has joined the firm as a senior associate in the Business Practice Group. Rauckis, who is located in our Ann Arbor office, has experience counseling corporate clients on mergers and…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that Kelly M. Burnell, member and co-chair of Bodman’s High Net Worth Practice Group, has been appointed to CATCH’s Board of Trustees. CATCH (Caring Athletes Team for Children’s and Henry Ford Hospitals) is a…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Andrew T. Blum has joined the firm as a member in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Blum, who is based in the firm’s Grand Rapids office, focuses his practice in…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Ryan C. Washburn has joined the firm as a senior associate in the Business Practice Group, based in the firm’s Ann Arbor office. Washburn assists clients in business and tax planning including the…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce new leadership appointments in the firm’s Banking and Workplace Law practice groups. The new appointments include the following: Hebba Aref of the Detroit office has been appointed co-chair of the Banking Practice Group. Rebecca…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, spotlighting the firm’s ongoing efforts to achieve its DEI Strategic Plan goals while celebrating its many accomplishments in 2023. “I am proud…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Rachael W. Roseman has joined the firm as a member in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Practice Group. Roseman will be based in our Grand Rapids office and represents clients in a variety…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Gary S. Fealk is listed as a Michigan Lawyer Weekly 2024 “Go-To Lawyer” for Employment Law. The “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers in a particular field of law as nominated by…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Erica J. Shell was selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Up & Coming Lawyers list. Up & Coming Lawyers honorees have excelled in the profession and are standouts among their peers — all…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that David M. Walker has joined the firm as a member in the Business Practice Group, based in Detroit. Walker began his career as a business lawyer at Bodman where he practiced for six…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Gabrielle M. DeLeon and Aaron C. Roberson, Jr. joined the firm as associate attorneys, both based in the firm’s Detroit office. DeLeon is a member of Bodman’s Banking Practice Group. She represents banks,…

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that four attorneys have been listed in Crain’s 2024 Notable Women in Law. Lindsay M. Cummings and Monica J. Stover were selected for the Crain’s Grand Rapids Business publication and Celeste E. Arduino and…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Emily A. Cross, Alan J. Gocha, Erin M. Haney, and Justin R. Wheeler have been admitted as members of the firm. Cross, Gocha, and Haney were previously senior associates and Wheeler was previously…

In honor of Black History Month 2024, Bodman encourages all of our employees, clients, friends, and followers to participate in events throughout the month of February. Bodman’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has compiled a list of opportunities in the…

Congratulations to Bodman’s Joseph Haddad and his pro bono client, Ms. W, on the completion of Ms. W’s estate plan and property transfer documents. Ms. W connected with Bodman and Joseph through Lakeshore Legal Aid for guidance on transferring her home in…

Congratulations to Bodman attorney Sinéad Redmond and her client, Mr. F, on successfully reclaiming his family home. The Detroit home had been a part of Mr. F’s family for decades, with his father growing up in it. After purchasing the…

In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Bodman’s offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024. This national day of service celebrates the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to social justice,…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Alissa B. Kelso has joined the firm as a Conflicts Attorney and a member of the firm’s loss prevention team. Based in Bodman’s Detroit office, Kelso helps manage the potential ethical conflict issues…

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Aya Beydoun, Elizabeth Blondin, Grace Connolly, Spencer Darling, and Celina Grimes have joined the firm as associate attorneys. Darling is based in the Ann Arbor office, Beydoun and Blondin in the Troy office,…