Hebba Aref Included in Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2024 Class of Influential Women in Law
08/21/24
Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Hebba Aref, co-chair of the firm’s Banking Practice Group, was selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Class of Influential Women in Law.
This award honors women attorneys for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system and for their clients, their commitment to their communities, and their service to the profession. Honorees are inspiring and accomplished leaders, serve as mentors to others, and contribute significant time and effort to volunteerism and/or pro bono initiatives.
Aref, who is based in Bodman’s Detroit office, represents financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including the structuring, negotiating and documenting of loan transactions, including syndicated loans, bilateral loans, subordinated loans and participations.
In addition to her recent appointment as co-chair of Bodman’s largest practice group, Aref devotes considerable time to assisting with associate development and mentorship. Aref is active in several internal management committees related to DEI, professional development, and recruiting. She is active in the Michigan Muslim Bar Association where she is working to expand participation and bring mentorship and networking opportunities to the group. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America under Banking and Finance Law and in DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers under Banking and Financial Services Law.