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American Institute of Architects Elevates
Rainy Hamilton Jr., FAIA, NOMA, local architect,
to the College of Fellows
AIA Fellowship Recognizes Significant Contributions to Profession of Architecture and Society
For immediate release:
February, 2012 – The 2012 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated, Rainy Hamilton Jr., FAIA, NOMA, local architect and AIA member to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession.
The Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of architects as individuals, but also their significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Out of a total AIA membership of over 80,000, there are fewer than 2,700 distinguished with the honor of fellowship and honorary fellowship.
Rainy Hamilton is a native Detroiter and graduate of the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Architecture. Rainy established his own Detroit-based architectural firm as a solo practitioner in 1993. Since that time, Hamilton Anderson Associates (HAA) has grown to include partner, Kent Anderson, landscape architect, and over 65 full-time employees. Hamilton Anderson’s mission is to contribute to the positive evolution of urban environments and progressive social cultures. With offices in Detroit, Las Vegas and New Orleans, the firm has been active in the rebuilding of the economic and physical fabric of these communities, working on such projects as the Detroit School of Arts, Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Terminal Building, Woodward/M1 Light Rail and the Detroit Works Plan.
Rainy’s dedication to his profession is illustrated by his activities in the professional arena. In 1999, he was appointed by Governor John Engler to serve on the Michigan Board of Architects, and in 2000 he was appointed to serve on the Michigan Board of Land Surveyors. Rainy became President of the Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2001, the first African American to serve in this position. Rainy currently serves as president of the Detroit Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).
All 2012 Fellows will be honored at an investiture ceremony at the 2012 National AIA Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C. Rainy will be honored with three other AIA Michigan members.
Hamilton Anderson Associates is a Detroit headquartered, minority-owned design firm with over 65 professionals in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and interior design. www.hamilton-anderson.com
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 11:46 |
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Anne Widlak of Detroit Employment Law Firm Nemeth Burwell Named a Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Detroit, Mich. ---February 21, 2012 ---Anne Widlak, a shareholder at Detroit-based employment law firm Nemeth Burwell, P.C., has been named one of Michigan’s 25 Leaders in the Law by the legal trade publication Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Ms. Widlak and her fellow honorees from throughout the state’s legal community will be celebrated at an awards luncheon on March 15th at the Marriott in Troy.
As a litigator and counselor, Ms. Widlak successfully defends cases in state and federal courts involving a comprehensive array of claims, including workplace harassment; discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin and other protected categories; retaliation; violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act; wrongful discharge; and intentional interference with an at-will employment relationship. Active in the legal community, Ms. Widlak has been a volunteer hearing panel member of the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB) since 1998 and was appointed a panel Chairperson in 2006, a position she continues to hold. The ADB is the adjudicative arm of the Michigan Supreme Court for discharge of its exclusive authority to supervise and discipline Michigan attorneys. The hearing panels conduct trial-level hearings to review evidence in connection with a complaint of ethical misconduct filed against an attorney with the Attorney Grievance Commission. Additionally, Ms. Widlak was the first female chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Michigan, serving from 2002 to 2003.
Ms. Widlak has achieved an “AV” Preeminent (5.0 out of 5) peer rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest ranking for ethical standards and legal ability and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of less than one-half of one percent of lawyers in the United States. She has also been named a Michigan Super Lawyer each year since 2008.
Ms. Widlak is the fourth generation of lawyers in her family to have been prominent members of the legal community in the City of Detroit and is the first female in her family to have practiced law in the City as part of that long tradition. She serves as a volunteer attorney at a Detroit warming center for the homeless as part of Project H.E.L.P. (Homeless Experience Legal Protection), which partners with local homeless service programs to offer clinics that provide free legal advice and assistance to homeless individuals.
Ms. Widlak holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English from Georgetown University. She earned her law degree from the Wayne State University School of Law.
About Nemeth Burwell, P.C.: Celebrating 20 years in 2012, Nemeth Burwell (www.nemethburwell.com) specializes in employment litigation, traditional labor law and management consultation for private and public sector employers. It is the largest women-owned law firm in Michigan to exclusively represent management in the prevention, resolution and litigation of labor and employment disputes.
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 11:41 |
Alexandra Papasifakis recently joined the Banking, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group of Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and largest law firms.
“Alex continues to grow professionally since she first joined the firm two years ago as a Summer Associate in our group,” said Douglas C. Bernstein, the firm’s Banking, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group Leader. “Alex is a talented attorney who understands how to manage assignments quickly and efficiently while working to protect her clients’ interests.”
An attorney in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office, Papasifakis represents financial institutions in the areas of loan workouts and foreclosures, commercial real estate, loan documentation and bankruptcy.
Prior to joining the firm, Papasifakis was a member of Plunkett Cooney’s 2010 Summer Associate Class, worked as a summer clerk to the Honorable Marianne O. Battani in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and interned as a clerk for Judge Helene N. White of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Papasifakis is member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County and Women’s bar associations and the DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar and she is licensed to practice in Michigan’s state and federal courts.
A graduate of Wayne State University Law School, Papasifakis served as an Assistant Editor, Executive Note & Comment Editor and Member of the Editorial Board of The Wayne Law Review. She was also awarded an Honors Pass for legal research and writing. Papasifakis received her undergraduate degree from Albion College.
The members of Plunkett Cooney’s Banking, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group have represented banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage companies, credit unions and finance companies for over 25 years. Members of the group have nearly 150 years of combined experience as in-house bank counsel prior to joining the firm.
Established in 1913, Plunkett Cooney employs approximately 160 attorneys in nine Michigan cities, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm, which provides a range of transactional and litigation services, has achieved the highest rating (AV) awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, a leading, international directory of law firms. Fortune magazine also recently named Plunkett Cooney among the top commercial firms in the United States.
For more information about attorney Alexandra Papasifakis joining the firm, contact Plunkett Cooney’s Practice Development Manager John Cornwell at (248) 901-4008; jcornwell@plunkettcooney.com.
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Monday, 20 February 2012 13:44 |
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has named Henry Baskin, Principal of The Baskin Law Firm, P.C. in Birmingham, Michigan, to its National Legal Committee.
Previously, the Academy has awarded Baskin with an Emmy® Award for his work on the long-running public affairs program “Due Process” and with its Silver Circle Medallion for his longtime contributions to the television industry.
In his law practice, Baskin specializes in matrimonial, litigation and personal service contracts. The Chair of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, he established the Baskin Family Foundation to support scholarships for children of single parent households attending the University. |
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Friday, 17 February 2012 18:34 |
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Plante Moran Global Services Breakfast Event to Address Mexico’s Economic, Political and Security Outlook for 2012
Speakers include Representatives from U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Consul General of Mexico in Detroit and Attorney General’s Office in Washington
Auburn Hills, MI – February 17, 2012 - Plante Moran, PLLC, one of the nation’s largest public accounting and business advisory firms, announces the Plante Moran Global Services team will present an overview of Mexico’s business outlook for 2012 on Wednesday, February 29th at the firm’s Auburn Hills office.
The event will kick off with an introduction by Vincent Sanchez Ventura, Consul General of Mexico in Detroit, followed by an overview of the Mexican economy with Miguel Angel Leaman, Trade Commissioner of Mexico in Chicago. Ralph Biedermann, President, U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce, will speak on IMMEX, manufacturing and investment opportunities in Mexico; Guillermo Fonseca, Attorney General’s Office Representative in Washington, will discuss security issues in Mexico and the fight against organized crime; and Plante Moran Global Services Partner Scott Sneckenberger will provide a legal and fiscal update. The morning will conclude with an opportunity for questions and open discussion.
There is no charge to attend the event, but preregistration is required. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:00 am with the first speaker scheduled for 8:30 am. The event will conclude at 11:30 am. For questions or to register, please contact Sherry Schwartz at Plante Moran or call 248.375.7380. The address is 2601 Cambridge Court, Suite 500, Auburn Hills.
About Plante Moran’s Global Capabilities
Plante Moran is among the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, providing clients with tax, audit, risk management, financial, technology, business consulting, and wealth management services. Plante Moran has a staff of more than 1,600 professionals in 21 offices throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois, with international offices in Shanghai, China; Monterrey, Mexico and Mumbai, India. In addition to the 100 plus professional in Plante Moran’s international office, we can draw on the talent of more than 25,000 professionals worldwide to serve our clients through various business relationships and memberships in alliances such as PRAXITY, AISBL (the world’s largest global alliance of accounting firms, and the 9th largest overall accounting entity.) Plante Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as one of the country’s best places to work. For more information, visit plantemoran.com.
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Friday, 17 February 2012 13:54 |
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Brinks Attorney Named Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Prestigious Intellectual Property Law Periodical
ANN ARBOR – February 17, 2012 - Robert K. Fergan, a shareholder in the Ann Arbor office of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has been named Deputy Editor-in-Chief of LANDSLIDE ® Magazine, a publication of the American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section. Fergan has served on LANDSLIDE’s editorial board since 2008.
At Brinks, Mr. Fergan specializes in client counseling, licensing, and patent prosecution in the United States and in other countries under the rules of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. He has prepared and prosecuted patents in the electrical, mechanical and computer science arts, specifically including the machine vision and optical inspection industry, and has also prosecuted business methods patents. Before joining Brinks, Mr. Fergan had ten years of industry experience as a product development manager and product marketing manager, experience which gives him deep familiarity with industries and technologies including semi-conductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical, packaging, metrology, instrumentation and optics.
Mr. Fergan is a frequent speaker and author on intellectual property issues and is active in civic and professional organizations. He is a member of the Representative Assembly, 22nd Circuit of the State Bar of Michigan and former Member of the Board of Commissioners of the State Bar of Michigan. At the American Bar Association, he is active in the Intellectual Property Law Section, serves on the CLE Planning Board and is Chair of the 2012 Annual Meeting. Mr. Fergan is also a member of the current class of Leadership Detroit. He received his J.D. from Wayne State University College of Law in 2002 and a B.S. in electrical engineering with a minor in optics from Kettering University, formerly known as the General Motors Institute, in 1991.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States and serves the intellectual property needs of clients around the world. Brinks has 150 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. The firm also advises on issues relating to intellectual asset management, trade secret, unfair competition, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments for companies in the electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering sectors; the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology industries; and for companies whose work relates to Internet and computer technology law. The firm’s trademark practice works on behalf of clients who deal in a wide variety of products and services. Founded in 1917, Brinks is based in Chicago and has five additional offices across the country, including Ann Arbor. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.
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