Areas of Practice Emphasis

Representative Clients

  • Sysco Food Services of Detroit
  • American House Senior Retirement Residences
  • Rite Aid Corporation
  • Magna Chek Inc.
  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Synergy Computer Solutions Inc.
  • Sunrise Assisted Living

Prominent Assignments

  • Defending employment lawsuits and administrative claims in various courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States
  • Providing advice and counsel and employment law training and seminars
  • Experienced in all state and federal circuit courts and administrative agencies
  • Providing advice and counsel on traditional labor law issues, including union avoidance, organizing and collective bargaining

Education

  • J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 1988
  • A.B., University of Michigan, 1985

Admitted to Practice

  • Michigan, 1988
  • Ohio, 1997
  • Washington, D.C., 1990

Professional and Community Involvement

  • State Bar of Michigan (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section)
  • State Bar of Ohio
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit

Publications and Presentations

  • Council on Education in Management, "Family & Medical Leave Act Update," Presenter
  • Council on Education in Management, "Personnel and Employment Law Update," Presenter and Moderator
  • Lorman Educational Services, "Payroll Basics – The Fair Labor Standards Act," Presenter
  • Comerica Small Business Solutions, Fall, 2004, "Is New Employee Probation a Good Idea?," Author

Events and Seminars