Wayne Law News

The 2015 Wayne Law Golf Outing on June 8 raised more than $28,000, nearly doubling the $15,000 raised by last year’s outing, for Wayne Law scholarships.

The 13th annual Mark Weiss Day at Comerica Park will be Friday, Aug. 7.

For 25 years, Jerry Dorsey IV, '86, has been dedicated to getting justice for children and families.

Four former U.S. senators, a former Detroit mayor, as well as business, community, education and nonprofit leaders, will serve on a bipartisan, 18-member advisory board for the newly established Levin Center at Wayne Law.

Wayne Law continues to expand opportunities for experiential learning with the addition of a corporate counsel externship program.

Wayne Law has appointed D’lorah L. Hughes as director of clinical education and Ashley E. Lowe as associate director of clinical education.

As a first-year law student in 2013, Steven Knox led a team to research the nation’s new Affordable Care Act, so he could help previously uninsured cancer patients understand their benefits.

Seven Wayne Law students are gaining experience and serving a variety of agencies this summer, thanks to the support of the 2015 Public Interest Law Fellowships.

Five Wayne Law students and one alumnus earned fellowships or internships to study, gain experience and advocate for human rights this summer.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 7 - Mark Weiss Day at Comerica Park 2015

Oct. 8 - Law School Alumni Reception during State Bar Annual Meeting

More Events

Alumni Accomplishments

Mariam Bazzi, '05, an assistant prosecuting attorney for Wayne County and a trustee on the Dearborn Board of Education, was appointed to a three-year term on the state's Middle Eastern American Affairs Commission.

Adam Blaylock, '13, Bloomfield High School's assistant forensic coach, was named the Michigan Speech Coaches Inc. High School Assistant Coach of the Year 2015.

Terry Bonnette, '04, Nemeth Law partner, presented "Managing Religion in Long-Term Care" at the Healthcare Association of Michigan Center for Assisted Living conference in Marquette. At the Nemeth Law Raising the Bar series, Bonnette and Erin Behler, '09, presented "Employee Leave Policies that Work."

Matthew Casey, '90, a partner at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, was named to the WSU School of Business Board of Visitors.

Gene Esshaki, '74, wrote an article, "Judicial Intervention in Arbitration Proceedings Pre-Award," published in the June Michigan Bar Journal.

John Gonway, '96, joined the Troy office of Dickinson Wright PLLC as a member. Gonway specializes in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and secured lending.

Linda Hallmark, '77, chief judge pro tem of Oakland County Probate Court, served as chairperson for the 18th annual Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Summit in Traverse City. She also was honored for 35 years of service to the county.

State Rep. Kurt Heise, '91, was featured in the June Michigan Bar Journal.

Kathleen Howard, '14, co-wrote an article, "Tribal Court Peacemaking: A Model for the Michigan State Court System?" published in the June Michigan Bar Journal.

Robert Iwrey, '93, was named by the American Health Lawyers Association as one of 30 Pro Bono Health Champions for his work with Beaumont Children's Hospital NoBLE Anti-Bullying Program and the Oakland County Medical Society. He is a founding shareholder of The Health Law Partners.

Michael Klinefelt, '12, was appointed to serve out a term on the Eastpointe City Council.

Michael Leib, '79, launched LeibADR in Bloomfield Hills to provide metro Detroit law firms and the courts with mediation and arbitration services. Leib retired from trial law in 2014.

Evan Leibhan, '07, a partner in Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP's Corporate Department, was elected president of Kadima's board of directors. Kadima is a 30-year-old social service agency serving individuals with mental illness in Oakland County.  

Garey Lindsay, '77, was named regional director of the National Labor Relations Board Regional Office in Cincinnati.

Cristina Lockwood, '91, received the 2015 Barnes Faculty Scholar Award from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where she is an associate professor. The award recognizes a faculty member's outstanding scholarship, teaching excellence and public service. 

Jonathan Mann, '04, became board certified in appellate practice by the Florida Bar. He is with the Law Offices of Robin Bresky in Boca Raton, Fla.

Bruce Miller, '54, of Miller Cohen PLC was awarded the annual Spirit of King Community Service Award by UAW Local 600.

Cherie Morganroth, '92, was featured in a Legal News article, "Following in Father's Footsteps." She is a partner with Morganroth & Morganroth.  

William Murphy, '70, chief judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, was honored with the Judicial Excellence Award by the Michigan Association for Justice at its annual banquet.

Patricia Nemeth, LL.M. '84, founder of Nemeth Law PC, and partners Susan Koval and Thomas Schramm, '99, presented "Litigating the Pregnancy Discrimination Claim" to a large industry trade group in Cleveland.

Dana Nessel, '94, was the focus of a Pride Source article, '' 'You can't win a case that you never file,' '' after the June Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. She was a member of the plaintiffs' legal team in the DeBoer et al v. Snyder lawsuit over same-sex marriage - one of the cases in the decision before the Supreme Court. Nessel of Plymouth practices with Nessel & Kessel Law.

Samantha Orvis, '11, joined Collins Einhorn Farrell PC in the firm's general and automotive liability practice group. Orvis will focus on the defense of first- and third-party automobile litigation.

William Perrone, '77, managing member of Dykema's Lansing office, was appointed to the Michigan Board of Dentistry for a four-year term.

Shannon Phillips, '08, has joined the insurance coverage practice group of Collins Einhorn Farrell PC.

Timothy Pratcshler, '03, was admitted as a principal in the tax practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, leading the firm's Greater Michigan Market controversy practice.

Margaret Scott, '88, executive partner at Secrest Wardle, was named chair of Michigan Arson Prevention Committee's Government Resources Committee.

Suzanne Sukkar, '04, of counsel at Dickinson Wright PLLC, was appointed to a three-year term on the state's Middle Eastern American Affairs Commission.

Stephen Tupper, '98, was the subject of a full-page feature story in the Legal News focusing on his service with the Civil Air Patrol.

Jessica Woll, '93, managing partner of Woll & Woll PC, hosted the Fine Art of Summer fundraiser to benefit the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.


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Faculty Accomplishments

Peter Hammer presented "Connecting the Dots: Water Shutoffs, Emergency Management, Bankruptcy and Beyond" at the 92nd Street Y Ford Fellows Dinner in Dearborn. The nonprofit fellowship is a partnership of Ford Motor Co. and Jewish community center 92nd Street Y.


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Professors in the News

Jocelyn Benson was quoted in a Detroit Free Press report, Metro Detroiters debate women on $10 currency.

Kingsley Browne was quoted in a Detroit News report, Justices take up dispute over union fees.

Susan Butterwick and Timothy P. Connors co-wrote an article, Tribal Court Peacemaking: A Model for the Michigan State Court System? published in the June Michigan Bar Journal.

Lance Gable was interviewed on WDET radio for a report, What the SCOTUS Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Means.

Barry Goldman wrote an article, First Offer, published in the June Michigan Bar Journal.

Noah Hall was quoted in a Michigan Public Radio report, Decision postponed on nuclear waste storage site near Lake Huron.

Peter Hammer was quoted in a Detroit Free Press report, Keith's life and legal career impact and inspire many.

Peter Henning was quoted in a New York Times report, Judge in A.I.G. Case Rebukes Davis Polk Law Firm.

Carl Levin wrote a commentary, Carl Levin touts his Wayne State center for good governance, printed in Bridge Magazine. 

John Mogk was quoted in a Detroit News report, Arena moves ahead; nearby projects may lag.

John Rothchild was quoted in a Crain's Detroit Business report, Do copyright rules for literature, music also govern cars?

Nick Schroeck was interviewed for a WDET report, State of Michigan Wins SCOTUS Case over EPA Mercury Rule, ‘Inevitable Delayed' Says Expert.

Robert Sedler was quoted in a Detroit News report, Ex-Clarkston official charges council acted improperly.

Jonathan Weinberg talked about the Supreme Court's upcoming decisions on WDET radio.

Noah Hall was interviewed for an Interlochen Public Radio report, A review of the rules when it comes to our interactions with the Great Lakes.

Peter Henning was quoted in a San Jose Mercury News report, PG&E seeks to skirt criminal culpability in San Bruno explosion.

Robert Sedler was quoted in a Michigan Public Radio report, State Legislature aims to head same-sex marriage off at the pass.


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