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The 2021 edition of Chambers USA ranks the Honigman Litigation Department
as Band 1.

Overview

“ Outstanding criminal and civil litigation practice with broad-ranging expertise across several significant industries, including automotive, consumer products and healthcare. The team has a broad range of expertise, acting for clients on class actions, IP, private equity and securities litigation, both in the first instance and at the appellate level. Experienced in representing clients in arbitrations. ”

Chambers USA 2021

Honigman’s Litigation team has a rich history of developing leading trial attorneys with sophisticated judgment and pragmatic, proactive approaches to achieving client objectives in civil, commercial and select criminal disputes. Our Litigation department maintains a Band 1 ranking, the highest ranking, by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Michigan. In addition, U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" lists five of our Litigation practice areas as among the best in the nation, and The Best Lawyers in America recognizes more than half of our senior trial attorneys.

We counsel our clients on the best strategies to avoid litigation. If litigation is inevitable, we achieve desired goals in an effective and cost-efficient manner. Our approach includes a thorough analysis of a client’s objectives and constraints and the strategic importance of relevant issues at the beginning of a dispute—resulting in greater clarity of client expectations throughout the litigation process.

Our attorneys have earned an enviable success record on a multitude of issues, as reflected in results obtained for clients and in the recognition we have earned from our peers. We also have a geographically expansive practice, having appeared throughout the country before federal and state trial and appellate courts, in arbitrations and other dispute resolutions forums.

News & Resources

News

  • Khalilah Spencer recognized as Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Women in the Law 2021" honoree
    (September 9, 2021)
     
  • Leonard Niehoff is quoted in Detroit News article, "Michigan courts face massive backlog of felony cases awaiting trial"
    (July 6, 2021)
     
  • Richard Zuckerman appears on Fraud Fighter Podcast, "Ep.33-International Tax Evasion"
    (July 6, 2021)
     
  • Steve Wernikoff quoted in Law360 article, "GOP Concerns May Delay Bill To Restore FTC Restitution Tool"
    (April 28, 2021)
     
  • Steve Wernikoff quoted in Law360 article, "Who's Liable When Self-Driving Cars Crash?"
    (April 22, 2021)
     
  • Brandon Wilson quoted in CUtoday article, "Another CU Hit With Overdraft Lawsuit"
    (March 22, 2021)
     
  • Brandon Wilson and Michael Bell featured in CUtoday article, "What One Attorney Has Learned in Defending CUs"
    (November 18, 2020)
     
  • Peter Ruddell featured in MiMfg Magazine Spotlight Article - November 2020
    (November 11, 2020)
     
  • Peter Ruddell named to Crains Detroit Business "50 Names to Know in Lobbying 2020"
    (October 28, 2020)
     
  • Honigman Joins Compliance & Risks as Knowledge Partner
    (October 21, 2020)
     
  • Michael Huget quoted in The American Lawyer article "Litigation Still Pays, Even Without a Courtroom"
    (October 21, 2020)
     
  • I.W. Winsten quoted in Crain's Detroit Business article "New Big Boy ownership moves forward on comeback, but not without some bumps"
    (January 16, 2020)
     
  • Rian C. Dawson and James E. Stewart's article "Jurisdiction At The Heart Of Charlottesville Defamation Case" featured in Law360
    (November 21, 2019)
     
  • Honigman's representation of Neapco Holdings LLC mentioned in Law360 article "Split Fed. Circ. Says Driveshaft Tech Not Eligible For Patent"
    (October 3, 2019)
     
  • Andrew M. Pauwels and James E. Stewart's article "Courts' Respect For Broad CDA Protections Is Here To Stay" featured in Law360
    (September 25, 2019)
     
  • Kevin M. Blair quoted in Crain's Detroit Business article "Lawsuits seek to halt state vape ban"
    (September 25, 2019)
     
  • Khalilah V. Spencer is quoted in Michigan Lawyers Weekly article “Pro bono work benefits lawyers, too”
    (May 14, 2016)
     
  • Paula E. Litt is highlighted and quoted in the Law360 article “GCs Name Cream of the Crop Litigators”
    (February 7, 2016)
     
  • The team consisting of Kimberly Dudek, Thomas Appledorn, Jeffery Kuras, David A. Ettinger, Phillip Desai, Laura Davis, Joshua M. Munro and Nola Garcia is mentioned as counsel to ZF TRW in The Deal article “Illinois Tool Works makes big splash"
    (January 25, 2016)
     
  • Roger P. Meyers is quoted in the SHRM article “Settlement Offer Not Enough to Douse Plaintiff’s Claim”
    (January 22, 2016)
     
  • Nicholas B. Gorga is featured in the Detroit Legal News article “Problem solver”
    (January 19, 2016)
     
  • Nicholas B. Gorga is featured in Ambassador Magazine as an Ambassador of the Year for his work with Hatch Detroit
    (November 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Inside Counsel article “Cyber suits”
    (November 1, 2015)
     
  • Ilan Napchan and David E. Koropp are mentioned in the American Lawyer article “Dentons Keeps Growing, Plus More Lateral Moves”
    (October 11, 2015)
     
  • Ilan Napchan and David E. Koropp are featured in the Law360 article “Honigman Adds 2 Partners To Tax, Litigation Practices”
    (October 2, 2015)
     
  • Leonard M. Niehoff and James E. Stewart are featured in the University of Michigan Law School’s Quadrangle article “In the Headlines: The intrigue of a 30-year career in media law”
    (October 1, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger and Lara Phillip are mentioned as counsel to University Health in the Law360 article “Health System Calls Antitrust Claims Over LSU Deal Ironic”
    (September 9, 2015)
     
  • Robert M. Riley is recognized as the new president of the Detroit Center for Family Advocacy’s board of directors in the Detroit Free Press section “Business Leaders in the News”
    (August 30, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Property Casualty 360° article “Appeals court upholds FTC authority over data breaches”
    (August 28, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Legaltech News article “Legal Experts Weigh In On Court Ruling in Favor of FTC Authority Over Data Breaches”
    (August 26, 2015)
     
  • Joseph Aviv is featured in the Oakland Press article “Joseph Aviv elected president of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Michigan Chapter”
    (July 28, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger is quoted in the Modern Healthcare article “Court-ordered breakup is still hard to do”
    (July 17, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger, Lara Fetsco Phillip and Paul Fabien are mentioned as counsel to St. Alphonsus in the Law360 article “St. Luke’s Ordered To Give FTC, Idaho AG Info On Sales Plan”
    (July 14, 2015)
     
  • Robert M. Riley is featured in the DBusiness article “Honigman Attorney Elected to Detroit Center for Family Advocacy Board”
    (July 2, 2015)
     
  • Joseph Aviv is featured in the DBusiness article “Honigman Partner to Lead American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in Michigan”
    (June 24, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Business Insurance article "Cyber insurance claims disputes start heading to court"
    (May 24, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Legaltech News article “Up to Senate to Vote on Cybersecurity Legislation”
    (April 29, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Law360 article “Cyber Sharing Bills Head To Senate On Stronger Footing”
    (April 23, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger is quoted as counsel to St. Alphonsus Health System in the Modern Healthcare article “St. Luke’s loses bid for rehearing in failed antitrust appeal”
    (April 21, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger and Derek W. Kelly are featured in the Detroit Legal News article “Honigman attorneys contribute to Bloomberg BNA portfolio”
    (April 16, 2015)
     
  • Leonard M. Niehoff is mentioned in the Michigan Law article “Prof. Niehoff Leads First Amendment Scholars in Brief in Case of American Sniper Chris Kyle and Jesse Ventura”
    (April 14, 2015)
     
  • Raymond W. Henney is quoted in the Law360 article “5 Tricky Questions Posed By SEC Rule On Employee Pacts”
    (April 7, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Inside Counsel article “White House has privacy in focus”
    (February 10, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger is mentioned in the Wall Street Journal article “FTC Solidified Antitrust Win in Key Health-Care Case”
    (February 10, 2015)
     
  • David A. Ettinger is mentioned in the Modern Healthcare article “Courts prove tough crowd for consolidation providers”
    (February 10, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Detroit News article “Auto dealers urged to improve protection of buyer data”
    (February 9, 2015)
     
  • Lawrence J. Murphy and Scott B. Kitei are mentioned as counsel to General Motors in the Deal Pipeline article “GM allowed $13M claim against Metavation”
    (February 2, 2015)
     
  • Lawrence J. Murphy and Scott B. Kitei are mentioned as counsel for General Motors in the Law360 article “’Bankrupt Revstone Unit Stuck With $13M GM Claim”
    (January 30, 2015)
     
  • Matthew G. Mrkonic’s move to Honigman is featured in the DBusiness article “New Partner Joins Honigman’s Litigation Department”
    (January 9, 2015)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Business Insurance article “FTC probe of Verizon holds valuable lessons in cyber security protocol”
    (December 7, 2014)
     
  • The American Lawyer profiles Honigman's DIA representation in the Detroit bankruptcy
    (December 2, 2014)
     
  • Alan S. Schwartz quoted in Newsweek article “Detroit’s Art is Spared as It Exits Bankruptcy”
    (November 7, 2014)
     
  • David A. Ettinger and Lara Fetsco Phillip are mentioned as counsel for St. Alphonsus in the Law360 article “Official Says St. Luke’s Case Backs FTC’s ACA Position”
    (November 7, 2014)
     
  • Lawrence J. Murphy and Scott B. Kitei are mentioned as counsel for General Motors in the Law360 article “GM Says Revstone Trying to Undo Deal on Canadian Sale”
    (September 24, 2014)
     
  • Michael P. Hindelang is quoted in the Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly article “What every lawyer should know about e-discovery”
    (August 18, 2014)
     
  • Andrea L. Hansen is featured in the Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly article “MiLW’s 2014 Women in the Law honorees announced”
    (July 24, 2014)
     
  • Jason R. Abel’s filing is quoted in The Detroit News article “Divorce case exposes bickering between filmmaker Michael Moore, wife”
    (July 22, 2014)
     
  • David A. Ettinger and Lara Fetsco Phillip are mentioned as attorneys for Saint Alphonsus in the Law360 article “FTC Says St. Luke’s Trying To Stretch Facts In Stay Bid”
    (July 17, 2014)
     
  • Philip J. Kessler’s move to Honigman is featured in Crain’s Detroit Business article “Former Butzel Long chairman joins Honigman”
    (January 31, 2014)
     
  • David A. Ettinger is quoted in the Wall Street Journal article “FTC Wins Challenge Against Idaho Hospital Deal”
    (January 24, 2014)
     
  • David A. Ettinger is quoted in the Modern Healthcare article “Judge rules St. Luke’s must give up Saltzer Medical Group”
    (January 24, 2014)
     
  • Leonard M. Niehoff quoted in ABA Journal article "Banned from campus over 'Hot for Teacher' essay, college student loses free speech suit"
    (July 23, 2013)
     
  • Jason M. Rosenthal profiled in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article “Rosenthal Emphasizes Results Over Talk”
    (2013)
     
  • Joseph Aviv profiled in the Grand Rapids Legal News article "Lawyer shares domestic law expertise with his students"
    (May 3, 2013)
     
  • Nicholas B. Gorga recognized in The Oakland Press article "2013 class of '40 under 40' honored"
    (May 2, 2013)
     
  • James D. Augustyn, Jeffrey K. Lamb, Gregory M. Nowakowski and Lucy Yang's move to Honigman highlighted in Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Professional Moves"
    (September 21, 2012)
     
    Also highlighted in Silobreaker, Detroit Legal News, Macomb County Legal News and Oakland County Legal News
  • J. Michael Huget quoted in the Crain’s Detroit Business special Focus: Law section article “Seeking closure: Clients push for faster work resolving cases”
    (July 30, 2012)
     
  • Honigman’s Nicholas B. Gorga mentioned in the Crain’s Detroit Business online article “Entrepreneurs have until Aug. 1 to submit retail business ideas for Comerica Hatch Detroit contest”
    (July 12, 2012)
     
    Also mentioned in Detroit Make It Here
  • Richard E. Zuckerman featured in the Oakland County Legal News article "Tax fraud subject continues to pique interest of attorney"
    (May 31, 2012)
     
    Also featured in The Flint-Genesee County Legal News
  • Deborah (Bea) Swedlow mentioned in the Boston Business Journal article “Land Rover sues Boston shop over name” regarding her representation of Land Rover
    (November 25, 2011)
     
    Also mentioned in Land Rover Owner International
  • Leonard M. Niehoff's article "Opinions, Implications, and Confusions” appeared in the American Bar Association publication Communications Lawyer
    (November 3, 2011)
     
  • Richard Zuckerman quoted in the Detroit, Macomb County and Oakland County Legal News article “Legal issues surround bill related to use of narcotics”
    (October 8, 2010)
     
  • Seventy-eight Honigman attorneys mentioned in The Detroit Legal News for their honors by Best Lawyers
    (August 24, 2010)
     
  • Jennifer Zbytowski Belveal and Julie E. Robertson featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly article “Women’s Work: Is work-life balance really attainable in the legal profession?”
    (May 31, 2010)
     
  • Richard Zuckerman quoted in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly article "Bribery crackdowns are expanded"
    (March 1, 2010)
     
  • Joseph Aviv featured in Michigan Super Lawyers cover story "Tell Aviv"
    (September 16, 2009)
     
  • Honigman's Richard Zuckerman quoted in "Local investors remain silent" about the Bernard Madoff sentencing
    (June 30, 2009)
     
  • Detroit Legal News announces Honigman's No. 1 ranking in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
    (June 24 & 29 Editions)
     
  • Detroit Legal News Announces I.W. Winsten's Recent Appointment to Chair of the Wayne State University Law School Board of Visitors
    (December 26, 2008)
     

Press Releases

Events

  • Guest Lectures on Changes in the Practice of Law, University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI
    October 2016
  • How to Resolve Your State Tax Dispute, Institute for Professionals in Taxation Annual Conference, Traverse City, MI
    June 12-15, 2016
  • International Commercial Arbitration, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago, IL
    June 2016
  • The Michigan Construction Lien Act: Fundamentals and Special Topics, Lorman Education Services, Webinar
    May 25, 2016
  • Moderator, Pharmaceutical Patent Invalidity Challenge Score Card: District Courts v. The PTAB, 10th Annual Paragraph IV Disputes, American Conference Institute (ACI), New York, NY
    April 25-26, 2016
  • A Patent Exhaustion Doctrine for the High Tech Global Economy Age, 10th Annual Patent Law Institute, Practising Law Institute (PLI), New York, NY
    April 14, 2016
  • Becoming a Federal Judge, The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC), Chicago, IL
    April 2016
  • Building Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Chicago, IL
    March 6-12, 2016
  • Private Equity Litigation: What's the Big Secret?, ABA Section of Litigation Roundtables Committee
    February 11, 2016
  • Closing to Win, ABA Women of the Section of Litigation Conference, Chicago, IL
    November 2015
  • What In-House Wants (and Needs) from Outside Litigation Counsel, Chicago Bar Association: Federal Civil Practice Committee, Chicago, IL
    November 2015
  • The Legal Issues of Responding to Data Breaches, 2015 North American International Cyber Summit, Detroit, MI
    October 26, 2015
  • Speaker, PTAB Update: Where Are We After 3 Years of Orange Book Patent Challenges?, NJIPLA 29th Annual Pharmaceutical / Chemical Patent Practice Update, American Conference Institute (ACI), Iselin, NJ
    October 2015
  • Dealing with the Government, Dealing with the Corporate Client, Corporate Counsel as Gatekeepers Symposium, Wayne Law Review, Detroit, MI
    October 16, 2015
  • SEC Enforcement Update, Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 16, 2015
  • Strategies for Protecting the Board and CEO, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Michigan Chapter and Honigman, Bloomfield Hills, MI
    October 7, 2015
  • Strategies for Protecting the Board and CEO, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Michigan Chapter and Honigman, Bloomfield Hills, MI
    October 7, 2015
  • Dirty Tricks or Fair Game in Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses, Forensic Expert Witness Association: Chicago Chapter, Chicago, IL
    June 2015
  • Speaker, Litigation Update, Electronic Computer Patent Law Summit, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Dallas, TX
    June 2015
  • Building Community to Build Your Business, Ethics 2015 Conference, Law Bulletin Seminars, Chicago, IL
    June 16, 2015
  • Summer Job Success: Advice from Attorneys on How to Make the Most of Your Summer Experience and Your Legal Career, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    March 24, 2015
  • General Counsel Forum, ABA Section of Litigation: Corporate Counsel Committee, Miami, FL
    February 2015
  • Claims Against Lawyers: Insurance Coverage Issues, ABA Section of Litigation: Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, Chicago, IL
    January 2015
  • Governmental and Internal Investigations: What In-House and Outside Counsel Need to Know, The Commercial Litigation Committee, In-House Counsel Committee and Small Business Forum of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, Troy, MI
    November 20, 2014
  • General Counsel Forum, Law and Innovation Symposium on Digital Currency, American Bar Association, Chicago, IL
    November 2014
  • Dealing with Difficult Witnesses: Yours and Theirs, ABA Section of Litigation, Chicago, IL
    November 2014
  • Five Ways to Blow the Privilege: Don't Get a Case Named After You, Chicago Bar Association: Federal Civil Practice Committee, Chicago, IL
    November 2014
  • Initial Considerations as to Whether an Expert is Even Needed, and if so, in What Capacity and for What Issues?, Chicago Bar Association: Commercial Litigation Committee, Chicago, IL
    October 2014
  • Offshore Asset Recovery, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, IL
    October 2014
  • Recent Game-Changing Cases, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, IL
    October 2014
  • Selected Topics in Federal Litigation: Removal, Federal Bar Association - Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, Detroit, MI
    October 7, 2014
  • Trial Practice Skills, Chicago Bar Association: Continuing Legal Education Committee and CBA Young Lawyers Section, Chicago, IL
    September 2014
  • Handling Insurance Coverage Disputes, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, IL
    September 2014
  • Malpractice Cases That Lawyers Need to Know About, Chicago Bar Association: Committee on Attorney Malpractice, Chicago, IL
    September 2014
  • Solvency and Valuation Opinions: How to Make Them Work for an Offshore Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association of Grand Cayman
    2014
  • Movies on Trial, Schopf & Weiss CLE Series, Chicago, IL
    May 2014
  • Lecture on Opening Statements, ABA Section of Litigation: Litigation Institute for Trial Training, Scottsdale, AZ
    April 2014
  • OCB ABC's of Practice: Resumes, Interviews and Ethics, Oakland County Bar Association
    February 13, 2014
  • Overview of Legal Malpractice Defenses, Chicago Bar Association: Committee on Attorney Malpractice, Chicago, IL
    December 2013
  • The Broker: Friend or Foe?, ABA Section of Litigation: Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, Chicago, IL
    October 2013
  • Accounting, Financial Statements and Auditors: An Introduction for Lawyers, by Lawyers, Association of Corporate Counsel – Michigan Chapter, Grand Rapids, MI
    October 1, 2013
  • Lessons Learned Defending a Significant Civil False Claim Act Case, State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section Annual Business Meeting, Detroit, MI
    September 4, 2013
  • Why Diversity Matters in Rainmaking, ABA Section of Litigation, Chicago, IL
    April 2013
  • Mastering Depositions, ABA Section of Litigation: Young Advocates Committee, Chicago, IL
    April 2013
  • Keeping Your Business Ahead of the Digital Media Curve: Reducing legal risk in today’s social, mobile and emerging media, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, Detroit, MI
    April 11, 2013
  • Let it Rain: Getting and Keeping Business, Utah State Bar 2013 Spring Convention, St. George, UT
    March 2013
  • Accounting, Financial Statements and Auditors: An Introduction for Lawyers, by Lawyers, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Michigan Chapter, Bloomfield Hills, MI
    February 5, 2013
  • Accounting for Lawyers, Association of Corporate Counsel – Michigan Chapter, Bloomfield Hills, MI
    February 5, 2013
  • Strategies for Defending a SEC Investigation or Enforcement Action, Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 12, 2012
  • What Commercial Litigators Need to Know About Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, Webinar
    May 22, 2012
  • e-Discovery and Records Retention, Anti-Fraud Issues Conference, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, Novi, MI
    May 22, 2012
  • Well, I Sure Don't "Like" That! Litigation Holds, Social Media, and Employees' Online Data, ABA Section of Litigation: National Institute on E-Discovery, New York, NY
    May 2012
  • Auto Supplier Antitrust Investigations and How to Protect Your Company, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, Webinar
    March 8, 2012
  • Movies on Trial, Schopf & Weiss CLE Series
    2012
  • Recent Developments in Libel and Privacy, American Bar Association Forum on Communications Law Annual Meeting
    February 2012
  • 10 Current Topics of Interest for In-House Counsel, Honigman and the Association of Corporate Counsel - Michigan Chapter, Troy, MI
    November 15, 2011
  • Insider Trading Update, 2011 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 14, 2011
  • The SEC and Dodd-Frank After One Year, 2011 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 14, 2011
  • Broker-Dealer Arbitration and Litigation Update, 2011 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 14, 2011
  • Dealing with the Media, The State Bar of Michigan's Bar Leadership Forum
    June 10-11, 2011
  • Joint Defense Agreements: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Best Practices, Commercial Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, Webinar
    May 31, 2011
  • Taking on a New Case: Factors to Consider, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
    April 21, 2011
  • e-Discovery and Electronic Health Records, 17th Annual Health Law Institute, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), Plymouth, MI
    March 10, 2011
  • Toxic Tort Insurance Coverage Issues: It Takes A Village, Chicago Bar Association
    December 15, 2010
  • Criminal Securities Violations and Proceedings, 2010 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 15, 2010
  • Mock FINRA Arbitration, 2010 Midwest Securities Law Institute, 2010 Midwest Securities Law Institute, East Lansing, MI
    October 15, 2010
  • 2010 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University Law College Building
    East Lansing, MI
    October 15, 2010
  • Recent Developments in E-Discovery Cases, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL
    September 2010
  • You Settled, Now What? Securing Post-Settlement Indemnity From Your Insurer, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL
    May 2010
  • The Future of Civil Litigation, ABA Section of Litigation, New York, NY
    April 2010
  • Expert Witnesses in Chancery Court, Forensic Expert Witness Association: Chicago Chapter, Chicago, IL
    2010
  • Criminal Securities Violations and Proceedings, 2009 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 16, 2009
  • FINRA Arbitration Update, 2009 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 16, 2009
  • Shield Law Update, Ohio State Bar Association's Law & Media Conference, Columbus, OH
    October 2, 2009
  • When and How to File a Proof of Claim, 2009 'Groundbreakers' Breakfast Roundtables, Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, Birmingham, MI
    October 2009
  • If Your Client's a Criminal - a Tax Panel, Oakland University's School of Business Administration and Cooley Law School's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Week, Auburn Hills, MI
    June 4, 2009
  • Implications of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Oakland University's School of Business Administration and Cooley Law School's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Week, Auburn Hills, MI
    June 2, 2009
  • Evening with the Experts: Legal Issues Impacting a Small Business in Michigan, Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, Kalamazoo, MI
    2009
  • Due Process, Freedom of Information Act, Detroit Channel 56
    December 5, 2008
  • FINRA Arbitration Update, 2008 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 17, 2008
  • SEC Enforcement Issues, 2008 Midwest Securities Law Institute, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
    October 17, 2008
  • Duties of Directors and Officers & Shareholder and Partnership Disputes, Honigman
    July 17, 2008
  • Complex Issues In Preference Litigation – Maneuvering The Thicket, Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, American Bankruptcy Institute
    June 1, 2008
  • Judgment Enforcement in Michigan, Lorman Education and Services, Detroit, MI
    June 2008
  • What Commercial Litigants Need to Know About Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
    April 2008
  • Duties of Directors and Officers and Shareholder and Partnership Disputes, PricewaterhouseCoopers/Honigman General Counsel Forum, Detroit, MI
    March 5, 2008
  • Alternatives to Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
    February 11, 2008
  • Michigan Employment Law – What All Businesses Should Know, Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, Kalamazoo, MI
    2008
  • Making the Most of Expert Valuations in Distributing Marital Property, Michigan Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Half Moon LLC, Dearborn, MI
    July 19, 2007
  • The Impact of Bankruptcy on Inter-Creditor Claims: Ability of Bankruptcy to Preempt, Release or Enjoin Creditors' Claims Against Non-Debtor Third Parties, Lorman Educational Services
    April 2007
  • e-Discovery in the Securities Industry
    2007
  • Saving Time, Money, and Aggravation: Preparing for e-Discovery
    2007
  • Access Issues in High Profile Trials, including Access to Proceedings, Court Records, and Gag Orders, 2006 Michigan Judges Association Annual Conference, Mackinac Island, MI
    August 13, 2006
  • What to Do When the Union Comes Knocking, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    2006
  • How to Best Protect Yourself from Not Getting Paid – Start from Day One, Associated Builders and Contractors, Alaska Chapter, Anchorage, AK
    2005
  • Performance Appraisals, Termination and Employee Privacy Rights, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    2005
  • Bonding and Construction Law, Associated Builders and Contractors, Alaska Chapter, Anchorage, AK
    2003
  • New Judicial and Legislative Developments That Impact Your Discipline Practices, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    2003
  • Preventing the New Wave of Backlash Lawsuits – Avoiding Liability When The Wrongdoer Sues You, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    2002
  • When Averting Your Eyes Will Cause You to Lose A Lawsuit: Steps You Must Take to Address Sexual Harassment, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    January 1, 2001
  • Managing Managers (And Avoiding the Top Ten Legal Problems They Cause), Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    2000
  • Discrimination Today: Who’s Not In a Protected Class, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    1999
  • Discrimination Today: Is Everybody in a Protected Class, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    1998
  • Wrongful Termination Update, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    1997
  • Personal Liability as a Manager, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    1996
  • Alaska Wrongful Termination: Mid-90’s Actions, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    1995
  • Criminal and Civil Liability – A Growing Threat to Managers, Council on Education in Management, Anchorage, AK
    1994

Publications

  • Federal Court Denies Emergency Injunctive Relief in Semiconductor Supply Litigation
    (June 29, 2021)
     
    Compliance & Risks
  • A Litigator’s Reflections From The Arbitrator’s Chair
    (July 26, 2019)
     
    Law 360
  • The "Known Loss" Doctrine
    (October 2017)
     
    The Journal of Insurance and Indemnity Law, Vol. 10, No. 4
  • Michigan Lawyers in History: Thomas McIntyre Cooley (May 2016) 
    Michigan Bar Journal and The Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society: Society Update (Fall 2015)
  • Opening Statement: Seven Tips for Being a Better Lawyer
    (Fall 2015)
     
    Litigation Journal, Vol. 42 No. 1
  • Redskins and Slants: The Lanham Act and The First Amendment On a Collision Course?
    (Fall 2015)
     
    ABA Communications Lawyer
  • Social Media Do's and Don'ts: Without guidelines, employers can get into trouble in a hurry
    (June 2015)
     
    Chicago Lawyer Magazine
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