Meet Our Lawyers

Education
• BS –Michigan State University (2013)
• JD – WMU Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (2017)

Education
BA — Michigan State University, 2011
JD — Cooley Law School, 2015

Prior Work
Attorney, Private Law Firm
Intern– Innocence Project

Education:
• JD – Thomas M. Cooley Law School, magna cum laude (2011)
• BA – Grand Valley State University (2007)

Prior Work:
• Law Clerk – 17th Circuit Court
• Staff Attorney – Legal Services of Northern Michigan
• Intern – Legal Services of South Central Michigan
• Volunteer – End Violent Encounters, Inc. (Lansing, MI)

Education
• BA – Western Michigan University (2002)
• JD – Thomas M. Cooley Law School, magna cum laude (2007)

Prior Work
• Prehearing Attorney – Michigan Court of Appeals
• Associate Attorney – Mantese and Rossman, PC
• Farmer

Community Involvement
• Member – Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan Board
• Member – Fair Housing Center of West Michigan Board
• Member – West Michigan Lawyers Committee of the American Civil Liberties Union
• Volunteer – Alzheimer’s Association, West Michigan Chapter

Education
• BS – Central Michigan University (2009)
• JD – Michigan State University (2012)

Education
• BA – St. Mary’s College (1988)
• JD – Valparaiso University School of Law (1991)

Prior Work
• Assistant Prosecutor – Allegan County, MI
• Attorney – Private Practice (Illinois)
• Adjunct Professor – College of Lake County (Illinois)

Community Involvement
• Berrien County Bar Association President Elect 
• Member – St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Rotary Club Board
• Member – 100 Women Strong Board
• Member – Michigan State Bar Association Representative Assembly
• Past Arbitrator – Lake County Alternative Dispute Resolution Center
• Past Member – Fremont Public Library Board

Education
• BA – University of Michigan (1995)
• JD – Boston University Law School (1999)

Prior Work
• Staff Attorney & Project Lead – Lakeshore Legal Aid
• Legal Counsel – Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
• Staff Attorney & Intake Attorney – Legal Assistance Foundation
• Immigration Program Manager & Refugee Resettlement Counselor – Heartland Alliance, RefugeeOne
• Hotline Attorney – Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services
• Law Clerk – The United States District Court, Northern District of Ilinois
• Staff Attorney – Legal Assistance Foundation
• Litigation Associate – Locke Lord

Education
• BA – Calvin College (1980)
• JD – University of Cincinnati (1986)

Prior Work
• Staff Attorney – Southeastern Ohio Legal Services

Community Involvement
• Volunteer – Safe Haven Ministries
• Volunteer – Cathedral of St. Andrew
• Past Volunteer – Transitions Domestic Violence Shelter (Zanesville, Ohio)

Education
• BA – Michigan State University (1997)
• JD – Loyola University Chicago (2000)

Community Involvement
• Expert Advisor – Center for Survivor Agency and Justice
• Member – Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness Steering Committee
• Member – Michigan Foreclosure Task Force Steering Committee
• Girl Scout Leader – Girl Scouts of America Shore to Shore Council
• Coach – Northwest Youth Soccer Association

Awards/Recognition
• Community Spirit Award – Lighthouse Communities, Inc. (2010)
• Advocate Award Finalist – Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids (2013)

Education
• BBA – Davenport University (1994)
• JD – Michigan State University College of Law (2007)

Prior Work
• Sole Proprietor 
• Credentialed Tax Expert – Intuit
• Tax Attorney – Ernst & Young, LLP
• Senior Rotator – National Tax Department
• Student Law Clerk – Michigan Tax Tribunal
• Student law Clerk – Kent County 17th Judicial Circuit Court
• Early Default Manager – Celink Corporation

Community Involvement
• Volunteer – Lawyer Referral and Information Service (Grand Rapids Bar Association) 

Education
• BA – University of Michigan (1987)
• JD – Wayne State University (1990)

Community Involvement
• Secretary – Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
• Member – Catholic Charities West Michigan Marketing Committee
• Member – Tri-County Senior Protection Team

Awards/Recognition
• Kathy Link/Dortha Dawson Memorial Award (1994)

Education
• BA – University of Michigan (1977)
• JD – University of Toledo (1982)
• Trial Lawyers College (2011)

Prior Work
• Attorney – Private Practice
• Staff Attorney – Public Defender’s Office

Education
• BA – Millsaps College (2005)
• JD – University of Mississippi Law School (2009)

Prior Work
• Law Clerk/Staff Attorney- 9th Judicial Chancery Court, Mississippi