Varnum LLP

Industry: Company

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Founded: 1888 Subsidiary: Varnum Consulting LLC

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Varnum LLP Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jamie Downes Jamie Downes Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jamie Downes's Varnum LLP Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Associate Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2015 - Present
BDO USA, LLP  August 2013 - December 2014
The Law Offices of Chicago-Kent, Tax Clinic   August 2012 - May 2013
Peck Bloom, LLC  May 2011 - May 2013
The Honorable Robert Ramirez   February 2010 - April 2010
The Wright Firm, LLP  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Trusts, Wills, Estate Tax Planning, Estate Administration, Tax Research

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Michigan State University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Finance

Richard Manczak Richard Manczak Novi, Michigan Details
Richard Manczak's Varnum LLP Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Experienced Transactional Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   February 2013 - Present
Butzel Long  2004 - January 2013
Williams Mullen  2002 - 2004
Wise & Marsac, P.C.   2000 - 2002
City Management Corporation  1990 - 1999
Simpson Moran   1987 - 1990
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP  1983 - 1987

Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law   1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor

Jeff DeVree Jeff DeVree Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jeff DeVree's Varnum LLP Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Tax and Employee Benefits Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   February 2011 - Present
Clark Hill   May 2007 - February 2011
Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones   December 1984 - May 2007

Skills
Employee benefits, Tax, Pension plans, Profit-sharing plans, Retirement savings plans, ESOPs, Executive compensation, Equity compensation, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, 457 plans, 409A plans, Deferred compensation..., Health care plans, 125 plans, Cafeteria benefit plans, Flexible benefit plans, Corporate tax, LLC and partnership tax, Oil and gas tax, Incentive tax credits, Fringe benefits, Stock options, Restricted stock, Phantom stock, Pass-through entities

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1979 — 1982
JD cum laude

Hope College   1975 — 1979
BA summa cum laude, Economics

Frances Kammeraad Frances Kammeraad Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Frances Kammeraad's Varnum LLP Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate Attorney at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP  September 2013 - Present
Vanderbilt Law School  August 2010 - May 2013
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan   June 2012 - August 2012
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP  May 2012 - June 2012
Varnum LLP   June 2011 - August 2011
Smith Currie & Hancock  July 2009 - June 2010
Teach For America  June 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Litigation, Research, Spanish, Civil Litigation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Editing, Public Policy, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Community Outreach, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Appeals, Criminal Law

Education
Vanderbilt Law School   2010 — 2013
J.D., Law

Middlebury College   2004 — 2008
BA, Spanish

Robert Hendricks Robert Hendricks Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Robert Hendricks's Varnum LLP Experience 1984 - 1995
Job Attorney at Wrigley, Hoffman & Hendricks, P. C.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Wrigley, Hoffman & Hendricks   January 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products  2006 - December 2012
Universal Forest Products  1995 - 2006
Varnum LLP   1984 - 1995

Skills
Business Acquisition, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Contract Negotiation, Bankruptcy, Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Sales, Arbitration, Team Building, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, New Business Development, Corporate Law, Customer Service, Mediation, Management, Legal Research, Litigation, Budgets, Leadership

Education
Wayne State University Law School   1981 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law

Grand Valley State University   1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Thomas Aquinas College   1976 — 1977
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Elizabeth Skaggs Elizabeth Skaggs Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Elizabeth Skaggs's Varnum LLP Experience October 2000 - Present
Job Labor & Employment Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   October 2000 - Present

Skills
Discrimination, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Law, FMLA

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

University of Michigan Law School   1990 — 1993
J.D.

University of Michigan   1986 — 1990
BA, Economics and Sociology

Jacob Droppers Jacob Droppers Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Jacob Droppers's Varnum LLP Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Corporate Law Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 2012 - Present
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett   June 2011 - August 2011
Wells Fargo  July 2008 - July 2009

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   2009 — 2012
J.D.

Hope College   2004 — 2008
BA, Economics

Lita Ihle Lita Ihle Wyoming, Michigan Details
Lita Ihle's Varnum LLP Experience July 1998 - Present
Job Accountant at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   July 1998 - Present
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce  November 1995 - June 1998

Education
Hillsdale College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Kaplin Jones Kaplin Jones Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Kaplin Jones's Varnum LLP Experience 1984 - Present
Job Business and Corporate Law Partner at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   1984 - Present

Skills
Business tax planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Tax, Joint Ventures, Tax Law, Legal Writing

Education
The George Washington University
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Audra Passinault Audra Passinault Greater Chicago Area Details
Audra Passinault's Varnum LLP Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Legal Fellow at LAF Chicago
Industry Law Practice
Experience
LAF Chicago   September 2015 - Present
University of Notre Dame  August 2012 - May 2015
Varnum LLP   May 2014 - August 2014
Cook County State's Attorney  January 2014 - May 2014
DC SAFE - DC Superior Court   April 2013 - August 2013
Willis  August 2010 - May 2012
Willis  August 2010 - February 2012
Andrea A. Raila and Associates   March 2010 - July 2010
Apna Ghar Inc.  December 2009 - July 2010
Cook County Commission on Women's Issues   January 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Spanish, Grant Writing, Mediation, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Underwriting, Health Insurance, Outlook, Risk Management, Marketing, Benefits Administration, Editing, Workers Compensation, Research, Healthcare, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Leadership, PowerPoint, Legal Writing

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, 3L

Universidad de Ias Islas Baleares   2009 — 2009
Spanish, International Studies, History

Loyola University of Chicago   2006 — 2009
International Studies / Women and Gender Studies, Spanish, Peace Studies

Grand Haven High School   2002 — 2006

Benjamin A. Shoemaker Benjamin A. Shoemaker Chicago, Illinois Details
Benjamin A. Shoemaker's Varnum LLP Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate at Mayer Brown LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mayer Brown LLP  October 2014 - Present
Mayer Brown LLP  May 2013 - July 2013
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina   June 2012 - August 2012
Varnum LLP   May 2011 - August 2011
Sekolah Pelita Harapan School   June 2010 - July 2010
Calvin College  May 2009 - May 2010
Touchstone Innovarè   September 2009 - December 2009
Calvin College  September 2009 - December 2009
Wilson & Wynn Psychotherapy   September 2008 - December 2008
CCUSA  June 2008 - August 2008

Education
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.), magna cum laude

University of Michigan
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

Calvin College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honors, Triple Major: Psychology, International Relations, Spanish

Christian Verley Christian Verley Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Christian Verley's Varnum LLP Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Intervention Specialist and Varsity Defensive Coordinator at Ottawa Hills High School
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ottawa Hills High School, G.R.P.S.   September 2013 - Present
Brown Hutcherson Ministries YEP   January 2011 - Present
Ottawa Hills High School  February 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce  August 2012 - November 2012
Jubilee Jobs Inc.   April 2009 - January 2010
Accurate Accounting  January 2008 - January 2009
Varnum LLP   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
File Management, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Time Management, Program Coordination, Networking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Coaching, Player Development, Strength & Conditioning, Strategist, Leadership, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Cold Calling, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Event Planning, Youth Development, Organizational..., Training, Community Development, Youth Mentoring, Fundraising, Budgets, Customer Service, Management, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Administration, Research, Communication, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Team Building

Education
Cornerstone University   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Trine University, Angola Indiana   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Wayne State University   2006 — 2007
Business Administration and Management, General

Steven Buquicchio Steven Buquicchio Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Steven Buquicchio's Varnum LLP Experience 2005 - Present
Job Partner / Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   2005 - Present
American Red Cross  2011 - 2014
March of Dimes  2003 - 2011

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Leadership, Small Business, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Appeals, Licensing, Immigration Law, Courts, Construction Law, Trademarks

Education
Queens College
BA, Political Science

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctorate

Asia Taylor Asia Taylor Allendale, Michigan Details
Asia Taylor's Varnum LLP Experience November 2011 - May 2013
Job Account Processor at Legal Copy Services Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Copy Services Inc.  May 2013 - Present
Varnum LLP   November 2011 - May 2013

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2014

Cody Stewart Cody Stewart Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Cody Stewart's Varnum LLP Experience April 2010 - August 2012
Job Forecast Analyst at Continental
Industry Automotive
Experience
Continental  June 2015 - Present
University of Michigan  2013 - May 2015
Continental  June 2014 - August 2014
McKinley, Inc.   May 2013 - August 2013
Jumpstart  September 2012 - May 2013
Varnum LLP   April 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, VBA, C++, Finance, Economic Statistics, SPSS, Leadership

Education
University of Michigan   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's of Science, Economics

Forest Hills Northern   2007 — 2011

Heather Bruegl Heather Bruegl Northville, Michigan Details
Heather Bruegl's Varnum LLP Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Master's Candidate at Madonna University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 2015 - Present
Madonna University  May 2014 - Present
Korotkin Insurance Group  July 2014 - July 2015
White House Black Market  May 2011 - October 2013
Plymouth Historical Museum  May 2013 - September 2013
Organizing for America-Michigan   September 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Event Planning, Retail, Customer Service, Facebook, Cashiering, Public Speaking, Sales, Social Networking, Fashion, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Apparel, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Excel, Store Management, Budgets, Management, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Driving Results, Event Management, Team Leadership

Education
Madonna University   2014 — 2016
Master's of History, U.S. History

Madonna University   2006 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), U.S. History

Clarenceville High School   1997 — 2001
Diploma, General Education

Kyle Konwinski Kyle Konwinski Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Kyle Konwinski's Varnum LLP Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Attorney Associate at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 2012 - Present
Federal Judiciary, Western District of Michigan   September 2011 - September 2012
HIMSS  January 2008 - August 2008
Millenium Business Solutions   June 2007 - December 2007
Quicken Loans  June 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Market Research, Civil Litigation, Trials, Mediation, Corporate Law

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2009 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude

Kalamazoo College   2002 — 2006
B.A., Business and Economics, cum laude

Portage Central High School

Joshua Van Hoven Joshua Van Hoven San Francisco Bay Area Details
Joshua Van Hoven's Varnum LLP Experience August 2003 - August 2005
Job Intellectual Property Partner at Maynard Cooper & Gale PC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Maynard Cooper & Gale PC  May 2015 - Present
Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP   May 2013 - May 2015
Shvarts & Leiz LLP   May 2011 - May 2013
Ropes & Gray LLP  March 2008 - May 2011
Federal Judiciary  September 2005 - September 2007
Varnum LLP   August 2003 - August 2005
Stryker  April 1997 - August 1999

Skills
Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Appellate Practice, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patentability, Prosecution, Copyright Law

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

Kettering University   1994 — 1998
B.S., Electrical Engineering; B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Tony Comden Tony Comden Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Tony Comden's Varnum LLP Experience 1994 - November 2010
Job Employment/Labor Attorney at Miller Johnson
Industry Legal Services
Experience
West Michigan Miracle League   2011 - Present
Miller Johnson  November 2010 - Present
Varnum LLP   1994 - November 2010

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Construction Law, Family Law, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property

Education
University of Michigan   1987 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Fremont Public Schools   1983 — 1987

Tamara Bergstrom Tamara Bergstrom Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Tamara Bergstrom's Varnum LLP Experience January 2004 - Present
Job Marketing Manager at Varnum LLP
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2004 - Present
Independent Writer/Editor  1990 - 2004
Saint Mary's Health Services   1988 - 1990

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Award Submissions, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Collateral, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Publications, Corporate Communications, Management, Email Marketing, Sponsorship, Photography, Advertising, Social Media

Education
Aquinas College
Bachelor of Arts

Ferris State University   1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (AA)

Sherry Lin Sherry Lin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sherry Lin's Varnum LLP Experience September 2014 - May 2015
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 2014 - May 2015
Research Assistant for Professor Leandra Lederman   August 2013 - May 2014
Varnum LLP   May 2013 - August 2013
Community Legal Clinic  January 2013 - May 2013
Zendesk  May 2012 - August 2012
Judge Anne Christine Massullo   May 2012 - July 2012
Glass Lewis & Co.   2011 - 2011
Cornell Behavioral Economics Laboratory   August 2009 - December 2010
ZY Partners (IP Boutique Firm in Beijing)   June 2009 - July 2009

Skills
MS Office Suite, Statistics, Excel, Research, PowerPoint, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Editing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Data Analysis, Courts, Nonprofits, Spanish, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, 3.66 (Top 15%)

Cornell University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's, Economics, 3.69

Esther Barrett Esther Barrett Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Esther Barrett's Varnum LLP Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Development Coordinator at University Musical Society
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
UMS (University Musical Society)   December 2014 - Present
University of Michigan  February 2013 - December 2014
City of Ann Arbor  September 2012 - February 2013
Varnum LLP   September 2011 - December 2011
University of Michigan Health System  June 2011 - August 2011
Ann Arbor Rowing Club  May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Event Management, Research, Marketing, Management, Non-profits, Analysis, Nonprofits

Education
Hope College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science

Ann Arbor Pioneer High School

Deborah Michaelian Deborah Michaelian Greater Detroit Area Details
Deborah Michaelian's Varnum LLP Experience June 2006 - Present
Job Assistant
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum, LLP  June 2006 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Taxation Section   October 2003 - September 2011
Raymond & Prokop, P.C.   September 2001 - June 2006
O'Reilly Rancilio P.C.   April 2001 - August 2001
Mt.  February 2000 - April 2001

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Litigation, Word, Administrative Support, Writing, Research, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Tax, Administrative..., Marketing, Management, Legal Research, Event Planning, Administrative...

Education
Schoolcraft College   1981 — 1984
Associate’s Degree, Computers

Tim (or Timothy) K. Kroninger Tim (or Timothy) K. Kroninger Greater Detroit Area Details
Tim (or Timothy) K. Kroninger's Varnum LLP Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Attorney at Law at Varnum LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   June 2014 - Present
TROY SC - The Troy Travel Soccer Club   2000 - 2015
IPPES LLC - Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Specialists   January 2010 - June 2014
Equity Management Inc.  1993 - June 2014
General Motors  1983 - 1993

Skills
Contract Negotiations, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Business Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Licensing, General Business Law, Brand Development, Brand Protection, Brand Enforcement, Brand Enhancement, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Business Development, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Mediation, Legal Advice, Brand Management, Copyright Law, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Management, Patents, Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Joint Ventures, Civil Litigation, Cyberlaw, Privacy Law, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Appeals, Corporate Governance, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Data Privacy, Legal Assistance, Courts, International Law, Trials, Alternative Dispute...

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1982 — 1985
J.D. (Juris Doctor), Law, With Honors (Cum Laude - Top 10 overall)

Michigan State University   1978 — 1982
B.A., Business Administration, With Honors (Top 10%)

Oxford High School   1975 — 1978
Diploma, College Prep, Honors (Top 10%)

Loni VanderStel Loni VanderStel Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Loni VanderStel's Varnum LLP Experience May 1983 - May 1984
Job Freelance Writer, Blogger & Reviewer at Self Employed Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Blogsvertise   August 2010 - Present
Blogging for Books   2009 - Present
Booksneeze.com   2009 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer  February 2005 - Present
WritingCanvas.Wordpress.com   2004 - Present
Varnum LLP   May 1983 - May 1984

Skills
Homeschooling, Book Reviews, Blogger, product reviews, Freelance Writing, Writing, Creative Writing, webpage reviews, Site Reviews, Frugal Living, Adoption, Knitting, Card Making, Reviews, Journals, adoptee, Blogging, crafts, marriage, Mama of a Dozen

Education
Cornerstone University   1982 — 1984
Associate's degree, Secretarial

Brookfield East High School   1979 — 1982

Erika Hunting Erika Hunting Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Erika Hunting's Varnum LLP Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Associate Attorney at Rosette, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Rosette, LLP  May 2015 - Present
The Law Office of Jordan C. Hoyer, PLLC   April 2014 - April 2015
The Law Office of Jordan C. Hoyer, PLLC   April 2013 - April 2014
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  September 2011 - January 2014
Varnum LLP   September 2012 - December 2012
Heather Garretson, Associate Professor   June 2012 - July 2012
Dykema Law Offices, PC   February 2011 - May 2012
Fuller Law & Counseling, PC   December 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Communication, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Analysis, Public Speaking, Highly personable, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Administrative Law, Courts, Research, Environmental Law, Family Law, International Law, Trials, International Relations, Nonprofits, Editing, Litigation, Data Entry, Constitutional Law, Government

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2011 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

Forest Hills Northern High School

Forest Hills Northern High School

Tim Monsma Tim Monsma Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Tim Monsma's Varnum LLP Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Commercial Litigation Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2015 - Present

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Torts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trial Skills, Advocacy, Trials, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Trade Secrets, Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, Motions, Estate Planning, Breach Of Contract, Trial Practice, Corporate Governance

Education
Wayne State University Law School   2005 — 2008
J.D., Magna cum laude

Calvin College   2000 — 2004
B.A., Psychology

Alice Zemaitis Alice Zemaitis Kennesaw, Georgia Details
Alice Zemaitis's Varnum LLP Experience June 1994 - August 2001
Job Office Assistant Volunteer at MUST Ministries
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
MUST Ministries  November 2012 - Present
Shaklee Corporation  June 2012 - Present
Mary Kay Inc.  June 2004 - Present
Janis L. Rosser, P.C.   April 2010 - December 2011
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church  November 2001 - March 2006
Varnum LLP   June 1994 - August 2001

Skills
Pay Close Attention to..., Customer Satisfaction, Docketing, Filing, Legal Research, Document Drafting, Electronic Filing, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable, Appointment Scheduling, Meet Deadlines, Business Meetings

Education
Kennesaw State University   2011 — 2012
Certificate, Paralegal

Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Office Management and Supervision and Psychology

Bonnie Y Sawusch Bonnie Y Sawusch Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Bonnie Y Sawusch's Varnum LLP Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Lawyer at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 2013 - Present
Halpert, Weston & Sawusch, P.C.   January 1996 - May 2013
Howard & Howard  1993 - 1995
Michigan Supreme Court  1991 - 1993

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death, Litigation Support, Appeals, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Legal Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Mediation, Trial Practice, Trials, Public Speaking, Arbitration, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1989 — 1991
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, Magna Cum Laude

Eastern Michigan University   1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Science Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, High Honors

Mercy School of Nursing   1976 — 1978
Diploma Registered Nurse, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, High Honors

Robert Mollhagen Robert Mollhagen Greater Detroit Area Details
Robert Mollhagen's Varnum LLP Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2006 - Present
Howard & Howard  May 1985 - January 2006
Self Employed  January 1981 - May 1985
Gergely & Foley PC   January 1978 - December 1980
Stark & Reagan PC   September 1975 - December 1977
Deloitte Haskins & Sells  September 1972 - September 1975

Education
Detroit College of Law   1974 — 1977
Juris Doctor, Law

Michigan State University   1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

DePauw University   1968 — 1970
Liberal Arts

Charles Ash Charles Ash Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Charles Ash's Varnum LLP Experience February 1999 - October 2006
Job Partner at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP  July 2008 - Present
Dickinson Wright PLLC  November 2006 - June 2008
Varnum LLP   February 1999 - October 2006
O'Melveny & Myers   August 1998 - January 1999

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Courts, Appeals, Trademarks, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Arbitration

Education
Stanford University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Calvin College
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy

Jake Lombardo Jake Lombardo Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jake Lombardo's Varnum LLP Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Attorney at Gielow Groom Terpstra & McEvoy
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Gielow Groom Terpstra & McEvoy   November 2014 - Present
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett   August 2010 - October 2014
Varnum LLP   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Courts, Arbitration, Mediation, Westlaw, Bankruptcy, Trial Practice, Personal Injury

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Grand Valley State University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics

Bonnie Greko Bonnie Greko Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Bonnie Greko's Varnum LLP Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant at Varnum
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 2015 - Present
Bosch Killman VanderWal, P.C.   April 2008 - April 2015
Blakeslee, Fry & Scales   April 2002 - April 2008
Arthur Hill High School   September 1998 - March 2002
John M. Callison, PC   August 1988 - August 1993

Skills
Litigation, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Family Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Trials, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Trial Practice, Probation, Arbitration, Bankruptcy

Education
Saginaw Valley State University   1991 — 1992
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Arthur Hill High School   1982 — 1985

Kristy De Vos Kristy De Vos Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Kristy De Vos's Varnum LLP Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Paralegal at Varnum
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   June 2013 - Present
Law Weathers  October 1987 - June 2013

Skills
writing, editing,..., Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Legal Assistance

Education
Calvin College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English major, Business minor

Grand Rapids Christian High School

Randall Groendyk Randall Groendyk Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Randall Groendyk's Varnum LLP Experience
Job Creditor's Rights Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP  

Skills
Collections, Fair Debt Collection..., Consumer rights law, Trial practice, Landlord-Tenant, Compliance

Education
Wayne State University Law School   1981 — 1984
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Calvin College   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Kristiana Coutu Kristiana Coutu Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Kristiana Coutu's Varnum LLP Experience 2008 - Present
Job Attorney/CPA/Farmer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   2008 - Present
Yeo & Yeo CPAs and Business Consultants   January 2004 - August 2005
First Pioneer Farm Credit  2002 - 2003

Skills
Certified Public..., Agricultural Law, Agricultural Tax, Tax, Agricultural Payroll, Estate Planning, Estate Tax Planning, Succession Planning, Sustainable Agriculture

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2005 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2007
Master's of Taxation

The University of Connecticut School of Business   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Business Management

Doug Dang Doug Dang Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Doug Dang's Varnum LLP Experience June 2010 - October 2011
Job Buyer/Planner at XRite
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
X-Rite  August 2014 - Present
Zayo Group  February 2013 - July 2014
Clear Creek Consulting  October 2011 - February 2013
Varnum LLP   June 2010 - October 2011
University of Michigan School of Public Health  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Audio Transcription, Transcription Services, Machine Transcription, Tax Law, Income Tax, Tax Dispute Resolution, Sales & Use Tax, Corporate Tax, Leadership, Budgets, Data Entry, Filing, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Purchasing Processes, Customer Support, Purchasing Negotiation

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics

William J. Lawrence William J. Lawrence Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
William J. Lawrence's Varnum LLP Experience August 1983 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum LLP/Senior Managing Director at 42 North Partners LLC/Chairman at Superior Pine Products Company
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   August 1983 - Present
42 North Partners LLC   March 2012 - Present
Superior Pine Products Company   December 2000 - Present
Private Investment and Real Investment Company   January 2007 - Present
Varnum LLP   1992 - 2008
Varnum LLP   1983 - 2008

Skills
Business Strategy, Business Planning, Family Business, Business Law, Board Governance, Non-profit Board..., Board of Directors, Timberland Investment, Non-profit Leadership, Building Community..., Entrepreneurship, Peer Mentoring, Strategy, Commercial Litigation, Nonprofits, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Policy, Strategic Planning, Management, Real Estate, Leadership, Negotiation, Litigation, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor

Miami University   1976 — 1980
A.B., Political Science

Cheri Reid Cheri Reid Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Cheri Reid's Varnum LLP Experience May 2002 - September 2005
Job Writer
Industry Accounting
Experience
Rehmann  November 2005 - March 2012
Varnum LLP   May 2002 - September 2005
Garvan Interactive, New York, NY   November 2000 - November 2001
BuyerWeb Inc.   February 2000 - August 2000
Grant Thornton  September 1993 - January 2000

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Copywriting, Leadership, Advertising, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Louisville   1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business/Corporate Communications

Western Michigan University   1990 — 1991

Hanover College   1989 — 1990

Arshele Tyus Arshele Tyus East Lansing, Michigan Details
Arshele Tyus's Varnum LLP Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job College Advisor
Industry
Experience
Michigan State University College Advising Corp   August 2014 - Present
Varnum LLP   September 2013 - December 2013
Michigan State University  August 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Community Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Student Development, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Student Leadership, Higher Education, Research, Public Speaking, Academic Advising, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Social Media, Program Development

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Evan Kaploe Evan Kaploe Greater Detroit Area Details
Evan Kaploe's Varnum LLP Experience November 2012 - January 2014
Job Tax Practice Group Leader at Plunkett Cooney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Plunkett Cooney  January 2015 - Present
Evan H. Kaploe PLLC   January 2014 - December 2014
Varnum LLP   November 2012 - January 2014
Internal Revenue Service  June 2009 - November 2012
Polsinelli  June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Tax Law, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Commerical Transactions, Partnership Taxation, Corporate Tax, Tax Advisory, International Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Returns, Litigation, Administrative Law, IRS problem resolution, Internal Revenue Code, Court Appearances, Moot Court, Court Cases, Corporate Tax Planning, High Net Worth..., Estate Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Corporate Real Estate, Capital Gains Tax, Appeals, Real Estate Tax Appeals, IRS, Treasury, Business Planning, Succession Planning, Federal Courts, Financial Statement..., Tax Credits, Tax Credit Compliance, Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Small Business, Large Scale Business..., Mergers, Business Acquisition, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability..., Partnerships, Joint Ventures, International Joint..., REMICs, Tax Shelters

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2007
LL.M., Taxation

Michigan State University   2003 — 2006
J.D., Law

University of Michigan   1998 — 2002
B.A., History and Philosophy

Jon Bylsma Jon Bylsma Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Jon Bylsma's Varnum LLP Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Partner Chair of Litigation Group at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   August 2013 - Present

Skills
Appeals, Arbitration, Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Trial Practice

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law   1990 — 1993
J.D.

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

Calvin College   1985 — 1987

Scott Rickman Scott Rickman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Scott Rickman's Varnum LLP Experience 1990 - 1994
Job Experienced InHouse Counsel Seeking New Opportunities
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Scott Rickman Consulting   2015 - Present
Lehigh Hanson  2013 - 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc.   1999 - 2013
Gordon & Rees LLP  1994 - 1999
Varnum LLP   1990 - 1994

Skills
Director of Litigation, Real Estate Law, Commercial Contracts, Information Technology..., Corporate Secretary, false advertising, California Prop 65, Litigation, Information Technology, Leadership, Environmental Awareness, False Advertising, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Trials, Licensing, Mediation, Due Diligence, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Litigation Management, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Legal Compliance, Litigation Support, Joint Ventures, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Trademarks, Property Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Copyright Law, FCPA, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Competition Law, Arbitration, Privacy Law, Patents, Patent Litigation

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Michigan   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Nina Thekdi Nina Thekdi Greater Detroit Area Details
Nina Thekdi's Varnum LLP Experience September 2006 - Present
Job Immigration Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 2006 - Present
General Motors  June 2000 - August 2003

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2003 — 2006
J.D., Law

University of Michigan   1996 — 2000
B.S.E., Industrial Engineering

Bethany Sweeny Bethany Sweeny Greater Detroit Area Details
Bethany Sweeny's Varnum LLP Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Experienced Labor and Employment Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   August 2015 - Present
Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC   May 2014 - August 2015
CS2 Consulting, PLLC   October 2013 - April 2014
Butzel Long  April 2002 - August 2013
University of Michigan Business School  October 1999 - March 2002
University of Michigan, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs   July 1997 - July 1999
University of Michigan College of Engineering  October 1996 - June 1997
Yale University  March 1995 - March 1996

Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment..., Arbitration, Employee Handbooks, Employee Training, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Employment Contracts, Settlement Agreements, Higher Education, Litigation Management, Personnel Matters, Mediation, Appellate Practice, Trade Secrets

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1999 — 2001
JD

University of Michigan School of Social Work   1993 — 1994
MSW

Kalamazoo College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Psychology

Kimberly Baber Kimberly Baber Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Kimberly Baber's Varnum LLP Experience August 2000 - Present
Job Partner
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   August 2000 - Present

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1997 — 2000
J.D.

Michigan State University   1993 — 1997
B.A., Business Administration

John Pestle John Pestle Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
John Pestle's Varnum LLP Experience May 1975 - Present
Job Chair of Telecommunications Group at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 1975 - Present

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1972 — 1975
JD, Law

Yale University   1970 — 1972
MA, International Relations

Harvard College   1966 — 1970
BA, History of Science

Robert Rutgers Robert Rutgers Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Robert Rutgers's Varnum LLP Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Experienced trial and business attorney.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   July 2014 - Present
Rhoades McKee  May 2007 - June 2014
Rutgers & Mackraz PLC   May 1998 - May 2007
Law Office of Robert Rutgers   November 1995 - March 1998
Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett  June 1992 - November 1995

Skills
Small and Family..., Experienced Trial Lawyer, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Mediation, Shareholder, Corporate Law, Family Business, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Arbitration, Breach Of Contract, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Document Drafting, Domestic Relations, Employment Contracts, Employment..., Employment Law, LLC, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mergers, Non-compete Agreements, Powers of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Small Business, Property Law, Torts, Trial Practice, Trials, Wills

Education
Marquette University Law School   1989 — 1992
JD, Law

Hope College   1985 — 1989
BA, Economics

Maria Knirk Maria Knirk Albany, New York Area Details
Maria Knirk's Varnum LLP Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Assistant Commissioner at New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Industry Government Administration
Experience
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets  June 2015 - Present
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets  January 2014 - June 2015
Delaware Department of Agriculture  May 2013 - January 2014
State of Delaware  December 2012 - May 2013
Michigan State University  August 2012 - December 2012
Varnum LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
Michigan State University  May 2011 - August 2011
State of Michigan  May 2011 - August 2011
Southwestern Michigan College  May 2009 - May 2010
Ferris State University  May 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Research, Non-profits, Event Planning, Mediation, Fundraising, Editing, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Social Media, Event Management, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Policy Analysis

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2010 — 2013
JD, Law

Ferris State University   2006 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Ferris State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General

Ferris State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

April Sawhill April Sawhill Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
April Sawhill's Varnum LLP Experience February 2007 - April 2015
Job Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan  July 2015 - Present
Varnum LLP   February 2007 - April 2015
Garan Lucow Miller PC  2005 - 2007

Skills
Non-profit..., Non-profit Leadership, Non-profit Fund..., Non-profit Board..., Strategic Planning, Advancement Planning, Donor Engagement, Major Gift Development, Fundraising, Relationship Building, Community Outreach, Community Advocacy, Legislative Issues, Public Speaking, Membership Development

Education
University of Tennessee College of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D., Cum Laude, Advocacy Concentration

Georgetown University   1996 — 2000
B.A., History, Asian and Russian Studies

Thomas Huynh Thomas Huynh Chicago, Illinois Details
Thomas Huynh's Varnum LLP Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Associate at Mayer Brown
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mayer Brown  September 2015 - Present
Mayer Brown  May 2014 - July 2014
Varnum LLP   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Legal Research, Social Media, Legal Writing, Social Networking, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Contract Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Finance, Contract Drafting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Management, Event Management, Sales, Budgets

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, General Management

Jeremy Orr Jeremy Orr Lansing, Michigan Details
Jeremy Orr's Varnum LLP Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Executive Director at MidMichigan Environmental Action Council
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council  December 2014 - Present
Varnum LLP   May 2014 - August 2014
Gamaliel  2011 - 2013
Grandmont Rosedale Development CORP   2010 - 2011
Prima Civitas  2010 - 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Environmental Justice, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Legal Writing, Legal Research

Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor’s Degree

Michigan State University
Master’s Degree

Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Michelle Bouwkamp Michelle Bouwkamp Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Michelle Bouwkamp's Varnum LLP Experience October 2014 - May 2015
Job Law student at the University of Notre Dame
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   October 2014 - May 2015
Grand Valley State University  August 2012 - May 2014
Miller Johnson  January 2014 - April 2014
Varnum LLP   April 2013 - October 2013
Varnum LLP   January 2013 - April 2013

Skills
Leadership, Time Management, Project Planning, Marketing, Critical Thinking, Communication, Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking

Education
Grand Valley State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Business Administration, Chinese Studies; Marketing, GPA 4.0

East China Normal University   2014 — 2014
Chinese Studies, A

南京大学   2012 — 2012
A

HUDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL   2007 — 2011

Fermin Mendez Fermin Mendez Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Fermin Mendez's Varnum LLP Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Associate/Law Clerk at Varnum LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 2015 - Present
Michigan Law Entrepreneurship Clinic   September 2014 - May 2015
Southfield Public Schools  January 2015 - March 2015
Ford Motor Company  May 2014 - July 2014
Michigan Law Entrepreneurship Clinic   January 2014 - May 2014
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice  May 2013 - July 2013
Scorpions Wrestling School   July 2011 - August 2012
Morris County Prosecutor's Office  August 2011 - June 2012
Harvard Law School Gym/Town Sports International   September 2007 - May 2011
Hudson County Superior Court/Children   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Fundraising, Research, Policy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Higher Education, Teaching

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Harvard University   2007 — 2011
BA, Comparative Study of Religion

Delbarton High School   2003 — 2007

Herman Hofman Herman Hofman Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Herman Hofman's Varnum LLP Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Summer Associate at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 2015 - August 2015
Michigan State University College of Law  January 2015 - May 2015
The Gallagher Law Firm  May 2014 - August 2014
St. Vincent Catholic Charities Immigration Law Clinic   May 2014 - July 2014
Down to Earth Lawn Care   May 2010 - August 2013

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Spanish, Public Speaking, Research

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Dordt College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Teresa Garber Teresa Garber Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Teresa Garber's Varnum LLP Experience March 2015 - September 2015
Job PP, PLSSC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Hackney, Grover, Hoover & Bean   September 2015 - Present
Flees ATA Martial Arts   April 2012 - Present
Varnum LLP   March 2015 - September 2015
Varnum LLP   April 1999 - February 2015

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, TLO, Grammar, Trial Practice, PACER, Personal Injury..., Creditors' Rights, Teaching, Team Leadership, TrueValue 5, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trials, Mediation, Legal Documents, Pleadings, Litigation Support, Document Review, LexisNexis, Bankruptcy, Document Drafting, Notary Public, Outlook, Research, Administrative...

Education
Grand Valley State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections

Grand Valley State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections

Erin Buerger Erin Buerger Bloomington, Indiana Details
Erin Buerger's Varnum LLP Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job Research Assistant at Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Indiana University Maurer School of Law  May 2015 - Present
Varnum LLP   May 2015 - July 2015
Indiana University Maurer School of Law  May 2014 - May 2015
U.S. District Court   January 2015 - April 2015
U.S. Department of State   May 2014 - August 2014
Shell Oil Company  June 2011 - April 2013
Shell Oil Company  August 2010 - June 2011
Shell Oil Company  May 2009 - August 2009
Shell Oil Company  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Analysis, Transportation, Petroleum, Management, Project Management, Procurement, Downstream Oil & Gas, Project Planning

Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor Candidate

Michigan State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management

Erin Fisher Erin Fisher Newaygo, Michigan Details
Erin Fisher's Varnum LLP Experience September 2008 - September 2009
Job Attorney at Emelander Law Firm, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Emelander Law Firm, P.C.   September 2015 - Present
Westshore Community College   January 2013 - Present
Springstead Law Offices   August 2014 - August 2015
Oceana County   January 2013 - August 2014
Law Office of Craig A. Jenison   January 2007 - September 2013
Kent County Prosecuting Attorney's Office   August 2010 - December 2010
Varnum LLP   September 2008 - September 2009
Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office  2008 - 2009
Ottawa County  2008 - 2009

Skills
Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Child Advocacy, Guardianship, Probation, Trials, Litigation, Personal Injury, Legal Issues, Wills, Criminal Defense, Courts, Estate Law, Municipal Law

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Criminal Law, General Litigation

Grand Valley State University   2003 — 2006
Bachlor of Science, Behavioral Sciences

Jessica (Jessica DesNoyers) Schilling Jessica (Jessica DesNoyers) Schilling Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Jessica (Jessica DesNoyers) Schilling's Varnum LLP Experience January 2010 - March 2012
Job Account Executive at Legacy Trust GR
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legacy Trust GR  January 2015 - Present
Comerica Bank  February 2014 - December 2014
Scholten Fant  April 2012 - October 2013
Varnum LLP   January 2010 - March 2012
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  September 2007 - May 2010
Legal Assistance Center  September 2008 - December 2008
City Attorney's Office  May 2005 - July 2007
Atwater & Herren, Attorneys at Law LLC   June 2004 - October 2005
Association of Minnesota   September 2001 - May 2002

Skills
Research, Real Estate, Customer Relations, Time Management, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Fundraising, Legal Research

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2007 — 2010
JD, Graduated Cum Laude

Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, JD

Hamline University St   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies; Forensic Science

Janet Dekkinga Janet Dekkinga Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Janet Dekkinga's Varnum LLP Experience 1988 - 2012
Job Executive Assistant to Mike Jandernoa and Office Manager/42 North Partners, LLC
Industry Investment Management
Experience
42 North Partners   August 2012 - Present
Varnum LLP   1988 - 2012

Skills
Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Succession Planning, Employee Relations

Education
Davenport University   1987 — 1988
Associates of Applied Science, Legal Secretary and Executive Assistant

Kim VandenAkker Kim VandenAkker Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kim VandenAkker's Varnum LLP Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job J.D. Candidate, University of Minnesota Law School
Industry Law Practice
Experience
University of Minnesota Law School Office of Advancement   November 2013 - Present
Varnum LLP   May 2015 - July 2015
Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A.   June 2014 - September 2014
University of Minnesota Law School, Prof. Perry Moriearty   June 2014 - August 2014
Zondervan Publishers  April 2013 - August 2013
Hopeline Institute/Partners Worldwide   January 2012 - February 2013
Esoko Networks   January 2012 - February 2013
Kids' Food Basket  June 2011 - January 2012
Bethany Christian Services - PARA (Programs Assisting Refugee Acculturation)   August 2011 - December 2011
Calvin College Information Technology Department   September 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Spanish, Customer Service, Business Development, Community Outreach, Leadership, International..., Nonprofits, Cultural Awareness, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, PowerPoint

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2016

Calvin College   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, international development studies and Spanish with a minor in business

Grand Rapids Christian High School   2004 — 2008

Judy Fleming Coburn Judy Fleming Coburn Mckinney, Texas Details
Judy Fleming Coburn's Varnum LLP Experience 1998 - 2001
Job Executive Office Assistant
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Language Services Associates  2011 - 2012
Sparrow Health System  May 2008 - October 2008
Fifth Third Bank  November 2004 - December 2007
Fifth Third Bank  January 2007 - November 2007
Fifth Third Bank  October 2001 - November 2004
Varnum LLP   1998 - 2001

Skills
Administrative Work, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Computer Proficiency, Work Ethic, Training, Trade Shows, Coordinate Meetings, Interviews, Time Management, Customer Service, Multi Tasking, Organization, Follow Through, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Transcription, Administrative..., Telephone Skills, Administrative...

Education
Northwestern Michigan College
Associate's Degree, Legal Administrative Assistant

Eric Guerin Eric Guerin Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Eric Guerin's Varnum LLP Experience 1997 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum Law | Real Estate | Riparian Rights | Construction | Business Disputes | Commercial Litigation
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   1997 - Present
Kalamazoo County Metropolitan Planning Commission   March 2003 - March 2005
City of Portage, MI   February 1995 - April 2001
Varnum LLP   1991 - 1997

Skills
Construction Law, Real Estate, Shareholder Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Zoning, Riparian Rights, Closely Held Businesses, Land Use Law, Non-compete Litigation, Boundary Disputes, Easements, Waterfront Disputes, Environmental Litigation, Mechanics Liens, Litigation, Trials, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Appeals, Courts, Business, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Shareholder, Dispute, Breach Of Contract, Arbitration

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   1987 — 1991
J.D.

Michigan State University   1982 — 1986
B.A., James Madison College, JMCD

Tish Watson-LaVoie Tish Watson-LaVoie Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Tish Watson-LaVoie's Varnum LLP Experience 1988 - 2002
Job Paralegal at Forest View Hospital
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Forest View Hospital  Contract ManagerSpectrum Health2002 - 2006
Varnum LLP   1988 - 2002

Skills
Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Management, Healthcare, Courts, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Policy, Outlook, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Training

Education
Michigan State University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Institute for Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies

Brett Rendeiro Brett Rendeiro Greater Detroit Area Details
Brett Rendeiro's Varnum LLP Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Commercial and Employment Litigation Partner at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2009 - Present
Varnum LLP   August 2002 - December 2008

Skills
Commercial Litigation

Education
Wayne State University Law School   1999 — 2002
J.D.

Eastern Michigan University   1992 — 1997
BBA, Finance

Ellie Kirkpatrick Ellie Kirkpatrick Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Ellie Kirkpatrick's Varnum LLP Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Marketing Specialist at Varnum LLP
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Varnum LLP   November 2012 - Present
Workspring  September 2011 - November 2012
Steelcase  January 2009 - August 2010
Turnstone Furniture (MyTurnstone.com)   April 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Marketing Strategy, B2B, Marketing, New Business Development, Product Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Event Planning, ExpressionEngine, Networking, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
Western Michigan University   2007 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Lake Superior State University   2004 — 2006

Jon Lawson Jon Lawson South Bend, Indiana Details
Jon Lawson's Varnum LLP Experience 2004 - 2004
Job Associate at LaDue Curran & Kuehn
Industry Law Practice
Experience
LaDue Curran & Kuehn   January 2014 - Present
Cooley LLP  October 2012 - October 2013
Chambers for the Honorable D. Brooks Smith, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Third Circuit   August 2011 - August 2012
Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP  December 2008 - August 2011
Chambers of the Honorable Victor Marrero, U.S. District Court Judge, SDNY   2007 - 2008
Bryan Cave  October 2006 - November 2007
Varnum LLP   2004 - 2004

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Securities Fraud, Breach of Contract, Non-Compete Litigation, Fraud Claims, Fraudulent Conveyance, Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   1999 — 2003
BBA, Finance, General

Harvey Koning Harvey Koning Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Harvey Koning's Varnum LLP Experience September 1996 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum LLP serving community banks and credit unions, businesses and early stage companies
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 1996 - Present
Bird, Loechl, Brittain & McCants   November 1993 - August 1996
King & Spalding  September 1990 - November 1993

Skills
Mergers, Community Banking, International Law, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Business Transactions, Early-stage Startups, Angel Investing, Credit Unions, Acquisitions

Education
Harvard Law School   1987 — 1990
J.D., law

Calvin College   1983 — 1987
BA, Economics

Grand Rapids Christian High School   1981 — 1983
Diploma

Mallory Field Mallory Field Greater Detroit Area Details
Mallory Field's Varnum LLP Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Associate Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   June 2015 - Present
Strobl & Sharp, P.C.   September 2011 - June 2015
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   January 2011 - May 2011
Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Envrionment   May 2010 - August 2010
Michigan State College of Law Low Income Tax Payer Clinic   May 2009 - May 2010
19th Disctrict Court   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Environmental Law, Bankruptcy, Administrative Law, Trials, Motions, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Lexis

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor

Tulane University Law School   2010 — 2010
International Comparative Law in Paris, France

Albion College   2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, English and Economics

Brown University   2006 — 2006
Corporate Governance

Annie Sterken Annie Sterken Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Annie Sterken's Varnum LLP Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Specialist
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2015 - Present
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett   January 2012 - February 2015
Kenyon & Kenyon  February 2009 - June 2011
Blank Rome LLP  July 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Westlaw, Library Management, Legal Research, Library Science, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Blogging, Microsoft Word

Education
Queens College   2008 — 2011
MLS, Masters in Library and Information Studies

Fordham University   2003 — 2007
BA, English

Joan Andrew Joan Andrew Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Joan Andrew's Varnum LLP Experience 2010 - Present
Job Director of Business Development at Varnum LLP
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   2010 - Present
National Heritage Academies  2007 - 2010
X-Rite  1995 - 2007
Bell & Howell  1990 - 1995

Skills
International Business, Capital Goods, International Operations, New Business Development, Business Planning, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Sales Management, Budgets, International Sales, Leadership, Product Launch, Global Business..., International Marketing, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Solution Selling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Selling, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Channel Partners, Market Research, Training, Product Development, Account Management, B2B, Strategy, Key Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Project Planning, Negotiation, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation

Education
The University of Chicago   1981 — 1985
MBA, Marketing

Northwestern University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature

Jeff Gifford Jeff Gifford San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Jeff Gifford's Varnum LLP Experience August 1999 - July 2004
Job Attorney at Dykema Cox Smith
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dykema Cox Smith  August 2004 - Present
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett   August 1999 - July 2004
Varnum LLP   August 1999 - July 2004

Skills
Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Restructuring, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Public Speaking, Mergers, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1996 — 1999
J.D., Law

Brigham Young University   1990 — 1996
B.A., International Relations - Law and Diplomacy

Two year missionary service   1991 — 1993

Susan M. Nawara Susan M. Nawara Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Susan M. Nawara's Varnum LLP Experience
Job Legal Assistant at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP  

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Mediation

Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Tammie Slauter Tammie Slauter Detroit, Michigan Details
Tammie Slauter's Varnum LLP Experience September 1996 - August 2009
Job Director of Compliance and Licensing at Rock Gaming LLC
Industry Gambling & Casinos
Experience
Rock Gaming LLC  February 2013 - Present
City of Grand Rapids Assessor's Office   2012 - 2013
Dykema Gossett PLLC  January 2012 - April 2012
Meijer  October 2011 - January 2012
Meijer  June 2010 - May 2011
Varnum LLP   September 1996 - August 2009

Skills
Corporate Law, Litigation, Employment Law, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Davenport University   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Paralegal Studies

Ryan Vander Ploeg Ryan Vander Ploeg Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Ryan Vander Ploeg's Varnum LLP Experience September 2011 - May 2012
Job Financial Control Analyst at J.P. Morgan
Industry Financial Services
Experience
J.P. Morgan   July 2012 - Present
New York Life Insurance Company  January 2012 - May 2012
Varnum LLP   September 2011 - May 2012
Calvin College  September 2008 - May 2012
Grand Rapids Charter Township  May 2011 - September 2011
Calvin College Development Office   January 2009 - May 2011
East Grand Rapids Middle School  October 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Research, Accounting, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Investments, Financial Analysis

Education
Calvin College   2008 — 2012
Finance, General

Stephen MacGuidwin Stephen MacGuidwin Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Stephen MacGuidwin's Varnum LLP Experience August 2009 - January 2015
Job Attorney at Michigan Health Lawyers, PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Michigan Health Lawyers, PLLC   January 2015 - Present
Varnum LLP   August 2009 - January 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit   August 2008 - August 2009
Dickinson Wright PLLC  May 2006 - August 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit   September 2006 - December 2006
U.S. Department of Justice   July 2006 - August 2006
US Securities and Exchange Commission  2005 - 2005
EDS  May 2001 - September 2004

Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Finance, Programming, Contract Law, Courts, Trials, Corporate Governance, Mediation, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2004 — 2008
JD, Summa Cum Laude

Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA, Finance

University of Michigan   2001 — 2004
BS - Honors, Computer Science

Kathleen Pegg Kathleen Pegg Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Kathleen Pegg's Varnum LLP Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Marketing Analyst
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   October 2011 - Present
Priority One  July 2008 - October 2011
Anchor Bay Entertainment  February 2006 - July 2008
O'Mara & Associates   October 2004 - January 2006
The Porter Group, LLC   April 2003 - October 2004

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Project Management, Event Management, Brand Management, Business Intelligence, Market Research, Internal Communications, Process Improvement, CRM, Social Networking, Editing

Education
University of Michigan   1999 — 2003
BSE, Industrial & Operations Engineering

Christopher Salata Christopher Salata Greater Detroit Area Details
Christopher Salata's Varnum LLP Experience February 2008 - December 2014
Job Independent Attorney and Counselor at Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Practice of Christopher Salata   January 2015 - Present
Varnum LLP   February 2008 - December 2014
Nuyen, Tomtishen and Aoun, P.C.   2000 - 2008
Bodman PLC  1999 - 2000
Michigan National Bank  1991 - 1998

Skills
Loans, Real Estate Financing, Loan Origination, Workouts &..., Closing Counsel, Financial Transactions, Complex Transactions, Project Management, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Finance, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking, Mediation, Business Transactions, Social Enterprise, Pay for Performance, Pay for Success..., Impact Investing, Social Impact Bonds, Letters of Credit, Business Judgment, In-House Counsel, Finance, Corporate Finance, Corporate Counsel, Transactional Banking, Corporate Real Estate, Legal Compliance, Collective Impact, Social Innovation, Corporate Venture..., Construction Loans, Commercial Mortgages, Facilitation, Complex Contracts, Distressed Debt Sales, Client Relations, Legal Issues, Employee Training

Education
Wayne State University Law School   1984 — 1987
J.D., Law

University of Michigan
B.G.S., English Language and Literature l Communications l Journalism

Kevin DiDio Kevin DiDio Greater Detroit Area Details
Kevin DiDio's Varnum LLP Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 2013 - Present
DiDio Legalis   September 2010 - April 2013
Butzel Long  2000 - 2010

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Mergers, Joint Ventures

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   1994 — 1997
J.D., Tax Concentration Program

University of Michigan   1989 — 1993
B.A., Economics

Mindy Barry Mindy Barry Greater Detroit Area Details
Mindy Barry's Varnum LLP Experience March 2014 - May 2015
Job Attorney at Keller Thoma
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Keller Thoma   May 2015 - Present
Varnum LLP   March 2014 - May 2015
Private Practive  March 2011 - March 2014
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law  August 2012 - June 2013
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law  January 2009 - July 2012
Kitch   July 2007 - March 2011
Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives   2005 - 2006
U.S. House of Representatives Constitution Subcommittee   2003 - 2005
U.S. House of Representatives   1993 - 2003

Skills
Courts, Corporate Law, Trials, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Intellectual Property, Editing, Trial Practice, Employment Law

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)

Colgate University   1988 — 1991
BA, Int'l Relations

Shawnee High School   1983 — 1985
diploma

Kari Petersen Kari Petersen Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Kari Petersen's Varnum LLP Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Legal Assistant
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   August 2013 - Present
Northland Financial Inc.   September 2004 - Present
Teeples Law, PLLC   June 2012 - August 2013
Howard Law Group   January 2012 - August 2013
Kent County Corporate Counsel's Office   August 2011 - December 2011
Bed Bath & Beyond  August 2008 - September 2010

Skills
Quickbooks, Notary Public, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, PACER, Timeslips, Insurance, Legal Research, QuickBooks, Analysis

Education
Davenport University   2010 — 2011
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management, Spanish

Susan Vogel-Vanderson Susan Vogel-Vanderson Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Susan Vogel-Vanderson's Varnum LLP Experience August 2005 - May 2006
Job Regional Director, Personal Trust at Fifth Third Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
Fifth Third Bank  April 2013 - Present
Mirador Family Wealth Advisors, a division of Fifth Third Bank   March 2012 - Present
Mirador Family Wealth Advisors, a division of Fifth Third Bank   2009 - March 2012
Fifth Third Bank  June 2007 - December 2008
Fifth Third Bank  June 2006 - June 2007
Varnum LLP   August 2005 - May 2006
HSBC Private Bank  December 2001 - June 2005
Susan Vogel-Vanderson, Attorney at Law   September 1992 - December 2001
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP  September 1986 - August 1992

Skills
Wealth Management, Banking, Financial Advisory, Asset Management, Estate Planning, Leadership, Due Diligence, Wealth Management..., Financial Planners, Financial Services, Start-ups, Wealth, Trust Services, Insurance

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1983 — 1986
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Michigan   1982 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with High Distinction, English Language and Literature/Letters

Grand Rapids Junior College   1980 — 1981
Associate's of Arts (A.A.), with Honors

David Rhem David Rhem Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
David Rhem's Varnum LLP Experience May 1986 - November 2010
Job Counsel at Scholten Fant
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Scholten Fant  February 2011 - Present
Varnum LLP   May 1986 - November 2010

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1982 — 1985
JD, Cum Laud, Law

Hope College   1978 — 1982
BA, Magna Cum Laud, Political Science

Leadership West Michigan 2008

Tom Kyros Tom Kyros Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Tom Kyros's Varnum LLP Experience September 1992 - Present
Job Partner at Varnum
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 1992 - Present

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Mediation, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Fundraising, Trusts

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1989 — 1992
JD, Law

Hope College   1985 — 1989
BA, Economics

Hinsdale Central High School   1981 — 1985

Susan Wyngaarden Susan Wyngaarden Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Susan Wyngaarden's Varnum LLP Experience October 1983 - Present
Job Bond Lawyer and Partner at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   October 1983 - Present

Skills
bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, tax-exempt bonds, higher education, 501(c)(3) bonds, manufacturing bonds, school bonds, governmental bonds, tax increment financing, borrower's counsel, bank counsel, municipal bonds, economic development, tax abatement, hospital bonds, brownfields, downtown development, library bonds, water and sewer bonds, Economic Development, Municipal Bonds, Appeals, Litigation, Tax Increment Financing, Tax-exempt, Municipal Law, Tax Abatement, Public Finance, Construction Law, Estate Administration, Downtown, Legal Writing, Corporate Law

Education
Duke University School of Law   1980 — 1983
J.D.

University of Alberta   1976 — 1980
B.A. Magna Cum Laude, Sociology

Laura Chappelle Laura Chappelle Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Laura Chappelle's Varnum LLP Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Counsel at Varnum LLP
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Varnum LLP   June 2012 - Present
Chappelle Consulting, LLC   July 2007 - Present
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  January 2006 - Present
Michigan Public Service Commission  June 2000 - June 2007
Governor John Engler   January 1997 - June 2000

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking, Courts, Corporate Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Policy, Public Policy, Administrative Law, Corporate Governance

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Michigan

Darren Malek Darren Malek Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Darren Malek's Varnum LLP Experience 2001 - 2007
Job Attorney / Principal at Veritas Law Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Veritas Law Group   February 2008 - Present
Varnum, LLP  2001 - 2007
Dickinson Wright PLLC  March 2000 - June 2001
JPMorgan Chase  1995 - 1999
U.S. Bankruptcy Court   1998 - 1998
Cook County State's Attorney's Office   1995 - 1995

Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Courts, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Dispute, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Office, Bankruptcy, Real Estate Transactions, Analysis, Legal Advice, Mediation, Appeals, Disputes, High Dollar Collection, Business and Contract..., Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Management, Arbitration, Strategic Planning

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1995 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Law

Lake Forest College   1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, English; Politics

Mary Kay Shaver Mary Kay Shaver Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Mary Kay Shaver's Varnum LLP Experience January 2008 - Present
Job Corporate and Municipal Finance Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   January 2008 - Present
Varnum LLP   September 1999 - December 2007

Skills
Bankruptcy, Commercial Lending, Letters of Credit, Lines Of Credit, Creditors' Rights, Asset Based Lending, Asset Based Finance, Municipal Bonds, Government Bonds, Corporate Finance, Bonds

Education
Wayne State University   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Grand Valley State University   1992 — 1996
Hospitality Administration/Management

John Patrick White John Patrick White Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
John Patrick White's Varnum LLP Experience June 1981 - Present
Job Partner at Varnum LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum LLP   June 1981 - Present
Glenview Public Schools   August 1974 - June 1978

Skills
Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Arbitration

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   1979 — 1981
JD/MLIR, Law; labor

Eastern Michigan University   1976 — 1977
M. Elem. Ed., Elementary Education

University of Michigan   1969 — 1973
BA, History; Am Studies; Poli Sci; Educ.

Dennis Devaney Dennis Devaney Greater Detroit Area Details
Dennis Devaney's Varnum LLP Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Partner, Varnum, LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Varnum, LLP  January 2013 - Present
Devaney Jacob Wilson, PLLC   February 2010 - December 2012
U.S. International Trade Commission   January 2001 - December 2001
National Labor Relations Board  November 1988 - December 1994
Federal Labor Relations Authority  March 1988 - November 1988
U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board   August 1982 - March 1988

Skills
Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Labor and Employment, Patents, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1972 — 1975
J.D., 1975, Law

University of Maryland College Park   1964 — 1970
B.A., M.A., European History, Political Science

Don Lawless Don Lawless Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Don Lawless's Varnum LLP Experience 1986 - 2008
Job Labor and Employment Attorney at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP  2009 - Present
Varnum LLP   1986 - 2008

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, Appeals, Leadership, Breach Of Contract, Employment..., Construction Law, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Trials, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Trademark Infringement, Securities Litigation, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Licensing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Discrimination, Appellate Practice, Non-compete Agreements, Patents, Intellectual Property, Retaliation, Dispute Resolution, Product Liability, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Health Law, Employment Contracts, Estate Planning, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Legal Advice, Unfair Competition, Torts, Legal Writing, Estate Administration

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1983 — 1986
Law

University of Texas atAustin School of Law
J.D

University of Michigan
B.B.A

Kerrie Hayes Kerrie Hayes Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Kerrie Hayes's Varnum LLP Experience November 1999 - August 2004
Job Executive Assistant
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Amway  April 2010 - Present
Amway North America  July 2007 - August 2010
Alticor Legal   August 2004 - July 2007
Varnum LLP   November 1999 - August 2004
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP  August 1995 - November 1999

Skills
Training, Budgets, Event Management, Management, Coaching, Legal Writing, Calendaring, Legal Research, Mergers, Social Media, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Accounting, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Legal Assistance, Executive..., Appointment Scheduling, Meeting Scheduling, Expense Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning

Education
Coldwater High School   1976 — 1980

Davenport University
Legal Studies

Katie Wilbur Katie Wilbur Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Katie Wilbur's Varnum LLP Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   June 2013 - Present
Even & Franks PLLC   May 2010 - July 2012
Professor Jeffrey Kwall, Loyola University Chicago School of Law   August 2011 - May 2012
Honorable Ronald A. Guzman, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois   August 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Tax Law, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Corporate Tax, Partnership Taxation, International Tax, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, French, Tax

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation, with honors

Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D., magna cum laude, Tax Certificate

Hope College   2005 — 2009
B.A., magna cum laude, International Studies, Art History

Mona Shores

Barbara Eckert Buchanan Barbara Eckert Buchanan Greater Detroit Area Details
Barbara Eckert Buchanan's Varnum LLP Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Attorney Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   March 2014 - Present
Keller Thoma, P.C.   October 2007 - March 2014
Pepper Hamilton LLP  August 1996 - October 2007

Skills
Labor & Employment..., Employment..., Employment Counseling, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Employee Handbooks, Jury Trials/Bench Trials, Non-compete Litigation, FLSA Litigation and...

Education
University of Michigan   1984 — 1989
BA, Economics; Political Science

Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D.

Jude Pereira Jude Pereira Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jude Pereira's Varnum LLP Experience September 1999 - Present
Job Family Law Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 1999 - Present

Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Parenting Time, Mediation, Courts, Domestic Relations, Trials

Education
University of Michigan   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Wayne State University Law School
J.D.

Joanne Demers, ACP Joanne Demers, ACP Detroit, Michigan Details
Joanne Demers, ACP's Varnum LLP Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Advanced Certified Paralegal at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   March 2014 - Present
Keller Thoma, P.C.   May 2005 - March 2014
City of Detroit  2000 - 2005
Henry Ford Health System  1998 - 2000

Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Litigation

Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor   2003 — 2005
Master's, Organizational Leadership and Administration

Macomb Community College
Associates, Legal Assistant

University of Phoenix
Bachelor's, Business Management

Jack Panitch Jack Panitch Greater Detroit Area Details
Jack Panitch's Varnum LLP Experience AAGState of MichiganNovember 2010 - January 2013
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   AAGState of MichiganNovember 2010 - January 2013
City of Philadelphia Law Department  February 1997 - February 2007
Zuckert, Scoutt & Rasenberger   September 1991 - February 1997
United States Tax Court  January 1990 - August 1991
Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service  January 1987 - January 1989

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Appeals, Courts, State, local and...

Education
New York University School of Law   1985 — 1986
LL.M., Taxation

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University   1982 — 1985
J.D., Law

Franklin & Marshall   1978 — 1982
BA, English

Jeff Koelzer Jeff Koelzer Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jeff Koelzer's Varnum LLP Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Attorney at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 2014 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Customer Service

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Michigan   2007 — 2010
BA, Economics

Kari Howe Kari Howe Greater Detroit Area Details
Kari Howe's Varnum LLP Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Legal Assistant at Varnum LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   May 2015 - Present
Deloitte Services, LP  June 2008 - May 2015
Pathway Solutions, INC   January 2008 - June 2008
Darlene S. Vasi, P.C.   January 2006 - June 2008
Butzel Long  April 2004 - January 2008
Varnum LLP   1999 - 2004

Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Research, PowerPoint, Tax Preparation, Accounting, SAP, Peachtree, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Software Documentation, Accounts Payable, Tax, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Auditing

Education
Walsh College   2007 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting

Kaplan University-Davenport Campus   2004 — 2005
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Grand Rapids Community College   1998 — 2003
Associate in Arts, Legal Office Administration/Criminal Justice

Aemelia Tripp Aemelia Tripp Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Aemelia Tripp's Varnum LLP Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Freelance Writer and Graphic Designer
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Varnum LLP   April 2015 - Present
Self-Employed  April 2015 - Present
Community Media Center 88.1FM WYCE  June 2013 - Present
Elzinga & Volkers, Inc. Construction Professionals   September 2013 - April 2015
Women's LifeStyle Magazine, Inc.   January 2013 - September 2013
Calvin College  January 2013 - May 2013
Marketing Werks  September 2012 - December 2012
Tim Tripp for Iowa State Senate   May 2012 - November 2012
Women's LifeStyle Magazine, Inc.   June 2012 - August 2012
jb and me  March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
PowerPoint, Market Research, Editing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Writing, Word, Excel, Group Communication, Advertising, Experiential Learning, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Project Management, French, Marketing, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Sales, Social Networking, Photography, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Blogging, Press Releases, Community Outreach

Education
Calvin College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communication, Music minor

Chicago Semester   2012 — 2012

Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem   2011 — 2011

Pella High School   2005 — 2009

Thomas Lockhart Thomas Lockhart Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Thomas Lockhart's Varnum LLP Experience September 1979 - Present
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Varnum LLP   September 1979 - Present
Bell Laboratories  February 1969 - August 1979

Skills
Intellectual Property..., Computer Law...

Education
Chicago Kent College of Law   1975 — 1980
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Concentrated on Patent Law and Computer Law, Magna Cum Laude

Stanford University   1969 — 1970
Master's degree, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude

Bradley University   1964 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude

Sara Sclafani Sara Sclafani Greater New York City Area Details
Sara Sclafani's Varnum LLP Experience September 2008 - December 2009
Job Director of Content Development at HR 360, Inc.
Industry Human Resources
Experience
HR 360, Inc.   October 2010 - Present
Varnum LLP   September 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Email Marketing, Social Media, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Michigan   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Rick Knauer Rick Knauer Indianapolis, Indiana Details
Rick Knauer's Varnum LLP Experience 1990 - 1992
Job Senior Patent Counsel at Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.   August 1998 - Present
Dow AgroSciences  1994 - 1998
3M  1992 - 1994
Varnum LLP   1990 - 1992

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Freedom to Operate, Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio..., Patents, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patentability

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Cum Laude

Purdue University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering

Dena Marks Dena Marks Dewitt, Michigan Details
Dena Marks's Varnum LLP Experience October 1996 - April 1998
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Seipp, Flick,and Hosley LLP   July 2015 - Present
Legal Research Center  October 2014 - Present
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School  May 2000 - August 2014
Auto-Owners Insurance  April 1998 - May 2000
Varnum LLP   October 1996 - April 1998

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Contract Law, Uniform Commercial Code, Negotiable Instruments, Teaching, Higher Education, eDiscovery, Analytical Reasoning, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Westlaw, No-Fault, Property & Casualty..., Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Appeals

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   1992 — 1995
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Davenport University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration

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