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PROMINENT ASSIGNMENTS
Represented a private equity firm in a $30 million post-acquisition, purchaseprice adjustment claim arising out of the sale of portfolio companies.
Defended an accounting firm in a multi-million dollar securities fraud class-action involving a cross-border IPO arising out of the collapse of a sub-prime mortgage company.
Obtained summary judgment in multiple copyright infringement suits on behalf of music labels and prominent recording artists.
Obtained summary judgment, upheld on appeal, in favor of major construction company against architect's $5 million claim involving alleged errors and omissions.
Obtained multiple preliminary injunctions on behalf of Tier I automotive suppliers to prevent Tier II suppliers from breaching supply agreements for critical parts.
Member of trial team that obtained a no cause in favor of a major Tier I automotive supplier in $2 million pricing dispute with Tier II supplier.
Obtained dismissal of several improper condemnation actions, along with substantialattorney's fees awards in favor of our clients.
Represented paper products manufacturer in a multi-million dollar claim involving a failed joint venture.
Member of trial team that defended a press manufacturer in a personal injury suit.
Represented MGM Grand Detroit, LLC in multiple commercial and patron disputes.
Represented Century 21 LLC and Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC in multiple franchise disputes.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
GKN Sinter Metals, Inc.
Magna International Inc. (and its affiliated companies)
MGM Grand Detroit LLC
National Construction Enterprises, Inc.
Premio Foods, Inc.
Road Commission for Oakland County
Turner Construction Company
Universal Music Group
AREAS OF PRACTICE EMPHASIS
Automotive
Condemnation & Land Use
Construction
Copyright
Gaming
Securities
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Law School Committee, Chairperson
Federal Bar Association
American Bar Association
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
47 Wayne L. Rev 1099, An Analysis of Michigan's Plan for Suspicionless Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients Under the Fourth Amendment ‘Special Needs’ Exception, 2001
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, B.A. 1999
President, WSU Student Council, 1997-1999
Howard M. Donnelly Award Winner
Presidential Scholar
Wayne State University Law School, J.D. 2002 (magna cum laude)
Order of the Coif
Senior Articles Editor, The Wayne Law Review
Dean's Scholar
Bruce A. Miller Family Scholarship in Labor Law
Boaz Siegel Award for Outstanding Publication in Pension, Health and Welfare, Employment or Labor Law | 