Michigan Lawyers Weekly has named Michael McGee its 2023 Lawyer of the Year. The announcement was made at the publication’s annual Leaders in the Law luncheon.

McGee served as Miller Canfield’s CEO from 2013 to 2021, making him the second-longest serving CEO in the firm’s 171-year history. During his tenure as CEO, he steered the firm through a period of growth, transformative change and impact.

“We are tremendously proud of our colleague and friend, Mike McGee. His unwavering commitment to excellence in the practice of law, his inspirational leadership and impactful contributions to the profession and society at large make him a true leader in the law,” said Miller Canfield CEO Megan Norris, who succeeded McGee in 2021.

Michigan Lawyers Weekly has named Miller Canfield among its Empowering Women firms. Empowering Women is a new program designed to recognize law firms and organizations that have shown a commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Sarah Reasoner is the winner of the 2023 Richard J. Seryak Award in recognition of her outstanding pro bono service. The announcement was made by CEO Megan Norris.

Reasoner is a member of Miller Canfield’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Her significant pro bono experience includes defending the property rights of a low-income client in rural West Michigan who had experienced flooding due to the actions of her neighbors.

In other notable pro bono matters, Reasoner was involved in the Hamama v. Adducci litigation, which she worked on with a team of Miller Canfield attorneys and the ACLU of Michigan, a major class action to protect some 1,400 Iraqi nationals living in the U.S. from deportation without due process in immigration courts.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that 86 of its attorneys in 39 practice areas have been named on the 2024 DBusiness and Grand Rapids Magazine Top Lawyers lists.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Karen Dell’Eva has joined the Detroit-based international law firm as Director of Human Resources.

Dell’Eva comes to Miller Canfield from the architectural firm SmithGroup Inc.'s office in Detroit, where she led the firm’s compensation strategy in the Midwest and coached firm leadership on employee relations, compliance and talent development. 

Dell’Eva was a key team member in corporate initiatives such as the firm’s Top Workplaces Committee, Benefits and Wellness Committee and the development of immigration compliance and best practices. She brings extensive experience in the delivery of HR action plans that support and facilitate growth, profitability and workplace culture. She has experience in change management and has designed and implemented internal and external hiring, onboarding and succession processes.

Miller Canfield, an international law firm headquartered in Detroit, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC 2) Type I audit. This achievement is part of Miller Canfield’s commitment to ensuring it meets the highest standards of security for clients.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that the firm has earned 113 rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers’ 2024 edition of “Best Law Firms in America."

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Ashley Higginson has been named in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Up & Coming Lawyers Class of 2023. Honorees are recognized for excellence in the profession as standouts among their peers during their first 10 years of practice.

Higginson is a principal attorney in the firm’s office in Lansing, Michigan, where she is a key member of the firm’s Employment and Labor Group and its Higher Education practice, which serves colleges and universities nationwide. She leads the team that conducts investigations into reports of sexual harassment and misconduct pursuant to Title IX.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Carl von Ende has been named in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The annual program recognizes Michigan’s legal leaders who are over the age of 60 or who have been in practice for 30 years for their successful careers and valuable contributions to the community.

A member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group for more than 50 years, von Ende specializes in trial, appeal, arbitration and mediation of antitrust, securities, intellectual property, corporate governance and debtor-creditor litigation. He is a trusted advisor and mentor to attorneys, from the most experienced senior principal to the newest associate.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been promoted to principalship. The announcement was made by CEO Megan Norris at the firm’s annual meeting.

“Our new principal attorneys have proven themselves to be leaders within the firm and outstanding professionals, each carving out unique niche practices and honing their outstanding legal skills,” said Norris. “They are assets to Miller Canfield and our clients.”

The firm’s new principal attorneys are: