Big congratulations to Michelle Crockett, who was recently named among Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Leaders in the Law, Class of 2020, and was also appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce.  

Michelle is Miller Canfield's Hiring Chair and the firm's Diversity and Professional Development Principal, as well as a litigator in our Employment and Labor Group.

We're pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, Pawel Chudzicki has been recognized in Chambers & Partners, a leading publisher of attorney and law firm rankings, as a Foreign Expert Based Abroad in the area of corporate and commercial law in Qatar. This rare honor recognizes attorneys who have expertise in a different jurisdiction from where they are based, and who are particularly highly regarded for international and cross-border work.

We're pleased to share that we've expanded our Chicago office with the hiring of three principal attorneys: Lance Tyson, Carson Veach and Glenn Weinstein.

In addition, Jacob Koering, Edward Rice, Steven Rotunno and Robert Zielinski have been named among the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Miller Canfield was just recognized for excellence in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2020 Report, published by law firm research and ranking firm BTI Consulting Group Inc. We were recognized as a standout in two categories: investing in client relationships and client-facing communication.

Congratulations to Soni Mithani, who has been recognized in Crain's Detroit Business' 2019 Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan! A principal attorney in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group and as the resident director of our Ann Arbor office, Soni was chosen for the honor "because she has a reputation among her peers for having the absolute highest ethical standards and impeccable ethical judgment, and for demonstrating the leadership and mentoring skills required to lead a diverse group of attorneys," said Miller Canfield CEO Michael McGee. 

We're not in this business for awards, but we always appreciate when respected, independent groups recognize us for our commitment to doing outstanding work. The last few weeks have been full of such positive recognition, and we're happy to share a quick roundup of some of these honors. 

Congratulations to Marc Swanson on being named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's 40 Under 40 Class of 2019! This honor recognizes top industry professionals for their leadership and professional accomplishments. Marc was selected from more than 350 nominees nationwide in areas including law, finance, consulting, academia and government.

We are proud to report that 15 Miller Canfield attorneys and five of our practice groups have been named among the best in the U.S. by "Chambers USA 2019." 

"Sources describe it as the 'top full-service firm in Michigan' and praise both its understanding of the local legal environment and its international presence," Chambers reported in its analysis of Miller Canfield.

The firm earned rankings in five of its core practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. Further, Chambers USA identified the firm's Export Controls Group as a Recognized Practice, noting that clients describe the group as "a go-to firm for this kind of work."

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Danielle Mason Anderson has been named among Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Leaders in the Law, Class of 2019. 

Anderson, recently elected to serve as one of the firm's five managing directors, and a principal attorney and resident director of Miller Canfield's office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is known not only for her exceptional skills as a litigator, but also for her leadership in the legal community and the community at large.

Miller Canfield is pleased to announce that Ronald E. Hodess has been named to the Midwest Real Estate Journal's Hall of Fame.

Hodess is a principal attorney and the leader of Miller Canfield's Real Estate Group. He has worked on more than $14 billion worth of real estate and construction projects for both U.S. and international clients.