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LTU student athletes work the polls to raise money for Special Olympics
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Alex Eddington and Hannah Huff (in the foreground at right) were among the LTU student athletes recognized by the Southfield City Council on Aug. 25 for their work on behalf of the Special Olympics.

Alex Eddington and Hannah Huff (in the foreground at right) were among the LTU student athletes recognized by the Southfield City Council on Aug. 25 for their work on behalf of the Special Olympics.

Student athletes from Lawrence Technological University (LTU) provided assistance at the Southfield polls for the Aug. 5 primary election as part of a coordinated effort that raised almost $6,000 for the Special Olympics. Other student athletes supported youth activities and participated in community beautification in Southfield.

More than 30 members of the men’s and women’s soccer teams and the women’s volleyball team participated.  LTU students were recognized for their efforts by the Southfield City Council at an Aug. 25 presentation.

As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), LTU promotes a lifestyle for its student athletes centered on respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. Community involvement is a focal point for the NAIA’s Live Five campaign.  read more

56 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers
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Fifty-six attorneys with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been named Super Lawyers in the ninth annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

The peer-review award recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Only five percent of the lawyers in Michigan have been named to Michigan Super Lawyers. read more

Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Two Additions to Management Team
Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Two Additions to Management Team 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

CPA firm Clayton & McKervey, P.C. is pleased to announce the additions of Elizabeth (Beth) Butchart and Greg Schulte to the management team.

Supporting the Clayton & McKervey, P.C. goal of being a global resource for our clients, these professionals will continue to support the firm’s mission of providing specialized accounting, auditing, and tax services to growth drive, middle market companies who compete in the global marketplace.

“We are excited to see these talented young professionals continue to grow in their careers. Beth and Greg are great individuals who will no doubt be valuable future leaders of the firm,” said Kevin McKervey, President of Clayton & McKervey, P.C. read more

Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Sarah Russell Named Shareholder
Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Sarah Russell Named Shareholder 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Sarah E. Russell, CPA, MBA, has been promoted to Shareholder – International Tax at Clayton & McKervey, P.C., an accounting, tax and business advisory firm.

As a new member of the ownership team, Sarah will continue to support Clayton & McKervey’s mission to provide specialized accounting, auditing, and tax services to privately held, middle market companies that compete in the global marketplace. read more

Southfield Corporate Relay For Life One Week Away
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Only one week to go until the Southfield Corporate Relay For Life (Sept. 10, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lawrence Technological University)! Have you signed your team up yet? If not, there’s still time! Over a million new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year, and the American Cancer Society needs support from volunteers like you to provide those fighting the disease with the assistance they need. The Southfield Corporate Relay For life is a great way to provide that support while also having fun!

The relay, which supports the American Cancer Society, will include a survivor lap and fundraising activities such as a Yoga Shelter class and chair massages (by St John Providence Hospital) for a donation to fundraise for those affected by cancer. There will also be a balloon launch, which will be a time to remember and honor those who have fought cancer. read more

Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For Ten Years in a Row
Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For Ten Years in a Row 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

CPA firm Clayton & McKervey, P.C. is proud to announce it has been named one of Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to For™ for the tenth straight year.

“We are honored to be recognized for the tenth consecutive year as one of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” said Kevin McKervey, President of Clayton & McKervey, P.C. “It is our people that have set Clayton & McKervey apart in the marketplace for more than 60 years. This recognition validates our focus to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent to serve our globally minded clients.” read more

Apply by Sept. 11 for entrepreneurial mentoring at LTU
Apply by Sept. 11 for entrepreneurial mentoring at LTU 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Thursday, Sept. 11, is the deadline for innovators and entrepreneurs to apply for the nine-week Saturday mentoring program at Lawrence Technological University that helps advance new product ideas and establish new business opportunities.Michigan I-Corps@LTU, established with funds from the Coleman Foundation and the Kern Family Foundation, is part of a statewide program designed to foster and grow an innovation ecosystem throughout Michigan. It provides participants knowledge about what it takes to successfully commercialize their ideas and focus on meeting customer needs.The program is free for Lawrence Tech students, faculty and alumni. The cost is $500 for teams without an LTU connection. read more

LTU students to fight leukemia with Sept. 6 volleyball tournament
LTU students to fight leukemia with Sept. 6 volleyball tournament 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
College students in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Lawrence Technological University are raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with the 27th annual charitable Volleyball Blast tournament on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m.The tournament will be held on LTU’s athletic fields with parking on either side of the campus (seeltu.edu/map). In case of rain accompanied by lightning, the tournament will be moved to LTU’s Ridler Field House. Volleyball Blast is open to everyone, and teams can begin signing in at 9 a.m. read more

Five Brooks Kushman Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Best Lawyers in America
Five Brooks Kushman Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Best Lawyers in America 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

 Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that President Mark A. Cantor, and Shareholders Frank A. Angileri, Marc Lorelli, John S. LeRoy and Elizabeth F. Janda have all been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015.

Brooks Kushman attorneys were recognized as 2015 Best Lawyers across a variety of intellectual property (IP) practice areas, including:

Mark A. Cantor – IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law and Trademark Law

Frank A. Angileri – IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law and Trademark Law

Marc Lorelli – IP Litigation

John S. LeRoy – IP Litigation

Elizabeth F. Janda –Trademark Law read more

97 Warner Norcross Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America
97 Warner Norcross Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Attorneys representing more than 40 different practice areas were selected for the peer-review award, which denotes legal excellence in specific practice areas.  Attorneys in each of the eight Warner Norcross offices in Michigan were included in the list.

Four attorneys are new to the Warner Norcross list this year:  Michael Brady, Homayune Ghaussi, Jim Romzek and David Skidmore. Pam Enslen and Jay Yelton are also new to the Warner Norcross list, but have been rated Best Lawyers at previous employment engagements. John Bursch returns to the list this year after rejoining Warner Norcross following  time spent as solicitor general of Michigan. read more

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