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Lawrence Tech to host two digital humanities events Sept. 26-27
Lawrence Tech to host two digital humanities events Sept. 26-27 150 150 Southfield City Centre

For the second year Lawrence Technological University (LTU) will host two conferences on the use of digital technology in the humanities, Network Detroit: Digital Humanities Theory and Practice, on Friday, Sept. 26, and THATCamp on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Digital technology has revolutionized scholarship and research in the humanities, and now mobile devices are changing the way future college students interact with literature at a very young age. read more

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Deadline extended to Sept. 24 for entrepreneurial mentoring program at LTU
Deadline extended to Sept. 24 for entrepreneurial mentoring program at LTU 150 150 Southfield City Centre

The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 24, 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 insights and information about what it takes to successfully commercialize product ideas and meet 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

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Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a New Chemical Associate
Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a New Chemical Associate 150 150 Southfield City Centre

 Brooks Kushman is pleased to welcome Alena Vackova as its newest associate. Her expertise in patent prosecution and patent searching will benefit Brooks Kushman and its clients.

Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Vackova assisted in all aspects of patent prosecution with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices as an associate at another Metro-Detroit based intellectual property law firm. In her position, she drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts for companies in the automotive, chemical, medical diagnostic, and packaging industries. read more

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Brooks Kushman Shareholder to Discuss Overseas IP Protection
Brooks Kushman Shareholder to Discuss Overseas IP Protection 150 150 Southfield City Centre

 Brooks Kushman Shareholder Robyn S. Lederman will serve on a panel discussing ‘Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights as You Expand Into Global Markets’ during the International Trade Administration’s Discover Global Markets Forumin Detroit on Sept. 9.

Lederman’s presentation will cover risks and precautions in name selection and protection of brands for doing business overseas. The focus will be on practical considerations related to trademark use and registration in free trade countries and other key markets.

With more than 25 years of experience practicing in the area of trademark law, Lederman’s practice focuses on global branding strategy, trademark and domain name counseling, clearance, protection and enforcement for start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. read more

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25 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars
25 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars 150 150 Southfield City Centre

Twenty-five attorneys with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been named Rising Stars in the ninth annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

To be selected for the peer-review award, Rising Stars must be under the age of 40 or in practice for fewer than 10 years and have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement.  Fewer than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Michigan have been selected as Rising Stars byMichigan Super Lawyers. read more

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Southfield City Centre Welcomes LTU Students
Southfield City Centre Welcomes LTU Students 150 150 Southfield City Centre

studentsThe Southfield City Centre has welcomed back Lawrence Technological University (LTU) students for the fall semester with a welcome weekend full of activities throughout the community.

During welcome weekend, a group of new students from Brazil, China and India were driven by LTU to CK Mediterranean Grille for their first meal in America. These new students are part of an ongoing trend toward more international students at LTU as its reputation for excellence spreads around the world.

International students also know they will receive a warm welcome in a diverse community like Southfield’s City Centre.” LTU appreciates the warm reception of our friends in the business community towards our students,” said Dean of Students Kevin Finn.

Many businesses donated food during welcome weekend so that LTU students could experience their own “mini Taste of Southfield.” read more

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LTU student athletes work the polls to raise money for Special Olympics
LTU student athletes work the polls to raise money for Special Olympics 150 150 Southfield City Centre
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

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56 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers
56 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers 150 150 Southfield City Centre

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

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Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Two Additions to Management Team
Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Two Additions to Management Team 150 150 Southfield City Centre

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

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Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Sarah Russell Named Shareholder
Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Sarah Russell Named Shareholder 150 150 Southfield City Centre

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

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