Southfield Business

Brooks Kushman Shareholder to Discuss Overseas IP Protection
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 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

25 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars
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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

Southfield City Centre Welcomes LTU Students
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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

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

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

Biznet Internet Solutions Joins the Southfield City Centre
Biznet Internet Solutions Joins the Southfield City Centre 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Biznet Internet Solutions, an ROI-focused full service mobile and web solutions company, is now located in the Southfield City Centre. The company is in its 20th year and they remain passionate about helping companies who are frustrated that their current marketing dollars are spent on the wrong activities.

“We love the city and the space we’re in,” says CEO Kevin Krason.  “We really enjoy the community, there’s so much do here, and being able to walk to restaurants is great. The City Centre isn’t the average corporate environment.” read more

Top Office Leasing Company in Southfield Adds to Portfolio
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Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions, one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial real estate services, was recently awarded the management and leasing assignment of a 262,107 square foot office building in Southfield, Michigan known as Onyx Office Plaza.

As the top office leasing company in Southfield, it is no surprise that Friedman was awarded management and leasing responsibilities for this well located property with the ability to accommodate a wide array of users. read more

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