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Detroit attorney speaks at Young King’s Conference


Attorney Jermaine A. Wyrick spoke at The Young King’s Conference at Wayne County Community College on Saturday April 16. 

The conference was hosted by the Circle of Friends Foundation. The purpose of the conference was to educate, empower, and encourage young men to utilize and embrace their full potential. The goal  is for them to become leaders in their families and communities.  Wyrick spoke to a group of youth between the ages of 10-17 on the title, “Actions have Consequences.”  

Wyrick is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Wayne State University Law School. Wyrick has practiced law since 1997.

His previous awards include the 2003, “Five Under Ten” Award from the University of Michigan African American Alumni Counsel; 2004, “Civil Rights and Education”  Black History Month  Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan; 2004 Jordan Educational Services, “Trailblazer Award”; 2006, Pepsi Everyday Freedom Hero Award;  and 2007, Detroit Urban Lutheran School “Striving for Excellence.”

He has lectured for several organizations, including, the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Lorman Education Services, and the NAACP George W. Crockett Community Law School.  He currently serves on the board for the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, and the 10 Core Law Society. 

 

Problem employees  is focus at Raising the Bar series May 18


Raising the Bar, an educational series raising employer awareness of current issues in employment and labor law and offered by Detroit-based management side labor and employment law firm Nemeth Law, P.C., returns May 18 with the focus on  Dealing with the Problem Employee.

“Problem employees are relatively few in number but they consume disproportionate amounts of time, energy and resources,” Terry Bonnette, a partner at Nemeth Law, P.C., said.
“Statistically, these employees are most likely to create situations that will result in litigation.”

Using case studies to identify and illustrate strategies for dealing with problem employees, Nemeth Law attorneys will review the following topics:

• Seven common management mistakes that can result in litigation;

• High conflict individuals - strategies for de-escalation;

• Performance improvement plans - the good, the bad and the ugly;

• The difficult discussion - how to communicate negative information effectively;

• Bullying, harassment or discrimination — can you force employees to be civil in the workplace?

Raising the Bar will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at the Management Education Center, 811 West Square Lake Road, Troy, 48098. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 11:45 a.m. The cost of the event is $75 per person and pre-registration is required. To register, e-mail Pamela Perkowski at pperkowski@nemethlawpc.com or call (313) 567-5921.

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