Gov. Snyder appoints T.J. Ackert to Kent County Probate Court
Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday announced the appointment of Terence “T.J.” Ackert, of Grand Rapids, to the Kent County Probate Court. He fills the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Jay Quist to the 17th Circuit Court.
“TJ has a wealth of knowledge in complex legal matters that have prepared him for the complexities he will face on the bench,” Snyder said. “I am confident that his legal skill, compassion and commitment to his community will serve the residents of Kent County well in this new position.”
Ackert has been with the law firm of Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey PLC, since 2007. He began his career in 1984 at Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge, PC, with a practice of general litigation, including business related litigation, dispute resolution and insurance defense. Ackert has been involved in numerous community organizations, including the Family Business Alliance, the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, and the Government Affairs Committee of the Associated Builders and Contractors.
Fundraiser to support The RESTORE Foundation Aug. 17
A fund-raiser to support The RESTORE Foundation will feature a musical accent on Monday, Aug. 17, at Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green in Farmington Hills. The event will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will feature the music of Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston, sung by Rachel Stamler-Jonas and Rosemarie Wilson, respectively. The foundation provides private financial support for the drug court program, which combines treatment with accountability in a collaborative approach to reduce recidivism in drug-related activity. The restaurant is located at 27925 Golf Pointe Blvd. in Farmington Hills, near 12 Mile Road just west of Halsted.
Wayne Law Alumni Summer Happy Hour set for Aug. 20
Join the Wayne Law Alumni Association for Summer Happy Hour at The Whitney Garden Party on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.?All alumni and current students are welcome. The alumni association’s board of directors will be there to tell you about upcoming alumni events and to hear your thoughts and ideas for the alumni association.??The event is sponsored by Gifford Krass. The Whitney is located at 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Valet parking is available. For more information about this event, please contact Cesare Sclafani at 313-577-6199 or WayneLAA@patlaw.com.
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