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Delaporte Law merges with education law firm Lusk Albertson


 Lusk Albertson, a Detroit-based education law firm, has merged with school employment and labor law firm Delaporte Law. Eric Delaporte, founder of Delaporte Law, has joined Lusk Albertson as a member. The combined firm will operate at Lusk Albertson PLC.

“Our merger with Delaporte Law provides enhanced knowledge and expertise to clients throughout Michigan. Eric’s considerable experience helping school districts navigate complex labor and employment matters will complement our ability to serve educational entities. His track record of success and commitment to advancing education is an ideal fit with our firm’s culture,” said Robert A. Lusk, CEO, Lusk Albertson.

For more than a decade, Delaporte has provided legal counsel to school districts on matters of labor and employment including compliance, student issues, contract negotiations, administrative disputes, and state and federal litigation matters. Prior to founding Delaporte Law, he was a partner at Thrun Law Firm.

In his new role at Lusk Albertson, Delaporte will continue to serve as a trusted advisor and counselor to school administrators and leaders to help them efficiently mitigate employment risks, manage compliance, and litigation.

 

4 Wayne Law alumni to share experiences as prosecutors April 4
 

Four Wayne State University Law School alumni will speak about their work as prosecutors Tuesday, April 4, as part of Wayne Law’s Alumni Speakers Series.

The event will be from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 2242 of Wayne Law’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, 471 W. Palmer St. Lunch will be provided. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at law.wayne.edu/alumnispeakers2017.

Featured alumni will be Dianna Collins, class of 1998, assistant prosecutor, Washtenaw County; Jessica R. Cooper, class of 1973, prosecutor, Oakland County; Brian Morrow, class of 1986, deputy chief, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Juvenile Division; Lora Weingarden, class of 1985, assistant prosecutor, Wayne County.

Assistant Professor Blanche Cook will moderate the discussion.

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