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Gretchko appointed U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge for the Eastern District of Michigan



Howard & Howard, Attorneys PLLC announced Wednesday that long-time attorney Lisa S. Gretchko has been appointed to serve as a judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan.

On March 30, 2021 the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals made the announcement and Gretchko was sworn-in during a private ceremony and assumed her judicial duties on April 5.

Gretchko joined Howard & Howard in December of 2003. Throughout her career, she has represented nearly every constituency in bankruptcy courts both locally and around the country, including business debtors, trustees, unsecured creditors’ committees, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, landlords, licensors of intellectual property, customers, and suppliers.

"Lisa will bring her extensive knowledge of and passion for bankruptcy law to the bench. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is gaining a judge with exceptional legal skills and a resolute commitment and dedication to the job. She will be an outstanding judge,” said Jim Morgan, partner in Howard & Howard’s business bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice.

"On behalf of Howard & Howard, we wish Lisa well in her new role as a bankruptcy court judge. She has been an asset to the firm and our bankruptcy practice for almost 18 years. We’ll miss her, but there is no doubt she will be an invaluable addition to the bench," said President & CEO of Howard & Howard, Mark A. Davis.

She received her law degree from the University of Detroit Law School and her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.

Gretchko succeeds Judge Phillip J. Shefferly, who retired in January of this year.

 

State Bar sections to present ‘Autonomous Vehicles Webinar’
 

The State Bar of Michigan’s Insurance & Indemnity Law Section will host an “Autonomous Vehicles Webinar” Tuesday, April 20, at 4 p.m. via Zoom in conjunction with the Young Lawyers Section.

As use and development of autonomous vehicles increases, it is growing increasingly important to understand the technology behind the vehicles as well as the impacts on liability and insurance issues in the legal field.

Presenters Daniel Hinkle and Kellie Howard-Goudy will walk participants through the technology and legal implications associated with autonomous vehicles.  There will be time for a question and answer session with the presenters after the webinar as well.

To register for the webinar, visit https://connect.michbar.org/insurance/home and click on “events.”  After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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