WMU-Cooley Law School’s Auburn Hills campus recently hosted its annual Integrity in Our Communities Speakers Series, featuring Alan Gershel (second from right) as the keynote speaker. Pictured with Gershel are (left to right) are Student Bar President Michael Ruso, Assistant Dean Lisa Halushka and Associate Dean Joan Vestrand.
WMU-Cooley Law School’s Auburn Hills campus recently honored Alan Gershel, grievance administrator from the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, with its “Integrity in Our Communities” award.
The award is given to professionals who demonstrate the highest integrity in their profession.
Gershel, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, served for 30 years in that role and led the criminal division for 19 of those years.
He served as a hearing panelist for the Attorney Grievance Commission for nearly 20 years.
Gershel taught at WMU-Cooley for six years before being appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as grievance administrator in 2014.
He’s currently an adjunct professor at WMU-Cooley.
Gershel offered his thoughts on integrity during a presentation sponsored by the Student Bar Association.
After an introduction by Assistant Dean Lisa Halushka, who recognized Gershel for the “constant, quiet and humble exercist of integrity” throughout his career, Gerstel spent some time redlecting on the
importance of maintaining personal and professional integrity.
While seeking a position in the legal profession, Gershel said students should be conscious of making decisions that place them in a atmosphere where integrity, honor and ethics are a priority.
He pointed out three factors that will help students recognize whether a prospective employer fosters a culture of integrity in the workplace.
Gershel asked: “First, does the prospective employer expect integrity from its employees? Second, does the prospective employer provide a safe environment for you to admit your mistakes? And third, does
the prospective employer hold people accountable for their mistakes and lapse of integrity?”
The Integrity in Our Communities Speaker Series brings nationally and locally recognized speakers to WMU-Cooley Law School to talk about issues, trials, and lawsuits on ethical and professional matters.
The program was also part of WMU-Cooley’s Auburn Hills Accepted Students Day event.
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