Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis PC is pleased
to announce three attorneys from its Detroit office have been recognized
in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA. The firm congratulates:
Principal Aimee Guthat (Immigration)
Principal Maurice G. Jenkins (Labor & Employment)
Principal Marlo Johnson Roebuck (Labor & Employment)
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Liss & Andrews recently announced the addition of Brett O’Shell as a new attorney. O’Shell will support the Liss & Andrews team across its growing and increasingly complex docket of cases.
O’Shell graduated from Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in pre-law. He earned his law degree from Wayne State University in 2009. O’Shell is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Previously serving as head of litigation, he possesses experience in leading legal support teams and has consistently achieved favorable outcomes for injured clients.
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The Dobrusin Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Erin Klug and Rebecca Wilson have been named to the 2025 WTR Global Leaders list by World Trademark Review (WTR).
Klug and Wilson’s selection as WTR Global Leaders follows their continued inclusion in the WTR 1000 for 2025, where both received Gold-level rankings. The firm was also recognized with a Silver designation, placing it among the top four trademark firms in the state.
Klug is a registered patent attorney who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law across a wide range of industries, including automotive, packaging, and cannabis. She assists companies of all sizes in protecting and managing their intellectual property portfolios with a focus on aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
Wilson represents businesses in trademark and copyright matters across the full lifecycle of brand development and protection. Her clients include companies in the apparel, medical device, and craft beverage industries. She helps clients navigate complex trademark portfolios, mitigate risk, and protect creative assets in the U.S. and abroad.
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Dykema proudly announces that Sam Kilberg, senior associate in the firm’s Real Estate group, has been named one of Connect CRE’s 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Kilberg was one of just 10
professionals recognized in the Chicago & Midwest region and is featured in a dedicated profile on Connect CRE’s website. According to Connect CRE, the Next Generation Awards recognize “rising stars who have surmounted challenges and excelled in business and leadership in the community.”
At Dykema, Kilberg advises clients on a range of real estate matters, including land use and zoning, acquisitions, leasing, condemnation, litigation, and financing. He also has experience securing cannabis facility licenses at both the state and local levels.
Kilberg earned his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2017 and a B.A. from Michigan State University.
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Brooks Kushman is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named 2025 IP Stars by Managing IP.
The following attorneys were recognized as 2025 IP Stars in the Patent and Trademark categories:
—Patent Stars 2025
Sangeeta Shah – Highlighted for her strengths in litigation, prosecution, and patent office proceedings in the automotive and food sectors.
John LeRoy – Noted for his experience in patent litigation and proceedings before the PTAB, particularly in electrical and computer technologies.
Christopher Smith – Honored for his diverse IP practice including patent prosecution and ITC litigation across industries such as life sciences and financial services.
Frank Angileri – Recognized for his leadership in PTAB and patent litigation across a range of industries, including computer technology and automotive.
Mark Cantor – Honored for his work in ITC litigation and trade secret matters, with a focus on the chemical sector.
Marc Lorelli – Recognized for his representation in patent and trademark disputes involving chemistry and automotive technology.
—Trademark Stars 2025
Robyn Lederman – Recognized for her work in trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting in the automotive and industrial sectors.
Mark Cantor – Recognized for his breadth of experience in trademark law and trade secrets.
Elizabeth Janda – Acknowledged for her leadership in trademark strategy, counseling, and prosecution for clients in advertising, automotive, and financial services.
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Secrest Wardle sponsored the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s recent 2025 Annual Meeting and Conferences at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
Senior Partner Anthony Randazzo moderated a panel discussion on the “Dos and Don’ts of Motion Practice” with panelists Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwame Rowe, Saginaw County Circuit Court Judge Julie Gafkay, and Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Edward Ewell Jr.
Senior Partner Justin Grimske presented “The Demise of the Open and Obvious: Navigating Premises Liability Cases post Kandil-Elsayed.” Attorney Samantha Orvis attended the event as well on behalf of the firm.
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Maddin Hauser is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has again recognized two of its practice groups and three attorneys in its 2025 guide.
Charles M. Lax continues to earn recognition for his expertise in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation alongside the practice group in Band 3. Lax is a shareholder and chairman of the firm’s Tax practice group.
Harvey R. Heller and Julie C. Mayer have maintained their Band 1 status, while the firm’s Professional Liability Defense and Insurance Coverage group earned Band 2 status. Ranked for their expertise in handling complex defense and insurance coverage litigation, this is the second consecutive year Heller and Mayer have been ranked in the highest band possible.
Heller serves as chairman of that practice group, is a managing director of the firm, sits on its Executive Committee, and is the creator of our Result Focused Case Management System®. Mayer, a shareholder, concentrates her practice on insurance coverage and professional liability defense.
Principal Aimee Guthat (Immigration)
Principal Maurice G. Jenkins (Labor & Employment)
Principal Marlo Johnson Roebuck (Labor & Employment)
• • •
Liss & Andrews recently announced the addition of Brett O’Shell as a new attorney. O’Shell will support the Liss & Andrews team across its growing and increasingly complex docket of cases.
O’Shell graduated from Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in pre-law. He earned his law degree from Wayne State University in 2009. O’Shell is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Previously serving as head of litigation, he possesses experience in leading legal support teams and has consistently achieved favorable outcomes for injured clients.
• • •
The Dobrusin Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Erin Klug and Rebecca Wilson have been named to the 2025 WTR Global Leaders list by World Trademark Review (WTR).
Klug and Wilson’s selection as WTR Global Leaders follows their continued inclusion in the WTR 1000 for 2025, where both received Gold-level rankings. The firm was also recognized with a Silver designation, placing it among the top four trademark firms in the state.
Klug is a registered patent attorney who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law across a wide range of industries, including automotive, packaging, and cannabis. She assists companies of all sizes in protecting and managing their intellectual property portfolios with a focus on aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
Wilson represents businesses in trademark and copyright matters across the full lifecycle of brand development and protection. Her clients include companies in the apparel, medical device, and craft beverage industries. She helps clients navigate complex trademark portfolios, mitigate risk, and protect creative assets in the U.S. and abroad.
• • •
Dykema proudly announces that Sam Kilberg, senior associate in the firm’s Real Estate group, has been named one of Connect CRE’s 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Kilberg was one of just 10
professionals recognized in the Chicago & Midwest region and is featured in a dedicated profile on Connect CRE’s website. According to Connect CRE, the Next Generation Awards recognize “rising stars who have surmounted challenges and excelled in business and leadership in the community.”
At Dykema, Kilberg advises clients on a range of real estate matters, including land use and zoning, acquisitions, leasing, condemnation, litigation, and financing. He also has experience securing cannabis facility licenses at both the state and local levels.
Kilberg earned his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2017 and a B.A. from Michigan State University.
• • •
Brooks Kushman is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named 2025 IP Stars by Managing IP.
The following attorneys were recognized as 2025 IP Stars in the Patent and Trademark categories:
—Patent Stars 2025
Sangeeta Shah – Highlighted for her strengths in litigation, prosecution, and patent office proceedings in the automotive and food sectors.
John LeRoy – Noted for his experience in patent litigation and proceedings before the PTAB, particularly in electrical and computer technologies.
Christopher Smith – Honored for his diverse IP practice including patent prosecution and ITC litigation across industries such as life sciences and financial services.
Frank Angileri – Recognized for his leadership in PTAB and patent litigation across a range of industries, including computer technology and automotive.
Mark Cantor – Honored for his work in ITC litigation and trade secret matters, with a focus on the chemical sector.
Marc Lorelli – Recognized for his representation in patent and trademark disputes involving chemistry and automotive technology.
—Trademark Stars 2025
Robyn Lederman – Recognized for her work in trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting in the automotive and industrial sectors.
Mark Cantor – Recognized for his breadth of experience in trademark law and trade secrets.
Elizabeth Janda – Acknowledged for her leadership in trademark strategy, counseling, and prosecution for clients in advertising, automotive, and financial services.
• • •
Secrest Wardle sponsored the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s recent 2025 Annual Meeting and Conferences at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
Senior Partner Anthony Randazzo moderated a panel discussion on the “Dos and Don’ts of Motion Practice” with panelists Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwame Rowe, Saginaw County Circuit Court Judge Julie Gafkay, and Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Edward Ewell Jr.
Senior Partner Justin Grimske presented “The Demise of the Open and Obvious: Navigating Premises Liability Cases post Kandil-Elsayed.” Attorney Samantha Orvis attended the event as well on behalf of the firm.
• • •
Maddin Hauser is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has again recognized two of its practice groups and three attorneys in its 2025 guide.
Charles M. Lax continues to earn recognition for his expertise in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation alongside the practice group in Band 3. Lax is a shareholder and chairman of the firm’s Tax practice group.
Harvey R. Heller and Julie C. Mayer have maintained their Band 1 status, while the firm’s Professional Liability Defense and Insurance Coverage group earned Band 2 status. Ranked for their expertise in handling complex defense and insurance coverage litigation, this is the second consecutive year Heller and Mayer have been ranked in the highest band possible.
Heller serves as chairman of that practice group, is a managing director of the firm, sits on its Executive Committee, and is the creator of our Result Focused Case Management System®. Mayer, a shareholder, concentrates her practice on insurance coverage and professional liability defense.
