Butzel attorney Debra Geroux has been appointed to
the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Advisory
Board. Geroux’s three-year term began on January 1.
Geroux is a Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) through the IAPP. She also holds Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designations from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Compliance and Certification Board (CCB).
Geroux is co-chair of Butzel’s Health Care Industry Team. Her health care practice focuses on health care compliance, cybersecurity and privacy, and statutory reporting obligations.
She has assisted health care practitioners in defense of state and federal debarment, fraud, waste and abuse investigations and litigation, cyber incident and breach response, including state and federal post-breach investigations, licensing and credentialing, government and commercial payor audits, and other health care issues. Geroux has experience in supply chain and source contracting for a large Michigan-based health system, including negotiations of its IT contracts.
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This holiday season, BSP Law helped spread cheer to families with babies in the NICU at Corewell Health Royal Oak by donating treats and essential items. Each care package also included a children’s book, “NIKO in the NICU,” co-written by BSP law associate Dylan Goodwin and his wife, Taylor.
Inspired by the Goodwins’ son Niko—who was born at just 1 lb. 8 oz. at 26 weeks gestation—the book draws from the family’s more than 100-day NICU journey to offer encouragement, understanding, and hope to other NICU families navigating similar experiences.
Told through the eyes of Niko, a baby turtle, “NIKO in the NICU” blends humor and optimism while reflecting the real challenges and triumphs of life in the NICU, ultimately celebrating resilience and growth.
Beyond the book, Dylan and Taylor founded the nonprofit NIKO in the NICU, which supports families with children in the Corewell Health Royal Oak NICU. A portion of the book’s proceeds helps provide meals, care packages, and comfort items to families during their NICU stays.
To support their mission by purchasing the book, visit https://bushseyferth.com/4pGRGoB.
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Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that William Honaker’s article, “Do You Own Your Marketing?” was recently published in Candy and Snack Today. He explains why signed IP agreements are necessary to ensure companies own their marketing assets.
“This dispute could have been avoided with a simple written agreement. But now, a jury will decide, and significant legal fees will be incurred,” stated Honaker, a member of the firm’s Troy office.
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Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly has selected Rebecca C. Seguin-Skrabucha as a 2025 “Go-To Lawyer” for Employment Law.
Seguin-Skrabucha is based in Bodman’s Troy office and is a member and vice chair of the firm’s Workplace Law Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in advising employers, including municipal governments and businesses of all sizes, on compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws. She defends employers against employment claims before state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. She represents employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and alleged violations of the FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and FLSA.
Seguin-Skrabucha has been recognized as an employment law leader in several publications including Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America under Labor and Employment Law-Management, DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyers” under Labor and Employment Law, and Michigan Rising Stars under Employment & Labor Law. She is a frequent author and presenter on labor and employment law topics for leading Michigan labor and employment organizations such as the Public Sector HR Association (PRHSA) Michigan Chapter, the Michigan Society for Human Resource Management (MiSHRM), the Oakland Macomb Society for Human Resources, and BBSI – Detroit.
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Plunkett Cooney partner Frank T. Mamat was recently named to the 2025 class of “Go To Lawyers” in employment law as determined by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
A partner of Plunkett Cooney, Mamat utilizes his more than 50 years of experience to help companies, contractors, employers, lawmakers and trade associations resolve union matters. His expertise includes contract negotiations, elections, union avoidance, and labor arbitrations. He also advises clients on noncompete agreements, unfair labor practice litigation, harassment suits, wage and hour issues, OSHA-MIOSHA safety matters, and entertainment law. He is also a registered lobbyist.
In addition, Mamat’s experience includes the resolution of National Labor Relations Board matters, attempted union organization, mass picketing and violence, and secondary boycotts and pressure. His clients also rely on his counsel and advice on ERISA trust funds and related fiduciary liabilities.
Mamat has been honored by several other media and peer review platforms, including Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, DBusiness magazine’s Top Lawyers, the Labor Relations Institute, American Lawyer magazine, and the American Registry.
Mamat received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in 1971 and his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1974.
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Secrest Wardle once again partnered with the Troy Police Department’s Blue Sleigh initiative and adopted two local families so the families could wake up to gifts on Christmas morning. Employees took wish list tags off the firm’s Christmas tree to purchase items for the families.
Once gifts were bought, employees gathered to wrap the presents and presented them to the Troy Police Department for distribution.
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Alexander Rey, a securities filing and compliance specialist for Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, has been named to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Unsung Heroes” Class of 2025.
As a securities filing and compliance specialist, Rey works with Warner’s nationally recognized Impact Investing Practice Group assisting the firm’s nonprofit community development financial institution and church extension fund clients with state and federal compliance matters. He works closely with state securities examiners on public debt securities, charitable investment pools, and other collective investment fund matters. He prepares and files annual offering materials nationwide, manages state issuer agent registrations and renewals, and oversees ongoing Blue Sky compliance.
Rey also supports Warner’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Corporate practice groups, where he manages administrative functions and provides client support on consumer and commercial bankruptcies, buy- and sell-side transactions and registered investment adviser compliance matters.
Rey earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Michigan.
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield recently announced the reappointment of Conrad Mallet as corporation counsel.
Mallet, a tenured and respected public servant and health administrator, spent 20 years as a top administrator at the Detroit Medical Center, including his service as president of one of Michigan’s largest hospitals, Sinai-Grace. Prior to that, Mallett spent eight years as a member of the Michigan Supreme Court, his last two years as its chief justice.
Geroux is a Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) through the IAPP. She also holds Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designations from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Compliance and Certification Board (CCB).
Geroux is co-chair of Butzel’s Health Care Industry Team. Her health care practice focuses on health care compliance, cybersecurity and privacy, and statutory reporting obligations.
She has assisted health care practitioners in defense of state and federal debarment, fraud, waste and abuse investigations and litigation, cyber incident and breach response, including state and federal post-breach investigations, licensing and credentialing, government and commercial payor audits, and other health care issues. Geroux has experience in supply chain and source contracting for a large Michigan-based health system, including negotiations of its IT contracts.
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This holiday season, BSP Law helped spread cheer to families with babies in the NICU at Corewell Health Royal Oak by donating treats and essential items. Each care package also included a children’s book, “NIKO in the NICU,” co-written by BSP law associate Dylan Goodwin and his wife, Taylor.
Inspired by the Goodwins’ son Niko—who was born at just 1 lb. 8 oz. at 26 weeks gestation—the book draws from the family’s more than 100-day NICU journey to offer encouragement, understanding, and hope to other NICU families navigating similar experiences.
Told through the eyes of Niko, a baby turtle, “NIKO in the NICU” blends humor and optimism while reflecting the real challenges and triumphs of life in the NICU, ultimately celebrating resilience and growth.
Beyond the book, Dylan and Taylor founded the nonprofit NIKO in the NICU, which supports families with children in the Corewell Health Royal Oak NICU. A portion of the book’s proceeds helps provide meals, care packages, and comfort items to families during their NICU stays.
To support their mission by purchasing the book, visit https://bushseyferth.com/4pGRGoB.
• • •
Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that William Honaker’s article, “Do You Own Your Marketing?” was recently published in Candy and Snack Today. He explains why signed IP agreements are necessary to ensure companies own their marketing assets.
“This dispute could have been avoided with a simple written agreement. But now, a jury will decide, and significant legal fees will be incurred,” stated Honaker, a member of the firm’s Troy office.
• • •
Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly has selected Rebecca C. Seguin-Skrabucha as a 2025 “Go-To Lawyer” for Employment Law.
Seguin-Skrabucha is based in Bodman’s Troy office and is a member and vice chair of the firm’s Workplace Law Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in advising employers, including municipal governments and businesses of all sizes, on compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws. She defends employers against employment claims before state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. She represents employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and alleged violations of the FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and FLSA.
Seguin-Skrabucha has been recognized as an employment law leader in several publications including Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America under Labor and Employment Law-Management, DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyers” under Labor and Employment Law, and Michigan Rising Stars under Employment & Labor Law. She is a frequent author and presenter on labor and employment law topics for leading Michigan labor and employment organizations such as the Public Sector HR Association (PRHSA) Michigan Chapter, the Michigan Society for Human Resource Management (MiSHRM), the Oakland Macomb Society for Human Resources, and BBSI – Detroit.
• • •
Plunkett Cooney partner Frank T. Mamat was recently named to the 2025 class of “Go To Lawyers” in employment law as determined by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
A partner of Plunkett Cooney, Mamat utilizes his more than 50 years of experience to help companies, contractors, employers, lawmakers and trade associations resolve union matters. His expertise includes contract negotiations, elections, union avoidance, and labor arbitrations. He also advises clients on noncompete agreements, unfair labor practice litigation, harassment suits, wage and hour issues, OSHA-MIOSHA safety matters, and entertainment law. He is also a registered lobbyist.
In addition, Mamat’s experience includes the resolution of National Labor Relations Board matters, attempted union organization, mass picketing and violence, and secondary boycotts and pressure. His clients also rely on his counsel and advice on ERISA trust funds and related fiduciary liabilities.
Mamat has been honored by several other media and peer review platforms, including Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, DBusiness magazine’s Top Lawyers, the Labor Relations Institute, American Lawyer magazine, and the American Registry.
Mamat received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in 1971 and his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1974.
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Secrest Wardle once again partnered with the Troy Police Department’s Blue Sleigh initiative and adopted two local families so the families could wake up to gifts on Christmas morning. Employees took wish list tags off the firm’s Christmas tree to purchase items for the families.
Once gifts were bought, employees gathered to wrap the presents and presented them to the Troy Police Department for distribution.
• • •
Alexander Rey, a securities filing and compliance specialist for Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, has been named to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Unsung Heroes” Class of 2025.
As a securities filing and compliance specialist, Rey works with Warner’s nationally recognized Impact Investing Practice Group assisting the firm’s nonprofit community development financial institution and church extension fund clients with state and federal compliance matters. He works closely with state securities examiners on public debt securities, charitable investment pools, and other collective investment fund matters. He prepares and files annual offering materials nationwide, manages state issuer agent registrations and renewals, and oversees ongoing Blue Sky compliance.
Rey also supports Warner’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Corporate practice groups, where he manages administrative functions and provides client support on consumer and commercial bankruptcies, buy- and sell-side transactions and registered investment adviser compliance matters.
Rey earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Michigan.
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield recently announced the reappointment of Conrad Mallet as corporation counsel.
Mallet, a tenured and respected public servant and health administrator, spent 20 years as a top administrator at the Detroit Medical Center, including his service as president of one of Michigan’s largest hospitals, Sinai-Grace. Prior to that, Mallett spent eight years as a member of the Michigan Supreme Court, his last two years as its chief justice.
