Michelle (Mickey) Bartlett recently joined Butzel as a
senior attorney in the firm’s Detroit office. She is a member of
Butzel’s Employee Benefits and ERISA team, and Labor and Employment
Practice Department.
Bartlett has a background in employee benefits in legal, human resources, and labor sectors. She brings experience in all facets essential to employee benefits, resulting in guidance for clients. Her approach aligns employee benefits with business priorities and helps mitigate risk for private, public, nonprofit, and governmental organizations.
Her experience includes collaborating with executive leadership, regulators, labor organizations, and cross-functional teams. For more than two decades, Bartlett has managed, negotiated, and provided counsel on large-scale retirement (tax-qualified and non-qualified), health and welfare, cafeteria and consumer-driven plans, fringe benefits, salary continuation, and disability and life insurance plans as well as other policies and plans.
Clients turn to Bartlett for counsel on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
She drafts plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and a wide range of employee benefit policies, programs, and communications. She researches regulatory matters, offers practical guidance, recommends and prepares employee benefit corrections, and interacts directly with regulatory authorities. Bartlett reviews and negotiates third-party administrative service agreements; provides strategic advice on issues arising in corporate transactions, conducts due diligence; and prepares employee benefit sections for transactional agreements. She also prepares government filings.
Prior to joining Butzel, Bartlett held a senior legal position managing the Health and Welfare Section of an ERISA boutique firm. She also occupied senior human resources leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies in the automotive industry, where she oversaw U.S. and global benefits strategy, design, compliance, benchmarking, and administration. In addition, she was responsible for the employee benefit aspects of national and local labor negotiations, as well as large-scale acquisitions and divestitures.
Bartlett has served U.S. and multi-national employers across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, automotive, and health care.
She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section and formerly served as chair of the Employee Benefits Section.
Bartlett serves her community on the Grosse Ile Township Board of Trustees. She is a past Executive Board Member of the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy and former Board Member of the Grosse Ile Planning Commission.
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Plunkett Cooney appellate attorney Courtney A. Lavender was recently selected as a member of the 2026 class of Fellows by the Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ).
The LCJ executive committee voted to include Lavender in the three-year program aimed at civil litigation rule reform, which is overseen by LCJ’s Diversity and Young Lawyers Committee.
A member of Plunkett Cooney’s Appellate Law Practice Group, Lavender focuses her practice primarily in the area of appellate law with expertise in first- and third-party motor vehicle negligence, commercial litigation, governmental law and insurance coverage disputes. She also has litigation experience defending No-Fault and third-party claims, as well as premises liability, pet liability, and defamation matters.
Lavender received her law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 2021. Following law school, she worked as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals. Lavender received her undergraduate degree in 2017 from the University of Michigan.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced appointments to the following boards and commissions:
—Michigan Women’s Commission
Misti Rice is the vice president of government affairs at Magna International. Rice previously held senior roles in government affairs at Stellantis (formerly FCA). Rice earned a Bachelor of Arts in social work from Northeastern State University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, and a law degree from the University of Tulsa. Rice will be reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2026, and expiring July 15, 2029.
Faye Nelson, a retired executive, currently serves as board chair of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Corewell Health East. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Mercy College of Detroit and a law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. Nelson will be reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2026, and expiring July 15, 2029.
Maria Martinez is a deputy chief of staff in the Executive Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Martinez previously served as chief compliance officer and as deputy legal counsel in the Executive Office of the Governor. Martinez has experience as a former in-house counsel at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and working as a litigator at Bodman PLC. Martinez earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and language from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Martinez will be appointed for a term commencing July 16, 2026, and expiring July 15, 2029. Martinez succeeds Danielle Atkinson, whose term will expire.
The Michigan Women’s Commission was created by statute in 1968. The commission’s duties include reviewing the status of women in Michigan, directing attention to critical problems confronting women, and recognizing women’s accomplishments and contributions to Michigan.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
—Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission
Hillary Rousseau is an administrative law judge in the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, working on unemployment insurance agency adjudications. Previously, Rousseau was an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Rousseau earned a Bachelor of Arts in public communications and cultural studies from the University of Michigan – Dearborn and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Rousseau will be appointed for a term commencing April 11, 2026, and expiring July 31, 2029. Rousseau will succeed Sheryl McGrath, who is resigning.
The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission serves Michigan’s employees, employers, and insurers by addressing and impartially resolving appeals of decisions and orders involving workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance benefits. The commission, created in Executive Order No. 2019-13, has full authority to handle, process, and decide appeals filed under Michigan Employment Security Act Section 33(2).
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to welcome Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig as an associate attorney in the Litigation Department and the nationally recognized Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Her practice centers on incident response and cyber preparedness, and she brings a strong combination of privacy, cybersecurity, and litigation experience.
Saniuk-Heinig said McDonald Hopkins became her destination firm as she considered her long-term career goals and sought a place known for great work, strong mentorship, and respected industry leadership.
“In speaking with McDonald Hopkins attorneys, it was clear the firm combines meaningful work with a professional culture that supports doing that work well. The firm’s growth, the caliber of its attorneys, and its reputation in the industry all stood out to me,” Saniuk-Heinig said.
She counsels clients on pre-breach risk management and guides them through ransomware attacks, business e-mail compromises, and inadvertent disclosures in addition to advising on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance.
“I love data privacy because it offers broad exposure across industries and complex legal challenges while remaining fundamentally about people. The issues are personal and consequential, making it especially rewarding to help clients respond responsibly to risk, meet their obligations, and maintain trust when the stakes are high,” Saniuk-Heinig said.
Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Saniuk-Heinig advised organizations on privacy and cybersecurity compliance initiatives, including Privacy Impact Assessments, risk assessments, cross-border data considerations, and policy development, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
Saniuk-Heinig previously served on the Research and Insights Team at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) where she authored practitioner-focused guidance on global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations and helped develop compliance resources addressing incident notification, cross-border data transfers, and enforcement trends.
The IAPP accredits her as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US), Europe (CIPP/E), and as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Since her gubernatorial appointment in 2022, she has served on a legislative advisory committee addressing the status, issues, and needs of Maine’s Freedom of Access laws.
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Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Tatianna A. Gore has been appointed to a leadership role with the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MAPABA). Gore has been appointed as the MAPABA’s 2026 treasurer. The appointment became official following the organization’s annual Lunar New Year Gala.
The purpose of MAPABA is to promote improvements in the administration of justice, to advance relations between the legal profession and the public, to secure equality of Asian Pacific Americans in society, to advocate the interest of Asian Pacific Americans in the legal profession, and to promote equality and social justice for all people. MAPABA is a national associate member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.
Gore, who is based in the firm’s Detroit office, is an associate attorney in Bodman’s High Net Worth Group. She represents high net worth individual clients in connection with estate planning and related tax and personal business matters and the administration of trusts and estates.
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Taft partner Steven Enwright recently served as a panelist at “Changing the Game with AI,” a program hosted by the Detroit Chapter of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA). The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, including practical implementation strategies, real-world deal use cases, and the evolving role of AI in driving transaction efficiency and outcomes.
Enwright delivers business counsel to founders, companies, and investors across the full lifecycle of a transaction. His practice includes general corporate counseling, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, AI / technology agreements, and a range of financing transactions. He frequently serves as outside general counsel to emerging and mid-sized businesses and family offices across a variety of industries.
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Kitch Attorneys & Counselors is proud to announce that Jenna Wright Greenman has been selected as a recipient of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) 2026 Excellence in Defense Award. She will be formally recognized at the MDTC Legal Excellence Awards on March 19, at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.
Wright Greenman is a leader of the Detroit office’s Birth Trauma and Medical Malpractice defense practice groups. She is recognized for her ability to handle high-stakes litigation, often involving complex medical claims in neurology and obstetrics.
Beyond her legal practice, Wright Greenman remains involved in community service. She served as the president of the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit for six years and continues to organize an annual charity run on Belle Isle to support hospitalized children and their families. Additionally, she is the president of the Shades of Pink Foundation which provides financial resources to patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment.
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Secrest Wardle is pleased to congratulate Amber R. Davenport on receiving the Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women in Law 2026 Award.
Davenport is an executive partner in the firm’s Troy office. She graduated from Oakland University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. She received her law degree from Cooley Law School and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2015.
Davenport specializes in defense litigation of first-party and third-party auto negligence and Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association automobile matters. She handles litigation from the discovery phase through trial.
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Maddin Hauser is pleased to announce that Duncan P. Ogilvie has joined the firm. He joins the firm’s Real Estate, Corporate and Business, and Lending and Finance practice groups. Ogilvie has spent his career spearheading and facilitating countless commercial real estate transactions and projects, leveraging his pragmatic approach and extensive, diverse experience to consummate deals and achieve his clients’ goals.
Focusing on the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, and financing of all types and scales of commercial real estate projects, Ogilvie brings residential condominium development and commercial leasing experience to Maddin Hauser. To ensure a smooth transaction, he works with lenders, title companies, engineers, architects, and governmental authorities. Before joining Maddin Hauser, Ogilvie worked with large Michigan firms handling real estate matters.
Maddin Hauser is also proud to announce that Corp! Magazine recognized Steven D. Sallen on its Inspiring Leaders list.
In his featured profile, Corp! highlights Sallen’s approach to decision-making, including his collaboration with trusted colleagues to identify the best course of action. He discusses the importance of consensus-building, a key attribute for a successful leader. Sallen also shares his insights and advice with the next generation of leaders, encouraging professionalism, respect, and honesty as the building blocks for strong relationships.
During his career at Maddin Hauser, Sallen has dedicated his practice to real estate, environmental, and corporate law. His clients include some of Michigan’s most successful manufacturing firms, real estate developers, general contractors, and commercial real estate brokers.
In addition to his practice, Sallen is committed to firm leadership. He serves on Maddin Hauser’s executive committee as its CFO. Sallen is also the Environmental Law Group chair and Real Estate Practice Group co-chair. He served as president and CEO of Maddin Hauser for 16 years.
This recognition follows Sallen’s other recent honors. In 2025, he was inducted into REJournals’ Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame and won the Real Estate Lawyer of the Year at the REJournals’ Detroit CRE Awards gala. He has been featured in several peer-reviewed listings including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and DBusiness Top Lawyers.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly named Sallen as a “Go To” commercial real estate lawyer in 2024 and 2021, and inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2020.
Bartlett has a background in employee benefits in legal, human resources, and labor sectors. She brings experience in all facets essential to employee benefits, resulting in guidance for clients. Her approach aligns employee benefits with business priorities and helps mitigate risk for private, public, nonprofit, and governmental organizations.
Her experience includes collaborating with executive leadership, regulators, labor organizations, and cross-functional teams. For more than two decades, Bartlett has managed, negotiated, and provided counsel on large-scale retirement (tax-qualified and non-qualified), health and welfare, cafeteria and consumer-driven plans, fringe benefits, salary continuation, and disability and life insurance plans as well as other policies and plans.
Clients turn to Bartlett for counsel on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
She drafts plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and a wide range of employee benefit policies, programs, and communications. She researches regulatory matters, offers practical guidance, recommends and prepares employee benefit corrections, and interacts directly with regulatory authorities. Bartlett reviews and negotiates third-party administrative service agreements; provides strategic advice on issues arising in corporate transactions, conducts due diligence; and prepares employee benefit sections for transactional agreements. She also prepares government filings.
Prior to joining Butzel, Bartlett held a senior legal position managing the Health and Welfare Section of an ERISA boutique firm. She also occupied senior human resources leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies in the automotive industry, where she oversaw U.S. and global benefits strategy, design, compliance, benchmarking, and administration. In addition, she was responsible for the employee benefit aspects of national and local labor negotiations, as well as large-scale acquisitions and divestitures.
Bartlett has served U.S. and multi-national employers across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, automotive, and health care.
She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section and formerly served as chair of the Employee Benefits Section.
Bartlett serves her community on the Grosse Ile Township Board of Trustees. She is a past Executive Board Member of the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy and former Board Member of the Grosse Ile Planning Commission.
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Plunkett Cooney appellate attorney Courtney A. Lavender was recently selected as a member of the 2026 class of Fellows by the Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ).
The LCJ executive committee voted to include Lavender in the three-year program aimed at civil litigation rule reform, which is overseen by LCJ’s Diversity and Young Lawyers Committee.
A member of Plunkett Cooney’s Appellate Law Practice Group, Lavender focuses her practice primarily in the area of appellate law with expertise in first- and third-party motor vehicle negligence, commercial litigation, governmental law and insurance coverage disputes. She also has litigation experience defending No-Fault and third-party claims, as well as premises liability, pet liability, and defamation matters.
Lavender received her law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 2021. Following law school, she worked as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals. Lavender received her undergraduate degree in 2017 from the University of Michigan.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced appointments to the following boards and commissions:
—Michigan Women’s Commission
Misti Rice is the vice president of government affairs at Magna International. Rice previously held senior roles in government affairs at Stellantis (formerly FCA). Rice earned a Bachelor of Arts in social work from Northeastern State University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, and a law degree from the University of Tulsa. Rice will be reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2026, and expiring July 15, 2029.
Faye Nelson, a retired executive, currently serves as board chair of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Corewell Health East. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Mercy College of Detroit and a law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. Nelson will be reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2026, and expiring July 15, 2029.
Maria Martinez is a deputy chief of staff in the Executive Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Martinez previously served as chief compliance officer and as deputy legal counsel in the Executive Office of the Governor. Martinez has experience as a former in-house counsel at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and working as a litigator at Bodman PLC. Martinez earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and language from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Martinez will be appointed for a term commencing July 16, 2026, and expiring July 15, 2029. Martinez succeeds Danielle Atkinson, whose term will expire.
The Michigan Women’s Commission was created by statute in 1968. The commission’s duties include reviewing the status of women in Michigan, directing attention to critical problems confronting women, and recognizing women’s accomplishments and contributions to Michigan.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
—Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission
Hillary Rousseau is an administrative law judge in the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, working on unemployment insurance agency adjudications. Previously, Rousseau was an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Rousseau earned a Bachelor of Arts in public communications and cultural studies from the University of Michigan – Dearborn and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Rousseau will be appointed for a term commencing April 11, 2026, and expiring July 31, 2029. Rousseau will succeed Sheryl McGrath, who is resigning.
The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission serves Michigan’s employees, employers, and insurers by addressing and impartially resolving appeals of decisions and orders involving workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance benefits. The commission, created in Executive Order No. 2019-13, has full authority to handle, process, and decide appeals filed under Michigan Employment Security Act Section 33(2).
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to welcome Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig as an associate attorney in the Litigation Department and the nationally recognized Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Her practice centers on incident response and cyber preparedness, and she brings a strong combination of privacy, cybersecurity, and litigation experience.
Saniuk-Heinig said McDonald Hopkins became her destination firm as she considered her long-term career goals and sought a place known for great work, strong mentorship, and respected industry leadership.
“In speaking with McDonald Hopkins attorneys, it was clear the firm combines meaningful work with a professional culture that supports doing that work well. The firm’s growth, the caliber of its attorneys, and its reputation in the industry all stood out to me,” Saniuk-Heinig said.
She counsels clients on pre-breach risk management and guides them through ransomware attacks, business e-mail compromises, and inadvertent disclosures in addition to advising on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance.
“I love data privacy because it offers broad exposure across industries and complex legal challenges while remaining fundamentally about people. The issues are personal and consequential, making it especially rewarding to help clients respond responsibly to risk, meet their obligations, and maintain trust when the stakes are high,” Saniuk-Heinig said.
Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Saniuk-Heinig advised organizations on privacy and cybersecurity compliance initiatives, including Privacy Impact Assessments, risk assessments, cross-border data considerations, and policy development, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
Saniuk-Heinig previously served on the Research and Insights Team at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) where she authored practitioner-focused guidance on global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations and helped develop compliance resources addressing incident notification, cross-border data transfers, and enforcement trends.
The IAPP accredits her as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US), Europe (CIPP/E), and as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Since her gubernatorial appointment in 2022, she has served on a legislative advisory committee addressing the status, issues, and needs of Maine’s Freedom of Access laws.
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Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Tatianna A. Gore has been appointed to a leadership role with the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MAPABA). Gore has been appointed as the MAPABA’s 2026 treasurer. The appointment became official following the organization’s annual Lunar New Year Gala.
The purpose of MAPABA is to promote improvements in the administration of justice, to advance relations between the legal profession and the public, to secure equality of Asian Pacific Americans in society, to advocate the interest of Asian Pacific Americans in the legal profession, and to promote equality and social justice for all people. MAPABA is a national associate member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.
Gore, who is based in the firm’s Detroit office, is an associate attorney in Bodman’s High Net Worth Group. She represents high net worth individual clients in connection with estate planning and related tax and personal business matters and the administration of trusts and estates.
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Taft partner Steven Enwright recently served as a panelist at “Changing the Game with AI,” a program hosted by the Detroit Chapter of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA). The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, including practical implementation strategies, real-world deal use cases, and the evolving role of AI in driving transaction efficiency and outcomes.
Enwright delivers business counsel to founders, companies, and investors across the full lifecycle of a transaction. His practice includes general corporate counseling, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, AI / technology agreements, and a range of financing transactions. He frequently serves as outside general counsel to emerging and mid-sized businesses and family offices across a variety of industries.
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Kitch Attorneys & Counselors is proud to announce that Jenna Wright Greenman has been selected as a recipient of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) 2026 Excellence in Defense Award. She will be formally recognized at the MDTC Legal Excellence Awards on March 19, at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.
Wright Greenman is a leader of the Detroit office’s Birth Trauma and Medical Malpractice defense practice groups. She is recognized for her ability to handle high-stakes litigation, often involving complex medical claims in neurology and obstetrics.
Beyond her legal practice, Wright Greenman remains involved in community service. She served as the president of the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit for six years and continues to organize an annual charity run on Belle Isle to support hospitalized children and their families. Additionally, she is the president of the Shades of Pink Foundation which provides financial resources to patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment.
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Secrest Wardle is pleased to congratulate Amber R. Davenport on receiving the Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women in Law 2026 Award.
Davenport is an executive partner in the firm’s Troy office. She graduated from Oakland University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. She received her law degree from Cooley Law School and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2015.
Davenport specializes in defense litigation of first-party and third-party auto negligence and Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association automobile matters. She handles litigation from the discovery phase through trial.
• • •
Maddin Hauser is pleased to announce that Duncan P. Ogilvie has joined the firm. He joins the firm’s Real Estate, Corporate and Business, and Lending and Finance practice groups. Ogilvie has spent his career spearheading and facilitating countless commercial real estate transactions and projects, leveraging his pragmatic approach and extensive, diverse experience to consummate deals and achieve his clients’ goals.
Focusing on the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, and financing of all types and scales of commercial real estate projects, Ogilvie brings residential condominium development and commercial leasing experience to Maddin Hauser. To ensure a smooth transaction, he works with lenders, title companies, engineers, architects, and governmental authorities. Before joining Maddin Hauser, Ogilvie worked with large Michigan firms handling real estate matters.
Maddin Hauser is also proud to announce that Corp! Magazine recognized Steven D. Sallen on its Inspiring Leaders list.
In his featured profile, Corp! highlights Sallen’s approach to decision-making, including his collaboration with trusted colleagues to identify the best course of action. He discusses the importance of consensus-building, a key attribute for a successful leader. Sallen also shares his insights and advice with the next generation of leaders, encouraging professionalism, respect, and honesty as the building blocks for strong relationships.
During his career at Maddin Hauser, Sallen has dedicated his practice to real estate, environmental, and corporate law. His clients include some of Michigan’s most successful manufacturing firms, real estate developers, general contractors, and commercial real estate brokers.
In addition to his practice, Sallen is committed to firm leadership. He serves on Maddin Hauser’s executive committee as its CFO. Sallen is also the Environmental Law Group chair and Real Estate Practice Group co-chair. He served as president and CEO of Maddin Hauser for 16 years.
This recognition follows Sallen’s other recent honors. In 2025, he was inducted into REJournals’ Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame and won the Real Estate Lawyer of the Year at the REJournals’ Detroit CRE Awards gala. He has been featured in several peer-reviewed listings including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and DBusiness Top Lawyers.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly named Sallen as a “Go To” commercial real estate lawyer in 2024 and 2021, and inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2020.
