Brian L. Mackie ’75, was appointed by the governor to Michigan’s Crime Victim Services Commission as chairperson. Mackie is the prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County.

G. Gregory Schivley ’76, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Schivley is principal at Harness Dickey and earned his bachelor’s from Ohio University.

Timothy P. Connors ’80, spoke on the peacemaking process as practiced by Native Americans at a seminar on mediation in Dublin. Connors is a judge in the Washtenaw County Trial Court and earned his bachelor’s from the University of Michigan.

Kevin S. Macaddino ’80, was elected as a partner at Varnum LLP. He focuses his practice on real estate land acquisition, development, financing and leasing. He earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Douglas A. Dozeman ’83, was re-elected to serve his third two-year term as managing partner of Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. He will chair the firm’s Management Committee. Dozeman earned his bachelor’s from Calvin College.

Karen Goodman Mucha ’83, joined Plunkett Cooney as of counsel, where her practice will focus primarily in the area of health care law. Mucha earned her bachelor’s from the University of Pennsylvania and M.H.S.A. from Harvard University.

Matthew Abel ’85, was named chair of the Marijuana Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and was elected to the Board of Directors for the International Cannabis Bar Association. Abel is the founder of Cannabis Counsel, a Michigan law firm entirely devoted to cannabis clients and cases, providing both business advice and legal counseling as well as criminal defense of marijuana cases throughout Michigan.

Heather J.E. Simmons ’85, started a new position as associate director for instruction and access services at the University of Georgia’s Alexander Campbell King Law Library. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s from the University of Michigan.

Kenneth R. Chadwell ’86, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Chadwell is partner at Mantese Honigman PC.

Theresa M. Asoklis ’89, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Asoklis is CEO and co-managing shareholder of Collins Einhorn Farrell PC. She earned her bachelor’s from Wayne State University.

Linda Paullin-Hebden ’89, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Paullin-Hebden is an executive partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP and earned her bachelor’s from Alma College.

Michael J. Steinberg ’89, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Steinberg is a professor from practice at the University of Michigan Law School and earned his bachelor’s from Wesleyan University.

Michael W. Stephenson ’93, was honored with the Leo A. Farhat Outstanding Attorney Award from the Ingham County Bar Association (ICBA). This recognition is given to a member of ICBA who has “distinguished himself or herself by manifesting exemplary character, integrity, judgment and legal scholarship while adhering to and advancing the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession.” Stephenson is a partner at Willingham & Coté PC and earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Andrew W. MacLeod ’94, LL.M. ’99, was named president of the Association for Corporate Growth’s Detroit chapter. MacLeod is a member of Dickinson Wright’s Detroit office. He earned his bachelor’s from the University of Michigan.

Chanille Carswell ’95, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Carswell is a shareholder at Brooks Kushman PC and earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Kerry Lynn Rhoads ’96, was appointed to the State Bar of Michigan Professional Ethics Committee. Rhoads is a shareholder in the Michigan office of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney. She earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Jodi M. Schebel ’96, was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2020. Schebel is a co-managing partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP and earned her bachelor’s from Wayne State University.

Danielle Russo Bennetts ’03, was appointed to lead the Attorney General’s Cold Case Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Unit. She earned her bachelor’s from Wayne State University.

Jacquelyn A. McClinton ’04, was appointed by the governor to the 36th District Court in Detroit. McClinton previously served as an administrative law judge with the state of Michigan. She earned her master’s in dispute resolution from Wayne State University.

James M. Reid ’05, joined the S.H.A.R.E. Network as a founding member. S.H.A.R.E. (Safety, Health, and Risk Education Resources) is a collaboration of consultants, legal advisors, speakers, publishers and innovators. Reid is a partner in the Detroit office of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Alyia Marie Hakim ’06, was appointed by the governor to the Macomb County 39th District Court of the cities of Roseville and Fraser. Hakim was a partner with Hakim & Hakim PLLC, and of counsel for Aloia & Associates PC.

Christine L. Phillips ’06, was named a member of Bodman PLC. Phillips practices in Bodman’s Detroit office and is a member of the Banking Practice Group. She earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Brian D. Shekell ’11, was promoted as a member of Clark Hill’s Detroit office, where he’s a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group. He earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Margaret C. Stalker ’12, was named a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. Stalker’s practice focuses on litigation and environmental law. She earned her bachelor’s from Saginaw Valley State University.

Sam J. Vitale ’11, was named a partner at Varnum LLP, where he’s a member of the Litigation and Family Law practice teams. He earned his bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Sarah L. Wixson ’12, was named partner of Varnum LLP, where she is a business and health care attorney. She earned her bachelor’s from Hope College.

Laura N. You ’12, was named a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. You’s practice focuses on commercial litigation in the automotive and financial services industries. She earned her bachelor’s from Albion College.

Scott R. Kocienski LL.M. ’13, was elected as a member of Dykema’s Bloomfield Hills office, where he’s a member of the Taxation and Estates group. He earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law and bachelor’s from Western Michigan University.

Michelle Rubin ’13, was named a partner at Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss. Rubin is an attorney in the firm’s Estate and Wealth Planning practice group. She earned her bachelor’s from the University of Michigan.

Katelyn M. Young ’18, was honored as a recipient of a Pro Bono Award from the Detroit Bar Association at the 2019 Archer Awards program. Young is an associate at Bodman PLC and earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.

Kathryn Kaleth ’19, joined Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler PLC as an associate. Her practice will focus on real estate, business transactions and environmental law. She earned her bachelor’s from Michigan State University.