Clark Hill - Lansing

Clark Hill - Lansing The Clark Hill approach is equally pragmatic and growth-minded, which is why we understand our clients’ toughest business challenges.

Our multidisciplinary, global team of advisors focuses on smart legal solutions, delivered simply.

Clark Hill Chicago attorneys Yvette Heintzelman and Kaitlin Salisbury will present a webinar on difficult labor and empl...
03/17/2026

Clark Hill Chicago attorneys Yvette Heintzelman and Kaitlin Salisbury will present a webinar on difficult labor and employment issues during the Northern Illinois University Civic Leadership Academy virtual program on March 25.

The session will examine personnel issues that frequently arise in public sector workplaces, including employee misconduct, disputes over leave and accommodation requests, refusal to perform modified duties, and workplace disruptions tied to social media activity. The discussion will draw on situations encountered in advising and litigating employment matters for government employers.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4rs6c3y

Clark Hill Dallas Member Earsa Jackson was recognized by Living Well Magazine as a Top Lawyer for 2026.Her profile highl...
03/16/2026

Clark Hill Dallas Member Earsa Jackson was recognized by Living Well Magazine as a Top Lawyer for 2026.

Her profile highlights nearly 30 years of experience advising clients on franchise and licensing matters and serving as the Chair for the firm’s Franchise & Licensing team.

Read Earsa’s profile here: https://bit.ly/3PwUreI

Maram Salaheldin, Leader of Clark Hill's ESG practice, recently spoke with Law360 about how companies are responding to ...
03/12/2026

Maram Salaheldin, Leader of Clark Hill's ESG practice, recently spoke with Law360 about how companies are responding to California’s climate disclosure laws while the Ninth Circuit considers whether to block them.

She noted that the stop-and-go implementation of the reporting requirements has created challenges for companies that are still determining how to collect and track the emissions and risk data the laws would require.

Subscribers can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3N88Xck

Clark Hill Title IX attorney Lorie Dakessian will present "Building Future-Ready Frameworks for Higher Education's Title...
03/11/2026

Clark Hill Title IX attorney Lorie Dakessian will present "Building Future-Ready Frameworks for Higher Education's Title IX Challenges" at SXSW EDU 2026 alongside panelists.

The session will examine how colleges and universities are revising Title IX grievance and disciplinary procedures as federal direction and court decisions continue to change. The discussion will focus on how institutions can structure processes that protect student rights, respect faculty roles, and function within campus disciplinary systems.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46R3WLM

03/10/2026

In the latest installment of Clark Hill’s Cannabis Industry Group Video Series, host Craig Small is joined by Renee Gerni, Senior Counsel in the firm’s Labor and Employment practice, and Michelle Hanson, Vice President of Human Resources at HR Advantage Advisory. They covered a variety of pressing topics, including how cannabis employers are adjusting to state-level leave requirements and how labor peace agreement rules are affecting licensing in certain jurisdictions.

Watch the episode here: https://bit.ly/4pqmvgw

On March 11, Clark Hill Immigration attorney Lisa Atkins will facilitate a discussion at Immigration & Eggs, a breakfast...
03/09/2026

On March 11, Clark Hill Immigration attorney Lisa Atkins will facilitate a discussion at Immigration & Eggs, a breakfast program hosted by Build Fellowship by Open Avenues.

The conversation will cover current employment-based immigration trends, visa options used by startup founders and early-stage hires, and recent policy developments affecting H-1B selection and employment-based permanent residence. The session will bring together attorneys, founders, hiring managers, and foreign nationals for a discussion of how these changes are affecting hiring and company formation.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4baaaYz

Please join us in congratulating Member Melissa K. Ventrone on being selected as a finalist for "Cyber Insurance Lawyer ...
03/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating Member Melissa K. Ventrone on being selected as a finalist for "Cyber Insurance Lawyer of the Year" and the Data Privacy, Protection & Cybersecurity Team for being selected as a finalist for "Cyber Law Firm of the Year" at the Intelligent Insurer’s 2026 Cyber Insurance Awards USA.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cxL48m

The Clark Hill RISE leadership development cohort concluded a year of programming with a capstone session in our Dallas ...
03/06/2026

The Clark Hill RISE leadership development cohort concluded a year of programming with a capstone session in our Dallas office earlier this week.

Over the past year, participants explored best practices in client and matter management, business development, client service, and team leadership. The program wrapped up with a discussion on how they will apply these insights and continue building strong connections across the firm.

Participants in the 2025-2026 Cohort include:
Katie Brinson, Ashley L. Buck, Joshua Ciccone, Ted Degenhardt, Jarin Giesler, Esq., Daniel Herder, John F. Howard, Tiffany Hunter, Daniel Olds, Christy Pennington, David Perl, Elsy Ramos Velasquez, Jin Shin, James Stafford

BOLD program leaders include:
Melissa Ventrone, Vanessa Kelly, Penny Deihl, Betsy Kamin, Manori de Silva, Jacques L. Moye, CPA, Esq., Kathleen Sullivan, Megan McKeon, Lauren Sager, Alé Simmons

Clark Hill’s Denver office recently volunteered with Food For Thought Denver by packing weekend food bags to children el...
03/05/2026

Clark Hill’s Denver office recently volunteered with Food For Thought Denver by packing weekend food bags to children eligible for free and reduced lunch programs, helping bridge the gap between school meals. After volunteering with the organization for several years in a row, our Denver team is now proud to support its work as a sponsor. Learn more about Food for Thought Denver here: https://bit.ly/3OBk79U

Clark Hill’s Immigration team has been ranked in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide; the team’s second year recognized.Learn...
03/04/2026

Clark Hill’s Immigration team has been ranked in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide; the team’s second year recognized.

Learn more and view all Clark Hill rankings here: https://bit.ly/3Oo0HF7

Clark Hill’s Capital Markets team, led by Jim Groth and Jeny Zarmon, served as issuer’s counsel to HCW Biologics, Inc. (...
03/03/2026

Clark Hill’s Capital Markets team, led by Jim Groth and Jeny Zarmon, served as issuer’s counsel to HCW Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCWB) in its $1.5 million follow-on offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, consisting of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) with accompanying warrants. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4aOvAKm

Clark Hill’s Maria Fracassa Dwyer and Anne-Marie Welch were both selected as Crain's Detroit Business “Notable Women in ...
02/27/2026

Clark Hill’s Maria Fracassa Dwyer and Anne-Marie Welch were both selected as Crain's Detroit Business “Notable Women in Law” for 2026.

The recognition honors legal professionals for their career accomplishments, mentorship, leadership and being champions of justice for clients and the broader community. The honorees are selected by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business editors. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4sbA05s

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