Fadwa Hammoud Appointed to Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC) Board of Directors
DETROIT, MI – February 25, 2026 – Miller Johnson is pleased to announce that Fadwa Hammoud has been appointed to a two-year term on the Board of Directors for Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC).
LAHC is a long-standing nonprofit that has grown into one of Southeast Michigan’s most impactful community organizations. Founded in 1982, LAHC serves tens of thousands of individuals every year through a holistic approach that advances education, health, workforce development, and family stability. Ms. Hammoud’s appointment reflects both her longstanding commitment to public service and the firm’s dedication to supporting organizations that strengthen and empower communities.
“I’m truly honored to join a board doing such transformative work and helping ensure our communities have the resources, support, and opportunities they deserve,” said Ms. Hammoud.
Ms. Hammoud is the Managing Member of Miller Johnson’s Detroit office and part of the firm’s senior leadership team. She leads complex investigations, litigation, and crisis response across industries, representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government officials to closely held businesses and nonprofits. Ms. Hammoud is a trusted advisor on high-profile internal investigations, government enforcement, federal inquiries, and civil and criminal litigation.
Before joining Miller Johnson, Ms. Hammoud served as Michigan’s Solicitor General—the youngest and first Arab-American Muslim in the role—representing the State in critical appellate matters. In 2022, she made history as the first Arab-American Muslim woman to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, winning Brown v. Davenport and influencing national precedent in criminal, civil rights, and constitutional law.
Fadwa serves on the Executive Committee of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to support Michigan’s long-term economic strategy and investment. She has also contributed to the Michigan Middle Eastern American Affairs Commission and advisory committees focused on historically underrepresented communities.
Ms. Hammoud earned her law degree from Wayne State University Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan – Dearborn.
About Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC)
Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment through our programs to the community as well as providing a workplace free from discrimination. All program and employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications, and merit, without regard to race, color, age, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, results of genetic testing, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy applies to all clients, employees, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. LAHC’s mission is to empower communities, one family at a time, by advancing the educational, social, health and economic well-being of Southeast Michigan Residents.
Miller Johnson is a full-service firm providing legal counsel to businesses and individuals in corporate matters, employment and labor law, litigation, employee benefits, and private client representation including estate planning and family law. Since 1959, Miller Johnson has been Michigan-based and has served clients worldwide.