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21 February 2020

Williams Participating in 2020 LCLD Fellows Program

Shoran Reid Williams was accepted into the prestigious Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program. According to LCLD President Robert J. Grey, Jr., the LCLD Fellows Program offers participants “a year-long, in-depth program devoted to relationship-building, in-person training, peer-group projects, and extensive contact with LCLD’s top leadership and the best teachers in the business.” […]

19 February 2020

Miller Johnson Represents Altus Capital Partners in Thermal Solutions Manufacturing’s Acquisition of Alfa Laval Champ

The Transaction Thermal Solutions Manufacturing (TSM), a portfolio company of Altus Capital Partners III, L.P. (Altus) and leading supplier of heat exchange and thermal management products, acquired the stand-alone Champ products business unit (Champ) from Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer, separation and fluid handling technologies. Champ, which is based in Florida, is […]

17 February 2020

Reams Joins Miller Johnson M&A Practice Group

Hunter Reams joined Miller Johnson as an Associate in the Grand Rapids office.  He is in the business section and is continuing his M&A and Taxation practice. Mr. Reams has worked with clients ranging from tech start-ups to established private equity groups.  His experience includes performing due diligence on both target companies and on sell-side […]

06 February 2020

Miller Johnson Represents Pondera Holdings in Investment Transaction with Automated Pet Care Products

The Transaction In September 2019, Pondera Holdings LLC (Pondera) completed a more than $31M investment transaction with Automated Pet Care Products (AutoPets), maker of the Litter-Robot. This investment will allow AutoPets to accelerate its already impressive growth. AutoPets is the inventor, manufacturer, and retailer of the Litter-Robot, which is the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box […]

23 January 2020

Applications now Available for Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship

Applications are available now until March 1, 2020, for the Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. All applicants receive an email with the decisions the second week of May. The scholarship is provided annually to students of color from Michigan accepted to or attending any accredited law school in […]

23 January 2020

Dick Hillary Nominated as Newsmaker of the Year

Dick Hillary, chair of Miller Johnson’s Mental Health Law practice, has been nominated by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as a 2019 Newsmaker of the Year. Mr. Hillary is one of three finalists in the Law category nominated along with finalists in 16 categories to be recognized by the Grand Rapids Business Journal on January […]

22 January 2020

Miller Johnson Joins in 25th Anniversary of MLK Day of Service

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 20, 2020, marked the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. This year Miller Johnson positioned 141 volunteers at 16 different locations in the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo communities for the firm’s 11th consecutive year of participation in […]

07 January 2020

Miller Johnson Announces Leadership Positions for 2020

Craig Lubben and Bob Wolford, Managing Members, announced the following leadership positions at Miller Johnson.  The terms are effective immediately. Jim Ens will serve as the chair and Dustin Daniels will serve as vice chair of the firm’s Business section. Cathy Tracey will serve as the chair and Pete Peterson will serve as vice chair […]

19 December 2019

Bauman Recognized With Spirit of Service Award

Mary Bauman, chair of Miller Johnson’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice and of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, has been recognized as the 2019 recipient of the John W. Cummiskey Spirit of Service Award. The award acknowledges an individual who has made significant and outstanding contributions to the community through volunteering. The Award […]

17 December 2019

Miller Johnson Marks Decade of Holiday Donations

Miller Johnson is celebrating the law firm’s 10th consecutive year of making holiday donations on behalf of its clients to community organizations in lieu of gifts. Four local organizations will receive special donations this holiday season: Pine Rest Foundation – Patient Assistance Fund Family & Children Services – HANDLE WITH CARE Fund Grand Rapids Pride […]