Speeches and Lectures
- “Professionalism in Action,” a conference of lawyers and first-year law students on ethical and professionalism issues, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, February 18, 2026.
- “Professionalism in Action,” a conference of lawyers and first-year law students on ethical and professionalism issues, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, February 26, 2024.
- “Professionalism in Action,” a conference of lawyers and first-year law students on ethical and professionalism issues, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, October 30, 2023.
- “Strengthening Ethics Ordinances and Enforcement,” a panel discussion at the Board of Ethics Symposium, organized by the City of Detroit Board of Ethics, Detroit, MI, May 16, 2023.
- “Considerations in Adopting Ethics Ordinances,” a presentation to the Lake Orion Village Council upon its consideration of an ethics ordinance, Lake Orion, MI, May 3, 2023.
- “Professionalism in Action,” a conference of lawyers and first-year law students on ethical and professionalism issues, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, April 11, 2023.
- “Effective Witness Preparation,” a presentation to the Detroit Bar Association Inn of Court, Detroit, MI, March 21, 2023.
- “Ethics Ordinances and Procedures,” a presentation to the City of Grosse Pointe Park, MI Ethics Review Board, by video conference, November 18, 2020.
- “Winning Your Case on Appeal,” a presentation to the Detroit Bar Association Inn of Court, Detroit, MI, February 19, 2019.
- “Common Malpractice and Grievance Red Flags and Traps ─ Recognize, Avoid and Handle,” a presentation to the Detroit Bar Association Inn of Court, Detroit, MI, May 21, 2018.
- “Educational Equity: From the ‘Kalamazoo Case’ to the ‘Kalamazoo Promise’ and Beyond,” a presentation at the “Educational Equity” conference, Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, Kalamazoo, MI, April 2, 2018.
- “Using Technology in Business Development and Judicial Campaigns,” a presentation to the Detroit Bar Association Inn of Court, Detroit, MI, May 15, 2017.
- “The Kalamazoo Case ─ A Study of a Milestone Decision That Paved the Way for Public High School Education,” a presentation at the State Bar of Michigan’s 40th Michigan Legal Milestone dedication, Kalamazoo, MI, June 21, 2016.
- “Food for Thought III: Tips on Good Governmental Practices,” a presentation to governmental officials, volunteers and the public, Birmingham, MI, September. 24, 2015.
- “Ethics in Government,” a lecture to the Oakland County Building Officials Association Conference, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Sept. 27, 2012.
- “Social Media and Reputation Management,” a presentation at Crain’s Detroit Business General Counsel Summit, Plymouth, MI, April 25, 2012.
- “Food for Thought II: The Birmingham Ethics Ordinance, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Open Meetings Act,” a presentation to governmental officials, volunteers and the public, Birmingham, MI, December 1, 2011.
- “Ethics Ordinances,” a presentation to the Rochester City Council upon its consideration of a proposed ethics ordinance, Rochester, MI, June 23, 2008.
- “Food for Thought: The Birmingham Ethics Ordinance, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Open Meetings Act,” a presentation to governmental officials, volunteers and the public, Birmingham, MI, May 15, 2008.
- “Winning the Case before Trial,” a lecture on the topic of settlement agreements, releases and liens at the Detroit Bar Association Barristers Seminar, Detroit, MI, January 1997.
- “The Small Shop,” a presentation on law school advancement techniques at the American Bar Association, Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Law School Development Conference, Jackson Hole, WY, June 1996.
- “Product Liability and Risk Management for the Automobile Racing Industry,” a lecture at the 9th Annual Gaerte Gathering, Gaerte Engines, Rochester, IN, November 1995.
- “Settlement Agreements, Releases and Liens,” a lecture at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Troy, MI, July 1993.
- “Product Liability and Product Labeling and Warnings,” a lecture at the University of Michigan School of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, July 1993.
- “Mass Toxic Tort Litigation,” a lecture at the University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI, November 1990.
