Attorney and Chairperson, Bodman's Business Practice Group
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
2011
Citation:
Through the years, you have distinguished yourself as an outstanding corporate attorney, a Detroit booster and a tireless supporter of higher education, and in particular, the University of Detroit Mercy.
Also known for your civic and charitable activities, you have been instrumental in supporting UDM’s role in the City of Detroit. You have served as a director and trustee of numerous organizations including the Detroit Historical Society, the John Hannah Society of Michigan State University and Duke University Divinity School.
As a well-respected attorney, you serve as chairperson of Bodman’s Business Practice Group. Your expertise in corporate law has earned you a listing in Michigan Super Lawyers 2010, and your compassion for those in need has made you an important voice in the public sector.
Through your stewardship of the Stange Charitable Trust, you have impacted students’ educational experience at the University for the better.
In recognition of your unwavering commitment to educational and civic causes and your generous philanthropic efforts, the University of Detroit Mercy is proud to present you with the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Commencement, University of Detroit Mercy, May 14, 2011.