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Foster Swift | Returning in 2023: Legal Strategies for Women Business Leaders

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2023 5:00 PM

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Back for its second year is Foster Swift Collins & Smith’s “Legal Strategies for Women Leaders” webinar series. This program is geared to help women leaders stay abreast of new laws, regulations, and other beneficial resources.

The first session of 2023 features business attorney Emily Wisniewski discussing the “Importance of Protecting Your Brand” including trademark and copyright. It is scheduled for April 26 at 9 am EST. Each session lasts about 30 minutes. To register for the April 26 session, please use the following Zoom link:

These sessions provide ample opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss the legal opportunities and challenges that women leaders face. Other topics to be covered include:

  • June 21 - “Internet reputation issues” where litigation attorney Jennifer Montasir will cover legal options where others have issued false and/or harmful information on social media and other communication outlets.
  • August 23 - “Employee Handbook Consideration” attorney Alicia Birach will discuss what employers need to update in their employee handbooks to stay compliant through the myriad of employment law changes.
  • October 18 - “What to do if you get sued” litigation attorney Hilary Stafford will discuss the steps that must be taken when you receive a Summons and Complaint, along with an overview of what to expect during the pre-trial phase of litigation as well as what not to do.

Recordings of the first year’s programs can be found here: fosterswift.com/news-videos.html.

Below is a list of all women attorneys at the Foster Swift law firm:

Name

Practice Area

Office

Leslie A. Abdoo

Municipal & Public Entity

Grand Rapids

Andrea Badalucco

Family Law

Southfield

Alicia W. Birach

Workers’ Compensation

Southfield

Amanda J. Dernovshek

Business & Tax

Lansing

Jackie A. Dupler

Family Law

Lansing

Julie I. Fershtman

Insurance Defense

Southfield

Sarah J. Gabis

Municipal & Public Entity

Southfield

Laura J. Genovich

Bankruptcy & Municipal Law

Grand Rapids

Anna K. Gibson

Estate Planning

Lansing

Stefania Gismondi

No-Fault Litigation

Southfield

Julie L. Hamlet

Employee Benefits

Grand Rapids

Erica E. L. Huddas

Estate Planning

Lansing

Mindi M. Johnson

Employee Benefits

Grand Rapids

Amanda Afton Martin

Estate Planning

Southfield

Jennifer L. Montasir

General Litigation

Southfield

Alaina M. Nelson

Estate Planning

Lansing

Rachel G. Olney

No-Fault Litigation

Southfield

Mallory E. Reader

Municipal & Public Entity

Grand Rapids

Anne M. Seurynck

Municipal & Public Entity

Grand Rapids

Hilary J. Stafford

General Litigation

Lansing

Sydney Steele

General Litigation

Southfield

Deanna Swisher

Commercial Litigation

Lansing

Toi J. Thomas

Estate Planning

Southfield

Jennifer B. Van Regenmorter

Health Care Law

Holland

Emily R. Wisniewski

Business & Tax

Lansing

Since 1902, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has provided comprehensive legal services to businesses, municipalities and individuals. The firm employs 100 attorneys and over 100 support staff in six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and St. Joseph.  For more information about the firm, its attorneys and to access recent publications, visit www.fosterswift.com.

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