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Bodman's David M. Walker, Esq. assisted the Michigan Black Business Alliance on a trip to Atlanta, Georgia to tour Atlanta’s small business ecosystem. This outing was centered around finding ways to duplicate the start-up opportunities that Atlanta provides and using the knowledge gathered to inspire and invigorate Michigan’s start-up industry. ? Check out a few photos from the tour below.

Join Bodman’s Holly Hubert and Alex Haney on October 16 as they present “Perks and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence” to the Southeast Michigan Chapter of ISM – the Institute for Supply Management. Holly and Alex will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities AI presents in today’s business landscape. The event is open to all but advance registration is required. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4gUPINe

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row it has been awarded Mansfield Certification Plus status, the highest level of designation in the Mansfield program. The Mansfield framework is a science-backed, data-driven framework aimed at helping participating law firms boost inclusivity, access, and diversity when considering candidates for hiring and leadership opportunities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ggttUjGC

Bodman wishes a happy and healthy new year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, which begins tonight at sundown!

We were so excited to be a part of Life Remodeled's Six Day Project for another year! TeamBodman got their hands dirty by helping remove blight, trimming overgrown bushes and weeds, mowing yards, picking up trash and debris, and beautifying vacant properties on Detroit’s eastside. We would like to give a special shout out to Alexis Smith-Scott who coordinated Bodman’s involvement as well as the amazing volunteers who took part in the clean-up project! #6DP2024 #TOGETHER

This week, Bodman’s John David Gardiner presented on “Emerging Leaders: Coach, Not Warden” at the Michigan Bankers Association's Rising Leaders Fall Summit in Grand Rapids. ? John is part of our Liquor Law, Workplace Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Banking Practice Groups. His presentation covered fostering a winning team and creating a culture for success.?

We are proud to be selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 DEI Spotlight, a special edition recognizing law firms and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the local legal community. Bodman is one of 10 law firms featured in the 2024 DEI Spotlight. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDdjw6dF

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) will become effective in February of 2025.?As human resources professionals plan to implement ESTA-complaint policies, one of the big questions is – who, exactly, does ESTA cover? Melissa Tetreau, a member of Bodman’s Workplace Law Group, prepared an update that examines which employees qualify for earned sick time under ESTA. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eU7KK7D7

Bodman PLC is pleased to share that it has been selected as a 2024 Michigan Regional Powerhouse by Law360, one of the largest legal publications. Bodman is one of only two Michigan-based firms to receive this prestigious recognition. ? The feature highlights some of Bodman’s successes as well as insight on Bodman’s “culture of collaboration” from Carrie Leahy, Bodman’s chair, and Adam Norlander, co-chair of the Banking Practice Group. ? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtyWq8Ah

Bodman’s DEI Committee and Culture and Social Action Committee were happy to welcome Rebecca Braitling and Sue Covelli-Buntley, co-founders of UpSpiral Leadership, to present “Building a Culture of Courageous Civility: Bridging Differences for Collective Success” as part of our bInclusive Speaker Series. Rebecca and Sue discussed the topic of “courageous civility” in our professional and personal lives and shared their UpSpiral Leader Mindset to remind us to think bigger, act bolder, and collaborate better with one another. Thank you for the insightful presentation, Rebecca and Sue!