Bodman PLC

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!

We are pleased to announce that Kelly Burnell, Co-Chair of Bodman’s High Net Worth Practice Group, will join our friends at Comerica Bank to present a Business Transition Webinar on Tuesday, September 24 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The webinar, which will be hosted by the Michigan Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, will include a detailed discussion on steps business owners should take when planning to transition their business.   The seminar is open to everyone at no cost but advance registration is required. Register through the QR code below. Zoom details will be sent to all registrants.

A recent Federal Circuit case, Celanese International Corp. v. International Trade Commission, serves as a significant reminder of the importance of the on-sale bar in U.S. patent law. In Bodman’s latest Intellectual Property Law Update, Peter Cummings, co-chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, delves into the implications of the on-sale bar for patent owners and identifies steps patent owners should take when engaging in commercial activities before filing a patent application. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g8eticHg