Denise Page Hood is new chief federal judge
DETROIT (AP) — There's a changing of the guard at Detroit's federal court.
Denise Page Hood is the new chief federal judge in eastern Michigan, which includes courthouses in Ann Arbor, Flint, Port Huron and Bay City.
She was formally introduced Thursday at a ceremony at the Detroit courthouse. Hood takes over administrative duties from Gerald Rosen, who was the previous chief judge and played an important role in brokering deals between creditors and Detroit during the city's bankruptcy.
Hood still will maintain a caseload. She was a Wayne County judge before President Bill Clinton promoted her to the federal bench in 1994.
Associate named 2016 Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40
Brooks Kushman Associate Rachel A. Smith has been selected as a member of the 2016 Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 class, one of 40 individuals L. Brooks Patterson is recognizing for their innovation, talent and leadership. Patterson will recognize the 2016 Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 class on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac prior to the State of the County Address.
Smith was recognized for her efforts with the Girls Scouts of Southeast Michigan and contributions to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Smith has helped pioneer the IP Patch events for Girl Scouts troops in Michigan, where she educates Girl Scouts on the importance and protection of intellectual property. The IP Patch was created by the Girl Scouts as a supplement to the Innovation badge series with the help of industry partners like the Intellectual Property Owners Educational Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Smith specializes in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the mechanical and electrical arts. She represents clients in the consumer electronics, automotive, medical device and IT network industries. Her practice further includes drafting patentability, infringement, validity and freedom to operate opinions.
Smith earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University in Detroit and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University in Ada. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of Oakland County, and the United State Patent and Trademark Office. She is also the Secretary of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association and serves on the Women in IP Law Committee for the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
According to Oakland County, nearly 450 applications and nominations were reviewed by an independent panel of judges, looking for the top 40 young professionals and thought leaders who live or work in Oakland County.
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