The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) will present its Legal Excellence Awards 2020 online via Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 20. The program will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by a virtual happy hour from 8 to 9 p.m.
Awards to be presented include:
• Judicial Award—Kent County Circuit Court Judge Christopher P. Yates
• Excellence in Defense Award—Patricia Nemeth, Nemeth Law PC
• Golden Gavel Award—Javon L. Williams, Secrest Wardle
• John P. Jacobs Appellate Advocacy Award—Susan H. Zitterman, Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner, Valitutti, & Sherbrook
• Respected Advocate Award—Jody L. Aaron, McKeen & Associates PC
Roop Raj of Fox 2 Detroit will be the emcee for the event.
For additional information or to register, visit www.mdtc.org.
- Posted July 21, 2020
- Tweet This | Share on Facebook
Legal Excellence Awards to be presented online by MDTC on August 20
headlines Oakland County
headlines National
- A dozen ways that bar licensure could change in 2026
- DOJ sues state officials over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses
- Practical guidance for ethically changing law firms
- ‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations
- Building the case for trial in the last 60 days
- Legal tech GCs, chief legal officers reflect on 2025, share vision for 2026




