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Varnum recently welcomed six new associates, including Jordan C. Giles, who is based in the Ann Arbor office.
Giles, who recently served as a summer associate, graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law, where she was president of the Board of Advocates, vice president of the Women’s Law Caucus, participated in Moot Court and on the trial team, and won several awards.
She received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University, graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy, and a minor in interdisciplinary leadership. The Livonia native also was treasurer of Moot Court, Mock Trial president, member of the Honors College, cheerleader and captain, participant in Multicultural Leadership Exchange, and presented at the 2016 undergraduate symposium.
She served as a summer legal intern in the EMU Office of Legal Affairs, and as a legal intern at the Adrian & Blissfield Railroad.
Varnum also welcomed Jailah D. Emerson to the Detroit office; and Justin A. Allen, Tuo (Paul) Wang, William J. Whalen, and Yezi (Amy) Yan have joined the Grand Rapids office.
All previously served as summer associates.
- Posted February 04, 2021
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Varnum's Ann Arbor office welcomes Jordan C. Giles
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