Three attorneys appointed by governor to panels
Three attorneys have been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to state panels.
Claudnyse Holloman, of Waterford, has been reappointed as a court appointed special advocate to the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. The president and chief executive officer of Voices for Children Advocacy Center, Holloman is an attorney with Holloman and Holloman Legal Services. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from Clarke University and a juris doctor from Cooley Law School. Her two-year term expires December 31, 2027.
Gail Alpert, of West Bloomfield, has been appointed to the Michigan Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education Advisory Council for a term expiring September 30, 2028. Albert is president and chair of FIRST in Michigan, promoting FIRST robotics and other programs across the state. Albert, who also is an associate broker with Max Broock Realtors, holds a bachelor of arts from Michigan State University and a juris doctor from University of Detroit Merch School of Law.
Nicholas Gable, of Ann Arbor, has been appointed to the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council for a term expiring on September 30. A senior attorney at Disability Rights Michigan, Gable holds a bachelor’s degree in ancient history and languages from the University of Michigan, and a juris doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Claudnyse Holloman, of Waterford, has been reappointed as a court appointed special advocate to the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. The president and chief executive officer of Voices for Children Advocacy Center, Holloman is an attorney with Holloman and Holloman Legal Services. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from Clarke University and a juris doctor from Cooley Law School. Her two-year term expires December 31, 2027.
Gail Alpert, of West Bloomfield, has been appointed to the Michigan Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education Advisory Council for a term expiring September 30, 2028. Albert is president and chair of FIRST in Michigan, promoting FIRST robotics and other programs across the state. Albert, who also is an associate broker with Max Broock Realtors, holds a bachelor of arts from Michigan State University and a juris doctor from University of Detroit Merch School of Law.
Nicholas Gable, of Ann Arbor, has been appointed to the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council for a term expiring on September 30. A senior attorney at Disability Rights Michigan, Gable holds a bachelor’s degree in ancient history and languages from the University of Michigan, and a juris doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
‘Historical Role of the Lawyer in Social Movements’ discussed Feb. 18
Wayne State University Law School’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is proud to host its annual Black History Month event, “The Historical Role of the Lawyer in Social Movements,” on Tuesday, February 18, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Wayne Law’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer in Detroit.
The event will explore the critical contributions of lawyers to social justice movements. The program will feature a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A session, offering valuable insights into the intersection of law and activism.
Panelist will include:
• Desiree Ferguson, retired former legal director/senior staff attorney of the Detroit Justice Center and active member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers, and served as its national co-chair for two terms.
• Akeem Pack, SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff attorney.
• Nancy Parker, executive director of the Detroit Justice Center.
For additional information on the free event, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
The event will explore the critical contributions of lawyers to social justice movements. The program will feature a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A session, offering valuable insights into the intersection of law and activism.
Panelist will include:
• Desiree Ferguson, retired former legal director/senior staff attorney of the Detroit Justice Center and active member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers, and served as its national co-chair for two terms.
• Akeem Pack, SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff attorney.
• Nancy Parker, executive director of the Detroit Justice Center.
For additional information on the free event, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
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