Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has named five attorneys to new leadership roles for 2025:

• R. Michael Azzi, new executive partner of the Grand Rapids office

• Sarah R. Bileti, chair of the Immigration Practice Group

• Dennis W. Loughlin, chair of the Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group

• Beth L. O’Laughlin, new executive partner of the Holland office

• Katherine L. Pullen, the firm’s new assistant general counsel of the firm

headlines Ingham County

• www.michbar.org/opinions/ethics/numbered_opinions/JI-158
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• Federal judge earns royal salute at portraiture ceremony
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• Legal champions to receive Spirit of Excellence Award at ABA Midyear meeting in February

headlines National

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