By Sheila Pursglove
Legal News
Lilly Hermiz had various career goals in childhood — from a teacher to a fashion designer to an orthodontist in a matter of weeks.
Thankfully for Lady Justice, Hermiz picked the legal field, and now is a 1L student at Detroit Mercy Law.
She gained prior experience as a legal clerk at the Law Office of Dalia Kejbou, and at Kajy Law, both valuable experiences that deepened her interest.
While with Kejbou, Hermiz primarily worked on divorce and immigration matters, conducting client consultations, drafting legal documents, performing legal research and assisting in case preparation.
“Working closely with Ms. Kejbou, a driven and passionate mentor, reaffirmed my decision to pursue a career in law,” she said. “Witnessing clients’ relief when they received a green card or resolved a family matter was incredibly rewarding and solidified my desire to practice law in a way that directly impacts people’s lives.”
At Kajy Law, Hermiz gained exposure to personal injury cases — drafting legal documents, communicating with attorneys and clients as well as gathering critical documentation for litigation.
“This role gave me insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of attorneys and broadened my legal knowledge, professional skills, and network, all of which were invaluable preparation for law school,” she said.
Hermiz earned an undergraduate degree in finance at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business.
“I knew that, regardless of whether I pursued a career in finance, the education would provide me with valuable skills applicable in any field,” she said. “I especially enjoyed learning about business, entrepreneurship, and investing, which helped me grow my own business and personal financial skills. These fields sharpened my ability to think critically, approach challenges strategically, and remain detail-oriented.”
Her decision to attend Detroit Mercy Law stems from a deep desire to serve others.
“Guided by my Catholic faith, I view service as both a privilege and a calling, and I believe law offers me a powerful way to advocate for others and bring meaningful change,” Hermiz said.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to transform people's stress related to litigation into hope for the future. Law allows me to combine my passion for advocacy, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to helping others into a career where I can make a real, positive difference in people's lives.”
While still exploring different areas of law, Hermiz sees strong connections between her finance background and fields such as business law and real estate law. She also is interested in exploring estate planning and child advocacy, areas that reflect her passion for directly serving families and individuals.
“I’m highly motivated and believe in setting ambitious goals. One of the reasons I’m drawn to law is the limitless potential for growth,” she said. “I value rigorous work, embrace challenges, and am committed to continuous learning as I strive to become the best version of myself.
“I aspire to become an attorney who makes a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. My long-term goal is to build a career that’s both impactful and fulfilling.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic Hermiz founded “Custom By Lilly,” initially designing apparel. Over time, it evolved into a full event-service business, providing activities such as shirt, bag, and hat decorating for children’s parties, baptisms, communions, and other celebrations.
“Building and running my own business has been an invaluable learning experience,” she said, “as I managed every aspect from finance and marketing to customer relations and product development.
“After working as a law clerk, I can already see a strong correlation between the skills I’ve learned through my business experience and applying them in law, such as effective communication with clients, time management, organizational skills, creative problem-solving and many more.”
Hermiz also finds time to give back to the community.
Over the past two summers, she has volunteered at Camp Quality, a camp dedicated to helping children with cancer experience the joy of just being kids again.
“It’s been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life and has truly altered my perspective on life. Seeing their happiness and resilience is truly inspiring,” Hermiz said.
For the past four years, she has also organized a holiday gift drive for schools in low-income communities.
“The holiday season is about giving, and bringing joy to children who may not otherwise receive a gift has been incredibly rewarding,” Hermiz said. “Watching their faces light up with excitement has been the greatest gift I could ever receive in return.”
Legal News
Lilly Hermiz had various career goals in childhood — from a teacher to a fashion designer to an orthodontist in a matter of weeks.
Thankfully for Lady Justice, Hermiz picked the legal field, and now is a 1L student at Detroit Mercy Law.
She gained prior experience as a legal clerk at the Law Office of Dalia Kejbou, and at Kajy Law, both valuable experiences that deepened her interest.
While with Kejbou, Hermiz primarily worked on divorce and immigration matters, conducting client consultations, drafting legal documents, performing legal research and assisting in case preparation.
“Working closely with Ms. Kejbou, a driven and passionate mentor, reaffirmed my decision to pursue a career in law,” she said. “Witnessing clients’ relief when they received a green card or resolved a family matter was incredibly rewarding and solidified my desire to practice law in a way that directly impacts people’s lives.”
At Kajy Law, Hermiz gained exposure to personal injury cases — drafting legal documents, communicating with attorneys and clients as well as gathering critical documentation for litigation.
“This role gave me insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of attorneys and broadened my legal knowledge, professional skills, and network, all of which were invaluable preparation for law school,” she said.
Hermiz earned an undergraduate degree in finance at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business.
“I knew that, regardless of whether I pursued a career in finance, the education would provide me with valuable skills applicable in any field,” she said. “I especially enjoyed learning about business, entrepreneurship, and investing, which helped me grow my own business and personal financial skills. These fields sharpened my ability to think critically, approach challenges strategically, and remain detail-oriented.”
Her decision to attend Detroit Mercy Law stems from a deep desire to serve others.
“Guided by my Catholic faith, I view service as both a privilege and a calling, and I believe law offers me a powerful way to advocate for others and bring meaningful change,” Hermiz said.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to transform people's stress related to litigation into hope for the future. Law allows me to combine my passion for advocacy, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to helping others into a career where I can make a real, positive difference in people's lives.”
While still exploring different areas of law, Hermiz sees strong connections between her finance background and fields such as business law and real estate law. She also is interested in exploring estate planning and child advocacy, areas that reflect her passion for directly serving families and individuals.
“I’m highly motivated and believe in setting ambitious goals. One of the reasons I’m drawn to law is the limitless potential for growth,” she said. “I value rigorous work, embrace challenges, and am committed to continuous learning as I strive to become the best version of myself.
“I aspire to become an attorney who makes a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. My long-term goal is to build a career that’s both impactful and fulfilling.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic Hermiz founded “Custom By Lilly,” initially designing apparel. Over time, it evolved into a full event-service business, providing activities such as shirt, bag, and hat decorating for children’s parties, baptisms, communions, and other celebrations.
“Building and running my own business has been an invaluable learning experience,” she said, “as I managed every aspect from finance and marketing to customer relations and product development.
“After working as a law clerk, I can already see a strong correlation between the skills I’ve learned through my business experience and applying them in law, such as effective communication with clients, time management, organizational skills, creative problem-solving and many more.”
Hermiz also finds time to give back to the community.
Over the past two summers, she has volunteered at Camp Quality, a camp dedicated to helping children with cancer experience the joy of just being kids again.
“It’s been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life and has truly altered my perspective on life. Seeing their happiness and resilience is truly inspiring,” Hermiz said.
For the past four years, she has also organized a holiday gift drive for schools in low-income communities.
“The holiday season is about giving, and bringing joy to children who may not otherwise receive a gift has been incredibly rewarding,” Hermiz said. “Watching their faces light up with excitement has been the greatest gift I could ever receive in return.”
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