Internal News

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes 2022 Summer Associates

  May 24, 2022

  Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce that Colin Bennett, Clayton Burnheimer, and Andrew Guan have joined the firm as summer associates. While at Rhoades McKee, they will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects in over 25 practice areas as well as observe hearings, client mediations, and trials. Colin Bennett is currently attending Indiana […]

• Ottgen v Katranji

  April 21, 2022

  J.R. Poll recently filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, Inc (MDTC) in the Michigan Supreme Court in the matter of Ottgen v Katranji, et al.  In Ottgen, the Michigan Supreme Court has been asked to consider overruling its 2000 opinion in Scarsella v Pollak which holds that a complete […]

• Rhoades McKee Attorney Hal Ostrow Earns CIPP/US Certification

  April 14, 2022

  Hal Ostrow, a Shareholder at Rhoades McKee, has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The CIPP is the global standard in privacy certification. Developed and launched by the IAPP with leading subject matter experts, the CIPP is the world’s first broad-based global privacy and […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes Chief Operating Officer

  March 4, 2022

  Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce that Susan Kowalski has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Kowalski will provide input and leadership affecting financial planning and firm growth, human resources, marketing, technology, facilities, and client service for the three Rhoades McKee law offices located in Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Holland. […]

• Hulst Elected to Rhoades McKee’s Executive Committee

  January 5, 2022

  Stephen Hulst has been elected to serve as Vice-President on the Executive Committee at Rhoades McKee for a three-year term. Grand Rapids’ fourth-largest law firm, Rhoades McKee provides transaction and litigation legal services to corporate institutions and family-run businesses, as well as individuals with personal and family issues. As a member of the Executive Committee, […]

• Peter Veldkamp Joins Rhoades McKee as an Associate

  January 4, 2022

  A recent graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, Peter Veldkamp joins the Business and Corporate Services Team. He will assist business owners in navigating matters involving but not limited to corporate governance and formation, tax and succession issues, and mergers and acquisitions. Veldkamp is also a Certified Public Accountant. Before becoming a lawyer, […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes Alexandra S. Page

  December 10, 2021

  Alexandra S. Page joins Rhoades McKee as an Associate and member of the Litigation Team. Page concentrates her practice in the areas of general litigation and cannabis legal services. Her experience includes representing individuals and businesses in a wide range of actions, such as breach of contracts, license applications, MRA compliance, and appeals. A graduate […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes Brianna Keller

  October 27, 2021

  Brianna Keller joins Rhoades McKee as an Associate and member of the Estate Planning and Administration Team, assisting individuals with preserving their legacy through proper estate planning. Before joining Rhoades McKee, Keller was in private practice at a law firm focusing on estate planning and held many clerk positions, most recently at the Ingham County […]

• Ten Rhoades McKee Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Super Lawyers®

  September 17, 2021

  Rhoades McKee attorneys are honored in the annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers®. According to the website, Super Lawyers® is a rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes E. Meaghan Clayton and Nathan Russell

  September 16, 2021

  Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce that attorneys E. Meaghan Clayton and Nathan Russell have joined the firm. Meaghan Clayton Clayton joins Rhoades McKee as an Associate and member of the Employment Law Team. As an employment litigator, she helps employers with a wide variety of legal issues, including complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation […]