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Rehmann Recognized Among Construction Executive's Top 50 Accounting Firms
Troy, Mich., December 19, 2019 – Rehmann has been named one of Construction Executive's (CE) Top 50 accounting firms in the publication's inaugural rankings.
CE selected its top 50 firms by connecting with hundreds of accounting firms that serve leading construction clients across the U.S. to analyze the size and scope of firm offerings.
"Construction companies stand to benefit enormously from sound financial expertise, especially given the challenges they face—be it labor shortages or tariff wars," said Bob Nagle, Principal at Rehmann. "With changes in the industry taking place daily, our clients never know what's around the corner. We are proud to serve as an extension of their teams, offering sound business solutions that have an immediate impact on their bottom lines."
Companies were evaluated across various categories, including: 2018 revenues from construction practices; number of CPAs serving construction practices; percentage of firms' total revenue from construction practices; number of construction clients in 2018; number of office locations with a construction accounting practice; number of employees with a CCIFP certification; and year construction practice was established. Rehmann had 378 construction clients, 21 construction-focused CPAs and nine construction-focused partners at the time of the evaluation, with construction making up 12.84% of firm revenue. The firm offers tax, assurance and consulting services to its clients in the industry.
Construction Executive serves as a leading resource for business construction leaders. Reaching more than 55,000 commercial, industrial, and institutional contractors and construction-related business owners every year.
About Rehmann
Rehmann is a fully integrated financial services and advisory firm that provides accounting and assurance, comprehensive technology, accounting and human resource solutions, specialized consulting and wealth management services. For more than 75 years, Rehmann has provided forward-thinking solutions, making it our duty to anticipate our clients' daily and future needs. Rehmann has over 900 associates in Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Rehmann is an independent member of Nexia International, offering clients a global approach. Find us online at rehmann.com.
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Four Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 2019 "40 and Under Hot List"
TROY, Mich., July 1, 2019 – Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that four attorneys within the firm have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 2019 "40 and Under Hot List".
Benchmark Litigation's 2019 "40 and Under Hot List" includes practitioners, all aged 40 or younger, that have been deemed the most promising emerging talent in their respective litigation communities in the U.S. by peers and clients. To view the complete list, please visit www.benchmarklitigation.com.
Dickinson Wright attorneys in Benchmark Litigation's 2019 "40 and Under Hot List" include:
Brandon C. Hubbard, Lansing
Scott A. Petz, Troy
Benjamin M. Sobczak, Troy
Emma R. Wolfe, Lexington
About Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dickinson Wright PLLC is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1878, the firm has 19 offices, including six in Michigan (Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw) and 12 other domestic offices in Austin and El Paso, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Lexington, Ky.; Nashville and Music Row, Tenn.; Las Vegas and Reno, Nev.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Silicon Valley, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. The firm's Canadian office is located in Toronto.
Dickinson Wright offers our clients a distinctive combination of superb client service, exceptional quality, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen. As one of the few law firms with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, Dickinson Wright has built state-of-the-art, independently-verified risk management controls and security processes for our commercial transactions. Dickinson Wright lawyers are known for delivering commercially-oriented advice on sophisticated transactions and have a remarkable record of wins in high-stakes litigation. Dickinson Wright lawyers are regularly cited for their expertise and experience by Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other leading independent law firm evaluating organizations.
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Walsh Alumnus Wins Elijah Watt Sells Award
Award Recognizes Outstanding CPA Exam Performance
TROY, Mich., April 30, 2019 — Walsh alumnus Christopher D'Agostino has been awarded the Elijah Watt Sells Award by the American Institute of CPAs. The award recognizes 2018's top 110 CPA exam performers out of approximately 86,000 test-takers. D'Agostino is one of only three CPA candidates in Michigan to earn the distinction.
The Elijah Watt Sells Award annually recognizes individuals who score a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the CPA exam and pass all four sections on the first attempt. It was founded in 1923 and is named for one of the first CPAs is the United States.
"To simply pass the CPA exam is a career milestone, but winning the Elijah Watt Sells Award is truly a remarkable accomplishment," said John Black, CPA, CMA, CIA, Chair and Associate Professor of Accounting at Walsh. "We are proud to have had this bright young professional as a student at Walsh. We wish him the very best in his career and look forward to many successes in the future."
D'Agostino earned his Bachelor of Accountancy from Walsh in 2017 and is currently employed at Rehmann. "I would not have been able to accomplish this feat without the education and tools I received at Walsh," he said.
For information about Walsh programs, visit www.walshcollege.edu/future-students
ABOUT WALSH
Walsh is an all-business, private, independent, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate business and technology degrees, as well as certificate programs. Founded in 1922, Walsh is one of the region's largest business schools and Michigan's third largest graduate business school, offering classes in several locations as well as online. Our nationally ranked programs integrate theory and application to prepare graduates for successful careers. Walsh degree programs include accounting, finance, information technology, management, marketing, taxation and other fields. For more information, please visit www.walshcollege.edu.
Walsh is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (www.acbsp.org).
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Walsh Named Gold-Level Status Veteran-Friendly School
TROY, Mich., Dec. 14, 2018 – Walsh has been recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for its commitment to helping student veterans succeed in college.
This is the eighth consecutive year that Walsh has been named a Veteran-Friendly School and the third consecutive year that the college has received Gold-level status — the agency's highest distinction.
"Veterans represent an important talent pool for our state," said Dr. Michael Rinkus, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Walsh and U.S. Army veteran. "About 7.5 percent of Michigan adults are military veterans, according to the last U.S. Census. Our goal at Walsh is to provide personal, dedicated support to veterans so they have a clear pathway from education to successful careers."
Walsh is committed to helping veterans transition from military service to a college degree to successful career. The college waives the application fee for veterans and offers personalized assistance to help with education benefits. Walsh also has licensed professional counselors on staff to assist during the transition process.
"The hard work and sacrifice you put in for this country make you incredibly deserving of an education," said Kyle Richardson, a 2017 Walsh accounting alumnus who served in the military. "Many veterans believe there is not enough time, they have to go back to work full-time after starting a life based on full-time military pay, or they do not know how to utilize their benefits. Walsh helps you with all these areas to ensure you are set up for success."
While at Walsh, veterans have access to veteran-specific scholarships, extended payment due dates for GI Bill® users and personalized help with education benefits. Walsh's Troy location also has a dedicated space for veterans.
"Walsh made me feel like I was more than just 'another student,' Richardson said. "Since I served four years in the military, I was older than most college students. I knew I wanted a college program that I could finish efficiently, and Walsh's four-semester school year made this a reality."
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency recognizes academic institutions of higher learning committed to supporting the needs of student veterans and dependents. The program awards Gold-level, Silver-level or Bronze-level status to institutions that offer veteran-centric services and programs.
To learn more about Walsh's veteran services, visit www.walshcollege.edu/veterans.
Walsh is an all-business, private, independent, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate business and technology degrees, as well as certificate programs. Founded in 1922, Walsh is one of the region's largest business schools, offering classes in several locations as well as online. Our nationally ranked programs integrate theory and application to prepare graduates for successful careers. Walsh degree programs include accounting, finance, information technology, management, marketing, taxation and other fields. For more information, please visit www.walshcollege.edu.
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Brooks Kushman Recognized In The Top Tier Of Each IP Rankings Category By Managing IP
Brooks Kushman is proud to announce six of the firm's shareholders have been named "IP Stars" by Managing Intellectual Property (IP) Magazine. Brooks Kushman is also the only firm to be recognized in the top tier as "Highly Recommended" for each ranking: Patent Contentious, Patent Prosecution, and Trademarks. The comprehensive guide published by MIP lists leading IP firms and lawyers, and covers more than 80 countries. Brooks Kushman attorneys recognized as IP Stars by the publication are President Mark Cantor and Shareholders Frank Angileri, Elizabeth Janda, John LeRoy, Sangeeta Shah and Robert Tuttle.
Angileri, Cantor and Tuttle were recognized as both Trademark Stars and Patent Stars. LeRoy and Shah were recognized as Patent Stars, and Janda was recognized as a Trademark Star.
Cantor serves as the President of Brooks Kushman, and one of the founders of the firm. His practices focusing on complex litigation matters in all technology areas, and he has been named an "IP Star" since 2013. In 2016, he was a part of the team of trial attorneys who secured the largest trademark verdict in Michigan history.
Angileri is co-chair of Brooks Kushman's Post-Grant Proceedings practice, and focuses on IP litigation. He was also named as Michigan's "IP Litigator of the Year" for three years, and has been named an "IP Star" since 2013.
Janda serves as chair of Brooks Kushman's Trademark practice, managing substantial trademark portfolios both domestically and internationally in a variety of industries. She has been on the list of "IP Stars" since 2013.
LeRoy's practice focuses on patent, trade secret and copyright litigation in the software and electrical arts, and he also started the firm's Open Source Software Compliance practice. LeRoy was recently recognized as Michigan's "IP Litigator of the Year," and this is his third year being recognized as an IP Star.
Shah is Brooks Kushman's co-chair of Post-Grant Proceedings and Chief Diversity Officer. Her practice is primarily focused on post-grant challenges and patent opinions. She represents several Fortune 500 clients for whom she provides strategic counseling and guidance on their global IP portfolios. She has been on the list of "IP Stars" since 2014.
Tuttle's practice at Brooks Kushman focuses on IP litigation. He works closely with clients across a variety of industries on litigation matters covering all aspects of IP strategy including patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Tuttle was named Michigan "IP Litigator of the Year" in 2013, and has been an "IP Star" since 2013.
According to Managing Intellectual Property magazine, IP Stars ratings are based on research of over 1,000 interviews and surveys completed by partners and law firms active in the United States. Additional research is conducted through discussions with clients and leading in-house counsel, while also reviewing public information and coverage. To learn more and see the full list of firms and attorneys recognized, click here.
About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm, and represents clients nationally and internationally with respect to protection, enforcement and monetization of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The firm has more than 90 intellectual property professionals specializing in various technical disciplines, and has a reputation for providing leading IP counseling with a focus on the business objectives of their clients.
Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries among its clients. The firm is also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including Corporate Counsel magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and Intellectual Property Today. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
Tagged award, Intellectual Property, IP, IP law, Patent, Trademark
Brooks Kushman Ranked In The Top 30 Patent Firms For 2017 By IP Watchdog
Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked by IP Watchdog as the 28th Top Patent Firm for 2017 based on utility patent filings. Each year, IP Watchdog releases a listing of top patent law firms based on the total number of U.S. utility patents issued.
"Every year, Brooks Kushman continues to climb in distinguished rankings in publications like IP Watchdog. We attribute this growth to our commitment to client satisfaction, quality, and the talent of our team," said John Nemazi, Co-Chair of the firm's patent prosecution department. "Our attorneys work closely with clients throughout each stage of the process to ensure that the firm provides them the best service possible. This recognition is truly a testament to all of those individual efforts."
IP Watchdog is a premiere online journal in the intellectual property space, and has been repeatedly recognized by the American Bar Association as a top legal blog. They focus their content on business, substance, policy and law of patents, technology, and innovation, but also cover copyrights and trademarks.
Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm with offices across the nation, and represents clients nationally and internationally with respect to protection, enforcement and monetization of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The firm has more than 90 intellectual property professionals specializing in various technical disciplines, and has a reputation for providing leading IP counseling with a focus on the business objectives of their clients.
Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries among its clients. The firm is also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including Corporate Counsel magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, World Trademark Review, and Intellectual Property Today. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
Tagged award, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property law, IP, law, Patent
Five Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders, Firm Earns Gold Honor In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
Brooks Kushman has one again been recognized as a gold-standard trademark firm for the fourth consecutive year by Intellectual Asset Management's (IAM) annual World Trademark Review 1000, a guide that recognizes the world's top trademark law firms and practitioners in key jurisdictions. Of the Michigan firms listed in the directory, Brooks Kushman is the only firm listed as a gold-standard trademark firm.
"We are honored to be recognized by the World Trademark Review for the fourth consecutive year." said, Mark Cantor president of Brooks Kushman. "Our trademark group is dedicated to guaranteeing we exceed our clients' expectations both nationally and internationally. We ensure that our clients' brands are being protected, and I take great pride in our commitment to success, and our team's accomplishments."
In addition to the firm's recognition, President Mark A. Cantor and Shareholders Marc Lorelli, Robyn Lederman, Elizabeth Janda, and Hope Shovein were also recognized as top trademark leaders in the state. Cantor is recognized as a "contentious heavyweight who handles the heat of the courtroom with a cool head", while Lorelli is deemed a pivotal part of the trademark litigation practice and instrumental in driving the firm's growth. Lederman and Janda are praised for their energy and efficiency, as well as their high client satisfaction rates and large network of international associates and portfolios. Shareholder Hope Shovein was recognized for the first time this year, and was described as a "judicious strategist," and praised for the work that has made her an internationally recognized practitioner in the trademark field.
According to IAM, the annual guide is compiled through an extensive 5-month research process. This research included completing more than 1,500 interviews with in-house counsel and partners at law firms around the world. Only firms and individuals who receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate qualify for inclusion in the publication.
Brooks Kushman employs more than 90 intellectual property professionals handling a full range of intellectual property matters nationally and around the world.
Click here to visit our firm profile in the World trademark Review 1000 Listing.
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Brooks Kushman Named One of Michigan's Best and Brightest in Wellness
Intellectual property and technology law firm Brooks Kushman has been named one of Michigan's Best and Brightest in Wellness for the first time.
Best and Brightest in Wellness identifies and honors organizations that excel in making their workplace, their employees and their community a healthier place to live and work through health and wellness initiatives. The winning organizations are evaluated by an assessment tool created and administered by SynBella, the leading wellness provider in the nation.
"We are proud to be recognized among the 101 Best and Brightest in Wellness," said Mark Cantor, President of Brooks Kushman. "We believe the health and well-being of our employees and community is vital. We look forward to continuing to develop our company culture to create a healthy and positive workplace environment conducive to best serving our clients and the greater community."
As an award recipient, Brooks Kushman will be honored at Michigan's Best and Brightest in Wellness symposium and awards gala on October 20, 2016 at The Henry Autograph Collection Hotel in Dearborn.
The Best and Brightest in Wellness provides education, benchmarking, assessment tools and interaction among top employers throughout Michigan all year long. This encourages companies to continue to strive to improve the health of their employees and the greater community making Michigan an even better place to live and work.
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Worksighted Ranked among top 501 Managed Service Providers
Worksighted was recognized by MSPmentor as one of the top 501 managed service provider (MSP) companies in the world. The MSP list is the information technology industry's largest and most comprehensive ranking of leading managed service provider organizations. This year, Worksighted earned the 133rd spot out of 501 companies.
"We're proud to have moved up 19 spots from last year's list," said Mike Harris, co-founder of Worksighted. "This has been an excellent year of growth for us at Worksighted, and we're honored to be recognized again by MSPmentor.
The MSPmentor ranking system relies on an algorithm that evaluates company strength based on revenue contributions from key go-to-market activities including reselling, consulting, professional services, managed services and cloud services.
The MSP 501 is a program of MSPmentor, the ultimate guide to managed services and the leading global destination for managed service providers. It is one of the digital properties of Penton Technology.
Of the 501 MSP companies, Worksighted is ranked in the top 26 percent.
About Worksighted
Worksighted provides responsive, innovative, and strategic IT services to businesses seeking a valuable IT partner. Since 2000, the Holland-based firm has supported organizations throughout Michigan with the technology and strategy they need to grow. Find more at worksighted.com
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NTH Consultants, Ltd. Wins ACEC Eminent Conceptor Award
NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) today announced that its work on the redevelopment of Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan has been recognized with the ACEC/Michigan's highest honor, the Eminent Conceptor Award for Engineering, presented during the recent ACEC/Michigan's 50th Anniversary Awards Gala.
ACEC/Michigan recognizes special engineering and surveying accomplishments through its annual Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards. The statewide competition identifies engineering achievements that demonstrate a high degree of client satisfaction through innovative, cost-effective solutions.
NTH received its ACEC award for the Cobo Arena Expansion Project that began in 2010 when the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) assumed the ambitious transformation of the existing Cobo Arena facility. The signature element in the transformation was the construction of a new three-story atrium opening to the Detroit River and the conversion of Cobo Arena into a glass-enclosed banquet and event space. DRCFA chose NTH for the planning, work sequencing, and evaluation of structural integrity.
During the redevelopment of Cobo Arena, NTH utilized the shell-like geometry of the original structure, performed detailed analyses for each stage of demolition and reconstruction, and worked with the contractors, Homrich, Inc. and Midwest Steel, Inc., to safely sequence the work, thereby eliminating the need for internal temporary bracing. This transformation of an underutilized component of Detroit's past stands as a testament to the fortitude of its people, the community, and the professionals dedicated to its rebirth.
ACEC also recognized NTH with a 2015 Merit Award for its work in averting future sinkholes during its work on the Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain Project.
About NTH Consultants, Ltd.
For more than 45 years, NTH has been confronted with some of the most challenging and complex issues facing our environment today and provides innovative and creative approaches for each project it undertakes. NTH is constantly exploring new technologies and solutions that are safe, well developed, and cost effective for its clients. NTH is headquartered in Northville, MI and serves its diverse client base from five offices throughout Michigan and Ohio.
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