April 15, 2010

Varnum is pleased to introduce its 2010-2012 Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council.

The Council is made up of business and community leaders of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. Its purpose is to strengthen the firm’s commitment to a culture that values racial diversity and inclusion by providing a variety of perspectives.

The eleven new members of the Council are:

• Tracey Brame
  Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
• Kathy S. Crosby
  President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
• Connie Dang
  Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Grand Valley State University
• Eric Foster
  Advancement Officer for Diversity, Hope College
• Floriza Genautis
  Owner, Management Business Solutions
• Bing S. Goei
  President, Eastern Floral & Gifts
• Maxine Gray
  Project Coordinator, Williams Group
  Director and Professional Development, BL²END
• Karen Morris
  Senior VP of Human Resources & Government Relations, Meijer, Inc.
• Dr. Khan Nedd
  Infusion Associates NE
• Carlos Sanchez
  Executive Director, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Luisa Schumacher
  Executive Director, West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology

Visit Varnum's Diversity & Inclusion page for more information on the firm's commitment to diversity.

Established in 1888, Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP is a leading Michigan law firm providing a broad range of legal services to meet the complex needs of its clients. With more than 150 attorneys in five offices, Varnum serves as counsel to growing businesses and institutions throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Varnum's web site address is www.varnumlaw.com.