Kent J. Vana Of Counsel
- Office
- Grand Rapids
- Phone
- 616/336-6627
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- kjvana@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Pat Gietzen, 616/336-6660
- Nancy Anglemeyer, 616/336-6676
Labor and Employment Experience
Kent has more than 40 years of experience representing management interests in labor matters, focusing on planning for and acting as principal spokesman in negotiations, work stoppages, and NLRB proceedings. He provides counsel and advice to management in union organizing campaigns, union avoidance programs, and maintenance of union-free environment.
Recognition & Rankings
- Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers, 2011
Professional Activities
- Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission: Chair, 2009 - present; Vice Chair, 2008 - 2009
- Citizen's Research Council of Michigan (Chair, 2005-2008)
- American Employment Law Council (Charter Member)
- American Bar Association: Committee on Law of Union Administration and Procedure (Management Co-Chair, 1983 - 1992)
- International Industrial Relations Research Association and West Michigan Chapter
- Wisconsin State Bar Association
Education
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University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Law, 1962 -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, 1959