Varnum banking and finance attorney Michael J. Romaya has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of the 2021 “Leaders in the Law.” Romaya is a partner and co-chair of Varnum’s Banking and Finance practice. He represents clients in a wide range of financings and structures and is experienced in leveraged buyout and leveraged recapitalization loans, asset-based loans and real estate financing. He also represents lenders and borrowers on workouts and restructuring of troubled credits.

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When owner Simon Thomas was planning DOBI Real Estate, Reina Snively was by his side designing both the business plan and its offices. She has helped grow the company from seven agents and a staff of two in 2018 to a staff of 14 employees and 90 agents.

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The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund named Sam Kassab Patriot Man of The Year at a benefit dinner on Oct. 20. The event attracted 300 people and raised around $100,000 for Michigan veterans, according to dbusiness.

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Professor Adam Avery knows all about the star growing in his research lab at Oakland University, being he’s the one who discovered her. “I recruited Sarah because I knew she was going to be an exceptional researcher,” Avery said of Sarah Denha, an OU doctoral student from Clinton Township.

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On Thursday, Sept. 9, members of the Chaldean Community Foundation’s (CCF) deaf community met together, as a religious fellowship, for the first time since March 2020. Inside the newly expanded building on 15 Mile Road, flurried conversations leaped from hand to hand, amid smiles and laughter. The excitement was palpable.

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“As a proud American and a daughter of immigrants, I am deeply humbled and honored to return to USCIS as director. I look forward to leading a team of dedicated public servants committed to honoring the aspirations of people like my parents and millions of others who are proud to choose this country as their own. USCIS embodies America’s welcoming spirit as a land of opportunity for all and a place where possibilities are realized.

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Maria Burlingame, 11, didn’t hesitate to jump in the water to help an unresponsive woman whose kayak had capsized in the middle of Lake Mary on Thursday. Maria held the woman’s head above water until her mother, Jennifer Burlingame, a physician, could help get the woman into their boat and begin resuscitation efforts.

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Hour Media’s Detroit Design magazine is a regional upscale home magazine showcasing the luxe metropolitan Detroit market. For nearly 20 years, the magazine has linked readers to the state’s leading designers, builders, architects, home-accessory manufacturers, and more. With captivating photography, fascinating stories, and updates on must-attend design-industry events, they inspire readers to fashion their homes with the best in luxurious design and fine furnishings.

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Chalmers Garden Food Market, located at Chalmers and Wilshire in Detroit, has been serving the community for over 40 years. Najah Yacoub Atisha, known to his customers as “Jimmie,” has been a staple in the area and his retirement is a bittersweet note, as his market is the only surviving in an area that has been described as a “food desert.”

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Mona Hanna-Attisha, the Michigan doctor who was responsible for uncovering the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, which began in 2014, will give the keynote address at the University of Rhode Island’s 2021 Commencement. A pediatrician, scientist, and activist, Hanna-Attisha has testified twice before Congress, was awarded the Freedom of Expression Courage Award by PEN America, and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

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The law firm of Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA) is proud to announce that Ronald G. Acho has been selected as a member of the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Each year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW) recognizes 21 legal leaders for their successful careers and valuable contributions to the community.

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President Biden’s decision to label the slaughter of more than a million Armenians at the hands of Ottoman Turks as genocide has brought a sense of vindication to Armenians that has been decades in the making. Armenia and a millions-strong diaspora around the world have long sought formal recognition that the massacres were among the worst crimes of the 20th century.

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Dealing with a worldwide pandemic, the Chaldean Cultural Center (CCC) decided they need to highlight the Museum’s offerings in a new way and developed a new concept called the “Museum-Minute.” It involves filming segments featuring community members talking about various exhibits.

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During the course of his career, Deputy Chief Loussia had been assigned to various positions throughout multiple police departments during his 30 year career.

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