Each year, Crain’s Detroit Business recognizes the most Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan who set legal precedent, navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions and manage high-profile cases.
In 1992, Burgess Sharp & Golden PLLC senior counsel Joseph A. Golden learned that he would be representing famed Michigan sports coach Bo Schembechler off of the field in a suit against the Detroit Tigers. Looking back on the case 25 years later, he recalled the details in a recent conversation with Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
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Burgess Sharp & Golden’s principals, Rex Burgess, Heidi Sharp and Joseph Golden were all selected as “Super Lawyers” for 2017.
Burgess Sharp & Golden attorney Peter Camps represented Ira Township Fire Chief Jason Keller following his suspension due to what some officials cited as potential liability issues at an incident on May 4th. See the full story on TheTimesHerald.com and read a republished excerpt here.
Burgess Sharp & Golden was proud to sponsor a table at the annual Michigan Association for Justice dinner on May 13th. The attorneys had a great time networking with colleagues who are fighting for justice and hearing an inspirational speech by Tom Perez. Read More
On April 20, 2017, Burgess Sharp & Golden partner Heidi Sharp was a speaker at the ICLE Labor and Employment Law Institute. Heidi presented the EEOC updates with Maria Dwyer of Clark Hill. We are proud Heidi was invited to speak at this prestigious seminar.
Burgess Sharp & Golden partner Heidi Sharp is representing former Clay Township Fire Chief Daryl DuPage in a whistleblower lawsuit against the township. See the full story on Freep.com and read a republished excerpt here.
Burgess Sharp & Golden’s Syeda Davidson was recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in their annual “Up & Coming Lawyers” publication for 2016.
Burgess Sharp & Golden partner Heidi Sharp gave a talk at the State Bar of Michigan’s Diversity Luncheon Series: “Balancing Parenthood & Legal Practice Without Dropping the Ball”. Fellow Labor & Employment Law Section members joined her at the Miller Canfield Detroit office for the seminar, which also featured presenters Naomi Oglesby of The Murray Law Group and Kevin Carlson of Kevin M. Carlson, PLLC.
Burgess Sharp & Golden Senior Counsel Joseph Golden participated as an attorney mentor for law students at Detroit Mercy Law’s annual Mentor Jet event, where legal professionals engage with students in a speed-networking format to offer advice on how to be successful in law school and start a career in law.