Roe Selected to Participate in the Leadership Michigan Program

Traverse City, Mich., Mar. 24, 2008 - Rachel Brochert Roe, a shareholder in the Traverse City office of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, has been selected to participate in Leadership Michigan as a member of the class of 2008.

Rachel chairs Smith Haughey's Business and Individual Property Law Department. She practices in the areas of business law and employment law. In addition, Rachel is active in her community. She is a member of the Zonta Club of Traverse City, board member and chair of the Personnel Committee for the Women's Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area, and a member of the Personnel Committee for the Traverse Symphony Orchestra.

Leadership Michigan was instituted in 1988 by the Michigan Chamber Foundation and offers tremendous personal and professional growth opportunities for participants. Leadership Michigan identifies those individuals most likely to utilize their leadership abilities for the long-term benefit of Michigan - locally, regionally and/or statewide. Applicants must complete a detailed application form and submit two letters of recommendation.

Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge has been helping our clients overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities since 1941. With offices in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, and more than 90 attorneys and counselors, we offer some of the most comprehensive legal experience available in the areas of Business and Property Law, Health Law, Construction Law, and Litigation. For more information about the firm, call 616.774.8000 or visit www.shrr.com.

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