Tawanna D. Wright focuses her practice on commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and construction law. She originally joined the firm in 2005 as a Summer Associate.
While in law school, Tawanna participated in a number of notable activities including the Intra-School Moot Court Competition and serving as senior editor of the Law Review, student magistrate, teaching assistant, and former vice president and contracts tutor of the Black Law Students Association.
Tawanna lives in the Grand Rapids area with her husband, MarcQus. In her spare time, she enjoys film, traveling, aerobics, volunteering, and spending time with her family.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2007
Education
- Illinois State University (B.A., 2002); 21st Century Leadership Scholarship; Apostolic Church of God: Community Academic Scholarship; Trial Advocacy Mock Trial Team
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2007); Intra-School Moot Court Competition; Senior Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; Recipient, Wolverine Bar Foundation Scholarship; Recipient, Lansing Black Lawyer’s Association: Judge John W. Davis Scholarship; Recipient, Thomas M. Cooley Law School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship; Recipient, Thomas M. Cooley Law School: Honors Scholarship; Recipient, Thomas M. Cooley Law School: Sol Siegal Award for Excellence in Contracts
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Section: Young Lawyers Division)
- State Bar of Michigan
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (Section: Young Lawyers Division)
Community Affiliations
- Member, Board of Directors, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW)
- Volunteer, Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan
- Volunteer Income Tax Preparer, VITA
- Volunteer, Grand Valley State University Legal Assistance Center evaluation
