Warner Norcross Elects Three Members to Management Committee

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, March 01, 2012

The law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has elected three partners to serve on its Management Committee.

Susan Gell Meyers and Stephen C. Waterbury will each serve three-year terms on the law firm's 10-member Management Committee. Jonathan P. Kok, who was completing a one-year term on the committee, was elected to serve a three-year term.

The committee, which is chaired by Managing Partner Douglas E. Wagner, is responsible for the strategic vision and the day-to-day operations of Warner Norcross, the largest law firm in West Michigan and one of the largest in the state.

Jon Kok focuses his practice in labor relations, employment compliance and employment arbitration issues. He also concentrates on employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, defamation, wage and hour claims and related issues. He is recognized as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers.

Susie Meyers focuses her practice on sophisticated estate and tax planning for individuals, business owners and other professionals. She chairs the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group. She is recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.

Steve Waterbury concentrates his practice in general and business law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. He serves as counsel to many leading Michigan businesses, including publicly traded companies and privately held, multi-generational family-owned businesses. He is recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA America's Leading Business Lawyers.

About Warner Norcross & Judd
Warner Norcross & Judd is a corporate law firm with 220 attorneys practicing in six offices throughout Michigan: Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, Muskegon, Southfield and Sterling Heights. By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross & Judd forges a better partnership with its clients. To learn more, visit http://www.wnj.com.