Listed in: Michigan Super Lawyers, 2007 - ; DBusienss Top Lawyers, 2009 – ; Who's Who in American Law 1990 - ; Awards: M&A Advisor's Global M&A Advisor Awards, "Cross-Border Deal of the Year", 2009; M&A's Advisor's Middle Market Financing Awards, Finalist, "Financing Transaction of the Year – Mixed", 2006; Crain's M&A Awards, Co-Recipient, Finalist, "Deal-Maker of the Year", 2009; Ratings: Martindale-Hubbell, "AV® Preeminent™" Peer Review Rated; Publications: "The Effect of COBRA on Group Health Plans," Michigan Bar Journal, January, 1987; "COBRA Revisited: IRS Regulations Shed New Light on COBRA Requirements," Michigan Bar Journal, January 1988; "Insider Guarantees: Emerging Theories of Preference Recoveries," Michigan Bar Journal, July, 1990; reprinted in Laches, July, 1990; Professional / Industry Association Memberships: Association for Corporate Growth, Judge, ACG Cup Competition, 2010 – 2012; University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Liaison, ACG Cup Competition, 2011 - 2012; Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, Member 2010 - ; Financial Management Association National Honor Society; Golden Key Honor Society; National Association of Securities Dealers, Member, Board of Arbitrators, 1989-1999; American Arbitration Association, Member, Board of Arbitrators, 1991-1999; Civic, Cultural and Community Association Memberships: Anti-Defamation League, Board of Directors, Detroit Regional Office, 2010 – 2012; Executive Committee, Member, 2011 – 2012; American Jewish Committee, Board of Directors, Detroit Regional Office, 2009 – 2012;