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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
March 7-13, 2012
Page B-7
Sherrie L. Farrell named Dykema’s Detroit office managing member
Homecoming Day for Rev. Naomi Gatlin Rev. Naomi Gatlin (second from right), joined William Love (left), Barbara White, Acie Cooper, and O’ Neil D. Swanson Sr. Pres./CEO Swanson Funeral Homes Inc. recently to celebrate the annual Homecoming Day for Rev. Gatlin and members of Universal Liberty in Christ Temple located at 7000 E. Canfield.
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church celebrates 93rd anniversary Dexter Avenue Baptist Church will be celebrating its 93rd church anniversary on Sunday, March 11. The church began with a strong foundation, akey factor in the success of the church. They are now in the 21st century celebrating 93 years of success, and can sing from the top of the mountain: “Down Through the Years,” “I thank You, Jesus” and all the other spirit-filled songs of how good God has been good. They have invited a host of guest ministers and church families to join them in this special celebration. The anniversary will start with evening worship services on Wednesday, March 7, and conclude on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. each night, and will culminate on Sunday, March 11, with a full day of celebrations. The 7:45 a.m. guest pastor will be Rev. Dr. Allyson Abrams, pastor of Zion Progress Baptist Church. The 10:45 a.m. speaker will be Rev. Ricardo Bartlett II, senior
Sherrie L. Farrell has been named managing member of the Detroit office of Dykema, a leading Detroit-based national law firm.
Law’s chapter of American Inns of Court, whose goals are to instill excellence in advocacy and professionalism among students.
In her new role, Farrell will oversee the general management and growth of Dykema’s Detroit office.
Farrell was a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Detroit Class XVIII, a community leadership program for executives in Southeast Michigan. She is a current board member of the Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc., the largest provider of free legal services to the indigent in Michigan and one of the largest in the United States.
“Sherrie is a tremendous leader and we’re pleased to have her in charge of our Detroit office,” said Peter M. Kellett, Dykema’s chairman and chief executive officer. “She brings a fresh perspective to the job that we believe will help Dykema to grow and continue to play a key role in the Detroit community.” Farrell, a former columnist and feature writer for the Michigan Chronicle, also serves as chair of Dykema’s Diversity Committee. Farrell said she is “honored to have been chosen for this important assignment in the firm. Dykema was founded in Detroit and while we now have 11 offices around the country, it is a special privilege for me to have been given the responsibility for administration of our home office.”
Rev. Dr. Allyson Abrams
Rev. Ricardo Bartlett II
pastor, Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. The 3:30 p.m. speaker will be Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers, president of the Michigan Progressive Baptist Convention and pastor of New Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Wanda Harper, chairperson, and Deacon Michael Bouie, co-chairperson, and the entire Dexter Avenue Baptist Church family invite the public to bless them with their presence.
The theme is “93 years strong, trusting in the Lord.” The Scripture is from Proverbs 3:5: “I will trust in the Lord with all thine heart.” The colors are red and white.
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is located at 13500 Dexter Ave. For further information, please call the church office at (313) 8694878.
Farrell, who has been at Dykema since 1997, is a member in the firm’s Litigation Department. In that role she advises clients on all aspects of business disputes, including a broad range of complex litigation matters. She has represented manufacturers, closelyheld corporations, auto suppliers and construction companies in both litigated and non-litigated matters. Her practice also includes the defense of consumer financial services matters. She served as the national discovery counsel for a Fortune 25 corporation. Farrell also has significant experience in corporate bankruptcy matters and business restructuring. She has represented troubled suppliers, staffing corporations, construction companies and other regional and national businesses in creditors’ rights matters, out-ofcourt restructurings and as debtors’ and creditors’ counsel in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings. She has a breadth of experience in leading document and information investigations and has worked extensively with corporate counsel to develop and implement discovery strategies.
LOCAL JUDGES honor and congratulate Missionary Hattie B. Humphrey on celebrating another spirit filled year of doing service in Detroit. Seated (from left) Hon. Katherine L. Hansen, Missionary H. B. Humphrey, Monique Marks. Standing: Hon. In 2011, she received Linda V. Parker, Hon. Gershwin A. Drain, Hon. David S. Robinson Jr., Hon. Kevin the Robert Millender ViF. Robbins, Hon. Lawrence S. Talon, Hon. Prentis Edwards, Jr., Hon. Edward sionary Award from Michigan State University ColEwell Jr., Hon. Donna Robinson Milhouse.
2012 Civic Birthday Celebration honoring Missionary Hattie B. Humphrey Onward Christian Soldiers! Missionary Hattie B. Humphrey has expressed her concern about aggressively confronting the onslaught of issues we are facing in this day and time. Missionary Humphrey is on the forefront to protect our community from indifference and injustice. Chairing this year’s cel-
ebration is Hon. Kevin Robinson, cochair is Hon. Prentis Edwards Jr. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 17, 6 p.m.. at the Hotel St. Regis 3071 W. Grand Blvd. For ticket information please call Monique Marks at (313) 363-1707 or Michael Van Tull at (313) 283-2572.
Tony Dungy keynote speaker for Tougaloo College event benefiting Detroit area students The Tougaloo College Alumni Association, Detroit Chapter, is pleased to present “An Evening with Tony Dungy” at their inaugural fundraiser, which will benefit metropolitan Detroit students currently enrolled and entering Tougaloo College.
of Christian Athletes and the American Diabetes Association. The theme for this year’s event is “Mentoring Detroit’s Youth Today.” The Tougaloo College Alumni Association, Detroit Chapter, is dedicated to ensuring that local students have access to a quality education at one of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges.
The event will take place on April 14, 6:30 p.m., in the Renaissance Ballroom of the Detroit Marriot in the Renaissance Center. Tickets are $100. Dungy is a former NFL player and retired coach of the Tampa Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. In 2007, he led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory, making him the first African American coach to win the prestigious Lomdardi Trophy. As an author, mentor and commentator
Tony Dungy on NBC’s “Football Night in America,” Dungy remains a driving force in sports and the media. He has authored four books and is involved in a wide variety of charitable organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Fellowship
The Princeton Review listed Tougoloo College as one of the Best Colleges in the Southeast, and the Washington Monthly selected Tougaloo College among the Top 20 liberal arts institutions in the nation. Please feel free to visit Tougaloo College, at www.tougaloo.edu to learn more about its rich history and academic accomplishments.
March is National Red Cross Month
lege of Law’s Black Law Students Association. The award is named after the renowned Detroit attorney who was a partner in the first integrated law firm in the United States and a political mentor to such legendary leaders as Coleman A. Young, John Conyers and Richard Austin. A participant in a number of professional and bar activities, Farrell is a member of the American Bar Association, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, National Bar Association, Wolverine
Sherrie L. Farrell Bar Association, serving as president from 20082009, and the Women’s Lawyers Association of Michigan, which she served as president from 2000-2001. In addition, Farrell is an active member of several civic and charitable organizations. She serves on the Michigan Governing Board of Directors for Gift of Life, an organ and tissue donation program, and is an Advisory Board member of the Detroit Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP). She formerly served as a member of Wayne State University Law School’s Board of Visitors and as Barrister of the University of Detroit Mercy School of
Farrell earned a B.A. from Wayne State University and a J.D. from the Michigan State University College of Law.
About Dykema Dykema is a leading national law firm, serving business entities worldwide on a wide range of complex business issues. Dykema lawyers and other professionals in 11 U.S. offices work in close partnership with clients – from start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies – to deliver outstanding results, unparalleled service and exceptional value in every engagement. To learn more, visit www.dykema.com.
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SHIELD OF FAITH CHURCH Bishop James A. Jennings, Senior Pastor
BISHOP’S 22nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Theme: “The Vision, the Venture, and the Victory”, Acts 16: 6-15
GUEST CHURCHES Sunday, March 11, 2012: 10:00 A.M. Minister Marcus D. Jennings, Shield of Faith Church 3:00 P.M.Pastor Curtis R. Grant & Zion Hope Baptist Church Tuesday, March 13, 2012: 7:00 P.M.Pastor Edward L. Branch & Third New Hope Baptist Church Wednesday, March 14, 2012: 7:00 P.M.Pastor Julius C. Hope & New Grace Baptist Church Sunday, March 18, 2012: 10:00 A.M. T.B.A. 3:00 P.M.Pastor Nathaniel Caldwell & Greater Burnette Baptist Church
Sunday, March 25, 2012:
OFFICIAL DAY
10:00 A.M. Pastor James Jennings, Sr. & New True Vine Baptist Church 3:00 P.M.Pastor Everett N. Jennings, Sr. & New Providence Baptist Church Chairperson: Trustee Charlene Miles Co-Chair: Alberta Curry