2025 News Listing
Cheryl Porter '02 began her career as a chemist, but it wasn’t until she was in law school that she realized the impact the work she was doing had on her community. Now serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Great Lakes Water Authority, Porter sees her role as building bridges and bringing teams together while advocating for everyone.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law relaunched the Housing Law Clinic in partnership with the Coalition for Property Tax Justice to help Detroit homeowners reduce over-assessed residential property taxes through the Detroit Property Tax Appeal Project. Detroiters with a primary residence worth less than $200,000 in the City of Detroit are invited to apply for a free evaluation of their taxes at https://app.propertytaxproject.com/detroit by March 5, 2025.
Akeem Pack '19 advocates for over 2 million service employees across the United States and Canada. His mission in practice is to bring about change to systemic structures that disenfranchise people.
Justice Kyra Harris Bolden '14 made history when she was sworn in as a Michigan Supreme Court Justice on January 1, 2023. As the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in Michigan, she recognizes the importance of her leadership on the bench. “Representation is beyond important,” she said. “It is an honor to serve and to be an inspiration to others who look like me.”
Students Stephanie Thomas, 3L, Mecca Muhammad, 3L, and Andre Williams, 2L are are part of the ODEIB Student Feature for Black History Month.
Ponce Clay '15 is a first-generation Detroiter and proud of his success in the city. He now owns and operates his own firm, working across different areas of the law, including probate, juvenile defense, and real estate.
During her time at Detroit Mercy Law, Tuktom Albdair ’24 was the president of the Muslim Law Students Association and Parents in Law.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law announced that Erin Archerd, Associate Professor of Law, will serve as the next Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She began this appointment at the beginning of the Winter 2025 term.
February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
University of Detroit Mercy named Nicholas Schroeck the next dean of the School of Law. While the University conducted a national dean search, Schroeck served as interim dean. He is a leader in legal education, a sought-after environmental law expert, and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Students Nabil Hamka, 2L, and Zaineb-Stalene Al-Dhalimi, 2L are part of the ODEIB Student Feature for Muslim American Heritage Month. Nabil is President and Al-Dhalimi is Vice-President of the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA).