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AROUND THE FIRMKimberly A. SmithBWM&S welcomes Kimberly A.Smith as an associate in itslitigation practice.Ms. Smith received her B.A.degree with high distinction fromIndiana University in 1999. As anundergraduate, she worked at theNational Opinion Research Center at the University ofChicago and then followed other family members in thepursuit of law at Indiana University School of Law whereshe recently graduated with a J.D. degree, cum laude.Ms. Smith was a Notes Editor for the Indiana LawJournal as well as co-director of the Inmate LegalAssistance Clinic.Ms Smith has had a journal note published,“Conceivable Sterilization: The Norplant/Depo-ProveraWelfare Condition,” 77 IND. L.J. 389 (2002), and hasrecently finished writing a paper on the Supreme Court’s2002 decision in Atkins v. Virginia to exempt mentallyretarded criminals from the death penalty.According to Ms. Smith, she chose law as herprofession because of her fascination with ourcontinuously evolving society and legal system as well asthe role attorneys play in ensuring litigants have anopportunity to be heard.The 2001 summer associate chose BWM&S because;“The firm offered me hands on experience in complex,interesting cases. The friendly, family-like atmospherehere is also very important to me.” BJoseph E. MeiersJoseph E. Meiers joins BWM&S asan associate in the firm’s real estateand corporate practices. Born andraised in Ann Arbor, Michigan,Mr. Meiers is a 1995 graduatefrom the University of Michiganwith a Bachelor of BusinessAdministration. He worked as a paralegal and a titleabstractor/examiner before beginning his studies at theUniversity of Wisconsin Law School in Madison,Wisconsin where he recently graduated cum laude. Aspart of his clinical course work, Meiers participated in theLegal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Project andthe Criminal Appeals Project. He also served as VicePresident - Evans on the Moot Court Executive Board.“I chose a career in law because I identified with itsmoral and ethical framework,” said Meiers. Augmentinghis study of law, he has been active with such groups asFamilies Against Mandatory Minimums. He has alsolobbied the Michigan state legislature to “restore judicialintegrity to the sentencing of non-violent drug offenders.”“BWM&S offered me the combination ofprofessionalism, prestige, and environment,” said Meiers.“The firm brings all of the excitement and fun ofpracticing law down to a manageable yet challenging levelin an atmosphere of congeniality and support. The strongretention rate and overall positive attitude of the lawyersat Burke Warren is another reason why I am excited to bepart of this group of professionals.” BThe Bulletin is written by the firm of Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. to keep clients and friends current on developments in the law and the firm thatmight affect their business or personal lives. This publication is intended as a general discussion and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on anyspecific facts or circumstances. It is meant as general information only. Consult an attorney with any specific questions. This is a promotional publication. © 2001,2002 Editor: Cy H. Griffith, Director of Marketingwww.burkelaw.comB ULLETINBurke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.IBM Plaza - 22nd Floor330 N. Wabash AvenueChicago IL 60611-3607