Kamins elected chairman of ACES section of the State Bar

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Attorney John M. Kamins, a shareholder in the Farmington Hills office of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C., was elected chairman for 2010-2011 of the Arts, Communications, Entertainment and Sports (ACES) Section of the State Bar of Michigan on Oct. 1, 2010 at the annual meeting in Grand Rapids.

The ACES Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information and analysis about issues of concern — regarding arts, communication, entertainment and sports — through meetings, seminars, the web site, public service programs, and publication of a newsletter.

Kamins counsels music, film, and other entertainment industry clients in Michigan and nationally, including with respect to intellectual property rights, the State of Michigan’s film production incentives and infrastructure development tax credits, and business and contractual matters.  His clients include musical artists and songwriters, bands, producers, record companies, movie studios, screenwriters, producers, managers, actors and models.

Kamins earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and his undergraduate degree in history with high honors and distinction from the University of Michigan.