Overview
Anne has been practicing with Foster Swift's Administrative and Municipal Practice Group since her arrival at the firm. She currently serves as the firm President and Chair of the Executive Committee. Her entire career has focused on the representation of municipalities and public entities. Anne has extensive experience in drafting and reviewing ordinances and policies, serving as general counsel, counseling clients on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act issues, and working with communities on millage and Michigan Campaign Finance Issues. Anne also has an expertise in library law.
To promote her belief that the best legal strategy is a proactive strategy, Anne assists communities with policy drafting and adoption. She is also a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences where the educational focus is on municipal and library law. She often speaks for the Michigan Library Association, Library of Michigan and library cooperatives.
Prior to this leadership role, Anne was the Chairperson of the Recruiting Committee and was active on the firm's Diversity Committee. Currently, she also serves as a fellow of the Michigan State Bar Association and previously served on the Advocacy Committee for JDRF West Michigan. She currently serves on the Board of the Library of Michigan Foundation and also as Treasurer for the Forest Hills Central High School Academic Boosters.
Honors & Recognitions
Notable Woman in Law, Crain's Grand Rapids Business, 2024
Notable West Michigan Lawyer, Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2023
Practice Areas
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1996
University of Michigan, B.A., 1993
Bar and Court Admissions
Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals