David Campbell is a partner with Bowman and Brooke LLP. Based in the firm's Detroit office, and licensed in both Michigan and Ontario, Mr.

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1 David Campbell is a partner with Bowman and Brooke LLP. Based in the firm's Detroit office, and licensed in both Michigan and Ontario, Mr. Campbell's crossborder practice includes the defense of corporate clients in product liability and commercial litigation across North America. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Campbell serves as an adjunct torts professor and is a prolific grant writer who has helped raise more than $100,000 for community based non-profit organizations. Mr. Campbell is married (to his college sweetheart, a veterinarian) with two young sons and lives on a small hobby farm in Essex County.

2 Adam Wydrzynski, B.Comm., LL.B. was called to the Ontario Bar in 2009 after completing his law degree at the University of Windsor. Adam articled at an insurance defence law firm in Toronto before joining a law firm that acted on behalf of injured plaintiffs. Since returning to his hometown of Windsor and joining Donaldson, Donaldson, Greenaway in 2011, he has continued to specialize in the field of civil litigation with a focus on the insurance defence and has acted in claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents, general and commercial liability, property damage, products liability and professional negligence. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Essex County Law Association.

3 GEORGE WILLIAM KING EDUCATION: 1974 Walkerville Collegiate Institute (Winner of Hon. Paul Martin Creed Memorial Medal as outstanding male student) 1980 University of Western Ontario Bachelor of Arts 1980 University of Western Ontario Bachelor of Laws Articled with McTague, Clark (now McTague Law Firm) Windsor, Ontario Bar Admissions Course, Osgoode Hall Admitted to Law Society of Upper Canada PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND AWARDS 1982 to December 11, 2014 Lawyer with the McTague Law Firm. Practised solely and exclusively on behalf of management in the labour law area. Represented employers in collective bargaining, arbitration, wrongful dismissal, workers compensation, occupational health and safety and day to day labour advice. Was admitted to the partnership of the firm in In addition to practice, lectured on labour law matters at the Law Society of Upper Canada Continuing Education Seminars as well as for various other organizations. Since 2006, designated as one of Canada s Best Lawyers in the field of Labour and Employment Law. Negotiated over 500 collective agreements in various jurisdictions. Before appointment to judiciary, was senior counsel in the Firm s eight (8) lawyer Labour and Employment Law Department Awarded Queen s Jubilee Medal Designated as one of Canada s Best Lawyers in the field of Labour and Employment Law 2014 Appointed as Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on December 11, 2014.

4 HONORABLE BRIAN R. SULLIVAN 1441 St. Antoine, Room 601 Detroit, Michigan (313) State Bar of Michigan Member District of Columbia Bar Member EMPLOYMENT: Judge, 3 rd Judicial Circuit Court, 1999-present. Presiding Judge Criminal Division, 2004 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County, Monsignor Clement Kern, Holy Trinity Legal Clinic, Director Free Legal Services for Indigents, Adjunct Professor, Cooley Law School 2009-present. Instructor, Michigan State University College of Law, Research Writing and Advocacy, MEMBERSHIPS: Fellow. Michigan Bar Foundation, Life Member, 1985-present. Member: Committee Model Civil Jury Instructions; Michigan Standard Criminal Jury Instructions; Assigned Counsel Committee; Docket Review Committee; Drug Court Judge, 2001-present; Proctor and grader, Michigan State Bar Exam, 2006-present; Standing Committee on Grievance, Metropolitan Court Conference, 2008-present; Irish American Lawyers, President, ; Vice President, ; Board of Directors. Michigan Bar Association, 1983; American Judicature Society, 1983; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and 6 th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1983; District of Colombia Bar, 1988; Federal Bar, Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1988; Federal Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Colombia, Rated: A-V, Martindale Hubbell; Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education. Board of Directors Emeritus, MIRA (Mental Illness Research Association). EDUCATION: Eastern Michigan University (to attend school in Maine).

5 University of Maine Portland Gorham 1973 (to attend school at Wayne State). Monteith College, Wayne State University Bachelor of Philosophy, with distinction Harvard University, 1977 post graduate studies (to attend law school). Detroit College of Law J.D., January, 1983, cum laude Honors: Dean s List; Scholarship Award. Holy Apostles College and Seminary, , Masters of Arts in Philosophy.

6 The Honourable Mary Jo M. Nolan The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario on April 14, 2005 after an interesting and varied legal career in private practice, with the Ministry of the Attorney General, Courts Administration and as a Case Management Master, retiring just recently on July 31, Prior to her call to the bar in 1981, The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan was a social worker and manager in Children s Aid Societies in Toronto, Hamilton and Windsor. She has never lost her passion for children s rights and from 1986 to 1990 worked for the Ministry of Community and Social Services where her duties included work on children s legislation, including the Child and Family Services Act. From 1990 to 1995 she worked in Courts Administration for the Ministry of the Attorney General as the Court Services Manager in Windsor, with responsibility for Chatham as well from time to time. In 1995 she became the Regional Counsel for the Southwest Region, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. In 1997 she was appointed as the Case Management Master at Windsor, a position she held until In addition, The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan was an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, teaching Civil Procedure and Civil Trial Advocacy from 1999 until her appointment to the court in She was a member of the Civil Rules Committee from 1993 to 1996, the Unified Family Court Expansion Project, the Provincial Case Management Steering Committee and, in , a member of the Civil Justice Review Committee Family Group. She is currently a member of the Advisory Board for the Dual JD Program, a joint programme offered by University of Detroit Mercy Law School and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan is also the recipient of a Clark Award in 2010 from the University of Windsor. The Honourable Mary Jo Nolan has a unique background of experience in all aspects of the justice system in Ontario. She is currently the principal of Nolan Mediation and Arbitration Services Inc. conducting both family and civil law mediations and arbitrations.

7 Donald D. Campbell, Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Donald concentrates his practice in Attorney Grievance Defense, representation in Judicial Tenure matters and Legal Malpractice Defense. In addition to his law practice, he has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law teaching courses in Ethics and Criminal Law, since He also regularly teaches a seminar in Corporate Law and Ethics. Donald served 10 years as an Associate Counsel, Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission and four years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Oakland County, Michigan before joining the firm in EDUCATION Wayne State University (J.D. 1989) Loyola University of Chicago (B.A. cum laude, 1986) University of Detroit High School ADMISSIONS State Bar of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Liaison, Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, American Bar Association Secretary, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers Member, Oakland County Bar Association Member, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Served two terms as a member of the State Bar of Michigan s Ethics Committee CASES DECISIONS Briefed and Argued GA v Cooper, 482 Mich. 1079; 757 N.W.2d 867; 2008 Mich. LEXIS 2505, after argument, the Court entered a unanimous decision dismissing the grievance in its entirety. In the process, the Court endorsed nonrefundable retainer agreements under certain conditions.

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10 David McNevin earned his LL.B. from the University of Windsor law school and was called to the bar in David has broad experience in all aspects of labour and employment law. He represents clients in arbitrations, collective bargaining and negotiating collective agreements, hearings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and under the Canada Labour Code. He also provides advice and assistance primarily to employers on labour and employment matters. In addition, David represents clients in such commercial litigation matters as shareholder disputes, commercial tenancy disputes, construction liens and a wide variety of commercial disputes before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, Tax Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Competition Tribunal and other tribunals. David is also a sessional instructor of Civil Procedure and Labour Law at the University of Windsor law school \

11 DETROIT 150 West Jefferson Suite 2500 Detroit, Michigan T: O: F: Services Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Litigation International Canada Litigation and Dispute Resolution Commercial Litigation Education University of Windsor School of Law, LL.B., 2005 University of Detroit Mercy Law School, J.D., 2005 Wilfrid Laurier University, BBA 2002 Bar Admissions Canada/Province of Ontario Michigan Court Admissions U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan Court of Appeal for Ontario Joseph G. Vernon Principal Joseph G. Vernon specializes in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation. He has litigated disputes involving commercial transactions, business torts, intellectual property rights, non-competition agreements, and automotive supply contracts, in state and federal courts across the country. He is also a skilled appellate lawyer who has briefed and argued before various courts of appeal. Joe s work in the sports and entertainment field is comprehensive and it includes representing and advising during contract negotiations, advising athletes and entertainers about their intellectual property rights, drafting and negotiating management, venue, licensing and other industry specific agreements, and litigating matters relating to the above. Joe is also licensed to practice in Ontario, Canada, and he has been certified as a contract advisor and registered player agent by both the National Football League Players Association and the Canadian Football League Players Association. He was recently appointed to serve as co-chair of the Ethics Committee of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan s transition team, and he serves as co-chair of the Federal Bar Association s Rule and Civil Practice Committee for the Eastern District of Michigan. Joe is best known for his commitment to detail, his excellent advocacy skills, his ability to connect in the courtroom, and his tremendous work ethic. millercanfield.com