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Burris Law owner and founder Kelly Burris was appointed to Western Michigan University’s (WMU) Board of Trustees by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on February 2, 2023. Kelly received her undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering from the university. She is joined by two other new appointees.  "We are pleased and honored to welcome this slate of new appointees to the Board of Trustees. Their vast experiences in thought leadership will bring fresh perspectives to the table…

Burris Law is proud to announce that the firm was selected for inclusion in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list.  The firm earned metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Detroit for Patent Law. Ranked firms are presented in tiers and listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. The tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and practice areas…

Burris Law is proud to announce that our founder, Kelly Burris, was included in the 2022 class of Leaders in Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  “The honorees are setting the standard for other lawyers through their outstanding contributions to the practice of law and the justice system in Michigan. They have demonstrated tremendous leadership and offer a wealth of expertise in diverse areas of the law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly wrote in its announcement.  Honorees will be…

Burris Law is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been included in the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® lists. Firm founder Kelly Burris was included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Patent Law. Attorneys George Patsarikas and Neal Sanborn were included in the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ list for Intellectual Property Law. In addition, Kelly Burris was named “Lawyer of the Year” in Detroit for Patent Law. The full methodology…

Burris Law founder Kelly Burris recently was profiled by Law.com for its “How I Made It” series. The article focuses on the path Kelly took to start her own law firm, one that embraces the values of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence.  In the interview, Kelly discusses the deciding factor in starting her own law firm, saying that founding her own firm meant that she “would have the freedom to make [her] own decisions and build [her]…

Burris Law PLLC  is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Inclusion on the list is based on impressive ratings for professional excellence from clients and peers. The firm earned a metropolitan Tier 3 ranking for the city of Detroit in the area of Patent Law.  The 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127…

Burris Law is pleased to announce that Corp! Magazine has selected the firm as a Diversity Focused Company honoree for its 2021 Salute to Diversity Awards.  Corp! Magazine is Michigan’s only statewide business publication dedicated to business owners and C-Suite leaders. The print and digital publications are a resource for Michigan businesses by providing breaking business news, COVID-19 guidelines, best practices, economic trends and everything a CEO needs to know. A small business itself, Corp! Magazine…

Burris Law founder, Kelly Burris, was recently recognized as one of the IAM Patent 1000, a list of the world's leading patent professionals for 2021. The IAM Patent 1000 is regarded as a definitive guide for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the U.S. Published by IAM, the list required exhaustive qualitative research to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. To qualify firms worthy of the list, IAM…

Burris Law founder Kelly Burris was recognized by Chambers & Partners for her outstanding commitment to community service and pro bono work. Kelly received the title of “Highly Commended” in the category of Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, USA, Private Practice. The honor is part of the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021.  Below is what Chambers & Partners wrote about Kelly. Kelly is the owner and founder of Burris Law, PLLC.…

Burris Law founder Kelly Burris will be moderating a webinar on the National Council for Expanding American Innovation for the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). The panel discussion will take place on June 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CT. The webinar, which is produced by NAMWOLF’s Intellectual Property Practice Area Committee, will feature speaker Damian Porcari, Director of the Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office.  The National Council for Expanding American…