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Burris Law founder and owner Kelly Burris has been elected Vice Chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous vote at the board’s Feb. 12 meeting.  

Burris Law celebrates our 10-year anniversary, marking a milestone of sustained growth, innovation, and impact in intellectual property law.

Kelly Burris was featured in the January/February 2026 Business Aviation Insider publication produced by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

Burris Law is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning a Tier 1 regional ranking in Detroit in the area of Patent Law.

Kelly Burris was recently featured on an episode of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, where she spoke with host Brendan Walsh about her passions for aviation, engineering, and intellectual property law—and how those interests have shaped her professional journey.

Burris Law is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Best Women-Led Law Firms” for the second consecutive year.

Burris Law is proud to announce that founder Kelly Burris and attorney David Spears are recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers® lists in the Detroit area.

Burris Law is proud to announce that our founder and owner, Kelly Burris, has been selected as a Women in Leadership Honoree at the 29th Annual Women Thrive Conference and Awards, presented by MichBusiness. Established in 1996, this prestigious recognition celebrates...

Burris Law is pleased to share that our founder and owner, Kelly Burris, has been reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Western Michigan University (WMU) Board of Trustees. Kelly’s new term began on January 1, 2025, and extends through December 31, 2032....

Burris Law is pleased to announce that the firm was selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm achieved a Tier 1 Detroit metropolitan ranking in the area of Patent Law. Best Law Firms rankings are based on reference evaluations, peer...

Burris Law is proud to announce that our founder, Kelly Burris, has been named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Managing Partners Spotlight” for 2024. This honor is awarded to a select group of Michigan’s leading managing partners who exemplify outstanding leadership and...

Burris Law is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Best Women-Led Law Firms.” This recognition celebrates female-led firms across Michigan that are helping women attorneys thrive professionally while making significant...