Featured Member:  Linda Foster-Wells, Keller Thoma PC

I am a partner in Keller Thoma, P.C., a labor and employment defense law firm.  The majority of my practice has been litigation, however I also handle traditional labor matters and work with multiple administrative agencies.  ADR is an increasing part of my practice as I serve as a facilitator/mediator and arbitrator on numerous panels, including the circuit courts in metro Detroit and AAA.  Ten years at General Electric in various human resources/labor relations capacities provided the interest and  groundwork for me to specialize in employment law.  I took an educational sabbatical from G.E. at the age of 32 to go to law school and when I was recruited by Keller Thoma, it was a natural fit.

The most valuable lesson I've learned in life is not to sweat the little things.  I am married and I have a daughter and four stepsons.  I enjoy golfing, reading, traveling and bargain shopping.  My favorite place to visit so far has been  Hong Kong.  I am a DMBA member because the majority of cases I handle are in the Wayne County Circuit Courts.  It only makes sense that I maintain membership with the bar association most closely connected with that court system.  To date, the greatest benefits of being a DMBA member have been the opportunity to attend the events sponsored by the organization including the panel discussions on a variety of practice/subject matter areas, meeting the various judges who have been featured speakers and, most recently, participation in the social/networking events.