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Lauri A. Read

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Lauri A. Read is a partner in the firm with practice concentrated in workers’ compensation and litigation. She has extensive experience in counseling public and private employers in all aspects of workers’ compensation law including pre-litigation risk management and claims policies and procedures through the trial and post-decision process.

Education

Juris Doctor, 1990, Washington University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, 1987, University of Kentucky

Bar Admissions

State Bar of Michigan
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Workers’ Compensation Section

Judicial Clerkship

Student Clerk to the Honorable Clyde Cahill, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Publications

Articles Editor for the Washington University School of Law Journal for Urban and Contemporary Affairs.

Other

Presenter or guest lecturer for numerous clients and organizations including Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company, Metropolitan Association for Improved School Legislation, Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Michigan, State Farm Insurance Company, Lorman Education Services.

Recent News

May

MIOSHA Updates COVID-19 Emergency Rules

May 25th, 2021

On May 24, 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) issued its updated COVID-19 emergency rules, two weeks after the State of Michigan reached its 55% vaccination threshold. In accordance with the MI Vacc to Nor… Read More

Nov

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Imposes an Emergency Order

November 18th, 2020

On November 15, 2020, the Michigan Department Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an Emergency Order under the Michigan Public Health Code, implementing restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19 in the State of Michigan. The restrictions fr… Read More

Oct

Michigan Enacts COVID-19 Laws Providing Protections to Both Employers and Employees

October 27th, 2020

Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling in early October 2020 that held Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not have the authority after April 30, 2020, to issue or renew executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer signed in… Read More

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Announcements

Keller Thoma, P.C. and Steven H. Schwartz & Associates are happy to announce that they have transitioned to an “Of Counsel” relationship, effective April 1, 2020. Steven H. Schwartz and Associates and Keller Thoma are both leaders in the representation of public and private sector employers in labor relations and employment matters. This arrangement will allow both firms to combine their efforts, and decades of experience, in the representation of their clients. Together, we will be able to provide an incredible depth of understanding and experience in the representation of Michigan employers.