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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

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My fascination with language began early in life, ultimately guiding me toward a legal career where I leverage my humanities background to serve my clients effectively. My practice in litigation and environmental law relies heavily on my writing and researching expertise, conducting thorough research and crafting persuasive arguments — both written and oral — to protect and advance my clients' interests.

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Michael Woo is a litigation attorney who contributes to Warner’s litigation practice, supporting a diverse array of cases across appellate and supreme court, employment, environmental, supply chain and corporate litigation. His work is distinguished by his expertise in litigation writing and research, contributing to successful outcomes in complex legal matters. He also brings significant experience in expert witness testimony, adeptly evaluating and identifying the most impactful testimony to support each case. Michael’s skill in critiquing and shaping expert insights ensures that the evidence presented strengthens the overall strategy and advances his clients’ objectives.

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Another focus of Michael’s practice is environmental law, where he conducts in-depth research and provides clear, detailed guidance on complex regulatory issues. He has experience with site investigations, solid and hazardous waste, due diligence and permitting. Michael helps clients navigate and understand intricate environmental laws to maintain compliance and sustain their operations, working closely with environmental agencies to meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Michael’s ancillary interests include criminal and constitutional law, having worked as a law student at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa.

Michael’s multifaceted legal practice provides him with a balanced perspective, allowing him to approach each case with an open mind and keen insight. His comprehensive approach ensures that he uncovers thoroughly vetted research and well-founded answers to complex legal questions, enhancing his ability to deliver strategic solutions for his clients.

Michael received his law degree cum laude from University of Iowa College of Law, where he was a note and comment Editor of the Iowa Law Review. He holds a master’s degree in classics from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in classics summa cum laude and English cum laude from the University of California, Davis.

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Warner Employment News from the Law Shanty

Performance Feedback for a New Generation

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

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Western District

U.S. District Court

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

J.D.

cum laude

University of Iowa College of Law (The)

M.A.

University of Michigan

B.A.

summa cum laude

University of California, Davis

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Jisel Sosa Ochoa

In today&#8217;s Law Shanty video, we delve into the crucial topic of performance feedback, focusing on the preferences of the latest generation of workers when it comes to receiving feedback from their colleagues and supervisors. Providing feedback to newer employees can be one of the most challenging tasks for managers, supervisors or seasoned colleagues. In this enlightening discussion, Steve Palazzolo addresses this challenge head-on, engaging in insightful interviews with three associates from Warner who share their perspectives on how they prefer to receive feedback.



In today&#8217;s competitive job market, where retaining new talent is paramount, understanding these preferences can significantly enhance your approach to coaching and nurturing young professionals. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can help tailor your feedback methods and effectively support the development of the next generation of workforce talent.





Look for additional Warner recordings in the near future from Steve Palazzolo’s podcast “Warner Employment News from the Law Shanty.”

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