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Linda M. Watson has been listed as a Super Lawyer in business litigation for three consecutive years and has over 20 years of litigation experience representing small to large privately-held business entities, as well as public corporations both at the trial and appellate level of federal and state courts. Her practice covers all areas of business and commercial litigation, including contracts, employment claims, property matters, construction, intellectual property, trade secrets, and copyright and trademark law. Linda has significant experience in the following industries: automotive, health care, information technology, entertainment and banking. In addition, Linda serves as corporate counsel for several International companies providing advice and counseling on business and legal matters. Linda lectures and holds workshops and seminars on a National basis for In-House Counsel, offering them best practice guidelines, legal updates and law department management tips. Linda’s In-House programs have been described as “great,” “very informative” and participants claim they “always take away some good information.” Linda is a graduate of the National Trial Institute for Trial Advocacy, one of the leading institutions for intensive professional training in the art and skills of trial advocacy. In a time when it is difficult to find an attorney who has actual trial experience, Linda has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. Current Professional Activities: Co-chair of the Clark Hill Automotive Practice Group Co-chair of the Clark Hill Diversity & Inclusion Committee Legal advisor to OESA Warranty Management Counsel Legal advisor to Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Assocation Moderator and host of Webinar Series for In-House Counsel featuring speakers on topics involving legal updates, best practice tips, business issues and law department management; Vice-Chairperson of The State Bar Publications and Website Advisory Committee; Member of the Standing Committee on Judicial Qualifications for the State Bar of Michigan; Member of The Oakland Circuit Court Committee, serving as a liaison between the bench and bar Oakland County Bar Association; Speaker for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education; Speaker for the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Recent Publications, Recognitions and Presentations: October 2011, article, “Warranty Cost Savings; The Framework for Negotiations,” featured in OESA Comparative Analysis of OEM Warranty Programs presentation and publication October 2011, group leader, MERA Legislative Summit, Washington, D.C. March 2011, group leader, MEMA Legislative Summit, Washington, D.C. February 2011, moderator for Economic Forecast panel event, presented by The Bloomfield Birmingham Chamber of Commerce January 2011, In-House Counsel webinar series, “A Practical Look at the FCPA for In-House Attorneys” Jan. 8, 2010, edition of Corp! magazine, article “How to Keep Your Company Thriving in a Tough Economy.” Dec. 12, 2009, In-House Counsel Workshop, “A Practical Guide to Social Media for the Business and Practice of Law” Feb. 24, 2009, In-House webinar series, Tradesecrets and Security, “You Can’t Have One Without The Other, Anymore“ Dec. 5, 2008, In-House counsel workshop, “Protecting the Privilege” June 24, 2008, In-House Counsel webinar series, Restrictive Covenants, “The New Realities of Enforcement and Recent Trend” April 29, 2008, In-House Counsel webinar series, E-Discovery, “What Every In-House Attorney Needs to Know: Best Practice Tips” March 18, 2008, In-House Counsel webinar series, “Protecting the Attorney Client Privilege: Updates on Best Practices” April 2008, Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers, listed as super lawyer for Michigan October 2007, edition of Latches magazine feature article “Employ me as a shareholder: The W-2 of a Section 489 Plaintiff is now relevant” September 2007, Michigan Super Lawyers magazine, listed as super lawyer for business litigation September 2006, Michigan Super Lawyers magazine, listed as super lawyer for business litigation May 2004, edition of Michigan Bar Journal, “Anticipating Electronic Discovery in Commercial Cases; a guide for In-house and Corporate Counsel”
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