Crain’s Detroit Business Names Two Clark Hill Lawyers to 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Clark Hill’s Maria Dwyer and Anne-Marie Welch were both selected as Crain’s Detroit Business “Notable Women in Law” for 2026. The recognition honors legal professionals for their career accomplishments, mentorship, leadership and being champions of justice for clients and the broader community. The honorees are selected by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business editors.

Maria Fracassa Dwyer, a Member in the Firm’s Detroit office, litigates employment and business cases and advises senior management in employment and business considerations. She also conducts workplace investigations, investigates and serves as a certified Hearing Officer in Title IX claims, and counsels educational organizations in Title IX issues. She is the Member-In-Charge of Clark Hill’s Detroit office and the Co- Leader of the Retail, Hospitality, Food & Beverage Team. Dwyer was previously recognized by Crain’s as a “Notable Leader in Labor & Employment Law (2023), among her other distinctions.

Clark Hill Member Anne-Marie Welch, a Labor & Employment attorney based in the firm’s Birmingham office, defends employers in lawsuits and administrative proceedings against wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related statutory and tort claims. She also prosecutes and defends against breaches of non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. She serves as the Labor & Employment leader of the firm’s Automotive and Manufacturing industry team and has earned multiple business and legal honors over the course of her career.