PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aileen practices in the areas of commercial and real estate litigation and construction law. She has represented a variety of clients in these areas, including developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, owners, sureties, manufacturers, governmental agencies, insurers, and suppliers. For the past 20 years, she has been a lecturer and author on many topics involving contract and construction law including Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bidding on Public Works, Public Works Act, MIOSHA Compliance, the Michigan Construction Lien Act, and the Builders Trust Fund Act. Aileen assists clients with transactional and litigation needs, including contract review, preparation, and negotiation, and pre-suit claims evaluation and facilitation.

PRACTICES
Construction Law
Contract Preparation and Review
Commercial and Real Estate Litigation

EDUCATION
Alma College (B.A., Business/History, magna cum laude)
Indiana University (J.D)

DISTINCTIONS
AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Michigan Super Lawyer 2010 - 2011
Graduate, Leadership Grand Rapids, 2008

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
State Bar of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Michigan

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
Associated Builders and Contractors, Western Michigan Chapter: Board Chair, 2007-2008, Board of Directors, 2004-2008
Associated General Contractors of Michigan, Legal Advisory Committee
American Subcontractors Association of West Michigan, Western Michigan Chapter
National Association of Women in Construction: Board of Directors, 2001 - 2003
U.S. Green Building Council

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association, Construction Industry Forum
State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Section, Construction Law Committee
Defense Research Institute, Construction Committee
Inforum West Michigan

QUOTED
Lawyers anticipate LEED-liability suits, Business Review, Nov. 19, 2009
Economy adds to real estate headaches, Business Review, Aug. 27, 2009
Business Happens in Heels, WGVU Morning Talk Show, Feb. 3, 2009
Leipprandt’s Law, MiBiz, August 20, 2007