Melinda N. deel, Esq.

Work Experience
	2009 present Solo Practitioner Rochester, Michigan Deel Law, PLLC (formerly, Melinda N. Deel, PLLC) Solo practitioner in a law practice providing legal services to individuals in child custody/child protection proceedings, juvenile delinquency matters and probate matters in the trial and appellate courts.
	2007-2009 Judicial Staff Attorney Pontiac, Michigan Honorable Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Martha D. Anderson Prepared draft opinions for the Judge s approval, researched and advised the Judge on legal issues and worked with attorneys and litigants to resolve cases.
	2001 2007 Managing Attorney Troy, Michigan Deel & Deel, PLLC Partner in a general practice law firm. Practice areas included juvenile law, family law, estate planning, probate, employment law and collections.
	2000 2001 Law Clerk Keego Harbor, Michigan Warnicke & Wigent, PLLC Drafted various legal documents, assisted clients, performed legal research and court filings.
	1999 2000 Law Clerk Lansing, Michigan United States Attorney s Office Assisted United States Attorneys in all aspects of litigation including research and writing. 1997-1998 Legislative Intern Lansing, Michigan Michigan State Senator Joanne G. Emmons Responded to constituents concerns and sent information to over five thousand constituents.
Education
	1998 2001 M.S.U. Detroit College of Law East Lansing, Michigan Juris Doctor 1994 1998 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, James Madison College n Major Concentration, Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy n Minor, Social Relations
Personal, PRofessional & Community Service
	n OCBA Board of Directors; President 2023-2024; Served as director from 2014 n Rochester Hills Public Library; President 2024; Elected to the Board of Trustees November 2021 n Oakland University Honors College, Guest Lecturer, April 2024 n ICLE Contributor; Co-Author of Michigan Family Law Chapter on Child Protection Law and Procedure; 2021 to present n Rochester Hills Historic Districts Study Committee; Appointed by Rochester Hills City Council; March 2022 to December 2023 n Rochester Rotary; Member; July 2021 to present n OCBA Elementary School Mock Trial Attorney Volunteer; 2015 to present n OCBA Laches Article 10 Highly Effective Strategies for Advocating to the Guardian ad Litem and the Court in Probate Matters ; February 2023 n OCBA Juvenile Law Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series, Creator and Moderator; 2007 to 2023 n Governor s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect; Appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve from 2015 to 2016 n OCBA Laches Article Discovery Practice in Child Protection Proceedings , March 2015 n OCBA Laches Article Juvenile Competency ; September 2013 n Practical Law Television Program, Guest (Topic: Juvenile Law); November 2011 n OCBA Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem Training, Chairperson and Presenter; October 2011 n OCBA Laches Article The Doctrine of Anticipatory Neglect in Child Protective Proceedings ; October 2011 n OCBA Youth Law Conference, Presenter 2008, 2017; Vice Chairperson 2008 to 2009; Chairperson 2009 to 2010 n OCBA Laches Article Recent Amendments to the Juvenile Code ; November 2008 n OCBA Distinguished Service Award, Recipient; 2007 n ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate, Recipient; 2007 n Oakland County Bar Foundation Fellow n CARE House Advisory Committee; 2007 n OCBA Inn of Court, Associate Member; 2006 to 2008 n OCBA Laches Article Found Within the County: The Court s Jurisdiction in Child Protective Proceedings ; November 2006 n CARE House Legal/Legislative Committee; 2006 to 2007 n OCBA Juvenile Committee, Vice Chairperson, 2005 to 2006; Chairperson, 2006 to 2008 n Troy People Concerned, Vice President; 2003 to 2005; Board of Directors, 2003 to 2008 n Troy Jaycees, Public Relations Director; 2002 to 2005; President, 2006 to 2008 n Troy Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Roundtable Series Presenter; 2002 n State Bar of Michigan; 2001 to present n Oakland County Bar Association; 2001 to present n Winning Futures Mentor at Warren Mott High School; 2002 n A.P.T. To Succeed Mentoring Program; 2001 n United States Attorney General, Performance Award; 2000

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