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Eric J. Pelton
Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest PLC
Birmingham
Eric J. Pelton practices in the area of labor and employment law, counseling employers on employment issues and traditional labor law, grievance arbitration, policy formulation, wage and benefit issues, noncompete covenants, and class-action litigation....


News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director


Meet Our Contributors

Eric J. Pelton
Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest PLC
Birmingham
Eric J. Pelton practices in the area of labor and employment law, counseling employers on employment issues and traditional labor law, grievance arbitration, policy formulation, wage and benefit issues, noncompete covenants, and class-action litigation....


News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director