ROYAL OAK– Howard & Howard attorney Michael O. Fawaz has been nominated by the Michigan Supreme Court to the Board of Law Examiners and appointed to the Board by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. He succeeds Judge Christopher M. Murray whose term expired June 30, 2021.
A commercial litigation and appellate attorney, Fawaz received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2005 and his B.A., with distinction, from the University of Michigan in 2002.
His term commenced on July 1, and will expire June 30, 2026.
The Board of Law Examiners is responsible for the investigation and examination of all persons who initially apply for admission to the bar of Michigan. The Board may adopt suitable regulations, subject to approval by the Supreme Court, concerning the performance of its functions and duties.
- Posted July 29, 2021
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MSU Law alum Michael O. Fawaz is appointed to the Board of Law Examiners for State of Michigan

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