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26 L E G A L P R O V I D E R S HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR BRINGS ON INDUSTRY VETERANS e law firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC announced that they have hired Penny A. Eilers and Michael N. Varak as associate attorneys in the firm. Eilers is a native of Chicago, Illinois and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1992. Specializing in foreclosure, title claims and financial services litigation, Eilers brings an additional level of strength in third party creditor's rights litigation to the firm. Varak also hails from Chicago, Illinois and was admitted to the bar in 2006. His practice spans the areas of commercial and residential foreclosure, mediation, and various third-party creditors right's litigation areas. Managing Member Julie Beyers commented that "the addition of these two strong players to our team brings additional experience and skill to our firm and we are so happy to welcome them and involve them in our mission." Additionally, firm Managing Member Faiq Mihlar stated, "I was immediately impressed by these two attorneys and their excellent track record of client satisfaction and success." ORLANS ACCEPTS INVITE TO HARVARD'S ADVANCED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Linda Orlans, Orlans PC, Executive Chair, has accepted an invitation to join Harvard University's 2021 Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI). She will have the privilege of working on society's most pressing challenges with some of the most passionate and talented people in the world. As a Fellow, Linda plans on turning what she has learned over her lifetime into meaningful change for others. She is passionate about making civil justice more accessible and affordable for all people. It is estimated that 80% of people who go to court do so without a lawyer. Better known as a Justice Gap, Linda looks forward to joining the thought leaders at Harvard and her other ALI cohorts to make the legal system better for all people. A champion of Detroit, Linda has served in leadership roles with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Opera eatre, Junior Achievement, e Heat and Warmth Fund, and Beyond Basics. She is a trustee, past board chair, and alumna of the year at Michigan State College of Law, trustee for Michigan's State Building Authority, and a member of the Michigan Supreme Court's Attorney Discipline Board. STERN & EISENBERG ADD TO MANAGEMENT TEAM Regional full-service law firm Stern & Eisenberg announced changes to its New York Management team. Arsenio Rodriguez has joined the S&E team as the New York Managing Attorney. Rodriguez is a seasoned, bi-lingual litigator who brings his experience and superior skills in negotiations, mediation, and trial practice to the firm. S&E described Rodriguez as enthusiastic about client interactions, oral advocacy, motions, and discovery. Rodriguez started his law career at the Queens County District Attorney's Office, where he tried multiple cases to verdict and negotiated hundreds of plea deals with members of the defense bar in New York. Rodriguez continued to develop his passion for all aspects of litigation representing companies and individuals. Rodriguez brings a commitment to law and a dynamic approach to partnerships with his clients and team members, the firm said. Movers & Shakers Got something to share with us? Send it to Editor@DSNews.com. Register to receive your Daily Dose at DSNews.com GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF DEFAULT SERVICING NEWS Start your day with the most current and critical news on the mortgage default servicing industry from DSNews.com. Sign up for our email newsletter and get the top stories delivered direct to your inbox every day. Register to receive your Daily Dose at DSNews.com