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Melinda N. Deel
Deel Law PLLC
Rochester
Melinda N. Deel is in private practice with her husband, Ryan J. Deel. Her primary practice areas include juvenile law, probate, and appeals. She served on the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) board of directors from 2014 to 2024 and is a past president...


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

Melinda N. Deel
Deel Law PLLC
Rochester
Melinda N. Deel is in private practice with her husband, Ryan J. Deel. Her primary practice areas include juvenile law, probate, and appeals. She served on the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) board of directors from 2014 to 2024 and is a past president...


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