About ICLE

ICLE is committed to being Your Partner in Practice. We strive to give you the support and resources you need to do the best job for your clients and to be successful at every stage of your career.

WHO WE ARE

We are the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan’s leading practitioners. Our practical tools save you time and give you confidence in the advice you’re giving.


ICLE is the only friend we've got out here.


WHAT WE DO

We collaborate with practicing Michigan lawyers to develop tools that save you time and give you confidence in the work you do.


ICLE should be mandatory for all practitioners. It is essential for all of us who practice in Michigan Courts.


OUR CONTRIBUTORS

ICLE boasts a vast network of leading practitioners who contribute to the creation of our content and/or serve in an overall advisory capacity. ICLE’s contributors hail from across Michigan and the country. They represent the perspective of both small and large firms and of lawyers in every stage of their career. They are experts in their field and provide ICLE’s content with the practical, how-to focus that comes from doing the work every day.


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
Varnum LLP
Grand Rapids
Ashleigh Draft is a partner at the firm with a wide range of experience in labor and employment matters. She handles workplace investigations, represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations, and resolves employment-related disputes. Ms. Draft...

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