Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers PC

06/16/2026

Hear from Channing Robinson-Holmes on how the people and culture at Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers sets the stage for the firm’s success on behalf of its clients.

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06/11/2026

In honor of Cary McGehee's induction in Michigan Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Hall of Fame and Channing Robinson-Holmes joining the 2026 Class of Up & Coming Lawyers, both shared a mix professional and personal items in their interviews withwith the publication.

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06/09/2026

Last fall, Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers attorneys Kevin Carlson and robert palmer, along with Founding Partner Michael Pitt and New Mexico attorney Eric Sirotkin, secured a $104.6 million jury verdict, the largest employment-related verdict in New Mexico history.

The case centered on a 2018 agreement in which Bright Green Corporation transferred five million shares of stock to Fikany as part of his employment, only to cancel those shares without his knowledge after his termination. A unanimous jury affirmed Fikany's right to the compensation he was promised.

Read more: https://www.pittlawpc.com/in-the-news/historic-1046-million-verdict-against-employer-secured-by-pitt-mcgehee-palmer-bonanni-amp-riversnbspnbsp

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Danielle Young Canepa, Bayan M. Jaber, and Channing Robinson-Holmes who have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation!

This recognition celebrates the brightest rising stars in the legal profession; we couldn't be prouder of the work these three do every single day for their clients and communities.

Congratulations, Danielle, Bayan, and Channing!

Read more here: https://www.pittlawpc.com/in-the-news/danielle-canepa-bayan-jaber-and-channing-robinson-holmes-recognized-in-the-2026-lawdragon-500-x-the-next-generation-guidenbsp

06/04/2026

We are excited to announce for the second consecutive year, Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers has earned a Band 1 ranking in the 2026 Chambers and Partners USA Guide for Litigation Mainly Plaintiffs in Michigan!

This recognition reflects our attorneys and staff’s expertise, dedication, and commitment to securing justice on behalf of our clients as they take on major universities, health systems, employers, and other powerful institutions.

Read more here: https://www.pittlawpc.com/in-the-news/for-two-consecutive-years-pitt-mcgehee-palmer-bonanni-amp-rivers-earns-band-1-ranking-in-chambers-amp-partners-usa-guide-litigation-mainly-plaintiffs-michigannbsp

06/04/2026

June is Pride Month! At Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community is part of who we are.

Years before marriage equality became the law of the land, our firm was in the courtroom fighting for it. Partners Beth Rivers and Michael Pitt represented Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown in DeBoer v. Snyder, a landmark case that helped lay the groundwork for the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, affirming same-sex marriage as a fundamental constitutional right.

Our attorneys continue to represent LGBTQ+ clients facing discrimination in the workplace and beyond. This month and every month, we stand for equality, dignity, and full legal protection for all.

06/02/2026

Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers is excited to welcome our 2026 summer law clerks.

Returning this summer is Elijah McCoy, who previously clerked with the firm and made invaluable contributions to our team.

Joining us from the University of Michigan Law School is Melissa Itzkowitz, a 2L dual JD/PhD student whose prior work spans farmworker rights, civil rights, and survivor advocacy, all of which make her a natural fit at our firm.

We also are welcoming Maya Hill, a 1L at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a proud Detroiter, who joins us through the Wolverine Bar Association summer clerkship program. Maya brings a background in journalism, human rights advocacy, and child welfare work, along with a deep commitment to practicing law in the community that raised her.

We are proud to support the next generation of Michigan plaintiffs' attorneys, and grateful for partners like the Wolverine Bar Association who help build a stronger, more representative legal pipeline.

06/02/2026

We are excited to share that Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers has been named an Employment Rights finalist for the 2026 National Law Jornal Elite Trial Lawyers!

For over 30 years, our firm has stood up for employees’ rights and fought against workplace discrimination. We are proud to be recognized for our continued commitment to justice and advocacy.

Read more here: https://www.pittlawpc.com/in-the-news/pitt-mcgehee-palmer-bonanni-amp-rivers-named-2026-employment-rights-finalist-for-the-national-law-journals-elite-trial-lawyers-awards

05/29/2026

Partner Channing Robinson-Holmes will be presenting at the State Bar of Michigan Labor & Employment Law Section’s annual Springboard event on June 4 at The Community House in Birmingham on recent developments in the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

The PWFA continues to reshape how employers and employees navigate pregnancy-related accommodations, and with significant regulatory changes on the horizon, now is a critical moment for practitioners to dig in. We look forward to Channing’s presentation, and hope we will see many of our peers in attendance!

Register here: https://connect.michbar.org/laborlaw/events/eventdescription?CalendarEventKey=e0ee31af-4f7c-418d-86fa-019db04c7c20&CommunityKey=78301d39-39c8-45fd-b383-e397dc4f796a&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar

The PWFA has generated significant litigation and enforcement activity since it took effect. Join us at Springboard on June 4 where Channing Robinson-Holmes will lead a discussion on the latest PWFA developments. Register for the event here: https://events.michbar.org/Event-Search/Event-Detail?param=pj41FkxGHGfOOnPqKkvXbfLTaWBVs4f6tM8qa3PxhdHG+j5yMfLzwl3XjAJ2VNBWyh/ROknnTu2TZ/YWk1TuKA== +%26%20Introduction

05/28/2026

ICYMI: Partner Megan Bonanni published an op-ed in The Detroit News discussing the abuse of children in autism treatment centers and the systemic failures that allow it to happen.

In her piece, Megan argues that children with autism are uniquely vulnerable precisely because many cannot verbally report what is happening to them. Stronger oversight, independent monitoring, and mandatory reporting enforcement are long overdue to help ensure their safety

“Children with disabilities deserve the same safety, dignity, and protection as any other child,” Megan said.

Read the full op-ed here: https://www.pittlawpc.com/in-the-news/in-a-detroit-news-op-ed-megan-bonanni-warns-of-abuse-risks-facing-autistic-children-in-therapy-programsnbsp