Our People

Emphasis

Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Discharge and Agency Proceedings Defense
Corporate Governance/Advice and Counsel
Labor Relations, Grievance Defense and Union Organizing Issues

Biography

Mr. Ankers’ depth of experience consists of counseling and representing employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He has defended employment lawsuits and administrative claims in various courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States, conducted employment law training and seminars and provided advice and counsel on traditional labor law issues, including union avoidance, organizing and collective bargaining. His practice is highly focused on policy drafting and review, corporate governance and litigation avoidance. Prior to joining Littler, Mr. Ankers was a partner at the Detroit office of Dickinson Wright, where he practiced exclusively management-side labor and employment law. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Hiring and Discipline and Union Avoidance and Organizing.

Education

J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 1988
A.B., University of Michigan, 1985

Publications

Comerica Small Business Solutions, Fall, 2004, “Is New Employee Probation a Good Idea?,” Author

Lectures & Presentations

Council on Education in Management, “Family & Medical Leave Act Update,” Presenter
Council on education in Management, “Personnel and Employment Law Update,” Presenter and Moderator
Lorman Educational Services, “Payroll Basics – The Fair Labor Standards Act,” Presenter

Activities

State Bar of Michigan (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section)
State Bar of Ohio
District of Columbia Bar Association
Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit

Cases/Courts/Judges

Mr. Ankers is licensed to practice in:
Michigan
Ohio
Washington, D.C.