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Butzel Long attorney Shanika A. Owens is one of 25 attorneys in the state named to
Michigan Lawyers Weeklyâs 2021 Class of Up & Coming Lawyers.
Honorees were evaluated based on nominations by their peers, colleagues, and associates. Recipients were selected by a committee that reviewed their professional accomplishments, commitment to mentoring, and level of community involvement.
Owens focuses her practice on business, corporate, and real estate law. She regularly informs startups and counsels business clients in corporate governance and issues surrounding governmental compliance. As part of her practice, she has presented to Wayne State Universityâs School of Social Work, Wayne Law classes, and potential clients.
Avalon Healing Center offers hope, resources for sexual assault survivors
By Hilary Golston and David Komer online producer
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Avalon Healing Center provides hope to sexual violence survivors
The non-profit has helped more than 17,000 survivors of sexual violence. They are on a mission to help and make sure people know they’re here. They also provide counseling, court and other legal advocacy and community education and so much more. I was one of those survivors that was in need of support no idea where to go. what was available to us, said Gonczar.
But then she found what’s now called the Avalon Healing Center. She deeply understands how critical the support services they provide for those who’ve been victimized by sexual violence.