Something Extra Doer Profile LYNNE DEITCH City: Birmingham Kudos: Woman of Achievement Lynne Deitch has traveled the world and held numerous Laura and Aaron, who are 20. professional leadership positions, but one of her proudest A native Detroiter, she attended Southfield High moments was winning the prestigious Women of School and received her undergraduate and law degrees Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League from the University of Michigan. Her mother, Edith Michigan Region. (wife of the late Sidney) Deitch lives in Bloomfield Hills, Deitch, a labor and employment attorney with the and her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Penny Detroit firm of Butzel Long, was recognized by the ADL Deitch, reside in Bingham Farms. for her work in promoting diversity among the legal pro- fession and for her devotion and commitment to helping Your feelings about the ADL award? others in her own community. "I was overwhelmed and very honored. I am espe- She was the first woman and one of only five attor- cially proud to have received this award from the neys from the United States to serve as the chair of Lex •ADL, which is committed to stopping anti-Semitism Mundi, the world's leading association of independent and bigotry, protecting civil rights and promoting law firms. She founded the organization's Women and diversity. These are goals that are essential to me and the Law Committee, which focuses on issues affecting have played an important part in the work that I do." women in the legal profession. In 2002, Deitch was recognized by "Corp!" magazine Which volunteer activity most touches your heart? as one of Michigan's "95 Most Powerful Women." "Through my involvement with HAVEN, I In her "spare time," Deitch volunteers with local became aware of the shocking statistics about domes- organizations such as HAVEN, a domestic violence shel- tic violence and sexual assault. It's a problem that ter for women, where she is a board member; the crosses all socio-economic and cultural barriers. Many Ministrelli Women's Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital things about the HAVEN have touched me, but per- in Royal Oak; and Gleaner's Community Food Bank in haps the single greatest moment was hearing a Detroit. domestic violence survivor talk about how HAVEN Deitch lives in Birmingham with her husbanch saved her life and the lives of her children." Leonard Mazor, who has three children, Tony, 23, and With all your travels, is there a destination you're - Lynne Deitch still longing to see, or a special place you'd like to revisit? "There are a lot of places I'd still like to go for the first time, but I'd probably put China at the top of that list. As far as places I'd like to revisit, I'd love to go back to South Africa, and also to Israel; I haven't been there since I spent my junior year of college studying in Jerusalem." ❑ — Ronelle Grier, special to the Jewish News REPORT A DOER...:Know a Doer — someone of any age doing interesting, meaningful things in their life outside of their job? Share suggestions with Keri Guten Cohen, story devel- opment editor, at (248) 351-5144 or e-mail: kcohen@thejewishnews.com INILL"1111 BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE PERIOD!. QUaiity , T. So Why Not Get The Best & Service? -411 11 HIRE NILS...YOURTREE CARE PROFESSIONAL I EACH JOB COMPLETELY OWNER SUPERVISED - Call MLS TREE SERVICE JEFF ■ Complete Vehicle Service ■ Wheel & Tire Service & Sales ■ 4-Wheel Factory Laser Alignments (owner) ■ High Performance Tuning 734-564-4260 mi -800-299-2214 License & Insured Ask For Proo Offering Immediate Service For AIIYour Tree & Shrub Care Needs! Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Highest Quality and Value forYour Investment QIN 7/28 — Please Ask For References — 2005 12 1005130 T. ■ Vehicle Sales & Consignment 20 % OFF pen Sat ur d ays Service Center Hours. Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 600 sat: By Appointment Only Sun: Closed with ad 68-6793 Additional Savings For Seniors motorwer SERVING THE NORTH & WEST SUBURBS J 3200 Walnut Lake Road Commerce Township. Nil 48390 www motorwer ksgt ou p. COM • - 4