DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan
Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz was honored at the 25th Annual
Arab American Chamber of Commerce "Building Economic Bridges" gala
for her contributions to the business and legal community.
The Economic Bridge Builder of the Year award recognizes
individuals and businesses for their commitment to leadership and
excellence. This is the second award of recognition Kayrouz
has received from the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC).
The largest Arab-American business organization in America, AACC
provides services to more than 1,500 small businesses to
multinational corporations, and to business
professionals.
"It is a great honor for me to be recognized by such a
prestigious organization as the Arab American Chamber of Commerce,"
Kayrouz said in accepting the award Friday
Oct. 13 at the Henry in Dearborn.
"I will continue to defend the rights of everyday people who
come to my offices seeking my help. Helping others to achieve their
rights has always been my mission and I won't be discouraged from
that public service."
More than 700 people including government officials, corporate
executives, small business leaders, and community leaders attended
the sold-out event.
Kayrouz has received many honors and distinctions over the years
both for professional legal work and philanthropic endeavors.
In 2016 Kayrouz was named "Best Female Attorney" by the readers
of Detroit Metro Times in its annual
survey.
She has been featured on the cover of the Metro Times and named
by Crain's Detroit Business in 2014 as the "American Dreamer." In
2012, she was named "Top Lawyer of the Year" in a survey of more
than 18,000 Michigan lawyers.
Kayrouz is a popular guest speaker on the University circuit. In
2012, Kayrouz served as the national sponsor of the 50th Gala for
St. Jude Children's Hospital. She is a frequently sought speaker on
legal and motivational issues at universities around the world.
A thought leader in American politics, Kayrouz hosted
fundraisers at her home for various local, statewide and national
candidates including for US Congress and president. Kayrouz serves
on the re-election campaign committees of several judges as well as
supporting many judicial candidates.
As a leading champion for Lebanon, Kayrouz hosts Lebanese government
officials in pursuit of her philanthropic work through the Joumana
Kayrouz & Daughters Foundation which provide support to needy
families in Lebanon.
For more information on Joumana Kayrouz visit
www.YourRights.com
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