Deion A. Kathawa
Associate
Practice Areas
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame, Indiana
J.D., cum laude
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., cum laude, Philosophy and Political Science
Michigan Review, Editor-in-Chief
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan
Litigation Attorney
Deion is a member of Varnum’s Litigation and ADR Practice Team. He is experienced in a variety of commercial and employment matters.
Deion previously clerked for Judge William C. Griesbach of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and before that for Justice Brian K. Zahra of the Michigan Supreme Court. In both roles, he assisted with daily case and docket management, conducted research on complex issues, and drafted decisions.
Professional Affiliations
Federalist Society, Michigan Lawyers Chapter, Student Chapter Chair
Chaldean American Bar Association, Secretary
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
State Bar of Michigan – Administrative and Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Religious Liberty and Young Lawyers sections