Foster Swift Attorney Liza Moore selected as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "2013 Up & Coming Lawyers"

Attorney Liza Moore of Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC was chosen as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Up & Coming Lawyers" for 2013. She was nominated for this distinction for her leadership, mentorship and community involvement. Moore and 25 other attorneys will be recognized at the 2013 Up & Coming Lawyers Award Luncheon on Dec. 5, 2013.

She distinguishes herself as a leader in the field of Agricultural Law in Michigan. Moore helped found the State Bar of Michigan Agricultural Law Section and was elected as its first chairperson. Additionally, she serves as the group leader of the Agricultural Law group at Foster Swift. Moore leads by example, allowing her to be a role model to other young lawyers and earn the respect of more experienced attorneys.

Moore is also devoted to numerous Michigan agricultural organizations. She is a member of the Michigan FFA Foundation Board of Directors, a member of the Ingham County Fair Foundation Board of Directors and a former volunteer for a 4-H club in Ingham County.

Moore started at Foster Swift as a summer associate in 2007. After graduating cum laude from Indiana University School of Law--Bloomington and being admitted to the bar, she joined the firm full-time in 2008. Moore's practice areas include insurance defense, commercial litigation, appellate practice, general litigation, environmental law and agri-business.

The "Up & Coming Lawyers" award is dedicated to recognizing attorneys who, in their first 10 years of practice, go above and beyond in terms of leadership, mentoring and community involvement while displaying ambition, drive, determination and accomplishments.

The celebratory luncheon will be held at 11:15 a.m. at the Detroit Marriot in Troy.