312.243.1701

KAITLYN E. MANLEY

Attorney

312.548.0596

Did You Know?

Kaitlyn has gone skydiving off the shore of Lake Michigan.

Kaitlyn believes that Detroit-style deep dish is the best style of pizza.

Kaitlyn’s favorite music artist is Billy Joel, and her favorite song is Piano Man.

During law school, Kaitlyn studied abroad for a month in Arcachon, France.

Kaitlyn’s favorite television show is F.R.I.E.N.D.S., and she can quote most episodes.

Kaitlyn has taken a flying lesson at the Eastern Iowa Airport.

Kaitlyn served as a marine patrol deputy during college patrolling local lakes and waterways.

Kaitlyn gave a speech at her graduation commencement ceremony from Michigan State University.

Kaitlyn roots for Chicago and Detroit sports teams.

Kaitlyn is a former gymnast and can still do some of her flips (but it’s getting more difficult).

Kaitlyn is a member of the firm’s transactional practice group, specializing in regulatory compliance and commercial transactions in the franchise industry. Kaitlyn works with emerging and established franchise systems on a variety of matters involving corporate governance, franchise registration and disclosure, vendor contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Kaitlyn practiced in the Grand Rapids office of a large Michigan-based law firm with a focus on real property transactions, administrative law, and a variety of commercial transactions.

  • Education

    • Juris Doctor, with Distinction, University of Iowa College of Law.
    • Bachelor of Arts, with Honors, Michigan State University.

  • Bar Admissions

    • State of Illinois
    • State of Michigan

  • Associations

    • Michigan State Bar Association
    • Grand Rapids Bar Association
    • Genesee County Bar Association
    • American Bar Association Forum on Franchising