KAITLYN E. MANLEY

Attorney

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.

Growing up, Kaitlyn’s favorite television show was F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Kaitlyn has taken a flying lesson at the Eastern Iowa Airport (but is not ready to fly an airplane by herself just yet).

Kaitlyn’s first concert was the American Idol Concert Tour.

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

Kaitlyn often uses her hand as a map to identify various locations throughout Michigan.

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

Kaitlyn is a transactional attorney. Her practice primarily focuses on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and other franchise matters.

Prior to joining Cheng Cohen, Kaitlyn practiced in the Grand Rapids office of a large Michigan-based law firm with a focus on real property 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