Executive Publishing Honors David Thoms

    SOUTHFIELD, MI, October 11, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- David M. Thoms is an eloquent orator in the court rooms of the State of Michigan and the State of New York. One would have been privileged to hear this proficient adjunct professor lecture at Madonna University, or within the lecture halls of New York University, Summer Tax Institute, 52nd Institute. He possesses a wealth of knowledge in the fields of gift and estate planning, wealth transfer, family business succession planning and nonprofit organizations, providing trusted legal counsel to individuals, families and businesses throughout the region. Within his practice, his expertise is also in development incentives, commercial real estate finance and tax planning.

Thoms received his undergraduate degree (BA) from Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1970), his Master of Urban Planning degree (MUP) from Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan, 1975), his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (Detroit, Michigan, 1979), and advanced his law certification with a global credibility through the acquisition of a Master of Laws degree (LLM) with a concentration in taxation, from Wayne State University Law School (Detroit, Michigan, 1988).

Thoms was admitted to practice in New York and Michigan as well as the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Bar affiliations include, the American Bar Association; Probate and Estate Planning Section; Past Chairman, Charitable Trust Committee, Tax and Corporate Sections; Nonprofit Organization Committee; State Bar of Michigan; Probate and Estate Planning, Real Property, Tax, Corporate and Environmental Law Sections; New York State Bar Trusts and Estates Section; Tax Section; The Association of the Bar of the City of New York; Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Probate Committee; Oakland County Bar Association, Probate Section; Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Probate Section; and, Fellow, Oakland County Bar Association Foundation.

The professional affiliations of Counsel Thoms include American Planning Association; Michigan Association of Planners; The Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc., 1981-Present President, 2016-Present; Vice President, 2015-2016; Director, 2011-Present; Secretary/Treasurer, 2014-2016; Planned Giving Roundtable of Detroit; American Society of the French Academic Palms; Board of Directors Greenleaf Trust; Board of Directors, 2010-Present; Audit Committee, 2011-Present; Estate Planning Council of New York City, Inc.; and Estate Planning Council of Western Michigan.

As one with genuine concern for his community, Thoms is an active member of numerous organizations where he renders his expertise, his time and his finances.

Evidence of stellar reputation can be seen through the community and grassroot interest groups of his association and many of these same organizations upon bestowed him the highest awards and honor to demonstrate their appreciation:

- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Board of Directors, 2017-Present
- Madonna University, Board of Trustees, 2013-2017
- French Institute Alliance Françaises, (New York) Trophée des Arts Gala Committee, 2014-Present
- Detroit Regional Chamber, Graduate, Leadership Detroit XI
- Henry M. Seldon Charitable Trust, Secretary, Trustee, 2002-Present
- The Salvation Army of Metropolitan Detroit, Advisory Board; Past Chairman and Current Board Member, 1980-Present; Creating Impact Gold Ribbon Committee; Eastern Michigan Division, 2011 William Booth Award; Army of Stars Award, Shield of Service Award, 1988
- Federation of Alliances Françaises USA Inc. Director, 2013-2016; Board Vice President, 2013-2014; Treasurer, 2014-Present; Board Member 1986-2002, 2007-2009; Past President
- Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe, Board 2010-2016; President, 2010-Present; Board Member, 1988-2016; Past President
- French Festival of Detroit, Inc., Past President
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Former Member, Board of Directors; Annual Fund Chairman; Founder, Planned Giving Advisory Committee; Governing Member, 2015-Present
- Kalamazoo College, Former Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Member; Admissions Committee Chairman; Founding Chairman, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
- American Red Cross, Southeast Michigan Chapter Executive Committee, Former Board Member; Former Member and Co-chairman of the Van Dusen Challenge Committee; Planned Giving Advisory Committee
- Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. Board of Directors, March 2003-2015; Vice Chairman, 2010-2015; Corporate Secretary, 2004-2010
- Greenhills School, Planned Giving Technical Advisor
- University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center, Planned Giving Advisory Committee, 2002-2005
- University of Detroit-Mercy, Capital Campaign Advisory Committee, 2003-2009
- Detroit Chamber Music Society, Planned Giving Advisory Network, President's Advisory Council
- American Society of the French Academic Palms, Board Member, 2008-2011, Former Treasurer
- Detroit Institute of Arts, Tannahill Planned Giving Advisory Committee 2008-Present; Visiting Committee for European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, 1995-2000 and 2011-Present; Treasurer, 2011-Present; The Tanahill Advisory Committee, 2014-Present
- Ford Health System, Planned Giving Advisory Committee 2010-2016
- Gibraltar-American Council, 2011-2016
- Children's Hospital Foundation of Michigan, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
- Wayne State University, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
- French-American Foundation, Board of Directors, 2013-Present
- Knight Commander of the Order of Salvador, Dali Museum, St. Petersberg, Florida
- Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Detroit Chapter, 2011National Philanthropy Day Volunteer of the Year
- The Hillwood Museum and Gardens, International Advisors Committee Thoms' life reflects a dedication of service to all mankind. Counsel David M. Thoms is a man of valor, admired, respected and trusted by all within his region and beyond. A few Pro Bono activities under his belt embraced the Arts, Education, Humanitarian Service, Commercial and International Alliances:
Michigan Colleges Foundation, Trustee, 2004 - Present
Detroit Regional Chamber, Graduate, Leadership Detroit XI
Henry M. Seldon Charitable Trust, Trustee, 2002 - Present
The Salvation Army of Metropolitan Detroit Advisory Board, Past Chairman and Current Board Member, 1980 - Present
The Salvation Army of Metropolitan Detroit Advisory Board, Creating Impact Gold Ribbon Committee
Federation of Alliances Francaises-USA Inc., 1986 - 2002
Federation of Alliances Francaises-USA Inc. Treasurer, 2007 - Present
Federation of Alliances Francaises-USA Inc., Board Member
Federation of Alliances Francaises-USA Inc., Past President
Alliance Francaise de Grosse Pointe, Board Member
Alliance Francaise de Grosse Pointe, Past President
French Festival of Detroit, Inc., Past President
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Former Member, Board of Directors
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Annual Fund Chairman
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Founder, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
Kalamazoo College Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, Former Member
American Red Cross Southeast Michigan Chapter Executive Committee, Former Board
American Red Cross Southeast Michigan Chapter Executive Committee, Former Member and Co-chairman of the Van Dusen Challenge Committee
American Red Cross Southeast Michigan Chapter Executive Committee, Planned Giving Advisory Committee, currently
Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., Board of Directors, 2003 - Present

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